An experienced captain will make all the difference when it comes to having a successful trip.
It seems like everyone wants to drive the boat these days. The mentality of a lot of crews is that the captain has the easy job. So why not get a captain’s license and be the captain? It’s an easy piece of paper to obtain in the USA. No experience necessary to speak of. Just show you spent a certain amount of time on a boat. Even your dad’s ski boat will get you time towards your license.
By Captain Scott “Fraz” Murie
I’ve talked with many dealers and salesmen recently because I’ve been in the market for a boat. I just wanted a 25- to 28-foot outboard platform but come to find out there isn’t much to choose from. I had no interest in a boat until all my summer plans came screeching to a stop because of the pandemic. We were set to take a 30-day trip out west to visit a few national parks and do some fishing in Montana. This summer I’ve found out the entire nation was in the same situation as I was.
By Captain Scott “Fraz” Murie
“Paper Captain.” That’s the term I use for some of these so-called captains that are at the helm of multimillion-dollar sportfishing boats these days. Paper Captains don’t have a clue as to how or what it takes to maintain or operate these vessels.
Derek Escalera caught a 40-pound dolphin that introduced the hook to his foot – but he stayed out fishing!
