Air Marshall Eldritch

Looking for interest and opinions on whether to do a private ocean charter again this year, or change it up to a public party boat.

Cost for an open public boat is less - $40 or so with rod rental.

Cons:
You never know what kind of riff raff you have to be with for 5 hours
No control over departure time
Open boats on a summer weekend can get packed

Pros:
Cheaper per person
Brenton Jr doesn't starve because Brenton had to shell out $$ for no-shows

What say you?

tommy

I'd hate for your kids to have to go to Rutgers (or, even worse, Villanova), so I wouldn't be offended by a group boat trip. My guess is that numbers would probably be down this year anyway.

James@ACG

What are you guys fishing for?

I'd love to be able to schedule one of my trips to the NY office so that I can join you guys... just got two talica's as a gift... can't wait to get the line wet.

Air Marshall Eldritch

Striped Bass ("Stripers") are the preferred catch in terms of fight and taste, although the size regulations make that hit or miss.
Plan B is Bluefish, which are hella fun to wrestle into the boat, but take some finesse to make tasty. No bag limit or size on those.
Plan C - bottom fishing for Blackfish and the like - not as large, but very tasty.
Plan D - whatever is biting.
Plan E - a healthy alcoholic buzz

tommy

I'd be going for sea robins, a decent buzz, and the priceless view of someone getting seasick.

My expectations are pretty low.

Air Marshall Eldritch

That means we have to invite Chucky.

NdnMbLova

Then you'd be expecting a conservative, over-medicated, intoxicated, fashion designer.

EASYDOES1T

I don't fish but I'd love to come lol if it's a nice mb meet and then boating. Is there an... age limitation haha

tommy

If that's what it takes, I guess we'll have to bite the bullet.

Though we'll have to tell him no gold lame on this trip.

James@ACG

Those are all new fish to me, sounds like it'd be a blast!

consider me in as long as I get a 3-4 week notice.

emilner

I would be up for a nice day on the water. I would certainly vote for private charter...

JG26_Irish

I'm not much of a fisherman but am an avid druckard, "Arrrr"... I also sort of have a friend in Barnegat who runs a charter boat. If we get tired of fishing, can we go out into the shipping lanes, hoist the Jolly Roger and pirate a boatload of new AMG SLS's bound for NJ and take them up the Tom's river & divvy them up? (I want a red one).

Irish

Chucky300

Haha. I'd be down. I might be bringing my dad, frank the police officer, and possibly the son of my former boss (when i actually was employed!). he's a youngster so we have to keep all the girls dressed this time please.

Chucky300

Wow - thats like an EXACT description of me.

Chucky300

Oh please! Check your glasses. It was Silver Lame. Gold was so 2 years ago.

Chucky300

I vote private. We are all ruthless millionares - whats the problem?

Air Marshall Eldritch

Everybody on this forum is a wealthy baller until the $80 boat fee comes due, then they scatter to the wind.

Chucky300

Solution is very simple.

Folks - if you want to go on this trip - you have to send in payment to Mister Brenton in advance - no ifs ands or buts. No exceptions. Period.

That way you know in advance who is in for real - and who is just talk.

If the trip is scheduled for lets say May 25 - ALL money must be IN YOUR HANDS by May 15. That way you know how many people there will be.

If the total amount is X.
You will know on May 15 how much each person's share will be because they have already sent in payment/deposit. If the amount is MORE since less people are there - the balance is to be paid upon arrival. If there is an overpayment - you will return it when they arrive.

Thats the best way - and if anyone has a problem sending in payment - then thats pretty sad if they think you are going to cheat. PS - it has to be a money order since checks can be stopped.

It sucks that it has to be like this - but I know exactly what you are talking about as we have done this before (and people not showing up DOES effect the price later).

tommy

Geez, Chucky - even Ronnie trusted people every so often. Well, when he could remember their names, of course.

Paypal would be even easier.

Air Marshall Eldritch

I need to get the rate sheet and available dates from the captain.

The problem with pay in advance is that I still wouldn't know what the per-head amount will be until everyone is accounted for, more or less. If I say $75 should cover it, and then only 6 guys send payment, there will be a rude shock on the day of the trip.

tommy

Just make sure to invite Mike - he'll pick up the tab.

Air Marshall Eldritch

Here is the availability for Saturday afternoons:


19-26 June open, any Saturday PM in July at this time.

Chucky300

Right, but if you go ahead and find out when the boat people need their money - you make sure you get all the "ins" money 10 days before. That way you know in advance what the per person cost is. Then you release the number to everyone. If people aren't cool with it - the trip's off and most importantly, you don't lose any money.

Chucky300

I would prefer it to be in June. I'd like a young fellow friend of mine to join. He is going to sleepaway camp in July. He's 15 - but loves to fish - and my family and his are very close friends. I hope no one has any objections. He's 6 ft 1 - and can kick the crap out of any of you....so I expect full cooperation!

Air Marshall Eldritch

The boat requires a $300 cash deposit (non-refundable) to reserve the date.