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If you don't find the answer, or have more questions
about anything,
just call
800-562-0151
or email us:
Info@DeepSeaCharters.biz
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What
should we bring?
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Do
I need to bring tackle? Bait?
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When do we leave? How far off-shore will we be? When will we get in?
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Can kids
come?
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Will you
fillet our fish?
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What
about seasickness?
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What
about gratuity?
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What
is the bar?
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How
do I get to Westport? Driving Directions.
You are responsible for the following items:
- Valid Washington State Fishing License. You can obtain one
online from WDFW;
at any
Authorized Licensed Vendor; or from
Deep Sea
Charters prior to departure. You will receive a punch card at the time of
purchase; if not, we have them onboard.
- Warm clothes - dress in layers. Anticipate rain, hope for sunshine.
- Food for your party. Space is limited; however, you are welcome to bring a
small cooler packed full of food and drink.
- You're welcome to bring canned beer (glass
bottles break). Strong spirits is strongly frowned upon.
Nope - we supply all tackle and bait. You are welcome to bring your own gear,
if you wish. Let the crew know you have your own stuff.
Departure depends upon the fishing type, weather, and sea conditions. Check
with the charter office for specifics. Get on the boat on time - we might not
wait for you if you're late.
We will travel 30 miles or so off-shore for halibut. Rockfish takes us north,
but not necessarily too far off-shore. Salmon can take us absolutely anywhere.
We usually return to the dock between 3pm and 5pm - this again depends on the
fishing type and the day at sea.
Children are definitely welcome. The only requirement is that they are old
enough to follow instructions; either from us or you. Unruly children can be
dangerous aboard a boat.
There is no US Coast Guard requirement on Slammer
for kids to wear life jackets; however, a sports jacket is a good idea.
We bleed and fillet all Rockfish & Lingcod. There is a $6.00 fillet
charge per limit of 10 Rockfish & 2 Lingcod. (Gratuity not included)
Halibut are bled and complimentary filleted.
Salmon are bled and complimentary cleaned. If you want your salmon filleted,
check with the deckhand on what he charges.
At first, you'll
feel you're going to die... then you worry that you won't.
Ah, the dreaded seasickness -
nothing to laugh about. Seasickness is a form of motion sickness characterized
by a feeling of nausea and, in extreme cases, vertigo, experienced after
spending time on the water.
There is no tried & true way to
avoid seasickness. And there are a myriad of choices out there. It is a personal
preference as to what works. Dramamine® is offered at almost every store in our
area; however, we suggest the Non-Drowsy formula.
Here are a few suggestions that
might reduce the chances of becoming seasick:
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Get
plenty of sleep. Don't party all night. Eat as close to your normal breakfast
as you can - avoid the "Fisherman's Platter!"
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Ask your physician for the
patch. This seems to work best for a lot of people. The patch is available
only via prescription.
For further information, check
out these links:
Deckhands work hard to ensure the perfect fishing day. They are the first
ones on the boat, and the last ones to leave. They are responsible for
everything on the deck, from checking rods & reels, making sure they are in good working order,
to washing the boat clean for the next day's customers.
They will bait your hook, net your fish, fillet, bag & tag your day's catch.
They ensure all aspects of a smooth fishing day.
They work solely for tips and fillet money. If you feel the deckhand has done
a good job, a 15% gratuity is encouraged (more is greatly appreciated).
The Bar is where the outgoing tide of a river or bay meets the incoming tides
of the ocean. Grays Harbor in Westport Washington, is one of the most
treacherous bars in the Pacific Northwest, according to the US Coast Guard.
Rhett Weber has made thousands of bar crossings and is always aware of the
conditions and current reports. Note that just because it's a nice sunny day
doesn't mean the bar is safe to cross. This is a situation decided upon
completely by the Captain.
The best directions are to head west until you get wet; then, back up a
block. If you're into details, then here are a few directional maps:
From Olympia,
Click Here. From Portland,
Click Here. From Hawaii,
Click Here. From Anchorage,
Click Here.
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