Question re: guide tipping

[gerri]

Hi Folks,
our long awaited Fla trip is approaching (Tues.) and my maiden voyage in saltwater flyfishing is scheduled for the following week. Biz conference in Orlando has to get finished first. I have arranged for a guide to take us out for red fish in the area of Titusville (Mosquito Lagoon) for the day and am wondering how to tip for his service. Do I base the tip on a percentage of the total trip fee with consideration of the success of the trip, helpfulness and other factors? Thanks in advance for your help.

[LadyFisher]

You've got the right idea. I don't think there is a 'rule' but do what feels right.

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LadyFisher, Publisher of
FAOL

[Harold Hattaway]

gerri

You be very careful in that part of the country. You will be invading the Flats Dude's back yard. He gets pretty upset when a FAOLer comes within 100 miles and does not invite him to go fishing. He is the perfect guide also. I know I have fished with him and love the experience. have dinner with him if nothing else. It will make the trip so much better.

As for Tipping a guide. Go with your gut, you seem to have your heart in the right place (you asked).

WE expect a full report on the fishing and the fun.
Next time come another 100 miles south and we can fight one or two over here.

Have a great trip

Harold

[Bill@NSB]

I know quite a few guides in the area. From heresay, it's usually around $50-$75.

Good luck on your trip.

[Flats Dude]

gerri, Bill's about right. But remember, it's the entire experience...

[Flats Dude]

(thanks Harold)

[kjgallaher]

If guide tipping is like cow tipping, it works best if you catch them while they are semi asleep.

Regards,

Keith

[Flats Dude]

kj...not to be confused with "tipsy" captains which at times are usually asleep.