mrhookup Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I was just curious as it came up as sort of a joke the other day between me and my buddy, but it got me wondering. Do any charter captains out there hire 1st or 2nd mates, you know guys to help set lines, cut fish, and keep up on boat maintenance for the summer, or does everyone run there own private deal and do all that stuff themselves. just curious, because it sure would make an interesting summer job:DTight lines
fishinmachine2 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I was just curious as it came up as sort of a joke the other day between me and my buddy, but it got me wondering. Do any charter captains out there hire 1st or 2nd mates, you know guys to help set lines, cut fish, and keep up on boat maintenance for the summer, or does everyone run there own private deal and do all that stuff themselves. just curious, because it sure would make an interesting summer job:DTight linesThere are alot of charter captains that have matets!! I only know of a couple that dont but when your running 12 or more rods it makes it alot easier with a mate!!Scott
Priority1 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Most Charters have the Capt. and at least one mate. Even with auto pilot there needs to be someone on the helm when it gets crowded. I thought mates had to have some certification, like a captain, only to a lesser degree. Edited March 17, 2009 by Priority1
fishinmachine2 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I thought mates had to have some certification, like a captain, only to a lesser degree. Nope!! Scott
Willie Bee Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 In WI firstmates have to be on a random drug test program, thats the only requirement.
Walleye Express Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 In WI firstmates have to be on a random drug test program, thats the only requirement.Same for Michigan.
fishinmachine2 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Same for Michigan. I didnt know that!! They must not test to often cause some of the mates that i know of probably wouldnt pass the test!! Scott
CAC Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 It's kind of scary. They drug test first mates, but not brain surgeons. mmmSounds like a great summer job though!
GLF Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 It's kind of scary. They drug test first mates, but not brain surgeons. mmmSounds like a great summer job though! They will even let you be president.......as long as you dont inhale!
Jenny Ann Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 It would be a great summer job, but dont plan on getting rich... some work for tips. I pay my mates a wage and we split tips..Kyle
salmonquest Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 This is the type of work I need to find. I'm a teacher so I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.
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