FAQ
What is this site all about?Fishinghole411.com is primarily a vehicle for connecting fishing guides with the 90% of recreational fishermen who don't use professional guide services. We do this through a unique product delivery: premium online fishing reports. Basically, a fishing guide logs onto the site following a fishing trip and records their experiences, including: time, day, location (GPS in most cases), bait/lure/fly used, strategy, approach, methods used, fish inventory, species, pictures, video links, etc. When this information is submitted, an automated process turns this information into a downloadable product for sale by the guide, at a price they set. Fishermen can search for premium fishing reports in the area they would like to fish by clicking on the Community/Fishing Guide Members tab or by using our Guide Map on the main menu. They can browse the catalog of available guide trips by visiting the guides' profiles and clicking on My Guide Trips or watch the scrolling product box on the home page for the latest posts. The site also gives fishermen a chance to form connections with other fishermen and guides to discuss their passion. If you have further questions, just send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Is there a membership fee?No, registration for the site as a guide or recreational fisherman is always free. Does the site offer any free information?Yes, if you click the Fishing Articles tab on the main menu of the home page, you will find a wealth of information on topics ranging from conservation to regional fishing reports and fish stories. Feel free to browse the available offerings and make sure to rate the articles after reading. If you like the information, please look up the guide or fishing professional using our search button see what else they have to offer. You can also view a free sample online fishing report by clicking on the "New Jersey Buckpond Bass" product on the home page product scroller: "Download Premium Guide Trips". |
What are the benefits to fishing guides for sharing their information on the site?Make more money!!! Our market research revealed that the percentage of fishermen who regularly use fishing guides is less than 10%. The remaining 90% go to guide shops or online to try and glean information about where to fish. The information is typically either outdated or so vague that it doesn't help much. We at fishinghole411 believe there are many fishermen who get their information online and if they could test drive information from a fishing guide before laying out a few hundred bucks, they'd feel more comfortable with doing so. How can I make money using the site?When you go out fishing, keep a detailed log of your experience. Take notes, pictures, videos, and catalog your experience. When you are done fishing for the day, take 20 minutes and write up your premium fishing report using our proprietary software. Simply fill in the blanks and hit submit. When you're done, you'll have an attractive, downloadable .pdf product to promote your guide business. For more information, see "Help for Guides" in Guide Menu, when you login. |