I have done a lot of exploring and new fishing adventures on my own. I have also paid for group "charters" when fishing off-shore in Florida, Hawaii, Lake Erie. I got a free guided fishing outing in Cabo San Lucas, which helped me add Roosterfish to my "life list of species". I did tip, so I guess it wasn't completely free (but not tipping would be rude!).
The only one-on-one guide I've hired was "Bonefish Whisperer" Cordell Baum. I hired him to show me where and how to catch Peacock Bass and other exotics around Miami. I would absolutely hire him again to hit some new spots, or when I'm ready to try for some other species down there, like bonefish or tarpon, etc. His knowledge and experience is well worth the $$$.
Last edited by FishnDave; 05-12-2011 at 02:41 PM.
David Merical
St. Louis, MO
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