Newbies and Party Boats

[mrbrklyn]

I hope nobody minds me posting things I write.  This is a break down of the expereince that Newbies have on party boat fishing along with tips and details about the experience.  Enjoy

I recently had a change to reflect on the experience that a new and inexperienced patron of recreational fishing boats goes through. Fishing is a very enjoyable experience, when it is done right, and with a little bit of help at the beginning. It can be completely miserable otherwise. Often, new patrons to the boats are caught by surprise by getting sea sick, or by the lack of amenities on a fishing boat. These are not pleasure craft, or dinner boats. They are stocked, and built for catching fish, and this is a bit like camping, not like touring the countryside with credit card in hand, and hot showers at the motel.

That being said, you can have a great time on a fishing boat. They are called party boats for a reason, there are a lot of laughter on these boats. And while different boats have different ease of access for new users, overall, none of them are the Circle Line or Carnival Cruises. And this misunderstanding can cause a number of negative reviews on internet platforms, and forums. I am going to review some things one can expect when fishing for the first time on a party boat, and how one should prepare for a trip in order to maximize your enjoyment. Then I am going to review a day I had on the Ocean Eagle V, to give life to some of these tips for newbies.

http://www.mrbrklyn.com/brooklyn/fishing.html#Newbies

[Benni3]

If you want to go fishing,,,,,, I'll go,,,,and maby we can get kil song,,,,,,

[Benni3]

kil song?

look at black hole rods here,,,,,, he's got some friends great people and I'm glad to see some eastcoast trips,,,,,,

[Benni3]

That's ok,,,,, i want to go fishing with you we can do that no problem,,,, but next time we meet at mc minnty's irsh pub and go for grathic grouper,,,,,,,,

[Benni3]

When is the best time to fish up there,,,,,

[Benni3]

Sounds like some good fishing,,,,,,

[Ron Jones]

Honestly, the best introduction to recreational guided fishing is an Alan Tani trip. The only place I am happily a socialist.
The Man

[Bill B]

I really enjoyed your article.  Good writing brother....Bill

[Benni3]

There is alot of partyboats in the same area,,,,,, got to be good fishing,,,,,,,

[Decker]

I really enjoyed your article.  Good writing brother....Bill

Me too.   

We've talked about the Sheepshead Bay boats before, Mr. B.    I've been dreaming of an East Coast trip with guys from this site since I joined. 

[Benni3]

How's the weather up there this week,,,,,,,

[Rivverrat]

 Congrats, this was a very good read. Allowed me to experience a place I've not been that is foreign to me. While also learning, looking through the eyes of some one familiar with it all.

After finishing I was left with a strong desire to go, be there, enjoy these things I've just read about... Jeff

[swill88]

I loved your article, Mr. Brooklyn!  Thanks.
Steve

[Brewcrafter]

I really enjoyed your article; you put a lot of thought into it.  I know most of the SoCal boats (whether they are day boats or long range) all seem to have a "what to bring/not bring" list on their websites, and while useful it is just that - a checklist.  It seems like you have some really great relationships with the party boat scene there, I would hope they all make your article a standard part of their website/boat info, because making newbies feel welcome and allaying all of their many questions/anxieties is what is going to make or break any boat in the long term. 
 

[Benni3]

How's the fishing up there,,,,,,