If your just wanting to learn it the best way is to learn yourself. Read articles watch videos. Trial and error on the water is the best way to learn...just because you get a guide and you catch them that day doesn't learn you much. Except how to catch them on that condition you went out on. There are thousands of plastics out there...choosing which size color matters how quickly or slowly they fall. How much weight to use and hook size. There's a lot to learn here. But don't get me wrong a guide sure would put you on the right track and give you some good helpful info.