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How to become a guide in texas? #10911720 06/11/15 10:58 PM
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Can any of you guides on here give me some info about becoming a guide in Texas? Where and how is the best way to get you Captain license? Ive been doing some research but wanted to ask here. what all do i need to get started? License, Insurance ext? Any info whould be much appreciated!!!

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911758 06/11/15 11:14 PM
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Yes, a license, insurance and a reputation for putting people on fish, and lots of fish stories for the days you can't buy a bite. Where and what are you wanting to guide for?

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911776 06/11/15 11:19 PM
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Striper, Hybrid, Sandies mostly but i would do Crappie and bass as well depending on what the customer wanted to catch maybe even some catfish trips. Hubbard,Tawakoni,Cedar Creek.

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911789 06/11/15 11:27 PM
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Good luck, if you decide to try it. Its hard work and long hours, I'm sure you already know that. Hope it works out for you.

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911794 06/11/15 11:28 PM
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First you must take some out free of charge and put them on fish thereby building a good word of mouth campaign. I suppose I would help you out so let me know when you want to go. fish

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: formula462] #10911819 06/11/15 11:40 PM
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HAHA SURE THING!!

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: formula462] #10911828 06/11/15 11:45 PM
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Make your way to Walmart and buy a Freshwater Fishing Guide License for $132 and you are a Licensed Professional Guide! banana

Then....have about 3 years of savings in the bank in order to live on while you build your business. Takes about that long if you do it right with the Internet, Business Building such as Trade Shows, Word of Mouth, etc.

I highly recommend a Million $ "Guide Insurance Policy" to cover yourself and your family in case of a real problem. (Many Guides don't carry any insurance and they are open to suits and more)

Have a reliable boat/motor, electronics, and fishing equipment that is good enough to withstand day to day fishing and abuse.

Know how to find fish in the toughest conditions and the easy days too.

Do the little things that folks remember...Note in their cabin welcoming and thanking them, have a fishing report email list, take pics and text to them of their trip, give away a cap or logo'd shirt to the Big Fish winner on Group Trips, etc.

Most importantly of all....be a people person and treat customers like they have never been treated before. welcome

I retired after 30 years in the Business World (Marketing) and have Guided with my Son as my Partner for 15 years. I tell folks that I haven't worked a day in the past 15 years! smile I normally fish six days a week from March thru July and about three days on average the rest of the year. (September and February you can take your vacation) We fish everyday except Sunday. I'm a very blessed and fortunate person.

Good Luck and hope you're successful!


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Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911853 06/12/15 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted By: SJCSTRATOS
HAHA SURE THING!!


Well he's telling the truth and i'll also take my free trip. You'll be famous in no time flat.

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Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911868 06/12/15 12:17 AM
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Add me to the list please

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Hell I just make my rounds and get a bunch of free-bees.I know no morals.Oh well.

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I can help with the insurance. I am in DFW and have been doing insurance for 10 years. I just did a policy for a guide and am wanting to have more Fishing guides as clients. Send me a PM and we can talk.


I only fish on days that end in Y!


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HEY GONE FISHIN THANKS THATS ALOT OF GREAT ADVICE!!

Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: GulfCoastReelist] #10911955 06/12/15 01:26 AM
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Get you a 2 gallon bucket.... Fill it with marbles. For every trip you run, throw one marble out. When the bucket is empty, you will be a guide. LOL

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Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: Kerry Dugan] #10912611 06/12/15 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted By: Kerry Dugan
Get you a 2 gallon bucket.... Fill it with marbles. For every trip you run, throw one marble out. When the bucket is empty, you will be a guide. LOL


You must be a great guide, Philip told me you lost all your marbles a long time ago. peep

Really, Kerry is a GREAT Guide!!!!


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Re: How to become a guide in texas? [Re: Gone Fishin'] #10912792 06/12/15 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gone Fishin'
Make your way to Walmart and buy a Freshwater Fishing Guide License for $132 and you are a Licensed Professional Guide! banana

Then....have about 3 years of savings in the bank in order to live on while you build your business. Takes about that long if you do it right with the Internet, Business Building such as Trade Shows, Word of Mouth, etc.

I highly recommend a Million $ "Guide Insurance Policy" to cover yourself and your family in case of a real problem. (Many Guides don't carry any insurance and they are open to suits and more)

Have a reliable boat/motor, electronics, and fishing equipment that is good enough to withstand day to day fishing and abuse.

Know how to find fish in the toughest conditions and the easy days too.

Do the little things that folks remember...Note in their cabin welcoming and thanking them, have a fishing report email list, take pics and text to them of their trip, give away a cap or logo'd shirt to the Big Fish winner on Group Trips, etc.

Most importantly of all....be a people person and treat customers like they have never been treated before. welcome

I retired after 30 years in the Business World (Marketing) and have Guided with my Son as my Partner for 15 years. I tell folks that I haven't worked a day in the past 15 years! smile I normally fish six days a week from March thru July and about three days on average the rest of the year. (September and February you can take your vacation) We fish everyday except Sunday. I'm a very blessed and fortunate person.

Good Luck and hope you're successful!


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