No limit!

[Capt. Debbie]

Originally Posted by dales529

That is like most things out there today simply NOT true. The Salt Water Registry has has NOTHING to do with lower limits and shorter seasons. And the "other states " you mention with a SWL do NOT have better regulations or longer seasons on the species that are native to NJ. The main issue as stated for years here is NJ does NOT yet have an avenue to process SWL fees like FW so as you always say follow that money and the NJ SWL fees would disappear into oblivion with zero dollars going to Rec SW fish. Again getting sick and tired of posting about the differences here in NJ.

Spot on!

[Ol Pedro]

Tips have never been mandatory on any of the boats that I have worked on. That being said, tipping regardless of service only makes the bad/mediocre crews worse. Rewarding bad/poor service only encourages it. I have tipped low and told them why. I have also refused a tip from a crew abusing a;!hole. I don't expect it so when I got tips they were all blessings. If the boat/crew sucks don't fish with them . Don't promote bad/poor behavior.

[Broad Bill]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

Tips have never been mandatory on any of the boats that I have worked on. That being said, tipping regardless of service only makes the bad/mediocre crews worse. Rewarding bad/poor service only encourages it. I have tipped low and told them why. I have also refused a tip from a crew abusing a;!hole. I don't expect it so when I got tips they were all blessings. If the boat/crew sucks don't fish with them . Don't promote bad/poor behavior.

Well said and what tips were always intended to be. You pay for the trip and experience and if crews works hard to make it a good experience it's a good thing to show your appreciation. The ones who do it right will always be taken care of, the ones who don't shouldn't be compensated for mediocrity.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

Tips have never been mandatory on any of the boats that I have worked on. That being said, tipping regardless of service only makes the bad/mediocre crews worse. Rewarding bad/poor service only encourages it. I have tipped low and told them why. I have also refused a tip from a crew abusing a;!hole. I don't expect it so when I got tips they were all blessings. If the boat/crew sucks don't fish with them . Don't promote bad/poor behavior.

Don't think anyone was saying "mandatory" tipping just saying you should factor the tip into your costs. Understand everyone doesn't have extra income but with most fares around $90 bucks not hard to come up with $18 more in any economy.

Of course if the service isn't up to par you put it back in your pocket or give it to the good mate, its ALAWAYS a CHOICE on a boat, an eatery, an uber etc etc. BUT when you get that good service be prepared to tip that service.

Knowing you have worked on boats and always respect, read your posts what about when you did 12 hours, got people off the bottom, untangled them, retied their rigs, netted and cleaned their fish, then cleaned up the trash they left behind and they complained and walked off stiffing (you) the mates?

Cant resist: I thought this was the bestest, most greatest. beyond belief economy in 6 months since the beginning of time ! LOL Everything the cheapest , lowest ever.

[Ol Pedro]

Dales529, You have to roll with the punches. I would rather have the boat sail and not make much than not sail. Knowing how things are with the economy I just do the right thing. Some times all we get is thank you. Other times we are truly blessed. It balances out in the end . I have ranted from time to time on this site. I'm only human. It helps clear my mind and stay on track.
I love fishing and if I can't fish then I help people fish.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

Dales529, You have to roll with the punches. I would rather have the boat sail and not make much than not sail. Knowing how things are with the economy I just do the right thing. Some times all we get is thank you. Other times we are truly blessed. It balances out in the end . I have ranted from time to time on this site. I'm only human. It helps clear my mind and stay on track.
I love fishing and if I can't fish then I help people fish.

Agreed and I think a great end to this thread!
I love fishing and if I can't fish then I help people fish.[/QUOTE] Ol Pedro said it best

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by dales529

Don't think anyone was saying "mandatory" tipping just saying you should factor the tip into your costs. Understand everyone doesn't have extra income but with most fares around $90 bucks not hard to come up with $18 more in any economy.

Of course if the service isn't up to par you put it back in your pocket or give it to the good mate, its ALAWAYS a CHOICE on a boat, an eatery, an uber etc etc. BUT when you get that good service be prepared to tip that service.

Knowing you have worked on boats and always respect, read your posts what about when you did 12 hours, got people off the bottom, untangled them, retied their rigs, netted and cleaned their fish, then cleaned up the trash they left behind and they complained and walked off stiffing (you) the mates?

Cant resist: I thought this was the bestest, most greatest. beyond belief economy in 6 months since the beginning of time ! LOL Everything the cheapest , lowest ever.

It’s a good thing the economy actually is better .

Because people would really be strapped with the electric rates going through the roof in many areas of Nj 20 %
And another 27% on car insurance here .

Sad we went from selling electric to other states to keep costs down , to buying it from other states and our rates going up .
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[Dclark2]

Good captains and boats seem to always have good mates so the ones I go on always get a tip. I have very few that never been tipped.........