Thread: What does a guide owe the public?

I consider all fishing reports as a general idea of what the conditions are or were to some degree, just because some fella that hits the same water daily ,for sure don’t mean I can duplicate his success or lack of .
If or when I get somewhat serious and post particulars on a spot , location, water levels, depths and baits , it is only what I encountered that trip or trips and to be very sure that can change in a quick second.
I think it’s pretty nice of you to take your time to give out solid reports on the current conditions myself….good on you bro

What does a guide owe the public?

I'd say $350.00 for 1/2 my opinion and $500.00 for the full opinion.

Originally Posted by keeferfish

What does a guide owe the public?

I'd say $350.00 for 1/2 my opinion and $500.00 for the full opinion.

Think it runs $ 400 for 1/2 an opinion here and no clue for the entire enchilada

Nothing other than to be a responsible user of the resource and facilities just like everyone else owes the public.

Fishing reports are a good advertising mechanism that helps a lot of us. I use them to catch up and then try to figure out how to use the information to figure out how to start fishing.

I figure any information I get is worth more than what I pay for it.

From what I read in your post you owe nothing to the general public. Your response was a good one. I personally would take note of this e-mail and record the name of sender. I would not book a trip with guy in the future.

I don't post often and my thoughts are worth what you paid for them. But, I would not let this guy live in my head rent free. I work in the fishing industry, sales and marketing, and do not deal with the public but I deal with a lot of wholesalers and retailers and the retailers all have a bunch of similar experiences. "bought this gear from your store and didn't catch nothing" type of deals.

You are a guide not a miracle worker. I'm sure you post pics of your clients and their catch . Seems to me you are running your business in a responsible manner and it sounds like it's appreciated by you clients.

I do not know you but I would have no problem recommending you.

Doug first off I enjoy reading all of your post. Just by reading your post I know you are a very honest man. I am coming to Kentucky Lake Friday for my very first time. I’m staying on Jonathan Creek. I posted for some help and information on Kentucky Lake And you was one of the first guys to tried to help me so I could have an enjoyable trip. I love to Croppie fish I don’t get to fish much because I work so much. I do not keep fish and everyone tells me here in Ohio why fish if you’re not going to keep them. I enjoy catching and it’s only me and my wife. So I’ll be coming to Kentucky Lake going to enjoy my time there whether I catch fish or not, but it’s always fun to catch fish. So I would say you handled everything correctly you got more satisfied people than unsatisfied. Keep being you. Praying for a safe trip and an enjoyable trip to Kentucky Lake. Maybe I will see you on the water.🙏🏻🎣