Bob Riggins
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I was probably a little harsh on the tip part. I don’t begrudge the guide getting paid, including the tip, I just don’t like the system. I usually assume I will be tipping 20% (in cash) because the guide will be good. If he is not so good, I’ll tip 15%, never use him again and never recommend him (or her) to anyone else.
It would be interesting to see how much guides actually make. I would bet the fee part provides the necessities and the tip provides the niceities. The guides I know do it for the love of fishing, not for getting rich.
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I think $400 plus tip is about the max I will pay (and to be perfectly honest, the tip part galls my a!!). I have yet to get a tip for doing my job. I would be real interested in seeing how much the guide actually makes and how much is taken by the “outfitter”. Most of the guides I know in Florida work independently and I’m sure their boat expense is much higher than out west. The going rate around here is about $450 for a full day, two people, no lunch provided.
Have you ever tried Folgers Singles. They come in bags like tea bags. I have used them and they make a good cup of coffee. Not gourmet, but very acceptable. I like strong coffee, so I double up with two bags for a mug of coffee.
http://www.folgers.com/products/singles/index.aspx
I think Maxwell House also makes them.
Of course, they don’t have the cachet of a “French Press”.
I think you catch more fish with patterns you have confidence in, regardless of what pattern it is, as long as it is reasonably appropriate.
Here is a link to a guy that paid $250 for an original set in 2008 and thought he got a bargain. I have seen the set new for about $285.
http://www.classicflytying.com/index.php?showtopic=34237
Lefty is a great guy.
I can only fit one kayak on the factory bars. When I haul two kayaks I have to attach my extension crossbars. On the new Outback, they have to clamp to the crossbars rather than the normal side rails. They are 59 inches.
When I am using only one of my kayaks, I use the factory rack. I have some kayak crossbar covers (like pool noodles with a cordura cover) and use cam straps to strap it down. Any SUV factory cross bars should be rated for enough capacity.
I just got a new Outback and had to modify the rack system for my extended cross bars for two kayaks. If I were you, I would keep the Yakima system. I also wouldn’t get a “J” rack or “V” saddles. I don’t trust the “J” racks and I never use my “V” saddles (an Ultimate wouldn’t fit in the anyway with the pontoon hull shape).
Once you get your kayak, let me know.
I use a Boga Grip and really like it. It is far and away the best quality gripping device around. It is particularly well suited to saltwater. I have used a Berkley Grip and it worked fine until a redfish jerked it out of my hand (my Boga is tied to the boat). I also think they are made in the USA, which is a major +. As far as the patent is concerned, I don’t see it as an issue. Berkley and Rapala have had competing grips out for years. If you want to go cheap, there is even a plastic one that looks like a big pair of pliers.
http://www.nortonbrassrattler.com/
The only design flaw in the Boga is the scale (which is IGFA certifiable). It shouldn’t have one. As others have observed, it promotes mishandleing of fish. On the other hand, if properly used, you can unhook and release a fish without ever touching it or taking it out of the water.
Callum,
I am about to come into possession of a Hardy Marvel 7′ 6″ bamboo blank that I won in a random drawing on a rod builder board.
Paul has written some really cool posts on another board regarding multiple fly rigs and leaders that could be helpful for basically anyone who nymphs. A lot of this stuff has derived from Competition. As long as it doesn’t turn into bass tournament fishing I’m fine with it.
Don’t worry, I don’t think they could launch those bass boats in a trout stream.
My old Corgi Corky was a pretty good fishing companion. He was very calm and really wasn’t all that fond of people he didn’t know. Sadly he passed away a few years ago at 16. That’s him belong in 2002 with one of our younger Corgis.
We have 2 younger Corgis now. Great dogs and fairly obedient but I don’t think they would be good fishing companions. They are too rambunctious and would bother other people too much.
I’ve always heard Gorgis were pretty laid back.
