When
enjoying a day of fishing as a guest in
someone's boat, it is important to remember
that, unless the group has another
established procedure, each guest should be
expected to help clean fish, clean the boat,
and pay for his or her share of the expenses
( gas, oil, bait ). Don't embarrass the
captain by making him or her have to ask,
step forward by offering to clean the fish
and the boat, and then ask what your share
of the damage is.
Keep in mind
that boat ownership is expensive, and show
your respect by contributing. Let's
make it easy for captains to volunteer their
boats. Some ballpark estimates are set out
below to help you.
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OFFSHORE GUIDELINES: $50 TO $150 PER PERSON
An
offshore trip could be anywhere between 40
to 150 nautical miles dock to dock.
Based on the current
prices for gas, bait, ice, the size of the
boat and motor(s) the cost per angler could
be $50.00 to $150.00. This of course depends
on the number of anglers aboard, the number
of engines and horse power, the seas and how
much gas was used for the trip.
The cost for gas
per angler will be determined by the
captain/owner of the boat at the end of the
fishing trip.
In
addition to the gas, anglers should also
divide the cost of bait, ice, etc. It is
also important to help the captain/owner
clean the boat.
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BACKWATER
GUIDELINES: $20 TO $30 PER PERSON
A typical
backwater boat will get 3 to 4 miles per
gallon.
A typical backwater trip is 20 to 40
miles dock to dock.
Backwater boats are usually 2
fishermen including the owner for a $20 to
$30 per fisherman cost for the trip.
Adjustments must be made for
buying bait (shrimp, etc) and Ice for
Backwater trips. Talk it over with the
Captain as to what he wants you to
bring. On local short trips, 3 dozen
shrimp, lunch & 20 lbs of Ice may often
cover the cost of gas
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