Fishing Trip Tips

Fishing in SE.Alaska can be an exciting and relaxing way to spend your visit to Ketchikan, Alaska. Fishing in the Ketchikan area has been proven to be a treasured experience for thousands of visitors every year. However, any sport has it's dangerous side and fishing is no exemption.
Most fishing equipment have sharp tools such as metal hooks which may lead to accidents when the fishing environment unexpectedly changes for the worst. Storms, high winds, wild current, and other mishaps, could spoil your SE. Alaska fishing trip.
If you are planning to go on a SE. Alaska fishing trip with your family or friends here is a list of some situations and what preparations are needed to face these scenarios.

1)Weather- When packing your bag and before you travel your SE. Alaska fishing spot, consult or be aware of the weather conditions for the day and the following days. Whether your fishing from the shore or out in a boat, you should be cautious of the conditions high winds, flash floods, storm movements and darkening skies.
Having a sun-drenched day is not really an "appropriate fishing day." You should be aware that spending many hours with exposure to the sun could damage your skin. Be prepared by bringing sun block to aviod sunburns. You should be aware of heat sickness symptoms such as nausea, breathing difficulty, lightheadedness, and unable to concentrate on tasks. Be prepared by bringing a supply of water and other liquid beverages to keep hydrated.


2)Sharp fishing equipments- Since fishing includes many sharp tools, you should always be prepared to treat injuries by packing some type of disinfectant such a medicated lotion or spray. You should always have a full first aid kit in case you might need a bandaid.


3)Bait- When you run out of bait, it could spoil your whole SE. Alaska fishing trip. To avoid this try splitting up the rest of your bait into halves,quarters or thirds. This has saved more than one SE. Alaska trip.


Be prepared to face any scenario to keep your SE. Alaska fishing adventure as FUN and RELAXED as possible.With this in mind, you could enjoy your SE.Alaska fishing trip safely and successfully.


Hope to see ya on the water in SE. Alaska, K-townking