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Originally Posted by a-baum
Hey folks,
Absolutely love fishing but can't afford a boat or a private charter as often as I'd like to fish. So I was looking at head boats, specifically the Voyager which seems to have some pretty cool trips on its calendar out for tilefish, cod, tuna, etc. There's others I have looked at as well.
I am just not sure what to expect on those trips, especially an overnight trip. Some trips limit to 26-30 people while others limit to 44 or so. I am worried about etiquette on how to fish in big crowds like that and concerned that I might piss people off. Certainly don't want to be "that guy" on a trip that is 15-24 hours in length. What can I generally expect on those longer trips? Are most people friendly? Is it a fun atmosphere? I will likely go alone on my first few trips. When you find your spot, is that your spot for the whole trip? I may try out a shorter trip first but would like to get a little more offshore for bigger species. Any tips for a total headboat newbie? Thanks!
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A trip of that length is a financial investment for most fishermen. Therefore, you tend to find serious folks at the rails, and not your crowd of hungover drunks. My best advice? Listen to the mates. If he recommends 16 oz of weight, don’t be a hero using 5 oz. You will just tangle everyone and piss everyone off.Ask questions. They are there to help you. Don’t forget to tip them well at the end.
