I will try to make this sort and to the point

We have been thinking of the idea of doing youth fishing trips...for parents that don't have the time or don't know how to show their kids how to fish...just a basic take a kid fishin kinda thing ...but get paid for it...I guess kinda like baby sitting the older ones :p

Anyway...I'm sure there will be a need for some type of liability insurance ...but how do I go about getting it?...and I guess getting a guide licence would be a have to

What do you guys think...would it work??

My wife is a school teacher and I am amazed at how many of our youth are not taken fishing ...even tho their Dads usually fish

So in short...what would it take lgally ...to set this up?

I have a boat and do catch fish regularly...These trips are just a basic ...lets go fishing and see whats biting ...but ata the same time teach 'em a few things...like how to tie on a hook

I can't answer your question about the insurance, although liability is a given.....

But I wouldn't even think about puting a child or youngster in my boat without a parent or guardian on board also.

There's way too many wackos out there that will say you did something to their kid.

Just my .02

Yea...I know..thats one for the cons...I need some pros and cons ...there will always be another adult in the boat...We want to video the event...kinda make the youth their own fishin show !!!!

And thanks for the reply...this is a new step in our lives and I need all the input I can get!!!

Insurance a guide license a dependable boat and lots of patience and an ability to catch fish under adverse conditions. Not just you being able to catch fish but a way where all in the boat no matter there ability to be able to catch fish. I offer on my guide service that kids under 12 fish for free with a paying adult. Sometimes I think I should charge double for the kids and others I should charge dbl for the Adults. Good luck.

I might add it is awfull rewarding to be able to teach a youngster to catch fish and see there excitement.

Thanks guys..I have 5 boys and teaching skills is what I have done my whole life...always been involved in coaching baseball...hunting and fishing ...now all the kids are grown and havin kids...got a grandaughtr 18 months and a grandson 8 month...and for some reason we just are always around kids...thats why all this came up...there are alot of kids that don't get to go fishin around here because mom and dad put the money thing first...the big money boys....that don't have time for their kids ...they just hand 'em money and say ...yea ,you can go...and don't even know where they are really going!!!..sad but true...I better get off my soap box...NOW!!!

Where do I go about getting info on liability ins. for this???

I would suggest you contact your local Big Brothers/Big Sisters group and talk to them. They surely have been faced with the same questions and situations.
Love what you are doing! Best of luck!

Texas does not require commercial insurance. I know very, very few guides who actually infact have it. It will run you in the neighborhood of $1200. - $1500. a year for $300,000.00.

I teach a "Bassin' Class." If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Bass Regards,

Jeff
Fishin' with Jeff

Thanks Jeff....Where is this class and when?

The next class is a beginner's class and will be held on Ray Hubbard at the Restaurant. At least I think so, they haven't gotten back with me on If I can have space to teach the class but did tell me that they didn't see a problem. You can get more information at my web site. Give me a call if you're planning on attending?

Jeff