LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
I am starting to think about a spring fishing trip. I live in southern Colorado and would like to plan a trip somewhere in a day's driving radius (perhaps Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, etc). I prefer the warm water species such as bass, crappie, walleye, striper, etc, to Colorado's cold water trout. I also prefer places that are not overrun with tourists, shoulder to shoulder on the banks or boats running over each other in a lake. River, creek, lake, pond make no big difference to me.
I can no longer make long hikes in and out of fishing spots, so access can be an issue. My camping days are over, so I like to have a decent place to stay within reasonable driving range (cabin or extended-stay motel with kitchenette are perfect).
Best of all would be having some local contacts to steer me to good places and advise me on tackle, bait, lures, etc. A congenial companion would also be a big plus, although I also enjoy quiet time by myself with a fishing rod, a good book, and a cooler full of eats and drinks. A guide service is another possibility.
Most of all, in addition to fishing I enjoy catching! I usually keep only one for my supper and release everything else, but if someone else comes along and wants the fish that is OK with me.
Wide open to suggestions! Lots of good people on this forum, and I can't think of a better source for information.
I can no longer make long hikes in and out of fishing spots, so access can be an issue. My camping days are over, so I like to have a decent place to stay within reasonable driving range (cabin or extended-stay motel with kitchenette are perfect).
Best of all would be having some local contacts to steer me to good places and advise me on tackle, bait, lures, etc. A congenial companion would also be a big plus, although I also enjoy quiet time by myself with a fishing rod, a good book, and a cooler full of eats and drinks. A guide service is another possibility.
Most of all, in addition to fishing I enjoy catching! I usually keep only one for my supper and release everything else, but if someone else comes along and wants the fish that is OK with me.
Wide open to suggestions! Lots of good people on this forum, and I can't think of a better source for information.
Moving on, there is a small lake in Southwest Arizona that is becoming famous for very large Largemouth Bass and Crappie. You could stay at Wickenburg, AZ and drive over each day or with reservations there are small cabins available at lakeside. It is all small outboard, paddle boat or kayak fishing. Rentals are available as well as guided fishing. It is called "Alamo Lake State Park". It is on the Bill Williams River and lies West of Wickenburg. The hot catching season is during the 'spawn' in late April and into May. When I last lived in Arizona the last 20 to 30 miles of road was graded gravel. It probably is paved now. Google is your friend here. .........
