Ever since being in the
horticulture business, my year financially cycles in the spring. I have always
thought this to be a great time as this is when our world is coming out of it
period of rest and is fresh and new. The 2013 fishing season looks fun and
exciting with some new challenges. The lack of snow this year will change fish
locations and how we as anglers look at our reservoirs.
Goals always come to mind this time
of year also, I seem to always think I can accomplish more, although this year
I am thinking more of accomplishing more with faith, family and friends. As I
continue to guide, I learn so much about myself and this craft of fishing. One
item always seems to be poking me in the side, it’s the experience of being with
those you like and or love in an outdoor place.
This is how I structure my trips and the
way I am called to my offering to
get and keep our youth angling and just being outside with those who care about
them. I will continue to offer the discount of if you have a youth angler age
15 or less, who you would like to expose to a guided fishing trip all you pay
for is the accompanying adult. My regular price for 2 is $450.00 so this is a
savings of $150.00 down to $300.00.
On a trip this year it back fired though, and I met an amazing young man who loves to fish. This is how it
went, I booked them at the youth discount rate and Mom called to let me know
that the other adults had no interest in fishing and normally just enjoy
helping him find an opportunity to enjoy his passion and hang with him while
he does so outside. Mom then informed me that he saves his own funds to create
the opportunity. ??? Now what was a fellow to do, I have an offer to take him
free if the other folks fish ?? the decision was to discount the trip to half
price and do it. What a great day it was, truly one of those days where you
want to pinch yourself and say I really get to do this for a living.
So what is my goal for 2013 fishing season:
Help our youth experience the joy
of fishing and being outside with friends or family.
Please help me spread the word and please take me up on this offer to share my craft with our
youth.
