Hey all, hope your Christmas was grand. My kids cleaned UP man! I need an addition for just their toys. Anyhow, Rich really worked on my site. In fact, I think he was working on it Christmas eve! Shame on you Rich. Christmas eve is for being with your family and getting tanked from spiked egg nog, and caroling nekkid on the neighbors lawn and....ooops never mind. Anyway, can you guys check it out again, and tell me what you think compared to others you have seen. I really think Rich is on to something here. This guy might have a future with the computer/website stuff! LOL We have a lot more pics coming, Rich is just trying to figure out how to best set them up. Any suggestions?
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Rob,
I know I need a link or addresss... I would love to see it..
I know I need a link or addresss... I would love to see it..
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Its the lucky pink hat that impressed me more than anything else... Why doesn't zeke have one too?
That is a very good site. It almost made me want to fish with Rob!..LOL As a matter of fact, I'll be in touch about a July date possibility...I'll be in Croghan and want to drive over... Let me know what you have open between June 25 and July 8.
That is a very good site. It almost made me want to fish with Rob!..LOL As a matter of fact, I'll be in touch about a July date possibility...I'll be in Croghan and want to drive over... Let me know what you have open between June 25 and July 8.
I'll have to look. And it AIN'T pink, it's sun bleached red! LOL But alas, I think she's gone now. Can't find anymore. My wife always mysteriously misplaces them when they get that old and nasty. So time for a new one to break in. I had a nice Guest cap, but it got lost to the lake first day out. Hopefully before the year is out, I'll have one that says, "Snickers, or Land O Lakes, or Stanley......." You get the picture! LOL
Bob, I believe he is. It should also come up with any search for "champlain, guides, plattsburgh, north country" etc....on yahoo or google. I may list it with either, BFHP, bassfan.com or ESPN.com, whichever would give me the most exposure.
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Yeah FL don't wear no pink hats... That's a cool picture!!!!
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Yeah FL don't wear no pink hats... That's a cool picture!!!!
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Looks good guys!!
I'd only change one thing...
Guided Trips Fishing Birds
Make these active links as well, one click is easier than two or three.
Otherwise great job.
I'd only change one thing...
Guided Trips Fishing Birds
Make these active links as well, one click is easier than two or three.
Otherwise great job.
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Looks great, Rob!
Rich, you da man!
Rich, you da man!
What do you guys think of the rates? I'm actually about 10-15% cheaper than my competition. I'm ready to take off the "licensed USCG capt" part because nowhere can I find that definatively you have to be a capt on Champlain. It says you have to be USCG licensed OR NY licensed. Since I am NY licensed, if I can skip the $3,000 trip to Boston, then I will. I have e-mails into NYDEC officials and USCG and am awaiting the answer. They make it so stinkin difficult to make a living. THEN I have to have a PV (public vessel) marking on my boat which just screams "pull me over and waist an hour of my clients trip". I don't know a guide that does it, because it just opens you up to harrassment. PLUS you have to use type I lifevests. Ever seen one? There big, bulky, uncomfortable, and expensive. They're about $90 each and look like those orange neck hold strangle jobs. Nobody wears them. I use type II or III such as the BPS XPS and everyone wears them. It amazes me how many guys claim to be guides though and aren't even NYSDEC licensed OR insured. That's a key thing to look for in a guide is insurance. And as a guide don't dare go out without it! It's expensive but you're only ever one idiot away from a frivilous lawsuit and losing your boat and tackle and truck and house and..... OK, time to quit cryin about my misery as a guide, it still beats ANY day in the office.
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Rob,
You actually bring up some good points in what to look for when researching guides. Thanks! If I know of anyone heading in that direction, I will point them your way!
By the way, I heard there was an earthquake your way. Anything major?
Rich D
You actually bring up some good points in what to look for when researching guides. Thanks! If I know of anyone heading in that direction, I will point them your way!
By the way, I heard there was an earthquake your way. Anything major?
Rich D
It was back in the summer, and yes it was a big one, for here anyway. It shook the whole house. It did a lot of damage to chimneys so we have had excessive chimney fires since nobody got them checked afterwards. There were a bunch of posts about it when it happened. We have had several aftershock tremors since then.
