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Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 7:00 pm
by Wheresthefish
Hi, I usually use my own boat but am going to Hilton Head and am using a guide. I am curious, what would a tip be for a $550 day trip in the bay?

Thanks,

I assume it is $75-$100 but I was not sure

GReg

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 7:23 pm
by boggob
here's my q's to consider:
how many are you trying to catch and what are you going for?
what's the legal bag limit?
did you catch anything?

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 7:24 pm
by birddog
Minimum $100. If you really like him slip him an extra $50.

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 8:03 pm
by Reel Cowboy
birddog wrote:Minimum $100. If you really like him slip him an extra $50.

x2

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 8:52 pm
by Barhopr
Reel Cowboy wrote:
birddog wrote:Minimum $100. If you really like him slip him an extra $50.

x2
inshore trip with just the Capt. >$50 if he is drunk and you see no fish, $50> if you see fish / offshore trip, tip the mate at least a Benjamin

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 9:25 pm
by Wheresthefish
I should have been more clear.... Inshore fishing for Reds.....

Thanks for your replys.


Greg

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 9:47 pm
by hmaadd29
Who you using?

You boyz are generous inshore trip 8 hours 550.00 bucks. If he runs his own show and sets the price that's what I would pay him.

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 27th, 2009, 10:15 pm
by What a mess
I used to fish with an inshore guide before I got my boat he charged a fair rate to take you fishing, it pissed him off when I asked how much he'd charge if I wanted to catcth fish too.

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 28th, 2009, 7:15 am
by Wheresthefish
Thanks,

I am using Bay Street Outfitters, Captain Tuck Scott.

I have paid for multiple charter services up and down the cost while on vacations and have never, I mean never caught Reds.... I hope this will be different.

I do much better myself out of St. Marks. I hate dragging my boat on vacation, finding a place to put it and then striking out on my own trying to learn the spots. I spend more time boating than fishing. Hopefully this time will pay off.

Greg

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 29th, 2009, 7:08 am
by hmaadd29
You should do well. Around Beufort and Broad river you should find some fat reds. Good Luck!!

Re: Charter Captain Tip

Posted: May 29th, 2009, 8:16 am
by captkeyser
$100 would be fine as long as you catch fish. I know where some reds are if you're interested. :-D