Sure, let's assume we are talking flats.Depends on the type of fishing...
Bait? Spin? Fly?Sure, let's assume we are talking flats.
Alright, maybe I need to be more specific. Does the manufacturer of the boat influence your decision?Bait? Spin? Fly?
Are you crossing any large pieces of exposed water to get to those flats?
Are we talking 6" deep flats or 2' deep flats?
Your guide needs the right tool for the job...
For example...if I'm looking to sight cast on fly in skinny water I'm not hiring a guide who thinks he's gonna troll in there on the high so I can blind cast. I'm looking for a guide with a skiff that can get skinny and a guide who knows how to use a push pole.
But if I'm taking my daughter out with me I'm probably looking for someone with a flats boat that has the beam and free board to safely cross open water and a trolling motor to bounce us from point to point so she can soak bait...
Very much so, I do believe HB is stepping up their guide program because their business has fallen off considerably. Just look at wait time for a HB vs an East capeHell no. I know a few guides that run Mavericks solely because they have a better "Guide Program" than HB, Chittum, etc...
This dude hit the nail on the head.Its the guide not the boat!
I based a couple of my guide choices on that when I was evaluating which NEW skiff to buy. Though they were just one day bookings I was able to see strengthes and weaknesses that I never would have seen on a one hour demo ride.Alright, maybe I need to be more specific. Does the manufacturer of the boat influence your decision?