Why do we tip the mates?

[kenny2002]

I can't begin to tell you how many times I have had a much better fishing day after getting advise from the mate. I think that $20.00 is the minimum that anyone should tip. I have won the pool a few times and I always leave the whole thing to them. They deserve every penny they get. I know for a fact that a lot of people don't tip at all or only leave a few dollars and that's wrong. Please tip the mates they deserve every penny and they treat everyone great.