I don't think you quite appreciated the message from TD. OTD - Tanner - will not only put you on fish, but make you a better fisherman, no matter where you are starting from.
If you want the best chance to land a fish, book a trip with him. Third best chance, do what he says to do. To the letter. The first is so far ahead of the rest, there is no second place.
I caught my first fish ever with Tanner. A wild steelhead, and also landed a hatchery steelhead hen the same day.
You are quite fortunate to have such a guide as he even answer this question. Most/all guides guard their information like gold.