Why do we tip the mates?

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Name "ONE" Deckhand on the entire coast that makes $2.15 an hour pay!!!

This post has gotten to be BS. It's the same crap every year, why can't Gerry just add it to the archives so when the question comes up next year, we can say, it's already been entertained?
Tip, don't tip, who gives a shit. Take care of those that take care of you, that's how I was brought up, if you don't , just go on a websight and see how many opinions (like *******s) you can get about it.

Christ, I wish you guys would get back to what this sight is about.....Fishing reports!!
Not, who is making what or how much is appropriate. Do what you think is right, if you can't afford a tip, your fare to the boat is what keeps us all in business. No need to be ashamed, if you can't afford a tip, be a man and tell the crew member, sorry, but I just had enough to make today's trip.....chances are, the guys on MY BOAT would make sure you got something to go home with for dinner. THAT MY FRIENDS IS WHAT GOOD BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT. Karma comes back one way or another.