Shloim Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Taking the family to Orlando for a week at Universal Studios etc etc. Ive noticed that there are a bunch of Lakes around. Anybody have any experience or advice to share on this? Any and all advice appreciated! Sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Big bass !!!! All over Florida .... And I do mean big hire a guide for the day and have the time of your life with the possibility of a 10-12lb monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hit the bass pro in Orlando and get a 3-7 day licence. Turkey lake has a a really cheap boat rental. You get a flat tinny with an electric motor. The fishing is ok but again really cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Google satellite is a great way to scout spots. Golf courses, hotels and condos aren't welcoming but there is lots of lakes. I'd recommend hitting the gun range too. Lots of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'm thinking of a guide for a half day. That's likely all Ill get to myself. its 275/half day on average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Ok I booked a guide hes supposed to be great, but whats he gonna say? fish-orlando.com is his site and the largies there are mutant huge mo full of it! Hopefully ill have pics to post and Ill figure out how to post them, when I get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I wouldn't pay guide fees to shiner fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I wouldn't pay guide fees to shiner fish. Yep, it's a popular tactic down there for big bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 It's popular because it's so easy. Rent a boat buy doz shiners. Most of those guides were stock brokers last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Taking the family to Orlando for a week at Universal Studios etc etc. Ive noticed that there are a bunch of Lakes around. Anybody have any experience or advice to share on this? Any and all advice appreciated! Sheldon Hey .....how did you make out in Florida? What did you end up doing? Yep, it's a popular tactic down there for big bass I wouldn't pay guide fees to shiner fish. What is an appropriate fee for pay a guide for bass fishing? I would love to land a 10+ lber but on the other hand I've never caught a redfish before... oh the decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Saltwater > freshwater any day of the week. A 2lb ladyfish will fight harder then a 10lb bass, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 What is an appropriate fee for pay a guide for bass fishing? I would love to land a 10+ lber but on the other hand I've never caught a redfish before... oh the decisions! full day bass fishing is about 350-500 on average, not incl tip if you feel so inclined, inshore saltwater tends to be a bit more but you can find deals...offshore is big money...if you are asked to buy your own licence, likely a good sign to stay away, any full time guide will have a licence that covers any guest on his boat (not incl party barges which are fun and cheap) I would 100% take redfish over bass any day of the week....or better yet, day of bass and day of inshore...I did a day trip to the everglades, fishing kind of sucked but was still an amazing day out....2 lb lady fish on the fly are actually fun, for about the first dozen lol how did the OP make out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Saltwater > freshwater any day of the week. A 2lb ladyfish will fight harder then a 10lb bass, lol. Appreciate your reply, Bill I think you are right. Havent caught a bass in a while but I remember that once they are on your hook they give up so easily. full day bass fishing is about 350-500 (I dont know anyone who would pay over $350 for bass fishing) on average, not incl tip if you feel so inclined, inshore saltwater tends to be a bit more but you can find deals...offshore is big money...if you are asked to buy your own licence, likely a good sign to stay away, any full time guide will have a licence that covers any guest on his boat (not incl party barges which are fun and cheap) I would 100% take redfish over bass any day of the week....or better yet, day of bass and day of inshore...I did a day trip to the everglades, fishing kind of sucked but was still an amazing day out....2 lb lady fish on the fly are actually fun, for about the first dozen lol how did the OP make out? Im not sure how you gauge whether or not to tip a guide. If you spent $500 and caught fish, you got what you paid for. In what instances would a tip be appropriate? Off the top of my head I would say if they cleaned my fish for me or if the guide was not the owner of the charter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Tipping a guide is no different than tipping a waiter/waitress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Tipping a guide is no different than tipping a waiter/waitress. I was a bartender for a few higher end restaurants in the city. I see a few differences. One is that you go to a restaurant and pay for food -- tip your service. For a charter, I assume you pay to fish? So my question (and it was an honest one) is, when do you tip a guide? Edited January 20, 2015 by Steel Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 If your guide made your day unforgettable and went out of his/her way to be sure you enjoyed yourself then he/she likely deserves a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 lots of people pay those rates for seemingly successful ON guides I wouldn't for ON bass, but Florida is worth it...but inshore is way better also IMO your guide is your server, and also the chef...and cab driver and entertainer, tackle store, teacher, etc...the good guides do a lot to earn their pay lots of factors for tipping really, but it is purely optional at the end of the day and comes down to what you can afford, and if you were happy with your day guides can't make the fish bite, so I don't judge the day on fish caught.....was he professional and polite, easy to talk with, showed up on time, asked your expectations for the day, had quality functional gear for you to use, packed a good lunch, knew his/her stuff for local waters, etc, etc basically, did they put in the EFFORT to give you a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Edited January 21, 2015 by Steel Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I would personally budget a tip when you're planning...and if the guide didn't meet your expectations, I wouldn't feel guilty about holding back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Edited January 21, 2015 by Steel Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Not trying to be difficult but I do like debating. lol it depends a bit on the type of charter too...ocean downrigging is different from inshore...anybody can fight a fish in open water...making tight casts in stiff wind and fighting strong fish in cover takes some angler skill...so it all depends really in my experiences, good guides have called me after I paid for my booking, asked my level of experience, what I wanted to target, what type of gear I was comfortable with, lunch preferences, how early you want to start...good guides never say that's too early lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 arent those the BASIC requirements for being a professional guide? not all guides are professional...just like all servers aren't amazing either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 A tip is a way to say thank you for a job well done. If he has a boat ready to go when you get there. If he packs a decent lunch . If his boat is clean and well stocked with equipment. Basically if you feel like it is fishing with a friend rather than having someone who just puts in time to have you on the water. Most of the bass fishing is catch and release so him cleaning your fish is not usually a service they offer. I would go for a saltwater trip before a bass trip you will see more beauty as well as fish that fight harder. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Edited January 20, 2015 by Steel Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Bunny Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ive hired one guide in my life and we tipped him because he dropped one of us back at shore early, and because he let us do something illegal on his boat. THATS what I call going the extra mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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