woodguru Loc: El Dorado Ca

I've fished with a number of people through the years, especially in the last fifteen years or so the subject of gas and other expenses has never really come up, probably because none of the people I have fished with have any issues with money.

My uncle bought a Grady White used for about $25k when he lived in the SF bay area, he spent about $6k in electronics, had to buy a truck suitable for towing it, all said and done he tied a bundle up. He has a dental lab and was making great money. My wife and I have always laughed about the way he bitched about taking his Dentist clients out fishing outside the Golden Gate, he would go on rants about all the money they are making and they never offered to kick something his way for gas or expenses.

I'd tell him, people that are flush don't think about things like that, it's a matter of simply not even thinking of it. If they asked you'd say no don't worry about it and people know that. I've asked people casually if they would like me to kick in for gas or launch fees, and have had guys say sure, you can get the launch fee. With friends it's one thing that's easy to talk about, but what would the etiquette be for hooking up with someone say on FS?

I've always got cash on me, and wouldn't give the idea of picking up expenses a second thought if that's what someone thinks is right. Wouldn't have a problem using my truck to pull their boat either.

Oh, I know what I've told people, make a lunch for me too,

I've also asked if a friend wants me to make them a sandwich too.

Wolf Bay Loc: Al Gulf Coast

I think it is fair for guests to pick up the gas and/or the cost of bait. I fish inshore so I don’t use much gas but bait - mostly live shrimp - and a six pack will compensate for that (about $20). Takes a lot work and a fair amount of money to keep a boat in good shape.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I used to go out a lot with a buddy of mine who owned a boat. I always paid for the gas if it needed it before we went out. Just kind of a silent agreement we had, not even sure how we settled on it. There was no launch fee where we usually put in, so that never came up. If I'm hookin up with someone from the stage I'm gonna offer to help with expenses. Accepting or not is up to the boat owner.

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Great subject
Had a fishing partner who has since passed. He made a point of chipping in half the trip. Truck and boat gas , license , hotel. Beer , food , Baits he didn’t bring. Etc
He insisted on this.
Current partner not so much. Maybe a launch fee here and there. He’s in fixed income so I get it
I generally provide rods and reels and lures for the outing.
Everyone gets hung up and loses a lure from time to time. I’ve got no shortage , but when a guy loses 4 maybe 5 lures . I’m wondering if maybe there should be offer of replacement.
Particularly if the guy is using his own outfit with crap line or ties a crap knot.

If I go with someone else, I always chip in what I feel is more than fair.

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Well IMO, good people offer to help out costs and labor. The others never think to ask/offer. But that's just me.

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

One line there caught my eye wood.....and you’re right...people who are flush with money for some reason think everyone else is too.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

I typically offer to help out in some way, gas, bait or will buy lunch or dinner at a minimum

woodguru Loc: El Dorado Ca

That's what bothered my uncle, that no one bothered to ask, the subject of what's right is only uncomfortable if someone makes it that way...that said he should have told fishing guests that they can pay for gas if that's what he thought was right.

Most people here seem to be on the same page that the offer should be made, its up to each whether they want that. I'm inclined to say sure of someone offers to help with expenses, it's just a way to stay straight. It's not something that's worth letting someone feel any resentment, the ones who would resent it are the same ones that won't be clear.

tumhoefer Loc: MPLS/St. PAul Minnesota

I wouldn't consider NOT providing something. Buy the bait, lunch after, anything. It's the right thing to do. I agree, just ask sincerely and i'm happy. Most times i'm doing the inviting and the way I see it if I invite I should expect to treat.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Everyone in club i use to be in had a boat except for one. He had one but sold it. Yep he had more money than any of us. When gas was over $4 a gal and drove 125 miles one way he kicked in $60 one time. Between the truck n boat gas cost was over $100. Next couple trips he'd only kick in $40. We'd stop at a pilot fill up so we wouldn't have to stop on way home. He wouldn't even buy anyone coffee n a breakfast sandwich. He had it made no boat to clean no miles on his truck. It takes all kinds.

peter stratton Loc: lewes de.

Just moved to Lewes De. on the beach and looking for a fishing buddy with a boat. I will pay for the gas and bait. The only problem is I have hundreds of fish stories that I swear are true.

peter

GaryH Loc: Northern Pa.

My fishing partner is also my hunting partner and my best friend. Whenever or wherever we go we always split it right down the middle. He always insists on buying lunch because it’s my boat and truck and that’s were the argument starts. We never fight about having to pay but we go at it if the other tries to pay.
Other than that if it’s someone else that I invited for the day I don’t expect anything but it’s appreciated if they kick in a little just in good faith. I’m never going to let $ spoil my fishing trip.

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

Used to fish with a guy. He always gave me $20 to help with expenses. Didn’t matter if it was a 200 mi trip or a 50 mile trip. My truck, boat etc. I had someone to fish with, unload boat, load boat etc. I was alright with it. Did it cover half my expenses- not really.

Ronniejw Loc: West Point MS

When I had a good job, most of my fishing was close in shore in the bay, unless was putting in a long day and travel didn't worry anyone with me chipping in.
My first year of game fishing took a couple of guys, was away for 2 weeks, on the way up I paid the fuel for truck, one guy with me agreed to pay travel expenses on the way home. When we went to fill up near home he had no money left as he was drinking all the time and wasted what he had. Kept asking him to pay but never came up with it, always some excuse, never took him again, was asked the next year, just told him straight out no after the last years experience.

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

my fishing buddy of 30 years and I usually go on two or three trips a year. these involve plane tickets, rental car, motel fees, charters, breakfast-lunch-dinners, additional tackle, bait etc. the first year we both accounted for every thing we spent. (he spent $3.00 more than me) we have never done that since. a couple of years ago he wanted to give me $700 and I asked for what. he said i spent more on food and charters than him. I told him he can pick it up the next time. A youngster that I am teaching how to fish the rips (his boat) often refuses to let me pitch in so I made a deal with the marina that when we come in his gas goes on my card. My point being, recompensation between people who fish together is a reflection of what their relationship with each other is. If i were to fish next week with someone I have never fished with I would find some way to contribute.