Hi all I am not sure of the protocol for this.  When I take a guided trip I always tip the captain.  There is a guide around here that will take you out for a 2 hour lesson to show you how to use your electronics to their fullest potential.  No fishing and you take your boat to use your electronics.  When he guides you would go on his boat.  Is this something you would tip for?

 

I didn't know if this was like a golf lesson or music lesson where you don't tip because it is an agreed upon business exchange.  Curious to what everyone thinks.

 

Thanks

If you actually learned something you didn’t know, or made you more proficient in what you do know, and he didn’t make you feel like a child, then yes I would tip him. 
The amount would be based on what he charged. 

But that’s me. 

 

 

 

Mike

If you were satisfied with service he provided...I'd say a tip is in order...if not, don't feel obligated...

I would take into consideration that you are using your own fuel and rig, but it is still a service.  You are paying for his time and knowledge, and I would tip accordingly based on the experience.  

2 hours ago, Mike L said:

If you actually learned something you didn’t know, or made you more proficient in what you do know, and he didn’t make you feel like a child, then yes I would tip him. 
The amount would be based on what he charged. 

But that’s me. 

 

 

 

Mike

 

Conversely, if you didn't learn anything then you probably should pay less   But seriously, if the idea is to teach you and you learn something then he did his job.

 

If I feel I got more than I paid for then ya, that's when I tip, at least outside of bartenders n such. Or maybe if it's a lower paid employee and not the business owner. I don't normally feel the need to tip the owner of a business.

 

I'm coming from the perspective of seeing a tip jar on every counter in just about every small store. And outside the store is a guy asking me for change as well.

 

I was asked at a drive-thru one night recently if I wanted to "round up" my change and give it to charity.

 

"No, how about you round down for me with all the taxes you save for donating other peoples' money in your name?"

Sure. Everyone likes a little extra something when they’re trying to make ends meet. 

He’s providing a service at an agreed upon price. My question is do you tip service people like your barber? 

The value of having someone teach you in your boat, with your electronics for your specific situation is worth a tip IMO. 

 

Now if he was worthless or rude then just the cost of dealing with him.

When in doubt, offer a tip.

2 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

He’s providing a service at an agreed upon price. My question is do you tip service people like your barber? 

Well I’ve never used a barber but yes I tip service people. As a service person myself, I like the practice 

I posed a similar question on here earlier this year for a guided trip.  The overwhelming consensus was at least a 20% tip is customary.  That being said, my guided trip was not a great experience.  The guide was almost an hour late, he failed to provide what he advertised (tackle, drinks, etc.), and spent most of the day just driving from spot to spot, then playing on his phone while telling me where to cast.  At the end of the day, I still tipped the guide (only because I felt obligated to) but not nearly as well as I had come prepared to do.  I would suggest that you evaluate the service after you've received it and, if you enjoyed the experience, perhaps a tip is in order.  My biggest complaint about tipping is that it's become expected as part of payment for a service provided, regardless of the quality of the service, instead of something extra for a service that was well-provided.  

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