[NoLimit]

Boy - things have changed over the years.

In the 60's when I started, I dont recall any tipping. Then in the 70's, there were actually fishermen who wanted the mate to clean their fish so thats when tipping started based on how many fish. I seem to recall it went from $1 to $2/fish by the 90's.

Now you have to tip even if no fish caught? And cough up half the pool money?

I know times are tough for the PB owners and it would be a shame if any more went under but I am not sure that passing on the costs of the mate to the customer in the form of sketchy tips is the best way to solve the problem.