Mates fishing during charters. OPINION

[reefsquater]

I my mind I think if you pay for a fishing trip, you expect professionalism from the mates as well. Simply put, they should take care of everything they can, I like to see a mate taking the time to instruct a new angler, share ideas, and assist then maybe wetting a line. If they are looking for the bite, they should explain that, if they are fishing to add meat to the cooler, explain that as well.
If they are trying out new baits or rigs, tell and share that too.

Don't just assume everyone understands the logic behind them fishing. A couple words can go a long way.

Btw, I typically don't mind at all and rarely find them to be rude or unassisting.

[fishfinder]

It is rather that a mate is too busy to have time to fish at all on a 6 pack. There isn't that much to do especially if 2 or 3 of the guys are avid fishermen. Unless the charter has a problem with it, it's usually a good thing. The mates often help find what the fish are eating best, they add to the box, etc. However customers need to come first, and the good mates know how to balance this well.

[Life's A Beach]

6 pack charter = don't fish. the small boat is set on a certain piece of bottom; let the paying fares catch the fish. IF they're not catching, tell them what YOU would do IF you were fishing. Give a man a fish and he'll eat today; teach him HOW to fish and he'll eat forever! Only thing worse than mate/captain catching the big fish of a piece is when THEY roll said fish lmao

Bigger charter or party boat = fish IF everyone is self sustainable. If a newbie is on board, take time to give help/hints. If everyone is ok, fish. I personally like when the captain takes the time to explain EXACTLY what you're set up on and the best way to fish it........'toss out XYZ feet and bring your bait back to the ledge'. Example - Last season Kenny/Mimi told us we HAD to toss out and be over the ledge. We tossed out and still weren't catching. HE came down, tossed out 20' further than we were tossing and pulled back to the ledge...BAM BAM BAM.

MY opinions!

Originally Posted by Life's A Beach

Example - Last season Kenny/Mimi told us we HAD to toss out and be over the ledge. We tossed out and still weren't catching. HE came down, tossed out 20' further than we were tossing and pulled back to the ledge...BAM BAM BAM.

MY opinions!

I learned a ton about catching tog while fishing alongside Kenny and Chris. When I was completely new to blackfishing on their boat for my first time years ago, I learned what to do by watching them.