Where Should I Go Fishing? – Level Up Fishing Podcast Hosts Stormy Cochran and Andy Cochran (Owners of GSO Fishing)
Welcome back to the Level Up Fishing Podcast! In Episode 23, we’re tackling one of the most common — and often most overwhelming — questions anglers ask: “Where should I go fishing?” But instead of giving you a simple answer, we’re flipping the script and asking a better question — “What are your expectations for this trip?”
In this episode, we break down how clarifying your goals and expectations can completely change how you choose your fishing location and approach your time on the water. Are you looking to catch a specific species? Hoping to teach someone new how to fish? Just want a peaceful solo escape? The answer to “where” starts with understanding “why.”
We discuss two core ways we personally approach our fishing trips:
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Experience-Based Trips – These trips are about enjoying the process, exploring a new area, relaxing with friends or family, and letting the day unfold without pressure.
- Goal-Oriented Trips – These are the dialed-in, all-in trips where you’re chasing a specific outcome, maybe hunting for a trophy, targeting a particular species, or testing a new technique.
Both approaches are valid, and in this episode, we share how anglers can be successful — and satisfied — no matter which mindset they’re operating from.
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to decide where to fish, or ended up disappointed after a trip didn’t meet your expectations, this episode will give you a fresh way to think about planning and executing your next adventure.
Don’t miss this episode! It’s a quick listen, and it might just change the way you plan your next trip.
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