ITB Staff It been called ˜the toughest job youll ever love: being a world-class mate on a top-flight sportfishing boat. These guys are the unsung heroes of the team”while the captain and anglers can take all the fame and glory they can handle for a tournament win or running 250 charters
As a young deckhand, I had the opportunity to fish with some really awesome guys”one of whom was a fellow by the name of Capt. David Russell. Russell was fishing on a boat called the Bali Hai and was a pretty cool guy. We got to talking one day and
ITB Staff A career in the fishing and boating industry means that you will, at some point, be hosting charter guests on your vessel. Whether they be complete strangers or your boss best friends, charter guests generally have a few things in common. They are known for having enough money to
Forgive me Father for what I'm about to write. Many people that acquire the honor of driving a boat for a living start out with their dad, or uncle, or their friends dad or uncle and begin by simply messing about in boats as they say. They may be fishing,
The relationships dynamics involving captain, crew, angler, charterer and owner combine to create complex sportfishing personality web. Combining the fact that all personalities have their quirks and the long hours (and weeks and months) spent living and working together on a boat and you have a recipe for interesting situations”of
WANTED: I am looking for the perfect mate. My previous relationships just havent worked out. I need one that is not too young, not too old, that doesnt cost too much money and that knows their way around the cockpit. I also need someone that is loyal, who wont jump
It seems that my boat checklist never ends. The checklist is a valuable tool for me which I use religiously. I always keep it handy. If you are like me, and dont write down what youre thinking, it most likely will be forgotten. During any given week, my mate and
You know, that something that really, really important. Sometimes, it just doesnt cross people minds, says Capt. Jimmy Waller of Orange Beach, Alabama. Waller, whose nickname is PeeWee runs his 60 Big Adventure. The topic of fishing etiquette touched off something special for Capt. Jimmy. We have been cobia fishing,
Photos and Story by Scott Kerrigan For those passionate about fishing, ensuring that your kids enjoy time on the water is a very important”some might say life-altering”consideration. For those who make a living as charter or private boat captains, creating a kid-friendly fishing environment is that much more important. The difference
In 2013 the offshore fishing community lost a true pioneer of the industry when Captain Emory D. Dillon passed away in Frisco, North Carolina at the age of 87. Captain Emory fished the offshore waters of North Carolina and Florida for over four decades on his boat, the Early Bird,