On researching guides, you want to look for licensed guides, with insurance, years on the water, the water you intend to fish. New guides will offer discounted prices to build a client base, remember we all have to start out somewhere and sometime. With guides you really get what you pay for. If you pay $100 a day, you are likely getting somebody that wants you to finance his day on the water. Interview your guide before sending a deposit. A deposit is a good way to know you are talking to a serious guide. If somebody doesn't want to send me a deposit I don't waste my time and put them on my book because they won't show up most of the time. A good guide will also be interviewing you as you book. They will ask key questions that will help them prepare for your trip. I have steered clear of certain people that you can tell right off the bat will not be happy with anyone and are trouble. I always ask what they want for lunch or stop to a deli on the way to the ramp and let them pick out their own subs. This way it is fresh and exactly what they want. I have a deal with the deli and get these awesome subs (grinders as many of you know them) and chips, candy bars, and drinks for a good discount. I then pick up the tab. This also helps clients see there is an expensive involved and usually helps increase the tip if you do well. I also ask what they expect from the day. Do they want to learn a particular bait? Species? etc. Some people want anything that will bite, others only pike or LM etc. As a client remember to tip, but only if you have a good day. If the guide fishes all day and doesn't retie for you or net your fish etc, and just fishes, don't tip him. By the same token, if a guide goes all out and really takes care of you, and tries much different water and baits, but the fish just don't cooperate, you should still tip him. Nobody can control the fish or the weather. Always go prepared too. Nothing frustrates me more than folks showing up for a weekend with a rainy forecast and they have no raingear and want to "tough" it. I live on that water, and I have raingear on.....get the point. But the worst client is the know it all, who shows up in the first week of May, burning spinnerbaits and throwing topwater, won't listen to you and then wants his money back when he doesn't catch anything. I usually recommend they just rent a boat. Just some things to remember when doing your homework. Remember communication is everything. Guides are a special breed for sure, but we can't read minds. LOL
On researching guides, you want to look for licensed guides, with insurance, years on the water, the water you intend to fish. New guides will offer discounted prices to build a client base, remember we all have to start out somewhere and sometime. With guides you really get what you pay for. If you pay $100 a day, you are likely getting somebody that wants you to finance his day on the water. Interview your guide before sending a deposit. A deposit is a good way to know you are talking to a serious guide. If somebody doesn't want to send me a deposit I don't waste my time and put them on my book because they won't show up most of the time. A good guide will also be interviewing you as you book. They will ask key questions that will help them prepare for your trip. I have steered clear of certain people that you can tell right off the bat will not be happy with anyone and are trouble. I always ask what they want for lunch or stop to a deli on the way to the ramp and let them pick out their own subs. This way it is fresh and exactly what they want. I have a deal with the deli and get these awesome subs (grinders as many of you know them) and chips, candy bars, and drinks for a good discount. I then pick up the tab. This also helps clients see there is an expensive involved and usually helps increase the tip if you do well. I also ask what they expect from the day. Do they want to learn a particular bait? Species? etc. Some people want anything that will bite, others only pike or LM etc. As a client remember to tip, but only if you have a good day. If the guide fishes all day and doesn't retie for you or net your fish etc, and just fishes, don't tip him. By the same token, if a guide goes all out and really takes care of you, and tries much different water and baits, but the fish just don't cooperate, you should still tip him. Nobody can control the fish or the weather. Always go prepared too. Nothing frustrates me more than folks showing up for a weekend with a rainy forecast and they have no raingear and want to "tough" it. I live on that water, and I have raingear on.....get the point. But the worst client is the know it all, who shows up in the first week of May, burning spinnerbaits and throwing topwater, won't listen to you and then wants his money back when he doesn't catch anything. I usually recommend they just rent a boat. Just some things to remember when doing your homework. Remember communication is everything. Guides are a special breed for sure, but we can't read minds. LOL
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Ah come on now I thought you were psychic. Like the the site it looks good and is easy to get around in.
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Just my Thoughts.."Hunters are welcome to bring their own dogs but we cannot guarantee results behind someone else's dog." I would drop the "behind someone else's dog"..I would put captions under the pics so customers who don't recognize your famous customers will recognize there names.
"and is a fully licensed and insured U.S.C.G. captain" My question here is are you licensed,registered,insured by the U.S.C.G? or a U.S.C.G captin? not an insult I understand what you are trying to say. But as you know you have to make it simple so simple people understand..Maybe it's just me working retail to long..Great site..Great job Rich..
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"and is a fully licensed and insured U.S.C.G. captain" My question here is are you licensed,registered,insured by the U.S.C.G? or a U.S.C.G captin? not an insult I understand what you are trying to say. But as you know you have to make it simple so simple people understand..Maybe it's just me working retail to long..Great site..Great job Rich..
BF
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Very good site, Rob!
Prices look fair to me. Leave the USCG Captain reference in; it may not be required, but it gives you an edge - part of that "marketing" thing!
I like Rich's philosophy of setting up for the lowest common denominator - your site loads quickly even on my old computer. I can't begin to tell you how often I've stopped downloading someone's site simply because I got tired of hearing my computer crank and crank and crank.....
Get MORE pictures! LOTS MORE!! Starts people to dreaming about what they could accomplish - WITH YOUR HELP!!! Dreamin' is what it's all about! Sell the sizzle; deliver the steak!
Crop the pictures to concentrate on the fish caught or birds taken; people want to see the fish/birds that THEY WILL CATCH. Put the pictures on several pages so that they will, again, load quickly on my computer!
me!
Prices look fair to me. Leave the USCG Captain reference in; it may not be required, but it gives you an edge - part of that "marketing" thing!
I like Rich's philosophy of setting up for the lowest common denominator - your site loads quickly even on my old computer. I can't begin to tell you how often I've stopped downloading someone's site simply because I got tired of hearing my computer crank and crank and crank.....
Get MORE pictures! LOTS MORE!! Starts people to dreaming about what they could accomplish - WITH YOUR HELP!!! Dreamin' is what it's all about! Sell the sizzle; deliver the steak!
Crop the pictures to concentrate on the fish caught or birds taken; people want to see the fish/birds that THEY WILL CATCH. Put the pictures on several pages so that they will, again, load quickly on my computer!
me!
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