Fishing Holiday Quandary
Posted by Meggs | Fishing Holiday Stories | Posted on July 27th, 2008
Greetings one and all!
I was recently asked for some advice on how to organise a reasonably priced, week-long, fishing adventure for two people.
Naturally a question like that really comes down to what you would like to catch, where you live and what budget you would be working to.
After all, one man’s “cheap” is another man’s luxury.
Regardless there are a couple of general recommendations I would make.
Firstly, if there were 2 people I would suggest that they book a charter on both the Saturday and Sunday of the week away. This is because depending on where you go, some charters struggle to make the numbers necessary to leave port during the week.
This is a good lever for negotiation if you have a larger crew (say 6 or 7 people). In this case you could guarantee the charter three trips mid week and they could still work their weekends at a profit.
Ideally three outside trips is a good number to shoot for -we use to do four in a week and honestly we always did it tough on the final trip after having too much fun during the week.
I like to mix things up a bit – so if possible I’d do a deep sea bottom bouncing trip and the second day a full on game or light sports fishing trip.
I also like to plan a trip in an area that offers beach and rock fishing and sometimes estuary options.
A good golf course, friendly club or pub helps as well. I also look for something a bit out of the ordinary – hang gliding, go karting, quad biking or even surf lessons in the local area.
I’d always opt to rent an apartment or townhouse for the week – it can be cheaper than a motel and you will have more room to move. You’ll also have access to cooking facilities and plenty of fridge space for beer and fish.
Some also have the benefit of swimming pools, spas or saunas and outside BBQ equipment and furniture.
I’d steer clear of school holidays and peak tourists periods if that’s possible.
In NSW, I’d recommend you take a look at places like Nelson Bay, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Ulladulla, Bermagui or Mollymook.
If anyone would like any fishing holiday assistance or advice out there, let me know – I’m more than happy to help if I can.
Anyway, good luck and good fishing!
Sea you later,
Skipper Meggs