"following" a guide is bad etiquette put lightly, its downright a dirty word putting it bluntly. just remember the customers on that charter paid for that trip and all that goes with it, and then along comes "the follower" ....for free.
I appreciate your excitement and enthusiasm but would suggest you apply that energy to actually learning the game and being independent enough to catch stripers at will. trust me the journey will be a load of fun, my 40 yrs of chasing these things has been a great ride.
good luck and if you decide to take Duaynes advice PM me, I know the best in the business