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We hope this helps take some of the guess work out of planning your fishing trip.
When you call our toll free number, you get to talk to a knowledgeable person that has fished each of the locations we service……… not a booking service with maps and no concept of the area. We are there to answer any questions or uncertainties you may have, which could typically include travel plans throughout Florida for largemouth bass and Florida peacock bass fishing. We are NOT a booking service for fishing guides, but a company that employees the very best fishing guides with a high tech management system which allows them to be more productive and better preform when fishing with you!
Once your questions have been answered and you have decided on a date, we immediately ask for your contact information and make your tentative reservation. We ask that you confirm your reservation with a deposit, either by credit card or check. The amount of the deposit varies with the amount of days and fishing packages chosen. We do not charge your credit card at this time; it is simply to verify the reservation. If customers are able to provide us with an email address, we send a very efficient and high tech trip itinerary with confirmation, including meeting location, directions, time and name & numbers for your fishing guide. This information can also be faxed, text messaged to your cell phone or given to you at that time over the phone. One thing is for certain, if you have a confirmed reservation to fish with us, we will be there. We are available to answer any questions as often as you need prior to your trip, anytime between 8am and 8pm EST or at any time via email. Also, at any given time before or after making your reservation you are able to talk directly to your guide, again the office staff is very well trained on all the areas, which provides quality time on the water for the guides.
On the day of your trip, you will be greeted by one of our courteous and professional guides at the pre-arranged location. (It varies from your hotel lobby, a local park’s ramp or at a local marina.) You will also at this time have the opportunity to discuss what kind or style of fishing you would like to experience (fly fishing, artificial or live-bait). When meeting your guide he will recommend what baits and style of fishing has been working best over the last couple of days. This is also a great time to pickup your fishing license if you haven't done so. Our boats have a built-in coolers complete with ice and bottled water, awaiting your favorite beverage. Alcohol is also permitted.
After our greeting and meeting, we will then proceed to our fishing "hot spot" on the lake, where our guides will assist and advise you on how to best catch the fish. While on the water you can be assured that we will work very hard to produce fish for you. We are constantly striving to raise the standard by which other guide services are measured, and we can only do so by providing the very best trip for you.
Also, understand we want you to enjoy your time on the water regardless, if your reservation was for 4 hours or 8 hours. If you would like to extended your trip simply tell your guide and he will be happy to accommodate you. If the day is not going as expected, maybe the weather is not cooperating you are not required to say out for your complete time, nor will you be billed for it. All trips will be adjusted to the actual time fished with a 4 hour minimum.
Once your trip is over, you will be taken back to the original meeting location, and at this time you will settle your bill for your trip in full, less any deposits. If other payment arrangements have been made prior to your trip, your guide will be aware of it. You can use your credit card or feel free to pay cash or check. Gratuity is not included in the trip, nor is it expected. Gratuity is something over and above payment which should be earned by your guide. If you feel like you were not given the very best equipment and the very best effort on the part of your guide, please do not give gratuity. However, if you would like to show your gratitude to your guide, a good standard tip is usually 15% or higher. Again, this is entirely up to you and your party as to the amount, but please do not feel obligated in anyway.
If you have any other questions or concerns about what to expect on your fishing trip, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to talking and fishing with each and every one of you!
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