if u get yr own boat u will hav to learn how to back it down the ramp!!Tomcat1 wrote:i usually always offer money for fuel and if i dont have any money at the time i just go to the pier to fish. i always bring along plenty of bait to share. i have been offered to go a few times when i have been broke. i always say i just dont have any money for fuel so maybe next time. once i get to work i will be going with a few friends on their boats but for now i would feel bad about going on someones boat and not having the money to help with fuel costs. i usually always have lots of garfish or tommy rough for bait. which i am always happy to share and usually give whatever is left over to the skipper. i also help with setting up the boat to launch and help too tie it down after taking it out. i have never been much good at backing trailers lol. but always willing to pull the car out and park it once the boat is launched. all good points guys. when i get my own boat i will be willing to take people out as long as they respect the boat. if they dont respect the boat and the skipper then they might find themselves swimming home lol.
good on u for not going out when yr poor