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Billfish715 · #11 07-02-2021, 01:42 AM

Slush tank with fish on stringers.
Fish cleaning station.
Stringers on display and ready for pick up.

Billfish715 · #12 07-02-2021, 08:00 AM

With fish on stringers (Put there by mates who also dehook the fish) there is almost no chance that there will be any undersized fish being kept. The fact that no large or any coolers are permitted also prevents anyone from keeping an undersized fish or fish over the limit. The mates and the captain keep things honest.

If anyone remembers the live fish scandal that happened in Cape May or the fines that were issued to fishermen onboard one of the sponsor boats a few years ago, you'll understand. If you ever watched a fisherman next to you stashing fish in his cooler, you'll also understand that not all fishermen are honest.

I think the Florida party boats are on to something.The next time the guy next to you stashes an illegal fish, think about it.

AndyS · #13 07-02-2021, 12:36 PM

It seems to be done in warmer climates where fish can spoil quickly:
Scombroid food poisoning, also known as simply scombroid, is a foodborne illness that typically results from eating spoiled fish.

2na · #14 07-02-2021, 06:16 PM

The idea makes some sense, especially on some cramped, crowded boats. The sponsor party boat I fish on has plenty of room for almost everyone to have their own cooler and that's one of the many reasons I fish with them.
I think the negative comments stem from the fact that the work ethic of today's up and coming deck hands is so poor that captains struggle to put together a large enough crew to sail much less get them to do more work. Capt74 is a VERY good deck hand trainer and I know he struggles with available trainees here lately. It's a real shame that the passion for customer service in the fishing industry isn't what it used to be. Don't get me wrong, there still are some GREAT crews and a handful of young, good kids coming up thru but when I was young, we had to compete for jobs. It just stinks...

Shorts

Pennsy Guy · #15 07-02-2021, 08:46 PM

You both have valid points, don't agree with either post 100% JUST REMEMBER, Sunday's celebration of what transpired so many years ago is the reason WE speak American English not Proper English, German, Japanese or some Mid-eastern language and are able to discuss different opinions with impunity.

Pennsy Guy · #16 07-02-2021, 08:49 PM

Unless Gerry says so!!!!!

Gerry Zagorski · #17 07-03-2021, 09:10 AM

Edited the posts above to keep the political stuff off of here... If you want to discuss politics, there are plenty of other venues for that.

Billfish715 · #18 07-03-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 2na

The idea makes some sense, especially on some cramped, crowded boats. The sponsor party boat I fish on has plenty of room for almost everyone to have their own cooler and that's one of the many reasons I fish with them.
I think the negative comments stem from the fact that the work ethic of today's up and coming deck hands is so poor that captains struggle to put together a large enough crew to sail much less get them to do more work. Capt74 is a VERY good deck hand trainer and I know he struggles with available trainees here lately. It's a real shame that the passion for customer service in the fishing industry isn't what it used to be. Don't get me wrong, there still are some GREAT crews and a handful of young, good kids coming up thru but when I was young, we had to compete for jobs. It just stinks...

Shorts

As you can tell, I was very impressed with my fishing experience in Panama City. From the easy online reservation process which allowed you to reserve your numbered spot at the rail, the pleasant greeting upon boarding, the care of your catch but especially the attention, help and manners of the mates. They answered questions politely and always responded with "Yes, sir. No, sir, Thank You ,sir". Yes, they worked hard and earned every penny of their tips. In fact, we tipped them at the start of the trip and because of their services, as we were collecting our stringers. There were six mates onboard for the 72 fares so it was a rather personal relationship. All we had to do was fish and the mates took care of the rest.

Again, maybe we can learn something from experiencing the way things are done in other places.

reason162 · #19 07-03-2021, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfish715

Slush tank with fish on stringers.
Fish cleaning station.
Stringers on display and ready for pick up.

There is no doubt that will improve the quality of customers' fish, and as you pointed out keep everyone honest - seems like a win/win.

MohawkJD · #20 07-03-2021, 03:52 PM

Some good ideas here. Slush tanks make a lot of sense and are also used in North Carolina and New England. Easy for party boats to use for striped bass, fluke and black fish. Rhode Island party boats have slush tanks. My cooler stays clean and doesn't get in the way on the boat. More room to sit on benches and walk around.

As for filleting at the dock, I don't believe the boats are allowed to fillet at sea down there, so that wouldn't change here.

Many boats charge to fillet or scale fish. Some get $1.00 per fish. I usually deduct the fish cleaning charge from the tip. $100 trip = $20 tip for good service. If I get 10 sea bass filleted, I still give $20. 10 for tip + 10 for cleaning.

I don't like the way they hang the fish out on display when they return to the dock.