At the end of the trip, I realized that I had no idea what was customary for this kind of guiding. I asked the fly shop guys what they thought was appropriate so, obviously, I revealed my Gumby status.
My brother is a current part time and former ski bum instructor so I understand many aspects of the guide lifestyle. Fun is fun and I have learned enough at this point to be a decent fly fisherman. When I think about all places I spend money and what they charge for what I get in return, tipping a guide is a no brainer. My plumber and my auto repair guy both charge twice as much per hour as a guided trip--before marked-up parts, shop fees, etc.
You can hardly find knowledgeable retail folks anymore. None of these people rowed my ass around the stream all day, tied on my flies, or fed me lunch. Be happy that your guide is doing all the work so you can relax and have fun no matter the catch.
I once read that tips was an acronym for "to insure prompt service"; another way to look at it is "tip: it prevents spit in your food ". Think about it--same could be said of the fishing you find on your trip At some point, all of us have to make a strategic retreat.
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This summer, I am wanting to go fly fishing during the trip I am going on, and I want to hire a guide to help me find a good spot. I will be sure to tip them properly if they provide a good fishing experience for me. Thank you for taking the time to respond to our guide tipping post, Thomas. We always appreciate comments from our readers, especially when positive and encouraging! Please let us know how it goes with your summer trip!
I think the look of a fishing guide sounds like something fun to have. I want my potential guide to look the part. Not just some guy in normal clothes that will take me and my friends fly fishing. Thanks for your comment, Chris. Nevertheless, a grisled, look-th-part fly-fishing guide can really add texture to your trip photos!
It makes sense that I would want to get a guide to take me! It would be nice to have someone with me who is a lot more experienced with this kind of thing. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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Has the heart of a teacher. Tipping your guide, whether you are on a guided drift boat trip in Montana or searching the flats for bonefish, is an important aspect of a guided fly fishing trip that each angler should be prepared for before they book their first trip. The tip is generally not included in the total cost and while it is not necessarily mandatory, it is a great way to thank your guide who worked hard to put you on fish throughout the trip.
Therefore, it is important to understand the services a guide provides that allow their clients to have an exceptional experience. In many cases the guide provides an all-inclusive experience, who is there, not only to give you chances at catching fish but providing a memorable day that you and your family or friends can cherish in the future.
By booking a legitimate guide you are employing a professional in the fly fishing industry, who invested their time, energy, and money into perfecting their craft and enabling themselves to provide a valuable service that could not be recreated by a self-guided trip in unfamiliar water.
Many fly fishing guides, especially those working for smaller outfitters, have poured their hard-earned money into their careers to provide the best experience possible for their clients. Depending on the location a guide may spend money on fuel, vessels, food, drink, flies, leader, rods, and reels, which over time are continuously being repaired and replaced. Gear and boats go through rigorous wear and tear after hundreds of days per season on the water and costs are accrued after heavy use.
Not to mention sleepless nights are dedicated to staying up in front of the vise, tying up patterns they will no doubt lose the next day in pursuit of catching their client a trophy fish. Additionally, guides are not only there to bring the gear, the lunch, and captain the boat, they are offering highly insightful knowledge of the water and the fish that reside in them.
Oftentimes, they are called on to teach their clients to cast, mend, and set the hook, which in of itself is a valuable lesson. It might be a good idea to just tip the entire thing yourself and then split it amongst yourselves later.
We think that one of the things that sets our outfitting services apart from the rest is that our trips are all-inclusive. That means after the price of your trip, the only thing you will have to buy is your fishing license, which you can do at The Fly Shop on the day of your trip. Our guides will also transport you to and from the river. At Stillwater Anglers, our guides are the best in the area, and they work hard to put you on the fish.
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