LMAO, not at all Ted. I just know that most guides work hard, and don't make much money. And that people who may go on a guided trip one day are reading this.
So, then, you're an evangelist for guides. Who would have thought it?
Yes, you could say that. If you add in fishing trips I've been guided 6-8 times and they've run the gamut from a crabby old SOB who complained about everything and couldn't find fish, to a young guy who was pleasant and helpful but couldn't find fish, to a young guy who's an exceptional hunter, always positive and a pleasure to hunt with, busted his ass for 12 days and never mentioned a tip. When I brought it up he said "it's 100% optional and I'd be thrilled with anything you want to give."
Yes tipping is optional, and should be based on the effort and quality of service.
But I can't understand people who pay the $$ for a guided hunt and then quibble about compensating the one person responsible for their success.
If that makes me an evangelist, pass the hat, and give me an Amen, brother!
