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 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guam Posts: 347 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 I use a green machine Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Annapolis & OCMD Posts: 205 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 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guam Posts: 347 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 Got fish Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 170 Boat: Sea Pro 22 Home Port: Eliot, Maine Best Catch: Still waiting! Occupation: Banking	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 Salon puppy Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 116	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.