It's interesting to see the different experiences people have had.
I stopped going because the return for money spent was so poor never mind the puking going on all around you all day long.
We'd catch a dozen Salmon between 18 people in 4 hours and local Charter boats would drive around us, collect their limits in under 2 hours and move onto the Halibut.
Trolling works much much better than jigging any day.

Also Neat Freak-you were ripped off  -a 3 person Charter shouldn't be any more than $600 for a full day in a covered cruiser.

Also Neat Freak-you were ripped off  -a 3 person Charter shouldn't be any more than $600 for a full day in a covered cruiser.

$600/for all three?

Quote from: Sam Salmon on August 26, 2004, 10:29:50 AM

Also Neat Freak-you were ripped off  -a 3 person Charter shouldn't be any more than $600 for a full day in a covered cruiser.

$600/for all three?

That's right-I think Neat Freak was victim of some unscrupulous booking.
It's not uncommon for one operation to hire another to work for a day or two if he's already booked and tacking on a couple of hundred is what some do instead of collecting from the 'subcontractor'.

Quote from: Mabelingwane on August 26, 2004, 11:50:33 AM

www.blackgoldlodge.com

You fish at your own pace, how long you want to, and when you want... boats, bait, gas, tackle, freezing and packaging is all inclusive..

IMO I would rather spend the $ on a trip at a lodge like this that any other.

Yeah, but 5 days 4 nights will cost you about $2K/person  

I think the OBMG is more of a "blue collar" kind of fishing excursion.

Quite true-the terms bargain basement, assembly line and poor value for money/time spent come to mind.
Go on one trip with a bunch of National Guard reservists drunk from the night before puking and retching then getting even drunker once the boat hits the dock and you'll never go back.
Ditto staying aboard that dirty noisy tin can of a mothership-a special kind of hell if ever there was one.

Obviously you have had a bad experience.

Big guy... When I went to OBMG i had a good time, The point I am trying to make is that there are other places that offer "more" for the lack of a word, for your $.

I am not saying that Black Gold is the only place to go to, (There are at least 10 more lodges in the rivers inlet area, Just search the net and youll find them.) even though I had a great time and got good quality fish. ( The owner beter pay me royalies for this  ).

If you take the cost you pay for a trip, and how much time you actually ahve your line in the water. It is amazing to see how expensive it really works out.

Yeah, but 5 days 4 nights will cost you about $2K/person  

I think the OBMG is more of a "blue collar" kind of fishing excursion.

IMO Dragon, If you book and pay a deposit and then budget 1 year in advance, you can have a great fishing trip that is worth every $ you put into it. Unless you plan on a 3 trips a year. You get so spoilt with quality and qualtity, that I cannot wait for next years trip.

The ideal situation is to buy my own boat, and arrange my own trips...

What is the Lotto standing at for this weekend??

They work 8 months and get paid for 12 ?  

Mabelingwane,

I checked out the Black Gold link you post....looks like it would be a great trip for the cost....but remember that trip is more keyed for the experienced angler. I could get my better half on the water for 7 hrs. in comfort (52 footer), don't know about in a 16 ft. Lund. Not to sure how many other 'Do It Yourself' lodges there are...but CP still is a great trip. Even better if you could get a group together that would take up one boat....again about the seasickness baah....

Starts to sway back and forth in his chair.