I help out a couple of friends on their charters and while it is fun, its also long days with early mornings. It's not about the money (cause there is NO WAY you can make a living doing it for a few months a year). As some others said its also about being skilled at sea and with various types of gear and mostly being able to have a positive attitude and to talk and take interest in the customers so even if the fishing is slow, so that they are involved. This is why some charters do MUCH better than others. (Me and some buddies charter every year on the great lakes, and there is one boat we will always avoid, (because of attitudes))..
But the rewards are time on the water, meeting new people and learning new techniques because everyday is different. The money you make can be used for your morning coffee !!!!!!
