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Originally Posted by BigDave
I have been fishing down Atlantic Highlands for over 30 years I always go on the same boat. Today at last minute trip wanted to go for Seabass and my normal boat was going for fluke so I jumped on the Fisherman. Just want to say what a good time I had from the captain to the mates class acts. They make everybody feel like a regular on the boat. Even when I was walking off the boat the mate said enjoy your fish. Thanks for the great time. Dave
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This was really great to read. It is the sign of a Captain that truly “gets it”. About 15 years ago, I was fortunate to win a pool on another, unnamed boat. The boat was packed with easily 60-70 fares. When the mate handed me my winnings, it was only $20. Impossible I said…I asked people if they were in the pool. Virtually all that I asked said yes. Furious, I asked the Captain for intervene. He told me it was between me and the mate.
I vowed to never set foot on that boat again. And I haven’t. I always tip mates, even on slow trips. They work hard and depend on tips for survival. But it cuts both ways.