Tuna Man (1/17/2010)
tunapopper (1/17/2010)Bohunter, the cost of the trip for the most part goes to the Capt, which he then breaks down to pay for fuel, tackle, etc, etc and the usually modest pay for the Mate.
The mate WORKS FOR TIPS. If you don't tip him for doing a good job then he will have worked hardfor little pay. Most charters let you know up front that the mate works for tips. That is seperate from the charter cost. Like someone else said, do you tip a waiter? Or is the $2.40 she makes an hour good enough pay?
This tipping crap is getting out of hand. It's a way an employer can keep his cost down ie screw the employee. Yes I tip my server, and you can bet I've walked out leaving a penny (as no tip, I didn't forget) at times also for crappy service. I don't tip the owner for services. Now if a Charter Captain pays his crew well, then you won't pay that $600.00 or so, it now comes to $720 to $800.00 to include mates wages.
Years ago I delivered Pizza while being a house husband (taking care of mother in law). We were paid $5.00 a hour, .80 (for fuel)a run and tips. At that time gas was the same as today ($2.50 and up). A trip from the shop to my house is 15 miles round trip. You can bet your AZZ I remembered who tipped and who didn't. I tip my delivery man a minimum of what it would cost me if I got off my azz and picked it up plus some depending on length of delivery somewhere between $2.50 and $5.00 plus odd change. I've never been on a charter, but I'm sure these mates get a workout. I'd hate to work a trip and end up with $20.00:banghead:banghead:banghead