Gas for salt time

[mikeredding]

Ok, I am getting a lot of inquiries about fishing in exchange for fuel.

I am just curious as to what some of you think a trip is worth.
We are talking about the works here. All bait and gear included.

Obviously I cannot charge a person because I am not a licensed guide.
So we are talking about donations for fuel.

Throw me some numbers, I will not be offended. Just curious.

 

[eugene1]

Seems like too many variables to put a number on it. Tuna vs. salmon for example will use different amounts of fuel.

Why not just gas up afterwards and divide by the number of people.

Best,

 

[Irishrover]

To avoid problems with being tagged as a guide, I like the start with the tanks topped off, then top them off after the trip and split it. Regarding the bait folks should chip in on that too. I just put a half case of black lable herring in the freezer. That cost $50, or $100 for a full case. The rest of the cost I just accept is mine. But having folks pitch in for gas and bait goes along way and creats a team!

 

[FishFinger]

I love halibut fishing! I've gone on many charters with prices ranging from $180.00 to $240.00 for a 12 hr run. As Eugene mentioned there are a lot of variables, including the correct gear. As a guess for a non licensed guide, $100.00 to $150.00 would be a fair amount for a crew of friends sharing a percentage the costs of an ocean adventure.

 

[troutmasta]

I got 100 + beverages
200 if there's room for 2

 

[eugene1]

Mike, since you're out of work, maybe become a guide? You have the boat and know how.

Looks like it's only $150 for a yearly guide license. http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14253

I was toying with the idea myself, but just as a part time guide.

Best,

 

[HereFishy]

I've been thinking about becoming a guide. Lots of hoops to jump through first. Business license, Marine Merchant License from the Coast Guard, first aid and cpr classes, 1 million dollars of liability insurance. All before ODFW (or maybe it's the state of Oregon) gives you your license to guide. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. I only skimmed the requirements since it'll be quite a while before I'm ready to take the plunge. So don't quote me on this stuff. Seems like your "I'm technically not a guide, but I do accept donations for consumables", might not be a bad way to go.

Depending on how far out you go and what you're targeting, ~$100 a head seems reasonable.

 

[Irishrover]

If you do go out more than 20 miles as a guide it's required to have a self inflating life raft. Those are not inexpensive, and they need to be recertified every couple of years at about about $1,500 bucks a pop.

I still have my Merchant Marine Documents, but I don't think a 1967 endorcement as a watertender/fireman/oiler would mean a heck of a lot to the coast guard for a guide license.:lol:

 

[FishFinger]

Aren't guides also now folded into the Department of Homeland Security too?

 

[mikeee2362]

I would toss in a C note and food for a trip with you....as a donation of course. I wont require you to bring a life raft either. PM me anytime.

 

[mikeredding]

Thanks for all of the feedback everyone. I will definitely contact some of you if I end up having a seat open in the future.