A Fishing Guide navigates and supervises the safe operation of guide boats and skiffs, and shares watch duty while at sea, and anchor. The job description entails assisting the captain and deck crew with routine maintenance, cargo stowage, and load and unload operations. The most common work activities listed on the Fishing Guide Resume are the following – keeping watch from the bridge in watches while at sea; determining the position of the ship and other vessels, assisting and instructing guests with sports fishing for salmon and bottom fish; assisting with cargo loading and discharging operations and maintenance; and assisting the crew in refueling operations.
While the duties vary based on the requirements, the following are certain common skills needed to execute the – knowledge of safety procedures; good hand-eye coordination, the ability to work as a part of the team; good sense of balance, alertness, and willingness to work as part of the team; friendly and courteous manner; and good customer relations skills. Formal education is not a must for this role.
Objective : As a Fishing Guide, responsible for Determining the position of the ship and other vessels and obstructions, and also Handling lines while berthing and conducting towing operations.
Skills : CPR/First Aid Certified, Basic Website Design/HTML, Mechanically Inclined, Cleaning, Internet Sales/marketing.
Description :
Usually average about 120 trips per season.
Acquired 20 or so request groups, roughly half my trips a season.
Recently became a divemaster this past and want to move on to instructor along with acquiring an inner coastal captain's license In the process.
Guiding clients via rafts, fly fishing, and camping on 7 days 6-night adventure.
Offered a job in remote as a fishing guide.
Found out firsthand what it was like without modern necessities.
Strengthened the work ethic that much more, really showed what one could accomplish.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Wildlife Management
Fishing Guide Resume
Headline : Excellent interpersonal skills-extensive relations with the general public. Ability to supervise, hire, and train staff. Good oral and written communication skills. Very meticulous and organized. Extensive experience with medical and fire emergencies. Maintain SIDA badge. Maintain regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
Skills : Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Power Point, Microsoft Office Excel.
Description :
Entail setting up the rods and reels the night before, catching bait, cleaning fish, baiting hooks, taking the fish off the hook to put in the cooler, and keep count of the fish in the cooler.
Make sure the fire extinguisher is up to date, and make sure that the safety equipment is in coast guard regulation.
Made a safety and maintenance checklist that is to be filled out before every departure; to cut down on maintenance cost.
Set up a contract so, could appeal to both our online customer base and our billboard customer base as well.
Help with maintaining the business.
Help manage finances, book fishing trips, and help manage the record book.
Crafting the safety, business, and advertising model for this company.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Occupational Safety And Health
Fishing Guide Resume
Objective : Seeking a position where one can learn and use a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills to develop long-term career opportunities.
Provided an enjoyable experience for clients and adequately arrange efficient usage of the river.
Cleaned and packaged harvested fish.
Boat maintenance.
Lodged maintenance.
Planed maintenance.
Burn garbage from the lodge.
Taking clients out for fishing trips and maintaining lakes and boats.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Anthropology
Fishing Guide Resume
Headline : Accomplished Manager with extensive experience in front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Proven ability to cut costs and decrease staff turnover. Fast learner and very adaptable.
Skills : Customer Service, Power Tools, Inventory Management.
Description :
In-shored and offshored fishing guide.
Escort four passengers from the cruise ships for rockfish, lingcod, and halibut.
Passengers are not only from all lower 48 states but from different countries as well.
Ensured health and safety of clients under harsh conditions, terrain, and wildlife, including bears.
Maintained equipment including boat, motor.
Experienced in business, interpersonal skills, communication, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Instructed and guided introductory classes, on-stream clinics, guided trips, and hosted travel.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Fishing Guide Resume
Objective : Fishing Guide with 5 years of experience in Assisting captain and deck crew with routine maintenance and cleaning, and also Assisting and instructing guests with sport fishing for salmon and bottom fish.
Skills : Instructing Skills, Guide.
Description :
Booked introductory classes, on-stream clinics, guided trips, and hosted travel.
Scheduled instructors and guides.
Sent booking confirmations and pre-trip information to clients.
