Escapee,

I'll admit I can't see where exactly you are going with this but my.02 are as follows.
Since only a couple people I know have boats, I typically am supplying the boat when fishing the salt. Should I be leaving from Marysville to Sekiu for example I wouldn't even have to ask for their contribution. Letting them pay for gas or ferry or food or all the above would not make me a guide. If I didn't know the people prior to the trip in my opinion wouldn't change anything. I believe if I supplied all of the above as well as the gear to catch fish, I would be considered guiding. Keep in mind this is the angle I thought you were going with this thread.