Best Value and Rates on Lake of the Ozarks
2020 Ranger FS 622Pro | Max 6 Passengers plus Captain
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5 people in the boat with room for 2 more 
Boat has a great sunshade for those hot day’s Seating in the back of the boat with fully adjustable very comfortqble seats Double seats in the front with lots of room left Captains console with Garmin Electronics and double stack Garmin’s on the front with a remote control trolling motor Mercury 400 Verado with a 15 HP fuel injected Kicker This boat is very stable and tall sides for safety on big water
Click Here to call Captain Mike 314-783-6882
| 1 – 2 Anglers | 4 Hours | $ 550.00 |
| 1 – 2 Anglers | 6 Hours | $ 750.00 |
| 1 – 2 Anglers | 8 Hours | $ 950.00 |
| 3 – 6 Anglers | 4 Hours | $ 650.00 |
| 3 – 6 Anglers | 6 Hours | $ 850.00 |
| 1 – 6 Anglers | 8 Hours | $1050.00 |
| Fishing Charter’s include Instruction, Rods & Reels, Bait, and Tackle. | ||
| Deposit Included above, accepted at time of booking (SEE BELOW FOR EXPLANATION) | $100.00 | |
| CAPTAIN MIKE WILL CLEAN YOUR CATCH AS PART OF HIS PERSONAL SERVICE! | ||
| WE WELCOME MULTI-BOAT FISHING CHARTERS |
OUR CAPTAINS and STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR GRATUITIES!
PLEASE! Call me, email me, or fill out the contact form to plan your trip! 314-783-6882 CaptainMike@MikeDollFishingGuide.com
Cancellation Policy, Deposit: A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve your charter. If “you” cancel “15 or more” days prior to your scheduled charter your deposit may be refunded or applied to a future charter in the same calendar year, subject to availability. Charter cancellations “within” 14 days of your scheduled charter will result in deposit forfeiture. If your charter is cancelled by Mike Doll Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Experience LLC or the Captain due to dangerous weather (lightning, storms, etc.) your deposit will be refunded in full. If your charter is cut short due to dangerous weather, charter costs may be pro-rated at the captain’s discretion.
GRATUITY GUIDELINES FOR FISHING GUIDES AND STAFF
You hire a professional fishing guide to help you have a wonderful day on the water. The guide and staff have put in all the prep work, the knowledge, skill, equipment, and local history to ensure your day on the lake is the best it can be. So, pictures have likely been taken during the trip, before and after your catch by the captain, and now at the end of a day of great fishing when you park the boat and step off the water, what happens next? You take pictures of the entire catch and group for vacation and scrapbook memories, then package your catch, prepare to part ways with the guide who has worked his heart out, tied dozens of hooks and baits onto your line, given great advice on How To’s for your lake fishing needs in the future, shared beverages, and even managed to have some laughs and get to know you.
TIPPING YOUR GUIDE IS LIKE TIPPING YOUR SERVER
When you go to a restaurant for dinner, some people tip at the low end around 10 percent, and about 20 percent toward the upper end. Think about the time spent taking care of you? During the meal it is measured in minutes and your server’s time is split among several tables. Put that same person in a guide boat for four to eight solid hours under the hot sun and suddenly you realize you have your guide’s undivided attention for the entire four to eight hours.
THE CAPTAIN DOES THE WORK
When you book with an independent guide, you know that the owner is the one doing the work. He is also the one making the boat payment, and guide and boat insurance payments, liability, repair responsibility, and filling it with gas, providing high-end gear and tackle, cleaning boats and boat docks, he tips the local lodge deck hands for their help and use of space, and shopping for the beverages.
If you pick the right guide and play your cards exactly right, you might also become a better angler by listening to what the guide says about how to read what the fish are doing right now, reading electronics, safe boating and boat position, casting, lining rods and tying baits, what baits to use in what conditions and terrain, and other skills. A tip in this case shows the guide you appreciated the service and recognize his many years of experience. It also shows you want him to be in business next year so you can book with him again.
Fishing pros are paid a base wage that doesn’t pay the bills. Not unlike the server in a restaurant, a guide relies on a tip as part of his or her income.
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU TIP YOUR GUIDE?
What is an appropriate tip? In many cases, you can follow the same standard you would in many other tipping situations. Reward your guide with about 20 percent for ok service, more if you’re really happy and can afford it. If you’re not thrilled with the service, drop it down to about 15 percent. per trip depending on how attentive the guide was, how hard he worked, and whether he was friendly and tried to meet your needs.
FACTORS THE GUIDE CAN’T CONTROL
There are many factors the guide can’t control. Bad weather, changes in water flow rates, temperature, rain, and more — all can conspire to ruin a good day of fishing. Your guide’s job is to work hard for you and if you still didn’t manage to catch the number of fish you expected, it’s not always his fault.