Salvaging the fishing plans on the Tribute 1.5 day 7/6-7/7

[Vintage Offshore Tackle]

"my printing company would charter a boat every summer and everybody on the boat knew everybody else.  (Don't remember what it's called today but several years we were on the Cherokee Geisha for oldtimers that remember)."

John, the Cherokee Geisha was originally the Chubasco, a Dittmar Donaldson launched in 1969.  She is now the Old Glory.

[mikeysm]

Its the fool that won't put enough weight in his line and tangles with everyone's line. Or the same guy that doesn't like his spot so he decides to cut in between and causes a mess. If you complain all of his buddy's cover his butt by telling you to move over to where he was at because he wasn't catching fish. This is why I don't go on group fishing anymore.

[Brewcrafter]

John, the Cherokee Geisha was originally the Chubasco, a Dittmar Donaldson launched in 1969.  She is now the Old Glory.

Thanks Randy! - john

[JasonGotaProblem]

Man, I really derailed this thread. My apologies to OP and my thanks to those who answered my question. I've only done party boats but it's bottom fishing (quick up and down) not 2hr fights with tuna. Knock on wood, I have only had positive experiences.

[jurelometer]

Up here in NorCal, it is all day trips and the party boats are packed. I would say about 10% of the trips get into the complete no-fun zone for my taste.  Some folk are not as bothered by it. 

Rookies that screw up and cause tangles are not the big buzzkill for me.  It is the guys that John mentioned that get all amped up because it is a rare trip for them.  Too pushy to get "theirs" and too quick to get angry.  They are insecure because they are not that good at fishing and fear shame if they do not do well.  These guys rarely handle advice or confrontation about their behavior well.  Mix in some first timers and three or four amped-up twice-a-year guys and... blech.

But there are also plenty of days that are fun with strangers, which is kinda cool.  I lurve the rookies, especially kids.  They help me keep a perspective on how cool it is to just be out on the water and fishing.

To be honest, you won't find me on a party boat very often nowadays.

-J

[Porthos]

Man, I really derailed this thread. My apologies to OP...

No worries...I brought up "combat fishing" to emphasize why I choose to fish Alan's SOA charters since 2014 and no other boat for San Diego mid- and long- range...