Bottom Fishing at 240 Feet eight miles out at sea
Trip was advertised at five hours of fishing. Actually did about 3 hours, since it took 40 minutes to get to the fishing spot and then also return trip. I've bottom fished before and it was in the bay in 30 feet of water. Not clear why we had to go out so far. Wasted some time and fuel. Caught some fish, but it was a real chore cranking in the fish from 240 feet. And just when we got our lines back at and to the bottom, the captain decided to move the bat to a better spot. We had to crank our lines back in before he could move. Imagine reeling in a line with a one-pound weight at the end that requires between 120 - 140 revolutions of the hand crank to bring it in. Quite a workout and not what we expected. And then the gratuity at the end - the captain required we tip the first mate 20%, which he claimed was in the "contract". It was in the advertisement as a not below, but was stated as a gratuity, not as a required payment. Will probably not use this boat again.
Yup you have to drive the boat to the fishing grounds! Yup it takes 45 or longer to get there! Yup we fish in 240 feet for haddock and reds! Yup all my prices include 20% tip for the mate! Everything you said is true!So I’m sorry that you didn’t do your research and can’t handle reeling a deep sea fishing rig. Deep sea isn’t fishing in 30 feet of water here in New England!
