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Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: JackMason] #14622928 02/07/23 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JackMason
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To the guys who defend it, why haven’t y’all booked your trip yet? If it’s a great deal, what are you waiting on?


I know several guys who spend mucho money on hunting, none of them would spend it fishing. In my opinion, it’s viewed totally different by outdoorsmen.


Been trying to... He's booked all the way through April!



That’s odd, he made a post on FB about having 2 days cancel, you’d think he had a list of clients.


Good for the guy if he can get it, I just don’t see how it holds up long; but maybe it does.

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Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: KenTx1962] #14622930 02/07/23 06:20 PM
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2 grand to catch ditch pickles?!

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: Notaguide] #14622935 02/07/23 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Notaguide
2 grand to catch ditch pickles?!


You haven’t heard. Ivie bass are 3# when the eggs hatch roflmao

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: grout-scout] #14622938 02/07/23 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by grout-scout
To the guys who defend it, why haven’t y’all booked your trip yet? If it’s a great deal, what are you waiting on?


I know several guys who spend mucho money on hunting, none of them would spend it fishing. In my opinion, it’s viewed totally different by outdoorsmen.

You can defend it and still not be willing to pay for it. I defend a lot of things I don’t care for…it’s the American way.


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Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: KenTx1962] #14622941 02/07/23 06:28 PM
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People who bass fish and have never caught a DD fish get desperate to catch one or to learn how to catch one. It's the same thing that drives potlickers, they see you catch they want to catch.


It's human nature for most bass fishermen. Most are some what egotistical and a tad bit narcissistic, sorry if that hurts some feelings, but it's true.

So, if someone can afford to shorten the curve either by learning to or catching a DD and they can afford a guide like JJ or maybe even a day on a small private lake well stocked, they will do it.

Supply and demand


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Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: KenTx1962] #14622944 02/07/23 06:31 PM
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What is the tip rate for a $2000 trip?


Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: Hookem] #14622946 02/07/23 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Hookem
What is the tip rate for a $2000 trip?


If he could put me with a 15+ I'd pay 50% tip.

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: JackMason] #14622978 02/07/23 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JackMason
Originally Posted by Hookem
What is the tip rate for a $2000 trip?


If he could put me with a 15+ I'd pay 50% tip.

100% for state record.

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: JackMason] #14622985 02/07/23 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JackMason
Originally Posted by Hookem
What is the tip rate for a $2000 trip?


If he could put me with a 15+ I'd pay 50% tip.


What would be your stopping point financially for a 15?

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: grout-scout] #14622996 02/07/23 07:09 PM
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People seem to forget that the combination of this technique and giant fish have a pretty specific season. It's a cold water pre spawn deal. Not to say you can't use the technique or the knowledge gained year round, but the quality is pretty seasonal. Doubt he could get these rates if he did it year round catching 2, 3, 4 or even 6lbers. The seasonality makes it worth more. The other seasonality component here is he is selling trips to some pretty accomplished tournament anglers. Many of them fish at the highest levels. They know they have to learn this technique. They also have a pretty specific window of availability. More power to him I say. There's clearly more demand than supply for this service.

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: grout-scout] #14623002 02/07/23 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by grout-scout
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Originally Posted by Hookem
What is the tip rate for a $2000 trip?


If he could put me with a 15+ I'd pay 50% tip.


What would be your stopping point financially for a 15?


FIFY
A guaranteed 15 yes

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: Douglas J] #14623005 02/07/23 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Douglas J
People who bass fish and have never caught a DD fish get desperate to catch one or to learn how to catch one. It's the same thing that drives potlickers, they see you catch they want to catch.


It's human nature for most bass fishermen. Most are some what egotistical and a tad bit narcissistic, sorry if that hurts some feelings, but it's true.

So, if someone can afford to push the instacred button and shorten the curve either by learning to or catching a DD and they can afford a guide like JJ or maybe even a day on a small private lake well stocked, they will do it.

Supply and demand


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Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: KenTx1962] #14623008 02/07/23 07:25 PM
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You are not paying for a chance at a fish, you are paying for his knowledge of FFS. To some people that short cut is worth that amount of money, time is money in the end and a lot of people rather spend money to save time. I have no problems with it, because frankly it really has nothing to do with me. Who cares what he charges 2cents


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Do you guys realize the percentage of deer hunters that pay for giant high fence deer? Compared to all deer hunters in this state? I would prolly guess maybe 1% if not lower. Most cant afford it!

You guys act like every fisherman in Texas can just go drop $2k on a guide. No matter who it is. Which is far from the truth.

But I truly question just how desperate someone is to pay $2k to catch a bass, or in most situations with him, catch nothing.

Re: $2,000 for A Guide Trip? [Re: KnotTexan] #14623035 02/07/23 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by KnotTexan
Originally Posted by grout-scout
Originally Posted by JackMason
Originally Posted by Hookem
What is the tip rate for a $2000 trip?


If he could put me with a 15+ I'd pay 50% tip.


What would be your stopping point financially for a 15?


FIFY
A guaranteed 15 yes



Yeah, that’s what I mean. Would be an interesting poll, seeing what people would pay for one.

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