Deckie etiquette/rules
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:44 pm
Deckie etiquette
You have annoyed some one long enough to the point that they have offered to take you out in their boat.
So what are the rules?
This will vary from skipper to skipper a bit.
Firstly don’t be late!!
Secondly don’t be late!!! The skipper said 4 am so be there at 3.30. (the skipper is allowed to be late)
Have breakfast before you go, you never know when some extra burley might be needed.
If you want to be waited on hand and foot, pay for a charter. (get the hint)
Ask what gear you need to bring, at most 2-3 rods a small tackle box to cover the type of fishing you are doing.
If trolling, buy some lure for the boat.
Some skippers will want a deckie who can reverse a trailer.
Help with rigging the boat and if you don’t know what to do? ASK!
Always check the bungs are in, if they aren’t remind the skipper.
You may have to supply bait and ice.
As well as food and drink, always bring your own. Limit alcohol.
You may be expected to meet half the costs of fuel, launching fees, bait excreta.
On the water
The deckie and skipper work as a team and unless the boat is big they stay on opposite sides, to balance the boat and prevent unexpected swimming lessons.
Unless the boat has an anchor winch, you as the deckie are the winch.
If you are the winch, lower the anchor QUIETLY (loud splash will scare the fish)
Do not touch or play with the skippers gear, without permission after all you are a guest in his house.
Listen to direction from the skipper, and do what he asks.
If you suffer from verbal diarrohea, put a plug in it.
When there is a hook up, ask if other rods need to be reeled in?
Help with netting or gaffing the fish.
Do not sit in the skippers seat without permission.
Off the water
At the ramp, help with tying up. Make sure all rods are inside the boat and are not likely to be damaged.
Help with unrigging the boat. Putting on the tie downs for the trailer. (boats do not stay on trailers long if they aren’t tied down.)
This may involve washing the boat down.
Help with cleaning the catch and if you caught more than the skipper, split the catch with him.
If you are a good deckie, then you are worth your weight in flathead fillets.
If you are able to reverse a trailer, then remember to turn off the bloody headlights when it is dark, Nobody can reverse their trailers when someone else's headlights are on full beam on the ramp.
All rubbish goes into a bin, that is a rubbish bin.
(work in progress)
Copyright 2012 Wolly Bugga
You have annoyed some one long enough to the point that they have offered to take you out in their boat.
So what are the rules?
This will vary from skipper to skipper a bit.
Firstly don’t be late!!
Secondly don’t be late!!! The skipper said 4 am so be there at 3.30. (the skipper is allowed to be late)
Have breakfast before you go, you never know when some extra burley might be needed.
If you want to be waited on hand and foot, pay for a charter. (get the hint)
Ask what gear you need to bring, at most 2-3 rods a small tackle box to cover the type of fishing you are doing.
If trolling, buy some lure for the boat.
Some skippers will want a deckie who can reverse a trailer.
Help with rigging the boat and if you don’t know what to do? ASK!
Always check the bungs are in, if they aren’t remind the skipper.
You may have to supply bait and ice.
As well as food and drink, always bring your own. Limit alcohol.
You may be expected to meet half the costs of fuel, launching fees, bait excreta.
On the water
The deckie and skipper work as a team and unless the boat is big they stay on opposite sides, to balance the boat and prevent unexpected swimming lessons.
Unless the boat has an anchor winch, you as the deckie are the winch.
If you are the winch, lower the anchor QUIETLY (loud splash will scare the fish)
Do not touch or play with the skippers gear, without permission after all you are a guest in his house.
Listen to direction from the skipper, and do what he asks.
If you suffer from verbal diarrohea, put a plug in it.
When there is a hook up, ask if other rods need to be reeled in?
Help with netting or gaffing the fish.
Do not sit in the skippers seat without permission.
Off the water
At the ramp, help with tying up. Make sure all rods are inside the boat and are not likely to be damaged.
Help with unrigging the boat. Putting on the tie downs for the trailer. (boats do not stay on trailers long if they aren’t tied down.)
This may involve washing the boat down.
Help with cleaning the catch and if you caught more than the skipper, split the catch with him.
If you are a good deckie, then you are worth your weight in flathead fillets.
If you are able to reverse a trailer, then remember to turn off the bloody headlights when it is dark, Nobody can reverse their trailers when someone else's headlights are on full beam on the ramp.
All rubbish goes into a bin, that is a rubbish bin.
(work in progress)
Copyright 2012 Wolly Bugga