Top 10 Fishing Vacations
1. Salmon Fishing - Alaska
Fly fish with the man who caught the largest halibut in the state of Alaska - weighing in at a whooping 319.6 pounds. Fishing in Alaska is like no other - Alaska's oceans, rivers, and lakes are teeming with huge runs of record breaking Salmon, Rainbow Trout, beautiful Arctic Char, barn door Halibut and many other challenging sport fish. Alaska, home to five species of Pacific Salmon, holds the world record for the much sought after King Salmon.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Fly a float plane to a secluded lodge . Trophy fishing during the day. At night, a relaxing evening by the fire after an exquisite meal of freshly caught fish.
2. Flyfishing - Queensland, Austrailia
Every kid is fascinated by the scene of a jumping Marlin. Make your dream come true off the coast of Queensland, Austrailia with some amazing 'big game' salt fishing. Austrailian waters boast over 200 different types of fish and three different types of fishing - fly fishing, sport fishing, and game fishing. This area is magnificent for it's wide ranging activities from camping in the bush, heli-skiing, and of course, fishing off the Great Barrier Reef.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Book a hotel in Cairns overlooking the bright blue sea, head to the docks early and spend the day fishing.
3. Tuna Fishing - Sicily, Italy
We'll make an offer you can't refuse - sea fishing off the coast of Sicily Italy. Fishing has been a staple in Italy since the mideival times. Try somethimg Fish for swordfish & tuna.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Visit late May/early June during the for the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna using an ancient technique called the mattanza off the coast of Egadi Island.
4. Amazon River, Brazil
The Amazon River fish are among the biggest and most feared of all fish. Pirahna (fish tooth) schools can take down an anaconda, manatees, and other large animals. Lucky for us, they don't really like the taste of humans. Instead, we're in the Amazon for some amazing Peacock Bass fishing.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Stay in a true Amazonian lodge in the middle of a lush rain forest. Trophy fishing tours by day, incredible Brazilian cuisine and drinks by night.
5. Flyfishing - Western Montana
The quintessential fly fishing move, "River Runs Through It" was filmed just off the shores of a clear Montana mountain river. If fishing trophy sized trout is right up your fishing line, then there is no better place than the Missouri river in Central Montana (Madison, Missouri, and the Yellowstone). The Missouri system of reservoirs offers plenty of spring migratory spawning and, thus, great fishing for you!
Awesome Vacation Idea: Fish. Eat & Sleep.
Fly fish with the man who caught the largest halibut in the state of Alaska - weighing in at a whooping 319.6 pounds. Fishing in Alaska is like no other - Alaska's oceans, rivers, and lakes are teeming with huge runs of record breaking Salmon, Rainbow Trout, beautiful Arctic Char, barn door Halibut and many other challenging sport fish. Alaska, home to five species of Pacific Salmon, holds the world record for the much sought after King Salmon.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Fly a float plane to a secluded lodge . Trophy fishing during the day. At night, a relaxing evening by the fire after an exquisite meal of freshly caught fish.
2. Flyfishing - Queensland, Austrailia
Every kid is fascinated by the scene of a jumping Marlin. Make your dream come true off the coast of Queensland, Austrailia with some amazing 'big game' salt fishing. Austrailian waters boast over 200 different types of fish and three different types of fishing - fly fishing, sport fishing, and game fishing. This area is magnificent for it's wide ranging activities from camping in the bush, heli-skiing, and of course, fishing off the Great Barrier Reef.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Book a hotel in Cairns overlooking the bright blue sea, head to the docks early and spend the day fishing.
3. Tuna Fishing - Sicily, Italy
We'll make an offer you can't refuse - sea fishing off the coast of Sicily Italy. Fishing has been a staple in Italy since the mideival times. Try somethimg Fish for swordfish & tuna.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Visit late May/early June during the for the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna using an ancient technique called the mattanza off the coast of Egadi Island.
4. Amazon River, Brazil
The Amazon River fish are among the biggest and most feared of all fish. Pirahna (fish tooth) schools can take down an anaconda, manatees, and other large animals. Lucky for us, they don't really like the taste of humans. Instead, we're in the Amazon for some amazing Peacock Bass fishing.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Stay in a true Amazonian lodge in the middle of a lush rain forest. Trophy fishing tours by day, incredible Brazilian cuisine and drinks by night.
5. Flyfishing - Western Montana
The quintessential fly fishing move, "River Runs Through It" was filmed just off the shores of a clear Montana mountain river. If fishing trophy sized trout is right up your fishing line, then there is no better place than the Missouri river in Central Montana (Madison, Missouri, and the Yellowstone). The Missouri system of reservoirs offers plenty of spring migratory spawning and, thus, great fishing for you!
Awesome Vacation Idea: Fish. Eat & Sleep.
6. Phuket, Thailand
Little known that Phuket, Thailand is located on the migratory path of the fighting fish such as the Marlin and the Sailfish. Hidden from mainstream, this undiscovered diamond in the rough is now being sought out by both experienced masters and holiday travelers looking for an adventure that starts with a line and a reel and ends with Dophin fish, giant tuna, and a great big wahoo!
