First time on a charter

[deerhunter_98520]

On the 15th I'm going on my first charter bottom fishing on the freedom out of westport....what do you guys think is a fair tip and do you tip the captain or just the deckhands?

[h20hunter]

I would say a 20....last trip we went on there were two deck hands. Both worked hard.

[gotshot]

I think I gave my last deck hand 40.00 I gave 20.00 for fileting the fish and 20.00 tip.

[Mfowl]

Tip the deckhands! Take your seasick pills!

[deerhunter_98520]

My 13 yr old is coming along I figured I would get him some seasick pills...maybe I will to just to be safe 

[Becky]

My 13 yr old is coming along I figured I would get him some seasick pills...maybe I will to just to be safe 

You can usually call your doctor (or email if you have an online system)  and ask for a prescription for scopolamine. That ear patch is a life saver for me, and I've never had an issue asking my dr to fax it into my pharmacy without making an appt to see them. Just let them know you're going on a trip and need it. I know you asked about tipping, but make sure you have SOMETHING for seasickness especially since you've never been! Could make or break your trip.

I have mine ready for this weekend! Heading out Saturday with D-rock and his crew on the Slammer

[Bullkllr]

Deckhands typically work for tips only. Captain may appreciate a tip, but one is not really expected in my experience.

+1 on the scopolamine patch idea. Many people complain that Dramamine pills make them really drowsy.

[hunthard]

The "patch" is a life saver for me, just make sure you put it on the night before and wash your hands after applying it.

[RB]

I think I gave my last deck hand 40.00 I gave 20.00 for fileting the fish and 20.00 tip.

If the deck hand is worth their salt they will have all of the fish done before the boat returns to harbor, clean filets bagged on ice ready to take home, and then they will still have to stay behind and finish cleaning the boat. All the ones I have had only received tips and no compensation from the boat. If you become a repeat customer with the same deck hand they are apt to remember who you are and treat you well. 

[Fungunnin]

If you want a great trip tip your deck hand at the beginning of the trip. Learn his name and ask him if any of the gear is in better condition or where his favorite spot to fish is.  If he did a kick ass job tip him again at the end of the trip. He will remember you.

[trophyelk6x6]

get a prescription patch from the doc and put it on 3 days prior. You should be able to call in to your doc and get one faxed to your local pharmacy.   Tip those guys they work hard. Never been on a charter but my father in law guides in Port Hardy BC and I am tired of hearing him bitch about the cheap tippers   Remember their day starts early and ends late and the cost of those boats are unreal. They don't get rich trust me.   

[fisheral87]

Tip the deckhand.

Tip the Captain if he puts in some extra effort to make your trip exceptional.

Puke and rally.

Al

[deerhunter_98520]

sounds like the patch is the way to go...thanks guys  been wanting to do this for a long time but just never got around to it...my dad helped rebuild the deck on the freedom so were goin on a bottom trip with him and have heard good things about it..it should be fun

[Blacklab]

Gonna be a lot of "TMF" to much fun   

[HntnFsh]

Go to Rite Aid or Walgreens and get some ginger gum. It works excellent for settling the stomach!