Tipping charter boat deck hands

[blackpowderhunter]

id say it also depends on what you're fishing for.
salmon vs tuna is much different. 

[throttlejocky20]

You will notice the deck hand does most of the work he is there early getting the boat ready, making sure clients are fishing and having a good time during the day, taking care of the fish, and washing the boat down long after everyone is gone. The only money most make is in tips so if you have a good deck hand tip them accordingly

[Skillet]

Just here to say that tipping culture is out of control.  There is no legitimate reason why the deckhand pay shouldn't be priced into the charter fee, except to make the trip appear cheaper than it is and get the charter operator off the hook for associated labor expenses.

That said, don't punish the kids for this business practice.  Chartering is a luxury service. If you choose to charter, accept all costs involved (no matter how ridiculous) and don't try to get off cheap at the deckhand's expense.

That is all.

[HntnFsh]

Agreed! 👍

[blackpowderhunter]

Just here to say that tipping culture is out of control.  There is no legitimate reason why the deckhand pay shouldn't be priced into the charter fee, except to make the trip appear cheaper than it is and get the charter operator off the hook for associated labor expenses.

That said, don't punish the kids for this business practice.  Chartering is a luxury service. If you choose to charter, accept all costs involved (no matter how ridiculous) and don't try to get off cheap at the deckhand's expense.

That is all.

agreed.  same at restaurants, id rather pay higher prices and not have to tip.
but if you are going to only tip 20 bucks on a 500 dollar tuna trip because you had to pay for gas and lodging and ice to go?  don't go.  i think tipping is out of control as well, but will tip when it's warranted.  Ordering take out fried chicken or teriyaki?  definitely no; tipping is for service provided, not goods provided.