No matter where you are going, there is a certain manner of doing things when you go charter fishing. Anglers who aren’t aware of these rules can make a trip miserable. These tips can help you to be a better customer and make your fishing trip more enjoyable for you and your crew.

Tips To Remember When You Go Charter Fishing

1. It takes a first impression to make a lasting impression

Ask your captain to allow you to board the boat before you start your day. You could bet that the boat is close to their hearts. It’s their office, their livelihood and where they spend most their waking hours.

Even if they wait for you and greet you warmly, asking permission to come aboard can be a great way for you to immediately get to know the captain and show your respect.

2. There are no bananas on the boat

Seriously. This one may be familiar to you. A vast majority of fishing captains believe that you should not bring bananas to the boat, whether you are an expert or novice angler.

Captains may take this superstition one step further and refuse to allow anything with the word “banana” on their boat, such as Banana Republic clothing or Banana Boat sunscreen lotion. There are many theories about where this belief originated, but you can bet that anything, ranging from mechanical problems up to bad weather or even tight-lipped fished, would be blamed if you bring a banana to your charter boat.

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