Looking to be a first mate or observer on a charter

[jkarol24]

My name is Jason Karol, a sophomore at odyssey academy, and an avid fisherman. I am looking to be a first mate or an observer for a charter for this upcoming fishing season in the rochester area(preferably launching on the genesee river but anywhere in the vicinity). I have a strong passion for fishing and would love to learn the ropes of the charter fishing buisness and work with a captain. I am more than willing to do any and all jobs on the boat and have lots of experience fishing; If it has to do with fishing, boating, or just being on the water, i love to do it. I have been fishing my entire life and am looking to take the next step and work for a captain. I have prior work experience in the food industry, bussing tables at Crescent Beach, but would like to get into the fishing buisness as this is one of my biggest intrests and desires. I live 5 minutes from the genesee river on the lake. Please feel free to contact me at 585-663-1439 (home phone)or at [email protected]

Thanks

Jason Karol

[BlueEye]

Jason -

It was nice meeting you tonight at the GCBA meeting! Nice pics man! Best of luck finding a charter boat to help out on this year.

Chad

[jkarol24]

Thanks chad, i appreciate it.

[jkarol24]

[motoman]

jason i think mate's need too hold a TWIC card , you mite want too check on that !

[jkarol24]

Ok i will thanks

[jkarol24]

This came from a website about the TWIC

Who needs a TWIC?

Merchant mariners and individuals who need unescorted access to secure areas of ports, facilities,

or vessels regulated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act ( MTSA) will need to obtain a

TWIC.

Would this apply to a first mate?

[motoman]

YES us smaller fishing guys fell victom too this last year .

[jkarol24]

ya this is new to me ive never heard of this. And its not cheap at over 13o bucks

[Splitshot115]

He would be escourted if he's a mate, Right?

[Landshark]

I know all Captains do but I'm not sure about mates. Thats a good question. The way I understand is that ANYONE working on a Vessal that needs an MTSA. That would mean all charter boats.

[jkarol24]

Thats what i would think, that the captain's would cover me

[Tall Tails]

The way I understand it the mate does not need a TWIC, but you do need the Drug test card. My father not only mates for me but another captain in Oswego and this is what he has been told by the CG. He has always had his drug card. It should only cost you around $50 for this.

Good Luck in your search!

Brian

[jkarol24]

OK thanks, il have to look into that. I just dont want to buy a 50 dollar test and not use it if i dont get on a boat. Thanks

[Tall Tails]

Sorry, I should have been more clear. You need to be registered in a mandatory drug testing program. This link should help get you started.

http://www.apcadrugtesting.com/

It doesnt mean you will be tested just that you could be called anytime to take one. Thats what the CG wants to see.

[jkarol24]

ok thanks again