I'm hiring a guide for the first time this spring and was hoping someone with experience could answer a few questions.

First off, do you tip and if so how much? This is an independent guy so I wasn't sure if a tip was expected or not. I know hunting ranches typically have guides that work for the ranch and a large percent of their pay comes from clients tips.

Secondly, I'm hiring this gentleman specifically to show me how to fish a particular species on THAT lake. Seeing as he makes a living guiding on that same lake is it ok if I bring my map/gps with me? I feel like that might be rude for a local to be taking notes with the intention of coming back in his boat to fish some of the same areas.

Thanks in advance for your help!