Choose a destination or a fish
If you're reading this, you probably already have in mind a trip you'd like to take. It could be a region or country, or a particular body of water or river. Or you may choose to track down a specific species and scour the internet for the best place to fish for it.
Whether you choose one option or another, bear in mind that fishing is a sport that can be very unpredictable, and a fallback solution is always important to have. Weather conditions, season or simply fish activity are variables that can turn a dream trip into a nightmare.
Find out as much as you can
With the advent of social networks and free video platforms, it's very easy to find information on great fishing areas. Of course, in less civilized countries, the content is often limited to the experiences of European and American anglers. You can compare information from articles and videos to determine which time of year is likely to be the most prolific for fishing.
Of course, foreign countries are not like our own: for example, the fact that all Canada's lakes freeze over in winter, that the monsoon season in the southern hemisphere prevents any kind of fishing, or that the hurricane season takes place in the middle of summer.
Contact a guide
If you don't want to search for several weeks, you can simply contact a fishing guide, whether for a single day or a whole week. Local guides know their spots much better than we do, and can teach you all about them. They'll also be able to recommend accommodation, the ideal time of year to suit your needs, or the equipment you need to take with you.
Equipment that works
Knowing what tackle to choose before setting out on a trip is essential. Whether in terms of lures or rod and reel sets, you'll need to understand which fish are the main targets and what they tend to bite on. In the event of a problem, you can always buy equipment locally. Some countries offer very low prices compared with France, but the quality is not always up to our expectations.
Stay safe
Don't forget that some countries don't have the same access to emergency care as we do, and fish, hooks and nature in general can be very dangerous in South America, Africa and many other places.
