Woodinfliezz 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 i know we have a few on this forum. im just curious if y'all had any advice for some one looking to guide. I do not plan on getting rich i just would love to do something that makes me happy and something that i love. Any advice on getting started would be much appreciated. I don't think I will be in a viable position to start any time soon. Just advice at this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Something like this might help. http://www.sweetwatertravel.com/site/guide-school.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 First and foremost ... You MUST have a captains license in most States. ($250.00 and three or four weekends of classes, plus the test you must pass) Second and just behind foremost ... You SHOULD have liability insurance in case someone get hurt or dies. (Varies by state, recommended amount $250,000.00 coverage minimum) If you can't afford these two things you're not ready to be a guide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodinfliezz 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 I can afford that and i have read those requirements.. I guess im looking for more in the lines of how do i go about marketing and further more how do you make connections in the fishing world i know most guides didnt become great ones by them selves? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 I've got a friend in Florida, a guide, who's originally from Indiana, where he won several bass tournaments. After moving to Florida, he started getting into tournaments here. Now, he's got a web site with his wins, pictures of fish he or his clients have caught ... anything that will attract customers. He started with one a month or so ... word of mouth got it to one a week ... now he's so busy, he has to send people to other guides he knows. So, with a website and enough impressive credentials or pictures, you build your own reputation. Otherwise, look to the guides that are in your area ... ask if they need an "apprentice". My buddy asked me to be his, but I refuse to make fishing a job. If you can get on as a second guide, you'll quickly pick up the ins and outs of the business. Just as with any worthwhile endeavor ... there is no easy path. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
