It's VERY common to tip fishing guides. My family and I have chartered salt water fishing trips many times in the past and we always leave a tip. I've considered hiring a redear guide here on Barkley and I would most likely tip that guide if he was a decent guide.

I tip barbers, the bag boy at the grocery when he helps me to the truck, the mailman at Christmas, and the list goes on. A person who doesn't tip is often talked about in a negative light.

That said, waitresses who don't keep my drink filled, normally get a small tip.