Don't you hate when people cancel on you

SERprise · 05-16-2008, 12:45 AM

I have been trying to get out fishing for 3 weeks now and have actually had 3 trips planned only to get a call that night while getting all the tackle ready just to tell me they can't go because they are too drunk or some bullshit story. I wish I had some more reliable people to go with. I just found out that the spot I normally go on the day my guys cancelled on me caught some big fish (mostly wahoo in the 40# range)and held some blue marlin. At least the marlin season is picking up but I could've been out there catching them but instead had to sit home on my only day off to do nothing because of unreliable people. Sorry I just needed to vent.

OUTCAST1 · 05-16-2008, 06:54 AM

Hate it! Hate it!

You have to take care of most preparation and most of the expense. Friends put up no deposit, have no commitment, cancel at last minute with B/S story and no loss to them. Couple true stories:

Three days prep to run offshore trip in small boat. Friend cancels at last minute because-"she doesn't want me to go." Get a new girlfriend, jerk!

Friend doesn't even cancel-simply a no show. Next time I see him he asks, "When we going fishing?" WE ain't, dude!

Charter story-Friend asks me to put up his share of deposit-he'll make sure I get it back. Cancels last minute, other guys have more expense to pay for charter. Chances of getting that deposit money from him-ZERO!

Another charter-Friend puts up his share of deposit-cancels last minute-other guys stuck with more expense for charter. The JERK wants HIS deposit back!

Too many times, friend wants to go fishing. OK, this is when I have room in boat-all set, I take care of all prep. No show/no explanation-he forgot about it ten minutes after we talked because he wasn't required to make any effort or commitment!

Yeah, they went from friends to jerks kinda quickly-and many times had no idea they did anything wrong!

The best fishing buddies are the ones who are cantankerous, argumentative, opinionated, and even cheap. But they own a boat themselves, show up reliably, and help pay the freight.

hubris 1 · 05-16-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SERprise

I have been trying to get out fishing for 3 weeks now and have actually had 3 trips planned only to get a call that night while getting all the tackle ready just to tell me they can't go because they are too drunk or some bullshit story. I wish I had some more reliable people to go with. I just found out that the spot I normally go on the day my guys cancelled on me caught some big fish (mostly wahoo in the 40# range)and held some blue marlin. At least the marlin season is picking up but I could've been out there catching them but instead had to sit home on my only day off to do nothing because of unreliable people. Sorry I just needed to vent.

from serprise, to reservation. just a thought.

92 feet down · 05-16-2008, 07:13 AM

No apologies necessary. Unfortunately, we all have dozens of the cancellation stories. Most of mine end up with me heading out alone & having a stellar day.

SERprise · 05-16-2008, 09:08 AM

I would love to go alone but the marina I go out of does not let you go solo, thats the Navy for ya. People just don't understand how much planning an d preparation goes into a day of fishing.

Dads Dream · 05-16-2008, 10:27 PM

Hey Serprise-

What's the run time from say......Maine to Guam? I won't cancel....promise- it'll just take til August to get there!

SERprise · 05-17-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dads Dream

Hey Serprise-

What's the run time from say......Maine to Guam? I won't cancel....promise- it'll just take til August to get there!

LOL. Sounds good its only about 12,000 miles. Make sure to bring plenty of gas. It should only cost about $40,000.00.

05-16-2008, 12:45 AM	#1
SERprise Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guam Posts: 373 Credits: 680.7 Best Catch: 110 pound black seabass on 15# stren with seeker rod and abu garcia ambasadeur Occupation: Navy Corpsman	Don't you hate when people cancel on you I have been trying to get out fishing for 3 weeks now and have actually had 3 trips planned only to get a call that night while getting all the tackle ready just to tell me they can't go because they are too drunk or some bullshit story. I wish I had some more reliable people to go with. I just found out that the spot I normally go on the day my guys cancelled on me caught some big fish (mostly wahoo in the 40# range)and held some blue marlin. At least the marlin season is picking up but I could've been out there catching them but instead had to sit home on my only day off to do nothing because of unreliable people. Sorry I just needed to vent. __________________ Fishing is life the rest is just details.

05-16-2008, 07:13 AM	#4
92 feet down Bite me Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Annapolis & OCMD Posts: 229 Credits: 2,108.6 Boat: World Cat Best Catch: 600# Blue Marlin (see avatar) Occupation: Civil Engineer/Mate	No apologies necessary. Unfortunately, we all have dozens of the cancellation stories. Most of mine end up with me heading out alone & having a stellar day. __________________ Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Last Straw Charters, OC,MD http://www.laststrawcharters.com/

05-16-2008, 09:08 AM	#5
SERprise Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guam Posts: 373 Credits: 680.7 Best Catch: 110 pound black seabass on 15# stren with seeker rod and abu garcia ambasadeur Occupation: Navy Corpsman	I would love to go alone but the marina I go out of does not let you go solo, thats the Navy for ya. People just don't understand how much planning an d preparation goes into a day of fishing. __________________ Fishing is life the rest is just details.

05-16-2008, 10:27 PM	#6
Dads Dream I use a green machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 207 Credits: 589.1 Boat: Sea Pro 22 Home Port: Eliot, Maine Occupation: 9-5, at a desk	Hey Serprise- What's the run time from say......Maine to Guam? I won't cancel....promise- it'll just take til August to get there! __________________ Capt Rich I like being trailer trash- I get to wash my boat a lot...

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05-16-2008, 06:54 AM	#2
OUTCAST1 "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 125 Credits: 522.8	Hate it! Hate it! You have to take care of most preparation and most of the expense. Friends put up no deposit, have no commitment, cancel at last minute with B/S story and no loss to them. Couple true stories: Three days prep to run offshore trip in small boat. Friend cancels at last minute because-"she doesn't want me to go." Get a new girlfriend, jerk! Friend doesn't even cancel-simply a no show. Next time I see him he asks, "When we going fishing?" WE ain't, dude! Charter story-Friend asks me to put up his share of deposit-he'll make sure I get it back. Cancels last minute, other guys have more expense to pay for charter. Chances of getting that deposit money from him-ZERO! Another charter-Friend puts up his share of deposit-cancels last minute-other guys stuck with more expense for charter. The JERK wants HIS deposit back! Too many times, friend wants to go fishing. OK, this is when I have room in boat-all set, I take care of all prep. No show/no explanation-he forgot about it ten minutes after we talked because he wasn't required to make any effort or commitment! Yeah, they went from friends to jerks kinda quickly-and many times had no idea they did anything wrong! The best fishing buddies are the ones who are cantankerous, argumentative, opinionated, and even cheap. But they own a boat themselves, show up reliably, and help pay the freight.