Did the rock cod / ling cod fishing trip twice last year. One time we ended up catching limits of quality rockfish and lings plus 3 albacore. We chasing for albacore after we done rock fishing. All of us were happy what we paid for. The sceond time I went is pretty like the trip you went for. We caught limits of rockfish plu one lingcod then ended the trip around noon. I think it really depends on a captain's mood on that day for Chris😁 I really enjoy going on Stagnaro charter in Santa Cruz. Captain Jason always dedicated to the best experience for his customers. EVEN with terrible weather, he never give up and keep searching for quality rockfish for us/
I agree with Stagnaro's work ethics. We were there a few weeks ago board on the Legacy. The captain and crew were very professional. The Captain did looks for quality fish NOT quantity. Thanks my friend.
Wow, very different than when I went agust of last year. We went to 800 feet of water and changed spots all the time. But still one deck hand. But it was very good. Also got pb ling and many other pbs we took a 3 hour run to the spot. You can probably try to get some money back because the only went for a half day not full
Some talks on the boat before we dock that we all should get part of our money back, but i've decided not to waste my time. The Captain stayed within 5 miles from the marina. Thanks for watching.
I had a pretty similar experience on this charter last year. There was only one deckhand who had to run around helping the whole boat. So many people were hooking up on lingcod but it was taking the deckhand 5-15 minutes to come and gaff the fish. One of my friends uncles lost two lings because the deckhand couldn't come and gaff it. Another one of my friends dad had tangled his rental reel and the deckhand was nowhere to be found. He ended up having to sit the rest of his day out because he never got a new reel. I was going to go again this year but it looks like the fish quality has gotten worse with the same customer service. Is there any other charters that you think might be worth the price?
Wow, With so many negative feedback , I just can't fathom why they still do the same service throughout the years. Charters: If you live around the bay ( SJ, SF, Fremont) , I heard from a good friend , Sea Wolf, Ankeny , Lady K, Captain's Pete just to name a few that are Producing quality Fish. I did try Stagnaro in Santa Cruz, I'm pleased with the Deckhands Professionalism and the Captain's experience of finding a good quality fish. Thanks for watching my friend.
I used to go on that boat all the time. I fished exactly where you are. What happened is that the captain and deckhand got fined by Fish and Game. After that they basically just take you to a spot, make you fish using shrimp fly rigs and do not let even minnow sized fish go. I don't recommend going on this boat if you can help it. After Tinker the previous captain took over the whale watching boat, this is now helmed by the previous deckhand. For $120, I recommend getting a kayak and I bet you'll get better fish using that than this.
Keeping that in mind, a new captain that is not dedicated to the best experience for his customer doesn't change that much in my experience. I've been on boats before that hardly left the harbor.. saved them fuel.. little rockfish were to be caught... but it's one time only I let them rip me off.. which is really what it is brother. We can make the best of it.. but should only do it once
Whenever I go out they take us to Big Sur and they usually put us on some good quality fish. There is usually one deckhand tho. So I come in expecting I have to unhook my fish and if I have any line problems I have to do it myself. If I bring my Dad or friends I’m usually the one fixing there line problems but if it’s like an underwater basket weeving competition with multiple anglers I let the deckhand fix it.
The deckhand was running around for everyones needs. Yes, we also just do any issues ourselves ( tangle etc..) The Captain just circle around within 5 miles. We all caught our limits but not enough quality fish.
What a disappointing day! Rock fishing at 30 ft deep all day? Please assure Jose’s friends that this is NOT what we usually experience in rock fishing. Better days are ahead for them!
This captain should be reported to f&g and to the division that hands out licenses for review. It costs a lot of money to fish on boats and a bad captain can reflect on the whole fleet. Not good.
@@fishermanally Then maybe he needs to have his Captain's license taken away. There is no place for somebody charged with other peoples lives, to disregard regs and make trips with paying customers get less than they are entitled to. maybe there are others who would join you in the complaint.
Did the rock cod / ling cod fishing trip twice last year. One time we ended up catching limits of quality rockfish and lings plus 3 albacore. We chasing for albacore after we done rock fishing. All of us were happy what we paid for. The sceond time I went is pretty like the trip you went for. We caught limits of rockfish plu one lingcod then ended the trip around noon. I think it really depends on a captain's mood on that day for Chris😁 I really enjoy going on Stagnaro charter in Santa Cruz. Captain Jason always dedicated to the best experience for his customers. EVEN with terrible weather, he never give up and keep searching for quality rockfish for us/
I agree with Stagnaro's work ethics. We were there a few weeks ago board on the Legacy. The captain and crew were very professional. The Captain did looks for quality fish NOT quantity. Thanks my friend.
