Are you supposed to tip your captain?
This is a debate that has been raging for as long as people have been fishing. Some prefer to stay at home and play solitaire rather than deal with the situation. Some people go fishing but wonder if it was the right thing.
It afflicts men and women of all ages, wealthy and poor, and it is a source of pain for both young and old. It doesn’t matter if you’re there for the Super Bowl, or just for a day, if your plan is to go fishing, this question will be asked: How much should you tip a guide on your deep sea fishing North Myrtle Beach?
Fishing Trip and Tipping
There are many ways to answer this question, but the majority of guides agree that a gratuity is appropriate if you fish with a guide, mate, or captain who worked hard.
Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises said you should always give your waiter the same as you would give your mate. He is waiting for your hand and foot. Your trip can be made or broken by him.”
Good waiters make sure your water glass never runs dry and that your food is always hot. A good friend is always available when you need them. He will bait your hook, adjust the reel’s drag and gaff your fish.
Captains of charter boat fishing reported that they usually receive tips of 10-20% of the trip’s cost. A 15% tip is generally expected. The tip for a full-day trip is $600. The tip is split among the captain and the mate on most boats. The mate gets a little more.
If the service was exceptional, the tip may be higher than usual. It can also be lower if it was not. Even if the fishing is poor, the service can still be exceptional.
It’s not about what you catch. “It is how hard the guide worked.”
Even if your group insisted on going after the sailfish even though the sailing was slow on a charter boat. Eve fished hard but didn’t catch a single sailfish. All of the experienced anglers in the party gave Kane and his mate $100 tips.
However, it is acceptable to tip more if the captain and mate work hard and produce good fishing results.
Kantner stated that a tip could range from zero to an offensive or arrogant guide to half of the trip’s price on rare occasions when hard work and hungry fish combine to create a lifetime experience.
Many people wonder why they tip guides. They have a great job and get paid to fish for a few hours each day.
Guides say that customers don’t appreciate the extra work that goes into making their job easier. Skippers who are successful buy and catch live bait every morning, clean and repair the boat and tie new rigs every night.
Others have suggested that the gratuity be included in the trip cost and the games should be eliminated. It’s just a fact of South Florida life, say guides.
In some areas of the country people don’t tip. People in the Midwest have a $5 tab, and they leave a quarter to say, “Here, you can buy yourself a Milky Way.” They don’t think they are cheap.
“Down here, the leisure economic promotes a particular irony. Merchants are encouraged not to charge high prices for their services, despite the fact that they have high living costs. Fishing guides need to do the same in order to remain competitive. Guides can live a life that is above the ordinary if they receive gratuities.
You should ask about the tipping policy. It will make everyone feel better. You will feel better knowing you didn’t tip too much, and your poor mate will be able to see that you didn’t accidentally tip too little.
When you catch fish that are commercially valuable, like snapper, dolphin and wahoo, things can get complicated. Captains may keep all of the fish as a tip. Some captains will keep all the fish in lieu of a tip. Others may ask for a tip to clean your fish. To avoid any problems after the trip, ask questions before you make your booking. Most guides accept gratuities in addition to cash and fish.
Call Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises now if you’re planning to go on a fishing trip in Myrtle Beach.
Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises
1525 13th Ave N
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(910) 575-0111
(843) 626-9500
http://supervoyagerdeepseafishing.com/