Party Boat pool "irregularity"?

[TomKaye]

""That's why I like to discuss these issues on this forum from time to time, to learn and get ideas and opinions.. This forum section is NOT a 100% "reports' forum as many think.. Its a salt water fishing discussion forum and that encompasses many topics... bob""

Excellent point. Well said Bob.

[reason162]

Originally Posted by Krablips

Stop bashing the NJ Party boat industry on your multiple assumptions. Support your right to fish and especially those folks who service us fishermen. Where would NJ fishermen be without the party boat?

Lol what?

[reason162]

We've all heard these stories, I have zero doubt it happens...a friend of mine was stiffed on a seasonal pool, on a boat he goes on but twice a year. If you don't think there are mates who want to "keep it in the family" you're out of your mind.

Pools can keep things interesting, but it can get out of hand. I've been on boats that have a 1st fish pool, main pool, monthly/seasonal, 3 different side pools. Before you know it you're stepping off the boat into gambler's anonymous!

[Reel Class]

You definitely should've brought it to the captains attention.

[Togfather2530]

I’ve never entered a pool nor do I have the desire. I am certain many of mates line their pockets with some money from these pools. Not all but some. I’m just there to enjoy fishing. That being said I’ve never bought a scratch off or a lottery ticket either. As far as the tipping subject I feel that tipping is way out of hand in this country and nowadays people expect to be tipped well without good service. That being said I generally always tip well but I feel it is a racket and the businesses should pay their own help like I do in my business. That’s what makes the world go around, everyone can have their own opinions.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by Reel Class

You definitely should've brought it to the captains attention.

Understood, and thanks for responding captain..
One reason I did not I guess is that while this went on the capt was in the wheelhouse piloting the vessel . I suppose I could have said something at the dock, but did not.


I hope you can give us another reply that would really interest many of us on this thread considering your position.

You have mates that you employ on your boat, and of course you trust they will do the right thing by you, your business ,and your customers, both regulars and first timers.
You know your guys well i am certain.. If someone makes an accusation against a mate you know well and trust, I would imagine your first inclination would be to assess the situation, but at some point you would have to come to their defense if things got heated.. I imagine it would not be a pleasant situation having to settle an argument between a trusted employee and a good customer.. your input as a charter captain would be a great addition to this topic... bob

[AndyS]

Years ago I was on a very crowded party boat when the mates pulled a large fish out of the hold. I guess the mates won the pool. Stuff happens all the time. How many nights when the "mates" won the night bluefish trip pool because the majority of the fares were either drunk or passed out. Not saying this is common practice but I worked deck before, I know what can go on.

[bunker dunker]

what ever happened to "due Process".you think you got scamed???you wait to air it here on a public site instead of taking it up with the capt & crew.this is
nothing more the a fresh pile of BS.this is how bad things happen.this is not a discussion,it an open invite to bash party boat capts and crews.

[dfish28]

Does anyone want me to call the whaaambulance?

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by bunker dunker

what ever happened to "due Process".you think you got scamed???you wait to air it here on a public site instead of taking it up with the capt & crew.this is
nothing more the a fresh pile of BS.this is how bad things happen.this is not a discussion,it an open invite to bash party boat capts and crews.

Sorry, but you could not be more wrong.. I have a lot of respect for guys that work the sea daily. however it IS a business based on customer satisfaction.. Therefore customers can voice concerns in a forum of their peers.
I never named the boat, nor did I bitch about it during my initial report.. I bashed no one except the mate that was crooked in my opinion, based on close to 5 decades of fishing on for hire boats.
I personally will never again go on the boat in question, but never asked anyone else to do the same.

The number of replies to this thread and the fact that i have had several PM's from members enjoying this discussion would seem to indicate its a valid topic, and that a lot of members here deem it as perfectly acceptable.
Don't like it?... Why bother replying?
Its just a mid winter discussion thread to pass the time.
No one forced you to join it, why put down those members that are willingly contributing to it?... bob