If I'm running in an area that I can't get a distance away from several boats who are fishing a channel ledge or point, I'll back off to an idle speed. If it is just one boat, I'll keep as much distance as possible and back down to a mid-range plane speed and go on by.

Clients are sponges. They take in everything a guide does, good or bad. I want to always make a good impression as to my boat operation. That might very well have an effect on the way they operate their boat.