It is very important to properly plan your fishing trip for a comfortable, joyous and successful fishing.
Your team should discuss the trip well in advance in detail. First of all check the weather forcast and contacts your
local friends at the particular fishing spot and ask him about water temperature, level, wind speed, fishing reports
etc. etc. Discuss with him security concerns which is very important these days at few spots in northern areas of
Pakistan.
Check your fishing gear and start collecting small accessories e.g. rods, reels, lines, hooks, swivels, lure which may
be short in your fishing kit. Discuss your accompanying friends who will bring what with reference to bait, camping,
food, water, first aid medical supplies, snake bite kit, camping material etc. Don't forget to take your cap and
umberella.
Ensure your camera is with you and don't forget to snap your good catch which you can show to your family and
friends and keep it for your memories.
In Punjab catching live bait luria is very important, there are a few known spots where you can find luria. You
should know that spots well in advance. You can carry empty box for luria and oxigen pump to keep the luria live
for as much time as possible.
Each and every thing you need should be counted/inspected before you leave.
Don't leave any thing to arrange at the elevent hour. Properly plan and arrange every thing you need a day before
you leave. Check your vehicle properly, particularly engine brake oil, filter, air pressure in tyres, water in radiators.
Keep some fuses & fan belts exta, and don't forget to take tool box, booster cables if you are driving auto
transmission vehicle.
Timing matters, what time you leave and when to reach at the spot is equally important. I have exprienced some
time 100 KM distance takes your precious 4 to 5 hours if you do not properly plan your trip well in advance. Dont
stop for food on road side chappar resturant, it will waist lot of time instead take as much home cooked food as
possible which you can properly store and it is not rotten. Best is to carry frozen cooked food. It is better to take
some sweets, sesional fruit and bakery items aswell. I always carry lamon, sugar and salt to make
shikanjbeen to boost my energy levels.
Best is to ask every one to come to one pick-up point on time. This will save your lot of time of picking each and
every one at different points. Distribute the load among your companions e.g. camping, food &
water containers. By distributing heavy items you will have less load and need less space in your vehicle. Don't take
any thing extra which you don't need. Have at least 5 hours sleep for best fishing from dawn till dusk. Set up your
camp before sunset and choose a proper and comfortable place for camping at a higher and safer place keeping in
view the water rising situation.
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