How much of a tip?

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I usually tip 15 to 20%. For most trout trips that's about $70 to $80 on a guide rate ranging from $350 to $500 a day. That's a rule of thumb for me. I usually tip a bit more for a drift boat trip or if the guide extends the day beyond the standard hours , or runs up and down a lot between two anglers on a wade trip, or otherwise works extra hard during the day. Most guides that I know would think a $100 tip on a $400 trip is an exceptionally good tip.

If two guides charge different rates for what would be essentially the same trip I would tend to tip them the same as I don't feel one should get a bigger tip just because they charge more or a smaller tip because they charge less.

I have never not tipped a guide but I have observed a couple that I would not have tipped.

I have some friends who tip 10% to 15% and I know a succesful and generous businessman who tips around 50% sometimes. Just tip what you are comfortable with.