Running Charters

[FishingFool34]

2 hours ago, justtracytrolling said:

It's totally legal still to run charters/guide  if done right....that's not the issue...you won't have enough customers to make it feasible enough to make any money nor does it's seem possible to protect yourself day after day if you could find customers

If you can run a solo charter, have multiple customers on your boat and you never once come within 6ft of any of them all while actively fishing... you may have a 2nd career opportunity as a choreographer! 
 

and that’s assuming every group you get all live in the same household together. Cuz if they don’t and you have two Separate groups (plus you would make 3 groups). 0% chance you can accommodate that unless you’re chartering out of some crazy super yacht.

Edited March 24, 2020 by FishingFool34

[justtracytrolling]

I'm not much of a dancer or any good at the arts, but yes I can run solo trips with the right group or individual and keep 6 feet of distance.  Obviously a "make wish trip" with a kid in a wheelchair isn't going to possible, but on a fly-fishing trip I'm not within 6 feet or casting trips for that matter.  Trolling is doable as well.  My point was the law isn't what is going to prevent us from making money...it's cancelled trips.  NY may shut down outdoor guides, but they haven't yet.  

[fisherdude]

Hay all is good by Easter. Fill the charter boats .

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[fisherdude]

What a joke . Trump say churches will be full and I will be fine by Easter

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[brucehookedup]

Let's hope he is right, always looking for the brighter side.

[AnglingAddict]

Let's look at it from the customers point of view -  you had guys on the boat the day prior handling rods, touching and leaning on everything, using your head etc.   Did you sterilize your boat between groups?  Probably not - not only putting yourself at a significant risk but also your clients.   Charters boats are less clean than most public restrooms that I've seen.   

[brucehookedup]

Yep I hear ya, that's why i chose to do what i'm doing. Maybe longer depending on the future issues.

[AnglingAddict]

33 minutes ago, brucehookedup said:

Yep I hear ya, that's why i chose to do what i'm doing. Maybe longer depending on the future issues.

Wasn’t directed at you - just making a general statement.  

Edited March 25, 2020 by AnglingAddict

[brucehookedup]

Wasn’t directed at you - just making a general statement.  

Yea yea sure you weren’t meaning me. Lol just kidding ya. Actually I take pride in my clean boat and head


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[wrinklestar]

37 minutes ago, brucehookedup said:

Yea yea sure you weren’t meaning me. Lol just kidding ya. Actually I take pride in my clean boat and head


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I dont charter and that post I found irritating. 🙄

[jimski2]

When a passenger becomes infected after being on your boat, does your insurance cover his medical costs? A good question for your insurance broker.

[UNREEL]

13 hours ago, AnglingAddict said:

   Charters boats are less clean than most public restrooms that I've seen.   

If you ever saw the interior of the "Hooked Up" boat you wouldn't say that. 

[fishfearme]

On 3/25/2020 at 5:45 AM, brucehookedup said:

Let's hope he is right, always looking for the brighter side.

So am I but his track record doesnt support his words.

[Bozeman Bob]

1 hour ago, jimski2 said:

When a passenger becomes infected after being on your boat, does your insurance cover his medical costs? A good question for your insurance broker.

  How in the world is anyone going to prove where they got infected ? Gas pump ? Grocery store ? Pharmacy ? Family member? Moving your garbage can ? on and on .There are to many variables to prove where you actually caught it . Wouldn't be surprised if just about everyone gets it over the course of the next year or so.

[tuffishooker]

• Taking temperature can be too late ! The virus can be shed 2 to 3 days before symptoms !  Fisherman  M.D.

[Gill-T]

Fish hawk has not come up with a client temp monitor yet. 

[wrinklestar]

16 minutes ago, Gill-T said:

Fish hawk has not come up with a client temp monitor yet. 

It works but you will need a little lube!  Blowback is gonna be horrible

[Missdemeanor]

Now that's funny... ( Coffee through the nose)

It works but you will need a little lube!  Blowback is gonna be horrible:mooning:

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[turkeykiller2]

Gents;  I too am a charter captain and wondering the same thing.  I did notice there is a limit of 4 persons allowed in one of the sections around if your a sole owner of the business.  I have contacted the state and am awaiting their response on this.  I will post it once i receive it..

Todd Bassett   (Seadawg charters)

[FishingFool34]

Got this newsletter from the DEC regarding fishing today.

[Frogger]

Wait till April 1st, we’re going to be called a bunch of idiots when they post the pictures of the swarms shoulder to shoulder. Can’t wait for that perception of the sportsman community.


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[Gill-T]

2 hours ago, wrinklestar said:

It works but you will need a little lube!  Blowback is gonna be horrible

Sure but make sure you insert the right end ( if I only had a dime....), and don’t over-insert as the paddle wheel may add to comfort level. 

[RUNNIN REBEL]

Michigan's State Emergency Operations Center coordinates release of all important news related to COVID-19, and the DNR and all state agencies are working closely with the SEOC.

 

 

Charter fishing and guide operations

 

Charter and fishing guide operations that involve boats, canoes and other marine vessels are not currently permitted.

These activities should cease immediately and not resume until at least April 13.

In addition to the DNR’ Law Enforcement Division, Michigan State Police and local law enforcement agencies have full authority to enforce the provisions of this order.

 

Bruce, Sounds like a Good plan. You and Michigan DNR thinking the same way.

 

On ‎3‎/‎24‎/‎2020 at 7:03 PM, brucehookedup said:

I have come to the conclusion of starting my trips on 4/18 if all gets better. Moving all of the others to later dates (i hope). My wife is already compromised so i do not need any issues legally and healthy wise let alone the wife.

 

Jerry

RUNNIN REBEL

[walleyewizard]

On 3/24/2020 at 8:33 PM, justtracytrolling said:

I'm not much of a dancer or any good at the arts, but yes I can run solo trips with the right group or individual and keep 6 feet of distance.  Obviously a "make wish trip" with a kid in a wheelchair isn't going to possible, but on a fly-fishing trip I'm not within 6 feet or casting trips for that matter.  Trolling is doable as well.  My point was the law isn't what is going to prevent us from making money...it's cancelled trips.  NY may shut down outdoor guides, but they haven't yet.  

And then it would take a day to disinfect your boat and all of your equipment and hope you don't take it home to your family. Good Luck

[Gill-T]

See also laker slime removal.