Tipping Captain and/or mate?

[big jay]

Treat it like a restaurant.
20% is solid. We had a good morning today, and the guys hooked me up with 30% - I put a star in the log book next to their name, so when they book again I remember them.

When people call to book and ask about rates, we make sure upfront to tell them about tipping the mate. I think some boats "forget" to mention it, to make the rate seem cheaper. My opinion, its not fair to the customers.

[fishonnelsons]

Originally Posted by big jay

Treat it like a restaurant.
20% is solid. We had a good morning today, and the guys hooked me up with 30% - I put a star in the log book next to their name, so when they book again I remember them.

When people call to book and ask about rates, we make sure upfront to tell them about tipping the mate. I think some boats "forget" to mention it, to make the rate seem cheaper. My opinion, its not fair to the customers.

Hey Jay - thanks for the "tip" today, got my nephew a 23 pounder and we tossed her back.

I tell our customers "make sure you take care of John", and if they ask how much I say "just as you would do in a restaurant", then I add "20% is normal". If he filletted a $%#@load of fish, or was really good with their little kids, I point that out to.