rocksandblues
04-23-2006, 11:20 AM
I have always respected and enjoyed charter capts. I have found 99 percent of them are hard working, friendly, very good fisherman, etc. I have always suspected the pressure they must feel to put people on fish. Friday i found out first hand.
Somehow I got talked into putting me and my boat up for a charity auction at our builders assoc. Don't worry REAL charter guys, your jobs are safe!
The folks who "won" came friday. I was really nervous. I had only spoke to them once on the phone. Two retired couples. Very nice people and we had a good time. I was still a little nervous because i had to help them off and on the boat. They came late and we missed the early bite and the top of the tide. We caught 2 34" fish. It turned out to be nice and calm for them too. The ladies could not reel in the fish but I think they all had a nice time. Got back and cleaned the fish for them.
I finally asked them towards the end how much they paid? $100. I hope they had a good time. I am sure that I am not worth much more...
Like i said, new respect!
Somehow I got talked into putting me and my boat up for a charity auction at our builders assoc. Don't worry REAL charter guys, your jobs are safe!
The folks who "won" came friday. I was really nervous. I had only spoke to them once on the phone. Two retired couples. Very nice people and we had a good time. I was still a little nervous because i had to help them off and on the boat. They came late and we missed the early bite and the top of the tide. We caught 2 34" fish. It turned out to be nice and calm for them too. The ladies could not reel in the fish but I think they all had a nice time. Got back and cleaned the fish for them.
I finally asked them towards the end how much they paid? $100. I hope they had a good time. I am sure that I am not worth much more...
Like i said, new respect!