Awesome Vacation Idea: Clear blue sea sport Phucket fishing without the crowds and at night relax in a Thai inspired bungalow.
7. Limon & Puntarenas, Costa Rica
From sail fish to shining sailfish, Costa Rica has some of the best fishing in the world. Today there are no less than 79 world records are found right in Costa Rican fishing. From the rain forest canopy to the sweet white sand beaches, Costa Rica has it all. The fishing in Barra del Colorado refuge is like the giant superstore with sport fishing as the main event. Head east to Puntarenas into an area National Geographic calls the most intense.
Awesome Vacation Idea: A combo tour of fishing, canopy tours, and swimming off the sandy beaches where the Girl from Impanema is walking off into the sunset.
8. Cabo San Lucas
One hundred and fifty pound Yellow Fin Tuna. These are stories that you pass along to your grandchildren and their grandchildren and you become a legend. Head to Cabo for some serious sport and fly fishing.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Rent a condo near the ocean. By day legend fisher(wo)man in the making. By night, frying up some of your freshly caught fish with some spicy Mexican flavors!
9. Ice Fishing - Rhinelander, Wisconson
This sweet spot is surrounded by Boom Lake, Lake Thompson, George Lake, Lake Julia, and Cresent Lake. What makes it so awesome? The North American Ice Fishing Curcuit is holding the 2010 series Championship here. Hang out in one of the ice fishing shanties surrounded by ATV's and the whir of ice saws to catch your share of hard water crappie, panfish, and perch.
Awesome Vacation Idea: It's Americana, Wisconson. In Wisconson we do as the Wisonsonite's do. Resort it out. In the morning grab some hot coffee before suiting up in full gear for fishing and ride out to the lake. Don't forget your goggle and Icy Hot's. By evening, fire up the Weber grill for a winter feast of fresh Wisconson fish.
10. Border Bass Fishing - Texas
Voted by some to be the best bass fishing in the US, Texas offers several primetime lakes for some downright southern fishing. These Lakes were given serious accolades: Toledo Bend (On the border between Louisiana and TX) Sam Rayburn Reservoir (just an hour and a half east) for some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the US.
Awesome Vacation Idea: True southern charm can be found right here at Sam Rayburn Vacation home and fishing with the locals.
Little known that Phuket, Thailand is located on the migratory path of the fighting fish such as the Marlin and the Sailfish. Hidden from mainstream, this undiscovered diamond in the rough is now being sought out by both experienced masters and holiday travelers looking for an adventure that starts with a line and a reel and ends with Dophin fish, giant tuna, and a great big wahoo!
Awesome Vacation Idea: Clear blue sea sport Phucket fishing without the crowds and at night relax in a Thai inspired bungalow.
7. Limon & Puntarenas, Costa Rica
From sail fish to shining sailfish, Costa Rica has some of the best fishing in the world. Today there are no less than 79 world records are found right in Costa Rican fishing. From the rain forest canopy to the sweet white sand beaches, Costa Rica has it all. The fishing in Barra del Colorado refuge is like the giant superstore with sport fishing as the main event. Head east to Puntarenas into an area National Geographic calls the most intense.
Awesome Vacation Idea: A combo tour of fishing, canopy tours, and swimming off the sandy beaches where the Girl from Impanema is walking off into the sunset.
8. Cabo San Lucas
One hundred and fifty pound Yellow Fin Tuna. These are stories that you pass along to your grandchildren and their grandchildren and you become a legend. Head to Cabo for some serious sport and fly fishing.
Awesome Vacation Idea: Rent a condo near the ocean. By day legend fisher(wo)man in the making. By night, frying up some of your freshly caught fish with some spicy Mexican flavors!
9. Ice Fishing - Rhinelander, Wisconson
This sweet spot is surrounded by Boom Lake, Lake Thompson, George Lake, Lake Julia, and Cresent Lake. What makes it so awesome? The North American Ice Fishing Curcuit is holding the 2010 series Championship here. Hang out in one of the ice fishing shanties surrounded by ATV's and the whir of ice saws to catch your share of hard water crappie, panfish, and perch.
Awesome Vacation Idea: It's Americana, Wisconson. In Wisconson we do as the Wisonsonite's do. Resort it out. In the morning grab some hot coffee before suiting up in full gear for fishing and ride out to the lake. Don't forget your goggle and Icy Hot's. By evening, fire up the Weber grill for a winter feast of fresh Wisconson fish.
10. Border Bass Fishing - Texas
Voted by some to be the best bass fishing in the US, Texas offers several primetime lakes for some downright southern fishing. These Lakes were given serious accolades: Toledo Bend (On the border between Louisiana and TX) Sam Rayburn Reservoir (just an hour and a half east) for some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the US.
Awesome Vacation Idea: True southern charm can be found right here at Sam Rayburn Vacation home and fishing with the locals.
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