03-28-2007, 07:42 PM
[black][size 3]Speaking for myself (a guide) the Lodge does pay me and the normal for the client is $50. [/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I do go out of my way to put a
on the clients face and all that intels.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Use my vehicle and gas. Fill the ice chest with what ever is needed (and I do make sure clients drink plenty of water - from bottles not rivers or lakes LOL)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I supply all flies (out of my pocket, Lodge gives me four if we have them in stock) and I tie them on if the client allowes me to (I have a special way to tie flies on that works for me and generally they like the fact I explain and show them how). Net, and pictures from my camera of either Client holding or myself (if they prefer not to touch)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Lodge also supply Boots, Waders, Rods, Reels and leaders and tippet are my expense.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I have rowed a drift boat all day with a smashed thumb from the night before. Been sick as a dog and still walked the river with clients finding relief in the trees out of sight.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]So, I feel a $50. tip is good (although I have recieved a very generous more)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]If (which knock on wood hasn't happened YET) I don't get you into fish, you will enjoy the scenery and good conversation.[cool][/size][/black]
[size 3]By the way, the Lodge treats me good, so I try to do the same.[
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[black][size 3]I do go out of my way to put a
on the clients face and all that intels.[/size][/black] [black][size 3]Use my vehicle and gas. Fill the ice chest with what ever is needed (and I do make sure clients drink plenty of water - from bottles not rivers or lakes LOL)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I supply all flies (out of my pocket, Lodge gives me four if we have them in stock) and I tie them on if the client allowes me to (I have a special way to tie flies on that works for me and generally they like the fact I explain and show them how). Net, and pictures from my camera of either Client holding or myself (if they prefer not to touch)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Lodge also supply Boots, Waders, Rods, Reels and leaders and tippet are my expense.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I have rowed a drift boat all day with a smashed thumb from the night before. Been sick as a dog and still walked the river with clients finding relief in the trees out of sight.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]So, I feel a $50. tip is good (although I have recieved a very generous more)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]If (which knock on wood hasn't happened YET) I don't get you into fish, you will enjoy the scenery and good conversation.[cool][/size][/black]
[size 3]By the way, the Lodge treats me good, so I try to do the same.[
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