Island Fish Lifter
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Wolf, If I felt that way bout guiding, Id quit today and never do it again.
Yeah, it was a damn find rant, extra large font, caps and everything.
SerengetiGuide
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We have 2 boats...but make a decent enough wage off it. Plus it's not the only thing my Dad or I do so there is other income. Umm...the gas bill is around $200 a day on the guzzler, but ya always gotta encorporate that kinda thing into your price. Because the boat is nice the price is more expensive so it is all relative i guess.
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phil
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Nimo I am still here. Just taking it all in. It seems like the $$$ vary a bit but I have an idea now what is being handed out these days.
Thanks Phil, just wondering.
There's actually quite a variance depending on which outfit a guide is working for, whether he's owner / operator (may tend to make lower tips as the guests perceive them to make enough on the charter charges etc.) It also depends on where and type of charter. A drop-in client at Campbell River for 4 hours will tip differently than a three day fly-in. Corporate groups tip diff from private etc.
Concensus appears to be $100 per day is typical (usually 10 hour days.)
As for how does an individual guide make $$ at the game, it's a lifestyle choice. I think it's fair to say that the owner / operator loves fishing and would probably have the boat in the water regardless (although maybe not a 24' GW or $120,000 welded aluminum.) As such, fixed costs may not be as relevant to the business decision.
Nimo.
There's actually quite a variance depending on which outfit a guide is working for, whether he's owner / operator (may tend to make lower tips as the guests perceive them to make enough on the charter charges etc.) It also depends on where and type of charter. A drop-in client at Campbell River for 4 hours will tip differently than a three day fly-in. Corporate groups tip diff from private etc.
Concensus appears to be $100 per day is typical (usually 10 hour days.)
As for how does an individual guide make $$ at the game, it's a lifestyle choice. I think it's fair to say that the owner / operator loves fishing and would probably have the boat in the water regardless (although maybe not a 24' GW or $120,000 welded aluminum.) As such, fixed costs may not be as relevant to the business decision.
Nimo.
Most guys probably are not going to advertise their average tip on a public bulliten board. However;
I'll go as far to say that the vast majority of my clients tip me more then fairly, regardless of how many fish we catch. Typically, tips seem based on how hard I work, and making the day as fun as possible with the cards that we are dealt.
I'll go as far to say that the vast majority of my clients tip me more then fairly, regardless of how many fish we catch. Typically, tips seem based on how hard I work, and making the day as fun as possible with the cards that we are dealt.
Island Fish Lifter
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I get 100 min. per day on average throughout the season, it "helps" pay for fuel. As far as making money at it, yea, the moneys good providing I work every day of the season, no breakdowns and minimal gear loss. To make it worthwhile for me, I need to have 20 to 30g in my pocket after the season after my expenses and sending money home to the wife and kids every two weeks.
Island Fish Lifter
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Its also important to add that I do all my own maintenance work. I dont know how people can afford to pay a shop 90$/ hr everytime they need a spark plug or whatever.
SerengetiGuide
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Take care of the boat (wash it down after every day, make sure you clean up when you are out on the water asap, etc) and you shouldn't have to take it in for maintenance too often other than the 100hr services...
Sorry, to answer the question, I guess that may or may not include the $8,000 - $10,000 in tips for the typical season.[:I] Why did I stop guiding soo many years ago?quote:Originally posted by Nimo
It looks like that just about sums it up. $30k for the operation, $30K to the wife and kids, and $30k in the jeans. 90 - 100 days = $90 to $100K gross for the season. You can take that to the bank Phil
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