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    What makes a good fishing guide?
    Kathy Sparrow, MA
    Kathy Sparrow, MA
    Fishing Instructor
    Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American.
    Kathy Sparrow, MA
    Fishing Instructor
    Expert Answer
    A good fishing guide has to like people. This is not a job for somebody who wants to be alone. They need to have patience, and they need to know that there's gonna be varying levels of expertise with people who want to come fish with them. They need to be able to speak to people in a way that they can understand and still have a great time during the day. The other thing is they need to have a flexible mindset.
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    I want to start a land-based shark-fishing service. Do I need a Coast Guard or captain's license since I won't need a boat?
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    No. You only need it if you are taking clients on a motorized vessel in federal navigable waterways.
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    How old do you have to be in order to be a bass fishing guide on a lake?
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    This varies from state to state. Some states require you to be 18, but not all.
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    I want to start a non-profit fishing guide service for disabled veterans in Oregon. Do I need to be licensed in the state of Oregon through the USCG?
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    Contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn about their guide requirements.
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    How can I get a guide license in Alabama?
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    Community Answer
    Contact the Alabama Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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    What are the requirements for me to become a fishing guide?
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    Contact your state's Division of Wildlife for specific requirements in your area.
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    Where does a person get a fishing guide license in Illinois?
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    Illinois State Capital, the same people that sell a marriage license in any county as well.
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