turkeykiller2

As a charter captain on lake ontario, first, I would have talked to the captain at that time to let him know what you want to do. I ask my clients each time out, what they feel comfortable doing and I will help them but they do as their experience shows. I have clients that I allow to net fish etc. I may be the exception in that way. I wouldn't bash a captain as they normally do what they think the client wants. Talk with them, they are all good people and will normally do what is asked up to their level of comfort. Their level of comfort meaning some captains only allow them or the mates to net or remove poles from rod holders as they have lost them in the past. On my boat, this is just me, my client normally fish for the day, if that is what they pay for, I push them to only keep what they want and to put back any small fish or ones they dont want and i encourage them to let me know as soon as the fish is netted as the fish is normally good to be released. I dont push to limit out quick unless that is asked for. I my boat, as I stated above, the clients let me know what their level is, this includes grabbing rods and netting, and I may help the first few to ensure they know exactly how its done so we don't lose a rod. This is my opinion and my boat. My suggestion as others have said, talk to the captain in person, doing so on forum is sometimes not taken well. They are doing their best to get the quota and show you a good time, you can always talk with them an let them know what you would like to do... Captain Todd

do you have information on how many of the rods are lead core and/or copper and what lengths.. I am interested in those.

This is probably true about the other boat. You have to find the pocket of them right now and once you do its game on. Same with lakers, once you locate them its non stop action. Keep looking in the 70 to 110 area until you find them and then stick to them.

this is sold,, trying to remove this from here. sorry for this Todd

9.9 hp mercury pro kicker, 4 stroke, hydraulic cylinder lift, long shaft power head for sale (approx 10yrs old). The lower unit gears went but the power head runs great. always had oil changed 2 to 3 times per year and has a new fuel pump. This is a remote control unit (no tiller handle). Does not come with remotes. $150. Don't have the time to rebuild this myself. Call (570)419-7846 for more info. (Todd). I travel to Sodus Point area from April to Oct on a routine basis, so i will delivery it to that area or anywhere on the Route 14 from PA.

Used 5.7l Block for sale. Its is mainly a long block minus a part or 2 that were transferred to the new engine. The engine has about 1100 hrs on it. It ran when removed but one valve was sticking. Only reason not rebuilt was it went during covid and could not get it fixed in a timely manner to continue charter business. It has mainly running hours on it as there was a trolling motor on the boat and the engine was trolled very little. It used no oil and ran fine other than when the valve stuck. Asking $500. will consider delivery if location is not too far and we can agree on it.. Call Todd @ 570-419-7846

I have been a part time charter for over 10 years and everything they said above is true. If you want to know where to start. You will need to find a location to get you coast guard captains license, and then insurances and you will need to have surveys done on you boat for most insurance. Also you will need to look into how you want to advertise. The internet is cheaper but to get a good web page and be on the top of the searches will cost a bit more. It takes lots of up front questions to get to where you want to be. The one comment above about time is 100% true. To be a charter captain you will need to put in a lot of time outside of the actual charter to ensure the soundness of the boat and equipment and safety equipment. Don't want to discourage you. I love it, even though you dont make much profit doing it part time. feel free to reach out to me if you have any question.

5.7l Mercruiser engine for sale. Engine was removed and replaced with a fresh one. It is mostly a long block. a few parts from what is normally a long block are missing. The engine has a stuck or bent valve, it ran fine when removed except the one valve stuck at times. It was removed from a 1990 penn yann. I believe it was the original engine with just over 1100 hours on it. it did have the top end rebuilt 10+ years ago. $250 obo. Call (570)419-7846 for more info if needed.