My experience with a guide is what got me started crappie fishing. ( I would never put a crappie in my boat unless it hit a bass bait)He was retired due to health issues. A friend as well. He taught me head weights depths they run at certain trolling speeds, how to operate my lowrance correctly ,set up my boat trolling rod holders. He gave me tips on fish locations as the spring comes on. How to fish brush piles when long line trolling, how to fellowship eat snacks and enjoy my day. End of the trip I would get out of the boat refreshed and never tired from chunking and winding.lol