When it抯 time for your next fishing charter boat adventure, the
possibilities are endless. And once you抳e decided on your ideal
location, have your gear packed, and are ready to go, it抯 time to find
your boat. Read on to learn more.
When it抯 time for your next fishing charter boat adventure, the
possibilities are endless. And once you抳e decided on your ideal
location, have your gear packed, and are ready to go, it抯 time to find
your boat. Chartering a boat, while an easy process in general, can only
prove difficult due to the amount of options available to the paying
fisherman. Prior to booking the first service you come across, it may be
worth your while to get the low down as to what you抣l be paying for.
In this article, we will walk you through the process of finding your
perfect boat.
Step 1 ?To begin, you抣l want to have your boat booked at least two
weeks ahead of time. Most of the better boats are generally booked well
in advance, and as such, booking yourself in advance is the best way to
go. While you are certainly free to test your luck and pray for a last
minute cancellation, it抯 always nice having your schedule set out for
you and knowing that your next trip booked and waiting for you. Check
out at least three different boat services before deciding on your first
choice.
Step 2 ?Contact each company and find out which type of fishing they
specialize in. Where some will offer bottom fishing, others will offer
trolling and others will specialize in both. Find out information
regarding what you should expect in pricing as well as the length of
each trip. What types of fish are you most likely to find with each
trip? Is there a deposit?
Step 3 ?You will also want to figure out just how many people are
generally on each trip. Many boats that offer bottom fishing are party
boats, whereas trolling boats typically take on between 6 and 8 people.
Step 4 ?Are food and drinks offered as part of the package? If not, you
should prepare yourself to bring your own. You may also want to find
out if alcohol is allowed on the trip. Knowing everything about your
trip will help in eliminating any unnecessary surprises.
Step 5 ?On the day of your trip, make sure to arrive early. You never
know what kind of traffic you抮e going to hit, and if you happen to show
up late, you may be left behind and be out of a deposit.
Step 6 ?Is fish care offered after the trip is through? Some companies
offer cleaning services for their customers to provide them with freshly
cleaned fish. Some companies charge, others include it with the package
price.
Step 7 ?At the end of your trip, you should tip your captain. This is a
common practice on charter boats, and will be split between captain and
crew alike. Typical tipping rules apply- generally 15 ?20 percent if
you抳e enjoyed your experience.
Step 8 ?Now that you抮e fully prepared for the trip, it抯 time to get
moving. Have fun and enjoy!
