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Originally Posted by Hooper
It's funny, I run charters now for a captain when he needs time off and as a skipper I can see the value in having a super mate. The big keys are this, be personable with the charter and talk with them! Second, be able to run the show on deck. If a mate can do these two things he should do very well on tips $$$. Plus, that allows the guy running the boat to focus on catching fish, not yappin' with the customers!
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Some good points!
A big part of charters is entertaining people!
Both Capt and mate need to be personable.
Some trips that is easy and enjoyable,
so trips no so, especially when drinking alcohol (too much of it) is involved!
also, long hrs is the norm.
If i'm capt or mate for an 8 hr trip that starts @ 5:00 am, I'm up @ 3-3:30, trip starts @ 5, so 8 hrs ends @1, then you start cutting fish, then cleaning the boat and gear ect...., I get home @ 4 - 5 pm at best.
If you do live bait trips like we do, you can plan on an even longer day so you can get the bait before the trip begins.
Like I said, you have to love doing it and being on the water!
That being said,
I can't wait for the winter to be over and the fishing season to start so I can be doing it again !!!
