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#1 Feb-02-12 5:25AM
- CrankbaitGuy
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- Registered: Mar-09-11
- Posts: 90
Guide Tipping
Hello -
I know there are some guides on here as well as others who hire them. I'm wondering what's typical etiquette for tipping a guide? I've been using the 15-20% plus bonus for insightful advice or fish cleaning. Is that what you use/are happy to receive?
While I'm trolling, I'm interested if anyone has a recommendation for a guide in Fort Lauderdale to do inshore for tarpons or barracuda at the end of this month? Any help is appreciated.
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#2 Feb-02-12 12:29PM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
- Registered: Feb-03-06
- Posts: 16589
Re: Guide Tipping
Your formula is what I use.
It's also helpful to discuss this before the trip (with your crew). I once went out with a few guys and one of them left $5 as a tip to be split with the Captain and mate. It was embarrassing to say the least. Oh....this guy has a house in the Hampton's as well as a $2MM condo in FL. While that is an exrtreme, it is still helpful to decide the tip up front. Some folks are a littel tight when it comes to this.
If you get to Miami and want to catch a Peacock bass, Capt. Mark Hall is the right guy. He can also put you on smaller tarpon in the canals and lakes.
Time to go fishin' again!
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