I tipped $100 for my last trip. My Dad was on the boat with me, and the guide did a really great job helping him. He rowed productive runs 4+ times, and what was supposed to be a 8am-5pm guide trip turned into a 7am-5pm guide trip.

Hope this helps. I agree with the above poster. $69 does not make a good day's wage. $100 doesn't equal all that much as well.

Factors I consider. Did he provide flies, lunch (most guides provide lunch out of their own pocket), leader, tippet, etc. Did he have his own extra rods just in case you had a problem. Even if I don't use his rod, I factor that in, as a guide who does this can save a bad day if you end up with a major problem with your own equipment or forget your reels...