How to select the right fishing guide!

If you are looking for the right Astoria fishing guides, Willamette River fishing guides or Oregon salmon fishing guides then it is important to consider certain important aspects so that you find the right guide.

Fishing is a popular weekend activity that you can easily enjoy with your children or grand children. It is a great way to spend some outdoor time with your loved ones. But if you want to catch big and different kinds of fish it is best to hire a boat and go to the middle of the river in order to catch the right fish. Whether you are an experienced angler who is interested to net a particular fish or a newcomer who can hardly tell the difference between a reel and rod it is best if you hire the services of a fishing guide so that your next venture is an interesting one. So it is best that you do your homework before you go ahead and pick the right one.

Have you selected the area where you want to go fishing? If you want to go to the Willamette River then drop emails or call up the guides of that region. Inform them when you are planning to travel so that they can tell you whether it is the right time to go fishing or not. Don't forget to ask them what types of fishes are normally caught. You can check out their photo galleries in order to see what their clients have got to flaunt.

Make it a point to talk to three, four Astoria fishing guides at the same time. From the way they converse with you and respond to your queries you will know which one to consider and whom to drop. If the guide is not willing to talk too much and asks you to visit him then drop him immediately. There are many guides who are comfortable talking over phone or are willing to respond via online.
Ask fellow enthusiast if they can recommend someone worthwhile. If you are travelling to a different area altogether then check out the social media in order to contact them. You will be amazed to find the number of angler groups that are there in FaceBook. Get connected with them. Many of them will be happy to make a recommendation as well.

Check out the online reviews to know what the people have to say about Oregon salmon fishing guides. Since you are interested to catch salmon make sure that the guide has the required expertise. Find out how well the guide knows the river and which are the areas where you are sure to catch a salmon. If possible try and talk to the locals to learn a few simple tips that can be quite useful on your trip.

If you are travelling to a different region altogether find out if the guide is willing to pick you up from your hotel. If he does then you will save money from hiring a rental car and if not then you need to hire a car. In fact there are many guides who will provide you with all the fishing equipments as well. So check out what are the services and facilities offered by the guide.
Once you have gathered answer to all these questions you will be in a better position to hire the right guide.