Wow, very different than when I went agust of last year. We went to 800 feet of water and changed spots all the time. But still one deck hand. But it was very good. Also got pb ling and many other pbs we took a 3 hour run to the spot. You can probably try to get some money back because the only went for a half day not full
Some talks on the boat before we dock that we all should get part of our money back, but i've decided not to waste my time. The Captain stayed within 5 miles from the marina. Thanks for watching.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with Check Mate. I will definitely avoid Check Mate charters like the plague!!
Long time my friend. Unless they trained that Captain with good business ethics i would not board that boat again.
I had a pretty similar experience on this charter last year. There was only one deckhand who had to run around helping the whole boat. So many people were hooking up on lingcod but it was taking the deckhand 5-15 minutes to come and gaff the fish. One of my friends uncles lost two lings because the deckhand couldn't come and gaff it. Another one of my friends dad had tangled his rental reel and the deckhand was nowhere to be found. He ended up having to sit the rest of his day out because he never got a new reel. I was going to go again this year but it looks like the fish quality has gotten worse with the same customer service. Is there any other charters that you think might be worth the price?
Wow, With so many negative feedback , I just can't fathom why they still do the same service throughout the years. Charters: If you live around the bay ( SJ, SF, Fremont) , I heard from a good friend , Sea Wolf, Ankeny , Lady K, Captain's Pete just to name a few that are Producing quality Fish. I did try Stagnaro in Santa Cruz, I'm pleased with the Deckhands Professionalism and the Captain's experience of finding a good quality fish. Thanks for watching my friend.
I used to go on that boat all the time. I fished exactly where you are. What happened is that the captain and deckhand got fined by Fish and Game. After that they basically just take you to a spot, make you fish using shrimp fly rigs and do not let even minnow sized fish go. I don't recommend going on this boat if you can help it.
After Tinker the previous captain took over the whale watching boat, this is now helmed by the previous deckhand. For $120, I recommend getting a kayak and I bet you'll get better fish using that than this.
Thanks for the info. It will definitely help other angler.
Nice catch Padi 👍👌
Thanks Padi. May Pang Pulotan na naman Padi. Lol.
Idol ako po yung nakita nyo sa gym😁 nice caught po🎣
Salamat Pre. Next time sama ka.
Thank you for this , ill never go out on Check Mate charter... what a shit captain!
He's still young and have a lot of potential, hopefully review like this will change him for the better. Thanks for watching.
Keeping that in mind, a new captain that is not dedicated to the best experience for his customer doesn't change that much in my experience. I've been on boats before that hardly left the harbor.. saved them fuel.. little rockfish were to be caught... but it's one time only I let them rip me off.. which is really what it is brother. We can make the best of it.. but should only do it once
Dang that’s too bad. I usually kill it with that charter.
Whenever I go out they take us to Big Sur and they usually put us on some good quality fish. There is usually one deckhand tho. So I come in expecting I have to unhook my fish and if I have any line problems I have to do it myself. If I bring my Dad or friends I’m usually the one fixing there line problems but if it’s like an underwater basket weeving competition with multiple anglers I let the deckhand fix it.
The deckhand was running around for everyones needs. Yes, we also just do any issues ourselves ( tangle etc..) The Captain just circle around within 5 miles. We all caught our limits but not enough quality fish.
We all caught our limits also, But the Captain wasn't into quality fish but quantity. 2 lings on the deck 1 keeper.
You guys should have tossed the captain out in the sea and put the Deckhand in charge 😅
Lol, He's a young Captain perhaps with a review like this he'll gain more knowledge. Thanks for watching my friend.
What a disappointing day! Rock fishing at 30 ft deep all day? Please assure Jose’s friends that this is NOT what we usually experience in rock fishing. Better days are ahead for them!
Yes, We explained to them to not be disappointed we can try other boats in the future trips. Nevertheless, they all had a great time.
This captain should be reported to f&g and to the division that hands out licenses for review. It costs a lot of money to fish on boats and a bad captain can reflect on the whole fleet. Not good.
I think the same Captain was once had been reprimanded.
@@fishermanally Then maybe he needs to have his Captain's license taken away. There is no place for somebody charged with other peoples lives, to disregard regs and make trips with paying customers get less than they are entitled to. maybe there are others who would join you in the complaint.
Shitty service, ripping off people's hard earned money
Hopefully they change their ways before the good paying customers caught up to them.