First, he's the only game in town, so he isn't hurting anyone else. He did say "Call" if you really want to try so he can give accurate information.
I find it amazingly refreshing that a guide would be totally honest instead of the usual BS to try to drum up business. The guy specializes in tidal river striped bass fishing. That fishing in his river is absolutely abysmal this year, the same as my river, which is one over. FYI my boat has basically been sitting at the dock this year the fishing is so poor. You can only go out so many times with zero signs of fish...
