Yo Clam, First of all good for you and don't let anyone tell you not to step up to this length of trip. That length trip is only experienced by a very few lucky individuals who love to fish, relax, eat, fish, etc. Second, absolutely look into the Accurate trip. Most of us spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars on gear. With Accurate you get to fish the best of the best gear at NO CHARGE, be assured there will be numerous folks to teach you as much long range stuff as you can ask for and stuff you won't even know to ask. Save your money on gear until you get one of these trips under your belt. Should you really take to the extra long range trips then you can start to think about building up your arsenal..... That is of course unless you decide to go again on an Accurate trip. In the mean time, save the money you would spend on gear and plan next years trip as well. Yes, you still will want to put aside monies for terminal tackle and tips but that is a fraction of what a full quiver of gear would run you. Besides, at the end of the trip, those hopefully well used reels go back to Accurate for R and R again at no cost to you. Heck you don't even have to go home and wash out your rods and reels and get them set for the next trip. If you have fishing in your blood these ultra long trips are just a bit of heaven on earth. If you cannot make the dates of the Accurate trips you can always get loaner gear from the boat. Make sure you arrange for this when you book your trip. Make sure they set you up with plenty of stuff. The boat gear is usually pretty darn good. One other note,Pick a date and book your trip as early as possible. You can sign up for your bunk location on a first come first served basis and loading is usually based on receipt of deposits or half payment. Have fun Jamie
This post edited by fishordie 06/02/2008
