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Oceanroamer · #1 02-06-2015, 10:02 AM

Went toggin on 6 pack charter and the capatain planned the trip until 2:30. He said we will fish till 2:30.

We hit the tog pretty good and the captain was fishing also. He caught far more tog than anyone else that was part of the charter as a matter of fact. When we reached the limit at 10 in the morning. He pulled the hook and we went in.

The 6 of us didn't even want him to catch our fish limit. We'd rather catch our own.

We weren't given that option. Is it consumer fraud by a charter to say you are fishing till the afternoon at 2:30 and come in at 10AM??? We came from all over for this trip and wanted to keep fishing. There was no advance caveat that if a limit occured, we would come home. What do you guys think. I have a lot of respect for many charter captains, but this didn't seem to sit.

NoWorries · #2 02-06-2015, 10:14 AM

My rule of thumb is if I'm not happy with my trip is I probably will just go to another boat. There are plenty of Captains out there that will give you what you're looking for in a charter. Most guys on this site have their favorites and could recomend one for you. I like the Mimi and the Fish Monger as my local favorites . Both sail from Manasquan inlet. Both are exceptional !

DFallon · #3 02-06-2015, 10:29 AM

I agree, let your wallet do the talking for you.
There are a lot of good captains and boats discussed on this site, review those and take your pick.

Would you share what port you left out of?
I have a feeling I know the captain and had a similar experience myself.

bunker dunker · #4 02-06-2015, 10:37 AM

1st,did you tell the captain you wanted to catch your own fish?? or discuss what you wanted out of your trip?.he may of thought he was helping.it is always a good practice to speak to the captain about what you want out of your trip so there is no problems like this.

CCMPmonmouth · #5 02-06-2015, 10:44 AM

Something does not add up. Did you tell the Captain you did'nt want to go in yet? If so I would like to hear how that conversation went.

Capt. Debbie · #6 02-06-2015, 10:55 AM

Did you tell the Captain when it happened? Or kept it to yourself and just complain here? These guys want you back.

Were 1/2 the fishermen tossing their cookies? Was it 7 foot seas?

The Capt wants you happy. That means fish in the boat, but that's only party of making happy customers.

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Originally Posted by Oceanroamer

Went toggin on 6 pack charter and the capatain planned the trip until 2:30. He said we will fish till 2:30.

We hit the tog pretty good and the captain was fishing also. He caught far more tog than anyone else that was part of the charter as a matter of fact. When we reached the limit at 10 in the morning. He pulled the hook and we went in.

The 6 of us didn't even want him to catch our fish limit. We'd rather catch our own.

We weren't given that option. Is it consumer fraud by a charter to say you are fishing till the afternoon at 2:30 and come in at 10AM??? We came from all over for this trip and wanted to keep fishing. There was no advance caveat that if a limit occured, we would come home. What do you guys think. I have a lot of respect for many charter captains, but this didn't seem to sit.

Oceanroamer · #7 02-06-2015, 10:58 AM

Yes. It was clear we wanted to stay.

But when you tell someone you are fishing till 2:30 and come in at 10:00. That's a big difference. Some big tog were around and we would to have liked to fish for some big ones. It's not complicated 3 foot seas, nice day. Plenty of fish biting. If we wanted to have meat, we'd hit the seafood store and save time.

Am I just complaining here. Yes. A couple guys complained to the captain on the boat and got the cold shoulder so off we went to the dock. All of the fishermen on the boat have their own boats so it was chance to do something different. But I am refraining from using the captain's name on here. Probably shouldn't. But I am. I'll draw the line there.

I would say that policies of captain catching part of the patron's limit or going in early after a limit should be disclosed. That is why I used the term consumer fraud.

Joey Dah Fish · #8 02-06-2015, 02:37 PM

I think it's important to explain your intent to the Capt prior to booking your charter. There is nothing wrong with catch and release after you keep your limit. Call the Capt and discuss the issue you and give him a chance to respond. For me personally it's all about the time on the water nit how many are caught. I can honestly say I have never encountered what you are saying happened. But the Capt deserves to be heard. Sometimes the have family things that need to be done or repairs etc. I'm sure if you talk you can resolve between yourselves. He may even give you a reduced cost on another trip. I seems like you had a good bite going so it sounds like a good Capt that knows fishing. Just my opinion. I've seen a lot of guys get a bad wrap just for miscommunication. Good luck catchem up

Gerry Zagorski · #9 02-06-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey Dah Fish

I think it's important to explain your intent to the Capt prior to booking your charter. There is nothing wrong with catch and release after you keep your limit. Call the Capt and discuss the issue you and give him a chance to respond. For me personally it's all about the time on the water nit how many are caught. I can honestly say I have never encountered what you are saying happened. But the Capt deserves to be heard. Sometimes the have family things that need to be done or repairs etc. I'm sure if you talk you can resolve between yourselves. He may even give you a reduced cost on another trip. I seems like you had a good bite going so it sounds like a good Capt that knows fishing. Just my opinion. I've seen a lot of guys get a bad wrap just for miscommunication. Good luck catchem up

I can't believe I'm saying, let alone typing this but for once, I actually agree with my brother

tombanjo · #10 02-06-2015, 02:55 PM

Well, I'm sure he gave you half price for half a trip, no? Boat limits you go in a little early, maybe. Had that happen once on a striper trip with that hot shot hot dog charter guy in PP a few years ago. This was during that epic blitz. We had 12 fish pretty quick and the Cap't is like, "okey dokey, guess we'll bring 'er on home now." We got downright hostile and he decided to stay.