| g a family fishing trip vacation doesn't have to be | | | | everyday so I always find out what else there is |
| fraught with a lot of stress. We all know how | | | | to do. I have found tours to historic sites, movie |
| much time and effort goes into planning any kind | | | | theatres and special children's events at the |
| of trip that includes the whole family. Why not | | | | location near where we were fishing. Most guides' |
| purchase a packaged fishing trip that includes | | | | wives even arranged transportation for our three |
| nearly everything? When you plan a trip for | | | | children to go to another nearby town to watch |
| fishing it can often take hours even days to work | | | | wildlife. Be sure to ask what kind of rates, lodging |
| through all the details. I ended up purchasing a | | | | and meals can be provided for your size of family. |
| package that had everything in it. All I had to do | | | | When choosing a fishing vacation, no matter |
| was make sure my son's medications were | | | | where it is, ask about the owner's feelings about |
| packed and all the other "special" items the family | | | | children. Most are in the business of providing the |
| needs, and we were off. From now on, I let the | | | | ultimate fishing vacations and love children of all |
| business owner handle all the arrangements and | | | | ages. If your child or your spouse has never been |
| we get in the car or on the plane. | | | | fishing, a package with an experienced owner |
| Packages can be complete in that they offer | | | | guide will make it a more memorable experience. |
| transportation, lodging, fishing equipment and | | | | A guide will also know the "fishing holes". The |
| meals. Many have several types of packages that | | | | chance that your first family fishing vacation will |
| are set up by the amount of days you want to | | | | be successful (catching lots of fish) is almost a |
| be there to a pricing table that can help you | | | | certainty. Your package and guide will be able to |
| decide what you can afford. Packages often can | | | | get you to the right fishing spots at the best |
| include any or all of the accommodations and | | | | times. Most important, check the owner and his |
| amenities you want but not always. Here are | | | | or her business reputation. Call them and ask all |
| some examples of what packages may or may | | | | the questions you want answered. You will learn a |
| not offer. | | | | lot from one phone call. Every fishing trip I have |
| Fishing packages can be for a half-day or full day. | | | | been on has always been fun and exciting |
| They can be tailored for fishing trips lasting up to | | | | because I purchased a package, researched the |
| seven days and more. Some may include lodging | | | | business owner and made sure I understood all |
| and meals. Don't forget that the business owner | | | | the details in the package. Your family will have a |
| knows his area well. He or she can advise you on | | | | wonderful memory and that's what having a |
| other activities and events for the family. Many | | | | family is all about. |
| times my children don't want to go fishing all day | | | | |