Conference wahoo::fishing

       I'd be interested in a few trips during May-early June and Sept-
    Oct. I find cod fishing in Late June through late Aug. to
    be very spotty.
                                               Denny

    re .1  Those times of year would be fine. The reason I thought I
    could get a good price was that with the increase in the number
    of boats in the charter business, a number of the boats sit idle
    for a day or two in the middle of the week. I thought if we could
    present a package of 5 to 10 charters for the summer, on those idle
    days, they might give us a break on the price. I know the Island
    Queen (65' and holds 40 - 50 people) will be $775.00 this year on
    a weekday. That's only $26.00 each if 30 people went. 
    
    Are we the only two Cod fishermen OUT Therrrre... Do you need more
    info or is it total lack of interest. Or do you think I'm going
    to get something out of it? We'll no, the guy isn't related in any
    way. He's just a good captain that I'd like to see get some more
    business. As far as getting something out of it, the only thing
    I'm looking for is getting him to run something like an overnighter
    out to Georges Banks or maybe giving me a break on a marathon trip,
    nothing more. Did I mention that if you run the charter for your
    group and you get a certain number of people (I think it's 30) to
    go, you get to go FREE.
    
    Good fishing
    John
    

    Just read a message from a fellow noter that might help me
    pull my foot out of my mouth and say what I want. :^)
    
    What I was hoping for is that 4 or 5 people besides myself would
    like to run a cod charter or two this year, it doesn't have to be
    a mid-week day. I prefer fridays myself to give me a chance to recover
    from the long trip. I understand that people have lost money on
    these ventures in the past and that this may be a reason for people
    shying away from it. I'll tell you what I do to arrange a charter
    without loosing any money. And how we get people for the boat.
    
    First of all I hand out an information sheet like this.
    
    

    Well that didn't work. I tried to add a file into my reply showing
    the handout. I guess I'll have to type it in unless there's another
    way. But it'll have to wait untill friday morning.
    
    Sorry about this mess.
    john
    

       Reply Whatever.whatever
                                            Denny

    OK here goes.
    
    This an example of the handout the I give people that go with me.

                ******************************************
                           DEEP SEA FISHING
                          On The MISS GLOUCESTER
                ******************************************


      WHEN:   FRI, SEPT. 9

     WHERE:   GLOUCESTER, MA., CAPT. BILL'S (508-283-6995) 

DIRECTIONS:   Route 128 North (to Gloucester) to the 1st set of lights (This
	      means going through two rotaries:Exit 10). Turn right at the 
	      lights and go about 1/4 mile until you see some grey oil tanks on 
	      the left and a gas station on the right. Pull in behind the oil 
	      tanks and the boat is right there. The name of the dock is Rose's
	      Warf. 

     BRING:   Med. Weight Jacket and/or Sweat Shirt (it can be cool out there)
              Rain Gear
              Wear old Shoes/Sneakers or Boots
	      A change of cloths for after the trip
              Camera (in Plastic Bag)
              Ice (if you don't want to buy it and they don't always have it)
              Cooler and LARGE Plastic Bags for fish
	      Lunch
              Dramamine if you think you might need it.

              Money for:

                 Food (none served on board)  Sinkers about $1.00 if you lose it
                 Tolls about $5.00            Jigs about $8.00 if you lose it
                 Ice for Cooler               Gas
                 Fish Cleaning $.25 to $.50 each fish.
		 Tackle is included in the trip price.

BOAT RULES:   1.   The Captain's Word is LAW.
              2.   Secure your GEAR under a Bench so as not to interfere 
                   with the Crew's (or your) Safety.
              3.   The Boat leaves at 6:00 AM Sharp !  If you want to eat  
                   breakfast there, there is a restaurant next door that
		   is opening at 5:00 AM for us.
              4.   The Boat Limit for beer, per person, is one (1) 6-Pack.  
                   NO hard liquor or drugs allowed !!

    There will be 32 spots designated on the boat for people to fish at.
    When you pay for your trip you will be able to pick the spot you want
    from those that are left. I think this will give everyone plenty of 
    room and eliminate any misunderstandings.

    I need $ 28.00 by Thursday, July 29th.  The pool will be another $2.00
    if you wish to enter. If you have money in the pool and can't
    go on the trip, I will refund your share of the pool to you.
    NO OTHER REFUNDS unless the Captain cancels the trip or we don't get
    enough people for the trip (30). It is your responsibility to sell your
    spot on the boat if you wish to regain your money.


------------> Contact JOHN KEYWORTH  at Core I, Pole C5. <------------------

And as I give them the sheet I make sure they understand that this is a
fishing trip not a booze cruize.

As far as getting enough people for the trip that's easy. I split the boat
down the middle lengthways. I get the people (friends, relatives, friends
of relatives, wives, girlfriends etc.) for the port side and a friend of 
mine gets the people for the starboard side.

Hope this helps someone in the future when they try to organize a trip.

I'll be running a charter or two this year (probably early June and/or Sept.)
and if nothing comes of this the two people who have replied so for will 
certainly be welcome to come with us. I'll let you know the date when I set it.

John

P.S. Thanks for the tip on "include file.ext"   

I'm interested in going; I've never gone for giant cod but at the centrum show,
there were video tapes of some pretty huge ones...

Tim

       Would you explain the charges for 'tolls' and 'gas'. If we're
    paying $x for the trip, why the extra for these? If this is actually
    the case, count me out, I'll stick with Yankee Fleet!
                                                Denny

    re .9
    	Don't forget I live in westerm Mass. Tolls and Gas are rough
    figures for us to travel to gloucester.
        Also don't forget that it was an example of a previous trip.
    
    John

    Ok John, now I see. I thought you were saying that everyone had
    to chip in for gas for the boat or something.
                                             Denny

    I would be interested in a trip or 2.
    
    If you want to contact me DR::HAIGH or DTN 264-7658.
    
    David.