Coordinated first Aid, CPR, FFF casting instructor certifications for instructors and guides.
Provided any needed training for current instructors and guides.
Provided input on class/clinic fees and instructor and guide fees.
Maintained OP equipment, drift boat, pontoon boats, trailer, etc.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Anthropology
Fishing Guide Resume
Objective : Experience in Integrated Media production, filming, editing, and concept design Interpersonal skills from a variety of work environments including tour guiding, caregiving, food service, social networking, production of media, and music. Proficient with video editing software such as Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premier, and iMovie.
Skills : Law Clerk, Legal Research, Attorney, Legal Writing.
Description :
Guided 2 to 6-hour fishing trips for guests at the high elevation Yellowstone Lake.
Oversaw safety and responsibility of guests.
Researched marine fish habits, compiled data, and made action recommendations based on findings.
Performed rescue missions for guests in need.
Maintained cook tent, dry tent, guest tents, etc.
Collaborated with fellow guides to improve performance, specific skills, and techniques.
Supervised and produced yearly brochures.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
General Ed
Fishing Guide Resume
Headline : Under a temporary role, was able to gain valuable experience in the mining field working with various environmental concerns regarding the operation of underground, surface, and fully reclaimed coal mines. Additional work experience has also broadened my exposure to issues involving everything from oil and gas to archeology.
Skills : Microsoft Office Programs, Managerial, Scheduling, Team Building, Operations.
Description :
Took clients fishing down the river in the company's drift boat.
Learned how to talk and work with new people.
Learned were working with people I've never met before.
Learning how to communicate with new customers.
Guided white water, repaired rafts, general trailer, and boat maintenance, belayed rafts into canyons, extensive fishing experience.
Learned how to row a drift boat, guided and interacted with customers.
Guided clients in streams and glacial rivers at a remote fly-fishing lodge.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Fisheries Conservation
Fishing Guide Resume
Headline : Fishing Guide is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day operations of the sport fishing business and ensuring that all anglers are given the opportunity to catch a fish. This includes scheduling, hiring, training, and managing employees.
Skills : Accounting, Management.
Description :
Guide working the rivers.
Led clients on fishing trips, applying knowledge of the rivers to take them to the best spots.
Maintained main lodge, yard, docks, and all guest cabins.
Bull cook during meal preparation.
Outboard the boat operator and fishing guide.
Weekly boat maintenance and cleanliness.
Planning daily and weekly fishing trips.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Environmental Science
Fishing Guide Resume
Headline : Fishing guide is responsible for leading a party of sport fishermen on an excursion. They are responsible for ensuring the customer's safety, getting them to and from the fishing site, offering guidance, and providing a service that exceeds customers' expectations.
Guided clients on a weeklong raft trips through the National Park to fish for salmon.
Operated boats and took lodge clients on fishing excursions.
Safely guiding adventure groups of 10 on trips over hundreds of miles of whitewater ranging from 8 miles half-day trips to 75-mile week-long trips.
Led clients on fishing trips, applying knowledge of the rivers to take them to the best spots.
Provide a personable and professional fishing experience for both novice and experienced anglers alike.
Responsible for operating our boat safely and for the cleanliness of our boat and fishing equipment.
Cleaning and processing fish daily.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Fishing Guide Resume
Headline : Fishing Guide is responsible for providing a positive experience for guests who want to fish or just enjoy the outdoors. A Fishing Guide is responsible for planning and executing fishing trips and tours, as well as maintaining equipment and facilities.
Guided guests on the tidal flats and river system for multiple species of salmon as well as char (guiding often required very long strenuous hikes carrying up to 50 lbs.
Guarded guests from coastal brown bears with the use of firearms, bear spray, air horn, and bear calls (encountered bears every day, often fairly close - safety was always a priority.).
Guided guests on helicopter fly-out days.
Fully operated a 22ft Grady White boat as well as all fishing duties and safety operations.
Cleaned fish and maintained the boat and its operational conditions.
Made sure vessels were compliant with all regulations safety gear and documentations.
Most importantly take care of the safety, pleasure, and entertainment of lodge guests.
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