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Title: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: Galsmiley on November 23, 2013, 06:57:45 PM

Hi,

If you win the pool on a party boat, is it customary to share a portion of your winnings with the mates? If so, how much? I've heard everything from 0 to 50%.  I like to take care of "my boys", but I don't want to shortchange them ( or myself, for that matter! )

This would be in addition to your regular tip.

Thoughts?

Denise

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: Hotrod on November 23, 2013, 07:02:09 PM

I wouldn't know. I never win anything.
Ask Paul-e ::) t^

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: Uncle Luna on November 23, 2013, 07:23:18 PM

Quote from: Hotrod on November 23, 2013, 07:02:09 PM

I wouldn't know. I never win anything.
Ask Paul-e ::) t^

Lol, might as well keep your streak going for the blackfish  trip

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: njbob49 on November 23, 2013, 08:09:07 PM

PAUL-E is finished winning pools and raffles.  I am going to get the voodoo doll blessed this week.   LOL   cfzd clp chrz

Tight Lines,
Bob G  chrz  slt

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: paul-e on November 24, 2013, 01:59:19 PM

 cfzd cfzd cfzd rofla chrz

Early odds are still on Uncle Luna. t^

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: paul-e on November 24, 2013, 02:06:38 PM

Denise,

Your post has been derailed.

Despite what is posted I rarely win pools.

It's a call you need to make at the time based on the trip.
I usually tip mates 20% of the fare regardless of the fishing results that day.
I have had a few pools where I felt an additional $75 was appropriate and one where I was a guest with a group that said they give 50% of pool so I did with no problem.
Mates that work hard deserve to be compensated.   

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: PeggyLee on November 24, 2013, 09:50:55 PM

 In the past when  I did win the pool I usually  take out my cost of the fare,and then generously take care of all the mates and ask my fishing buddies to have a few colds ones with me. Every body is happy happy happy. I come home with LESS money than when I started...but its priceless. chrz   

Title: Re: Party boat etiquette winning the pool
Post by: Scott Bailey on November 25, 2013, 05:47:28 AM

i havent won a pool in my life so dont feel bad lol!