Through all the different ways to fish in our area, there are certain unspoken lines of etiquette that should be followed by both crew and anglers alike. For a trip to fulfill your expectations there must be honest communication when you book the trip as to your desires and your crew's opinion as to the feasibility of what you wish to do that day. When fishing begins the captain or mate can assist you in fishing as much or as little as you desire. Some anglers prefer the hands-on approach of hooking and bringing the fish to the boat themselves, with very little assistance from the crew. Other, perhaps less-experienced anglers prefer to rely more heavily on the crew's fishing experience and abilities to securely hook a fish.
People go fishing for different reasons.
Fish to take home to family and friends is another common goal, since there is a variety of excellent eating fish. There is also the family group that wishes for a little of both and perhaps an opportunity for their child to catch something that will create a lasting memory. The departure time that you and your crew have established is most likely directly related to the type of fishing that you wish to do. So it is definitely in your best interest to arrive on time. While aboard, there are rules of etiquette that you will want to remember so you can have a pleasant relationship with your crew.