by David Johnson
In my guiding business almost every group of clients that are going on a trip with me asks, "How's fishing been?"
Do they really want to know though?
I mean, if it's good the expectations are huge and then if the fishing is slower then there's a let down. And of course fishing is almost never hot two days in a row. Hence the over used saying, "Should have been here yesterday."
And if the word is that the fishing is slow then you're set up for disappointment.
But don't fret, every day is different. It only takes one tide, a drop in water level, a rise in temperature or a smaller crowd and the fishing could be lights out.
I think if I was going on a guided trip I would just wait and see.
Maybe some better questions would be "How has the season been?", "What can we expect?" Or "What has been an average day?"
I think it's important to focus on having a good day on the water, having fun, maybe learn a little something and catch some fish.
Comments (5)
Your clients are going fishing, why wouldn't they ask, "How's fishing been?".
Seems only natural, to me.
Your alternative questions are a good idea, but really, they sound the same as, "how's fishing been", only worded differently.
Maybe I'm just trying to mix it up a little :)
I like to have an idea what to expect. When I take guests I tell them how things have been, but I always temper my forecasts. Two things I say:
"It's fishing. There are no guarantees", and
"The two least important days in fishing are yesterday and tomorrow".
"The two least important days in fishing are yesterday and tomorrow".
I like that CK
I like the mystery - if you are not an optimist
you can not be an angler .