My girlfriend (from the Midwest and perpetually claiming easterners overtip) just visited her dad in Florida, during which time he took some of the family on a chartered off-shore fishing trip of a few hours’ duration on what I assume was a small craft. Her father didn’t tip their guide (or whatever one calls the fellow who drives the boat, picks a spot, helps with bait and equipment), and she felt guilty about this because, apparently. of my influence (I used to be a tour guide and non-tipping caused me to be pretty well financially screwed some days; I’m very sensitive to this and arguably overtip as a result). She asked dad about this, and he said he just doesn’t tip these guys.
This fellow was doing a few runs per day, mentioned splitting his time between Maine & Florida dependent upon seasons & living in a cheap rental property (leading us to believe he wasn’t the owner of the boat).
They weren’t going for big trophy fish, rather a lot of smaller ones, if this helps. I told her I’d post here and that some of you Dopers are sure to know; I’ve never been on a trip of this sort myself, but the former service industry peon in me tends to think GF’s dad was being a tightwad. Any info is appreciated. If people need more info I can ask GF what she remembers.
(This would, incidentally, help me in any future dispute as to whether I’m spending too much time reading the SDMB! 
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