[fishNsurf31]

hey im looking for a job on a party boat either at captree or freeport when i get home from college this summer. I live in wantagh so either would be fine. I have never worked on a partyboat before but I have been fishing these areas both inshore and offshore for the last 15 years of my life. Im very good with knots, unhooking and netting fish. Willing to work any morning or afternoon trips. Any captins looking for help can PM me or respond to this topic. Thanks

 

[StriperSniper93]

show up to the docks and talk to captains in person when you are home from college is my suggestion.. right now noone is going to give you a definate YES because the fluke regs are up in the air.. I am an experienced first mate and Im having trouble finding weekend work which I used to not have a problem... good luck though... have big smile and a positive attitude when you speak to captains, and as a new guy forget everything you know and learn to do it THEIR WAY and you will be fine!

good luck

 

[CaptPaul]

As mentioned above, no one I know will hire a deckhand off the internet, let alone do it by responding to a post. You might get a shot by calling around and setting up a meeting, but in person is the way to get a job, especially in the large, off-from-school-want-to-work bracket you fall into.

Another tip- DOn't tell anyone you made this post until after you have landed a spot. Also, you might be better off trying boats that you haven't fished on regularly. Many guys, understandably, will not hire a client.

Paul

 

[StriperSniper93]

take capt paul's word as gospel. no one knows this business better than him my friend.

 

[lighttackleman]

CaptPaul wrote:
As mentioned above, no one I know will hire a deckhand off the internet, let alone do it by responding to a post. You might get a shot by calling around and setting up a meeting, but in person is the way to get a job, especially in the large, off-from-school-want-to-work bracket you fall into.

Another tip- DOn't tell anyone you made this post until after you have landed a spot. Also, you might be better off trying boats that you haven't fished on regularly. Many guys, understandably, will not hire a client.

Paul
What Capt Paul said exactly.... being humble goes a long way dont tell the capt you fished here or you know how to do this bla balaa bllaaa ... just shut up and listen every boat has their own way of doing things. Just sit there and listen show what you can do through your actions. Fyi just cus youve fished your life makes you experienced TRUST me working deck and fishing are two differnt things. Remeber speed and efficency. Practice tying rigs get fatser and better at everything you do. The job isnt as romantic and great as you think it is. Its a job

 

[StriperSniper93]

What Capt Paul said exactly.... being humble goes a long way dont tell the capt you fished here or you know how to do this bla balaa bllaaa ... just shut up and listen every boat has their own way of doing things. Just sit there and listen show what you can do through your actions. Fyi just cus youve fished your life makes you experienced TRUST me working deck and fishing are two differnt things. Remeber speed and efficency. Practice tying rigs get fatser and better at everything you do. The job isnt as romantic and great as you think it is. Its a job [/quote]

Yes it is a job and you have to LOVE IT to do it...

 

[eastcoasttoggin]

i was once in your position except much younger take everyones advice and go down to the docks especially captree when i first started looking for a job as a mate i thought it was all fun and games but trust me it isnt you have to really be cut out for it make sure you have extremely high tolerances especially if captree is in your sights all of the boats down here are family orientated don't mention your experience and dont give up if you really keep at it you will eventually get in Capt. Paul really kknows what hes talking about so take his advice and good luck maybe ill see you on the stairs

 

[CaptPaul]

To clear up what I said...

CaptPaul wrote:
As mentioned above, no one I know will hire a deckhand off the internet, let alone do it by responding to a post. You might get a shot by calling around and setting up a meeting, but in person is the way to get a job, especially in the large, off-from-school-want-to-work bracket you fall into.There's a lot of people who want to work in the same time period as you, so you better show yourself as different.

CaptPaul wrote:
Another tip- DOn't tell anyone you made this post until after you have landed a spot.If you came to me for a job, and I knew you made this post, I wouldn't give you a chance. Someone who wants a job, but doesn't want to get out from behind the keyboard to find it, really doesn't have the personality for this business. Not saying that you don't belong, but you need to show you want it, if you want a chance to get it.CaptPaul wrote:
Also, you might be better off trying boats that you haven't fished on regularly. Many guys, understandably, will not hire a client.
If you fis on a boat regularly, an owner that hires you will not only loose you as a client but if it doesn't work out, will loose you as a client and not even get a deckhand out of it. Also, you will have a relationship w/ the clientele that is not going to be conducive to performing your job.

To clear up one other point, you can mention that you arfe an avid fisherman, but do it once. Fishing has nothing to do w/ working deck.

And being an avid fisherman means only that you may be more interested in fishing than working. Let them know you want to work, you are willing to learn, and show that you are enthusiastic, but obedient. And don't give up. Ther aren't many positions open, but one day there will be. if you are there, ready to work when someone needs someone, and you do a decent job and try hard, you are virtually in.

Paul

This post edited by CaptPaul 06:44 AM 04/11/2008

 

[fishNsurf31]

thanx

Thanks for the advice everyone, i will definitly take all of it into account in my search. It just sucks that im landlocked up here in connecticut till almost the second week of may which definitly will not help my chances. But i definitly appreciate all the advice and will be hitting the docks asap when i get home.

 

[raekwon]

When you look for work at the boat, make sure you have everything you need to work (knives, pliers/cutters, some basic rig material, boots and skins if necessary, etc) in your car just in case they ask you to make a trip right then. You want to look professional and its not cool to be borrowing stuff on your first trip. Good luck.

 

[StriperSniper93]

you might not want to heed my advice since Capt Paul wouldnt hire me
haha

second week in may is when the boats actually start to sail... so that will work out.... once the people start fishing, there will be more work, hence the need for a deckhand..

good luck

 

[CaptPaul]

StriperSniper93 wrote:
you might not want to heed my advice since Capt Paul wouldnt hire me
hahaYou worked on one of my boats this summer. Bad memory?

Paul

 

[StriperSniper93]

lol yes I did work some trips for you Paul and I thank you and Kathy for giving me those trips when you did.

I meant hire like scheduled to work kind of hire...but its hard for any captain to hire someone only for weekends when there are a good amount of full time crew