....another tip thread.... So my kid and I did the Excel 3 day Father's Day and with the help of the crew and others - we simply nailed it first time for Tuna, great crew and Masters. We had some decent maritime swag for a few of them to give out and we left 225 each for a pp 1,090 trip. Basically 20%. I got no frown, no ask, no pressure prior to that. True professionals in every aspect.
Beer tab and such was very reasonable and I owe a few fishing guys some beers and line for helping us as well - see you next year! Time to settle was for tackle and beer tab, no pressure, no ask on tip - 20% was well deserved and fair and I put it forward immediately.
Technically I do owe the boat a dollar -

- as the bill for tackle came to x$1 plus a few beers that evening so probably 5 bucks. I'll toss it back when I settle up for the next trip. Really these guys were first class.
Since first time out of San Diego, and first time long range, another angler we respect very much just laid it out plain and simple 20%. Worth every penny. GO EXCEL!
I'm sure other boats are the same, similar, whatever - but pay your tab, 20% and really that's the ticket.