Sponsor Party Boat Captains Suggestion

[porgylber]

On a somewhat related note….why don’t party boats offer a Frequent Fishing Program? We all have our favorite boats. I’d venture to guess that those boats are frequented at least 80% of the time by those fishing on party boats.
Something like sail 7 times, your 8th is free. Or at least 50% off.

I realize that administration of this may be an issue. (Guys sharing cards, etc). However, it would seem to make sense. You could even have boats banding together in a common program by creating a Network. Just a thought.

[Ol Pedro]

Billfish, are three deckhands for 40 fares good? Why tip in advance? I prefer to earn my tip by doing the right thing no matter what whether I get a tip or not. I can't fault some of the deckhands for getting jaded or disheartened because they get stiffed so often after doing a good job. Why work hard if you are going to get something anyway? (Sound familiar) Tips shouldn't be expected. When I get tipped it's a blessing.
Boat owners are evolving. They didn't build their businesses by not paying attention. " remember the dinosaurs adapt or die " You put it out there so we will see if anyone will modify their operations. New Jersey is different from anywhere else. Even from inlet to inlet. When I got out here from San Diego talk about fishing culture shock. San Diego has one of the biggest party boat fleets in the world. Like Florida most of what they do won't fit here. What the owners see and what the customers see are often different. This is just my opinion. It's ok to not agree.

[june181901]

Thanks again Gerry for editing out the politics! Many other places to annoy people.

[Billfish715]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

Billfish, are three deckhands for 40 fares good? Why tip in advance? I prefer to earn my tip by doing the right thing no matter what whether I get a tip or not. I can't fault some of the deckhands for getting jaded or disheartened because they get stiffed so often after doing a good job. Why work hard if you are going to get something anyway? (Sound familiar) Tips shouldn't be expected. When I get tipped it's a blessing. .

Getting the trip started on a friendly and pleasant note plays a big key in how the trip will progress. Getting to know the mate or mates is important. A tip at departure helps in many ways. Who will forget to pay attention to a guy who just tipped in advance? On crowded boats a little personal attention from the mate goes a long way. Their “ tips”, in return, may win the pool for you or at least help your catch ratio. If you were happy with their work and you feel they deserve a few more bucks, tip them at the end and be sure to let them and the captain know that you appreciate their work ethic.

[damnyankee]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

New Jersey is different from anywhere else. Even from inlet to inlet. When I got out here from San Diego talk about fishing culture shock. San Diego has one of the biggest party boat fleets in the world. Like Florida most of what they do won't fit here. What the owners see and what the customers see are often different. This is just my opinion. It's ok to not agree.

Can you list some of the differences between San Diego and NJ you mentioned?

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by porgylber

On a somewhat related note….why don’t party boats offer a Frequent Fishing Program? We all have our favorite boats. I’d venture to guess that those boats are frequented at least 80% of the time by those fishing on party boats.
Something like sail 7 times, your 8th is free. Or at least 50% off.

I realize that administration of this may be an issue. (Guys sharing cards, etc). However, it would seem to make sense. You could even have boats banding together in a common program by creating a Network. Just a thought.

Anything else?? Free food and beer LOL

[tautog]

Guaranteed limits, foot massages, free tank of gas, etc.

[Ol Pedro]

Originally Posted by damnyankee

Can you list some of the differences between San Diego and NJ you mentioned?

First off, they have live bait. Sardines, Anchovies, and live Squid during the spawn. There's a much larger variety of fish to catch and a lot of them are line shy. I had to up my line poundage when I got out here. When I told my friends in San Diego that I was catching Yellowfin on 80lb they didn't believe me. If I fished 40lb on the shorter tuna trips out of SD it was heavy. You can overhand cast in SD. On the local 1/2, 3/4 day open party freelance trips the stern of the boat is rotated by your # to keep it fair. You can catch 1/2 day, 3/4 day, twilight, full day, day 1/2, 2 day,and 5 to 24 day charters. All reservations and walkons are handled by the office or on line. Most of the boats lease slips from major landings in San Diego and Mission Bays like Fisherman's Landing in San Diego Bay and Seaforth in Mission Bay. The boat owners have contracts with the landings to handle the reservations, check ins, and other particulars at the landing office. During Yellowtail and Tuna seasons it's hard to get spots sometimes for weeks. There are so many more differences I Can go on for a couple of pages. Hope this answers your questions.

[bigfishy]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

First off, they have live bait. Sardines, Anchovies, and live Squid during the spawn. There's a much larger variety of fish to catch and a lot of them are line shy. I had to up my line poundage when I got out here. When I told my friends in San Diego that I was catching Yellowfin on 80lb they didn't believe me. If I fished 40lb on the shorter tuna trips out of SD it was heavy. You can overhand cast in SD. On the local 1/2, 3/4 day open party freelance trips the stern of the boat is rotated by your # to keep it fair. You can catch 1/2 day, 3/4 day, twilight, full day, day 1/2, 2 day,and 5 to 24 day charters. All reservations and walkons are handled by the office or on line. Most of the boats lease slips from major landings in San Diego and Mission Bays like Fisherman's Landing in San Diego Bay and Seaforth in Mission Bay. The boat owners have contracts with the landings to handle the reservations, check ins, and other particulars at the landing office. During Yellowtail and Tuna seasons it's hard to get spots sometimes for weeks. There are so many more differences I Can go on for a couple of pages. Hope this answers your questions.

Pls go on and on....this is good stuff!!! Sounds like a whole diff world...would love to here more!!

[porgylber]

Originally Posted by Capt Sal

Anything else?? Free food and beer LOL

Lol. Sounds good…until someone gets seasick and sues the boat for food poisoning!