Catching Fish
The first mate and captain did a fair job and were very nice and made everyone feel at home and taught some of my family some tricks about fishing . However the process of fishing was very slow as we had 4 people and sometimes the only ones fishing were the first mate and the captain and none of us had a line in the water. the tackle was extremely light and was being used for the crew to catch bait fish for the next booking. at the very end they got a couple of sharks hooked for my brother-in-law which was the highlight of trip. When i asked about fishing for sharks We were told that unless we were gonna mount a shark we couldn't bring one aboard . I know that's not true and I know that most charters have the permits so you can catch sharks. I love to eat shark steaks. I would not use these guys again as at the end I gave the captain a tip as its a custom. They I gave them just above 10% , the captain told me it was supposed to be 20% . I gave him the additional monies but they didn't really earn.
We’re sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your trip. Our crew worked very hard to ensure that you had a positive experience. It was a half-day reef and wreck trip, and we followed our usual procedure by targeting yellowtails at a wreck site and dropping for larger fish on the bottom. We understand that some members of your party became frustrated when fish were lost, and our captain personally came down to assist, hoping to improve your chances of hooking up. We noticed your frustration early on and understand that you expected more immediate results, but as with all fishing trips, patience is often key. Our strategy involved a mix of yellowtail fishing and putting down bigger rods to target larger fish such as grouper, sharks, and big snappers. This approach did result in some nice catches. Regarding sharks, it’s important to note that keeping and killing most sharks requires special permits, and handling large sharks can be dangerous. There are Specialized shark trips are available from some boats to keep and kill sharks but are significantly more expensive, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The claim that we were catching bait for a subsequent trip is untrue. We used almost all the bait on your trip, and any extra bait was given to your party upon request. There was no second trip that day. Regarding tipping, it is customary to tip 20% for the crew’s hard work. Our crew stayed out longer to enhance your experience, not because they caught a shark but because fishing was challenging, and they wanted to give you the best possible trip. No one demanded additional money, and in the end, you tipped 16%. We hope you reconsider your view on this trip. As a small business, we are passionate about what we do and strive to provide excellent service. Your feedback is important to us, and we would love the opportunity to take you out again. Best regards, Captain Joe The Anglers Choice Team
