TUNA.Com. * Trip of a Lifetime

[RnK]

why is it that the captain only gives back the fares and keeps such a huge dollar amount all for himself. Doesn't seem right - heard they all do it that way in MA, guess that's why you have no choice.

Am I missing something? Thoughts???

[Fish_Harder]

because any person without a commercial permit for bft is not allowed to sell them. just as if you caught the fish on a private boat. i know it sounds bad but its a law that is followed by all the commercial captains

[TUNA.COM]

Originally Posted by RnK

why is it that the captain only gives back the fares and keeps such a huge dollar amount all for himself. Doesn't seem right - heard they all do it that way in MA, guess that's why you have no choice.

Am I missing something? Thoughts???

Sure, come on my boat for a small fee, use my permit and my tackle, subtract what you payed for the trip ($1250) from what the fish paid ($12,000) and dam you made over $10,000 using my boat for a what is to be a fishing experience (much like marlin fishing) and not a fish for profit trip. If you're looking for a profit tuna fishing...buy a boat.

A free trip, steaks and the trip of a lifetime sounds good to me.

Am I missing something here?

Anyway...last I heard the boys were hooked up again today.

[TUNA.COM]

Howie, Eric and Jon,

It was a pleasure having you all on board as always and you all did a great job!!! Looking forward to cod fishing in the spring and tuna later in the summer.

We will save a few for you.

[In Pursuit]

Guys don't turn this into another drama fest. Capt Dave could just go out there with his crew, catch the fish and keep all of the money for himself. Instead he opens his boat up at the risk of losing a $12,000 fish to our inexperience. Believe me Howie Jon and I are all experienced fisherman who totally had no clue what to do when these fish were hooked up.

We did get some steaks, what the hell would we do with 650# of Tuna????

Again, Dave thank you for having us aboard. It was a trip I will never forget, I would pay double for that experience again, but don't get any ideas. See you next spring for cod and July for tuna!

[JoeLongo]

Nice trip guys!

I also dont get the whole the thing with the selling of the fish, but im sure they knew it going into the trip. In any event, way to go!

I would have given a couple elbow drops and leg drops on that massive head!

[In Pursuit]

As far as the selling of the fish, fishing for giants is only allowed in the general category. Recreational charter or head boats can't keep them. So if you have a commercial permit you can keep three but they MUST BE SOLD. Yes we knew this going in because we were aware of the regulations.

[PocketFisherman]

I think no issue as long as everyone knows the deal going in which everyone did.

[Life's A Beach]

Originally Posted by TUNA.COM

Sure, come on my boat for a small fee, use my permit and my tackle, subtract what you payed for the trip ($1250) from what the fish paid ($12,000) and dam you made over $10,000 using my boat for a what is to be a fishing experience (much like marlin fishing) and not a fish for profit trip. If you're looking for a profit tuna fishing...buy a boat.

A free trip, steaks and the trip of a lifetime sounds good to me.

Am I missing something here?

Anyway...last I heard the boys were hooked up again today.

Dave,

I don't think ANYONE is questioning your practices. WE just don't KNOW what the deal is. Speaking for myself, I ASSUMED the guys chartered the boat (or paid equal fares running open) just like they would charter a boat HERE for a normal tuna trip, for example:

Bluefin - Jig/Troll/Chunk - Up to 60 Miles...................... $4,195
Canyon: Overnighter .................................................. . $4,695 ***(July - October & Tutorials - $4,995)
(24 Hours - Troll & Chunk)


After talking to your friend Roger yesterday, I got the "low down" on how it's done. No harm, no foul.

[Reel Class]

Mike,

No, I don't let anyone ask me questions

Again nice job guys.