re: Find your own fish spin off, guys who pot lick captains the day after a charter.

I use charters quite a few times a year for different reasons. We fish spots I already know and the capts I use I either know pretty well or they come highly recommended and they know me. One of the main reasons I personally use a charter once or twice a year is because it's nice being able to ride, fish, drink, be catered to, have someone else clean the fish and not have to worry about the boat. $200-$250 for a trip where all I have to do is show up is well worth the money.

I will admit though, charter capts are some unhappy, grumpy, self righteous assholes. But if you find the right one and become a reoccurring customer/buddy, they can be very resourceful and a pretty good friend.