fri macks/cod, room for 1

[FishermanTim]

Just be aware that if you are asking for money, even if just for fuel, you could be considered a "boat for hire", and thus be required to have a charter license. I hate to sound like a pain, but with fuel becoming more and more expensive, charter boats are taking a hit in their wallets when they lose customers because of the increased cost per person. Since you would potentially be taking money away from other charters, I'd just be cautious when approching the subject of "chipping in".
You may want to "ask for donations" to help defray the cost (for example).

In any case, I hope you find good fish.

[spinncognito]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

Just be aware that if you are asking for money, even if just for fuel, you could be considered a "boat for hire", and thus be required to have a charter license. I hate to sound like a pain, but with fuel becoming more and more expensive, charter boats are taking a hit in their wallets when they lose customers because of the increased cost per person. Since you would potentially be taking money away from other charters, I'd just be cautious when approching the subject of "chipping in".
You may want to "ask for donations" to help defray the cost (for example).

In any case, I hope you find good fish.

I will respectfully disagree. Asking for fuel/bait assitance from friends haldly constitutes a "boat for hire" and it is highly doubtful that charter operations will lose out on customers.

Niko, I am on the N. Shore and although I cannot get out Friday, I would like to hook up sometime to fish so keep asking!

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[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by spinncognito

I will respectfully disagree. Asking for fuel/bait assitance from friends haldly constitutes a "boat for hire" and it is highly doubtful that charter operations will lose out on customers.

I can't argue with that. I have gone out on a friends boat, and I have offered to help cover the cost of the fuel.
I probably should have been clearer and stated that you may not want to broadcast that you are "asking" for $$ within earshot of someone that would be willing and able to create a problem for the boat owwner. Keep in mind that there are some people hellbent on creating problems for others simply because they are doing something to better their own situation.
Bottom line, I would suggest talking $$ before you hit the boat, and would probably not braodcast it online (just to be safe).

[niko]

don't let this turn ugly boys. i don't NEED the hassle. i am no "boat for hire". anyone who thinks so i will gladly use as chum. you will see these posts all season so no one should get thier panties in a bunch. i just want to fish.

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by niko

don't let this turn ugly boys. i don't NEED the hassle. i am no "boat for hire". anyone who thinks so i will gladly use as chum. you will see these posts all season so no one should get thier panties in a bunch. i just want to fish.

Sorry if my comments were taken as an accusation. They weren't mean to sound that way. I have no problem with someone taking his friends out and having them help cover the cost of fuel. Heck, isn't that what carpoolers do?
I was only wanted to present a "what could happen" senario, based on the current fuel/economic climate we find ourselves in.
Once again, I am sorry if I sounded like I was lecturing.

Hope you find some great fishing when you head out.

[niko]

fishpooling, that's great. no problem tim.

[planter]

Rock On Niko!! What a great deal. I always offer and usually expect my chums to chip in. It is pretty much a given to at least offer to help out with fuel, food, cold ones ect.
Do you trailer Niko or are you down at the rock? Good luck on Friday and I sure wish I could weasal out of work. Nothing like a freezer full of macks for the season.