Lubin Pfeiffer
Having fishing as my day job has its perks. One big plus is that I can go on long-range missions to opposite ends of the country. Packing for these trips and also how you plan to spend your time away are crucial to success. While you can throw everything including the kitchen sink into the car and boat, and plan to fish everywhere on the map, this is logistically just not possible. Here are some of my planning tips, and also some points on how to ensure you have good fishing while away on that big mission.
Preparation is high on the list to cut down on time spent fixing things while you are on the road. The last thing you need while you have limited time is to be either fixing gear or, even worse, having to call in assistance to get the trip going again. I always make a habit of going over everything in my vehicle and boat thoroughly before heading away. As I’m not mechanically minded, my car is always serviced by a reputable person in the weeks leading up to the trip. While you can organise a service while on the road, it often has to be booked weeks in advance, which can hinder your fishing opportunities. There is nothing worse than having to plan your trip around a car service, knowing that the weather leading up to the service in that location or the fishing have been terrible.