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Showing posts with label Alaska FishandGame Regulations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alaska FishandGame Regulations. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

7 Tips To Finding A Fishing Guide

When searching for a guide to take you fishing on your Alaska adventure, there is no better place to start then here At K-townking. There are a large number of charter operators in the Ketchikan area with accommodations to suit your fishing needs. When trying to decide which one is for you these 7 tips canhelp you make that decision.
1) Communication. You need to supply the guide with all the important information they need in order to make your fishing trip the best for you. It is best to be totally honest about you fishing experience. This will help decide how much advice and what tips they need to give you so you will make the most of your time.
2) Ask your friends and relatives. If  they have fish the area before they may be able to provide you with some referrals. They may be able to answer questions you have about their guide, their experience, the thing you need to do and what things to look for in a guide. If they've used more then one guide, they may refer you try to one over another.This will give you the opportunity to ask if the guide has the experience, knowledge and is accommodating to his clients.
3) Search the Internet. A Google search will find over 11 million sites for fishing guides in Alaska a lone.You can narrow it down to the area you will be visiting. You can post a message and ask questions regarding their service, or point you in the right direction.
4) Make Sure the Guide is Licensed. It is better to know that your guide is licensed and operates within the legal laws. A licensed guide is also sure to be relied on especially with the matter of integrity and trust. Ask the guide for the number to the state licensing bureau. If the guide won't provide you with the number is not worth your time.
5) Find Out Exactly Much and How Long. You will want to know how much and how long the fishing trip will be.You need to know this so you can make your schedule before the trip and plan the things that you must bring that are not covered in the fishing guide's cost. Some guides provide lodging while others may charge extra for it. Finding what is covered in the cost will help you assess the services your to receive will be worth the money your spending.
6) Get To Know the Guide.  Make sure that you and your guide can get a long together. If you can't your wasting your time and your money. Fishing is a time to learn and enjoy but if your butting heads and can't get along, the whole might be a total waste. Get to know your guide first before you set a foot on his boat. Exert a little effort to call the guide and make small talk to break the ice and make the two of you more comfortable on the day of fishing.
7) Guide Experience. Finding out how long the guide has been in the business will help you assess his level of experience in the field. You should try to find a guide that has years of experience. An experience guide is one with the skills and teaching techniques that will make your trip enjoyable as well as memorable.


Hope To See Ya On The Water,
K-townking

Monday, May 3, 2010

Fishing License

Fishing is just one of the many forms of enjoyment I get to do with my family and friends. It's a time for relaxation, bonding with the grandson and a great escape from the pressures of daily life.

To be able to fish, you have to obtain a fishing license since it's required by law and the regulations regarding fishing varies from state to state.

Getting a license to fish is really quite simple. You may obtain your fish license in just a matter of minutes and be ready to go catch your limit.

The fishing license allows you to fish or possess any aquatic creature as long as it is authorized by the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game regulations. The license is non-transferable and is not refundable. Your license is only valid for one year or season.

Fishing licenses vary from state to state, a fishing license can either be a resident license or a non-resident license. To qualify for resident license, you should been a resident for about 6 months, should be a local tax payer, must be a registered voter and have a valid driver's license from that state. In addition,one can not possess or apply for any resident hunting, fishing or trapping privileges in any other state or country. A non-resident fishing in another state must be accompanied by a person from that state.

There is no age limit for anyone to acquire a fishing license.People both young and old can obtain it.Usually a person under 12 may fish without one and in Alaska retired people get theirs for life. Everyone in between must obtain a fishing license.

Now that you have your license, grab some bait, fuel the boat and your ready to go FISHING !!!
See Ya On the Water
K-townking