tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post3246925493389962025..comments2023-08-19T03:32:55.306-04:00Comments on A Bad Backcast And Other Inane Musings: Sharing InformationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-69322155437096375032009-04-22T09:17:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:17:00.000-04:00yeah, knowing them personally makes a big differen...yeah, knowing them personally makes a big difference...so does living in the area where they work. they don't see you as nearly as likely of a prospect in such a case, and they know that their local reputation depends more on the way they respond to and interact with their neighbors.<br /><br />key west is also a particularly "rough" market bcuz it is so tourist-oriented. those guys stay booked and aren't nearly as customer-service oriented toward generating new biz as guides in many other places where there is stiffer comp and less demand.Ken Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753278561416639577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-62135457942188967422009-04-22T08:44:00.000-04:002009-04-22T08:44:00.000-04:00Thanks Ken,
Even though i know ALL guides aren't ...Thanks Ken,<br /><br />Even though i know ALL guides aren't like that, i respect the fact that they're trying to make a living and information is an important part of thier craft. Most of the guides in this area that i know personally are always very helpful.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628260356237970253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-39394871177023415792009-04-22T08:17:00.000-04:002009-04-22T08:17:00.000-04:00well, your experience was pretty typical. in fact...well, your experience was pretty typical. in fact, it was better than mine was with the tampa bay guides for my upcoming trip to your neck o the woods...and partly reponsible for how we got in touch w/each other. and i am a pro and got very little prof courtesy!<br /><br />i contacted about a dozen guides from naples to port richey. i got replies from 3, 2 of whom i have pre-existing relationships with. and i was asking about booking! lol<br /><br />so don't feel bad. when you ask guides for info, you aren't going to get any. they aren't there to help unless they get paid...and even that doesn't mean they'll be good at it.<br /><br />when you need info call/email the area FLY SHOPS and fly fishing clubs. they are typically very helpful and pretty free-flowing with info and recommendations.Ken Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753278561416639577noreply@blogger.com