You have many choices when it comes to going on one of the best fly fishing trips in North America. When you consider that the best fly fishing trips depend on three things — location, luck, and the right leader — you can plan accordingly for the trip of a lifetime, whether you are sticking close to home or flying to the Channel Islands in Southern California for some saltwater fly fishing.

Locations for Best Fly fishing Trips

Yellowstone National Park is one of the tried-and-true destinations for excellent fly fishing trips, but perhaps Mt. Whitney in California, where you can ride a horse to a remote stream and try your luck at catching a golden trout, is more your style. Do not forget Alaska: the Kenai Peninsula has some of the best fly fishing trips, particularly because there are fewer people, which equals more fish for you to catch. And if you cannot go to one of the more popular destinations, you can still enjoy a marvelous fly fishing trip close to home. Contacting your local fly fishing club is a great way to find the local secret spots and meet with other like-minded fly fishing fanatics. Many clubs also offer discounts to local sport equipment stores for deals on gear, clothing, and other fly fishing essentials.

Guides for Best Fly fishing Trips

Following the fish often means following a knowledgeable local guide who can take you to the right rivers or streams at the right times, whether by canoe or on foot. Your local fishing shop or sporting goods store can recommend guides or check out a fly fishing club for guided fly fishing trips. An experienced guide can save you from the frustration of fishless hours by taking you directly to the known hotspots with the right kind of fly to fish to your heart's delight.

Luck and the Best Fly fishing Trips

Once you have a location, a guide, and a few days available for your trip, remember that luck may factor in and prepare as best you can by packing what you need, including a raincoat and sunscreen, since the weather is a variable; practice casting and wear sturdy shoes and you will be ready for the best fly fishing trip of your life.

For more information and tips on fly fishing trips, reach out to a sporting goods store or fishing club near you.

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