Hi folks, got a couple of things for folks to consider and vote on for the TFF Seite Tuna's 38th and 39th spot.
As folks were made aware the 40 spot has been reserved for a special guest. There will be 37, 38, or 39 paid spots divided up equally.
These are the costs at each number:
39: $667
38: $685
37: $703

We have held the charter to 37 paid spots right now. What we need to find out is how folks want to handle the last two spots.
As most folks know the Big E cost is the same whether there is 30 going or 40 going.
The difference is the cost person is dependant on the number going.
We want to see what folks want to do with the last two spots.
Here are the options:
1. One spot for a cook. We would provide a menu for three meals a day, 6 total, plus snacks at a firm cost. We were able to hold TBB 06 and TBB 07 to $35 a person, and we think we can hold Seite Tuna to about the same cost. Prices have gone up, but we believe we can make the cost stay at $35 per person. Options would/might include grilled chicken, steak, carne guisada, sausage & egg taco's, chicken fajitas, baked potatoes, cole slaw, bratwurst, hamburgers/cheeseburgers, as well as other good things. Not all of the above will be offered, but we would fine tune the menu with the approval of the group going.
The main compensation for the cook would be fishing on free time, while making sure the food is ready when it is supposed to be. We've done several of these cook deals on the Big E and other boats in the past, so we have experience making it happen the right way.
If the group votes for a cook and food at an acceptable cost, that would take one spot.

2. A major sponsor for the 39th spot, with the sponsor joining the charter in a fishing capacity. We would work with a sponsor to see about folks getting a "goodie" bag equal to or exceeding the cost difference as well as some really good door prizes and give aways as well as hopefully pot winners.
There will most likely be other sponsors but one major sponsor would be taking a spot on board.

We would make sure all the details were provided to the group before we agree to a sponsors spot, as for right now the request is what do folks want to do with the last two spots. Offer them to the next two in line or go with a cook and a sponsor on board.
Please post your votes, simple yes or no to a cook at about $35 per person as well as a yes or no to a on board sponsor with sponsorship goodies.
Once we get the votes on a yes or no for each spot, and if the votes are yes, we will offer menu options and costs and sponsor information for everyone to consider and if the group still wisahes to go for it, we'll finalize the details.
If the votes are no, we will secure the final two spots with paying folks.
We would need 24 yes votes or 67% yes to make the food and sponsor spots happen. If that many want to do food we can comfortably provide food at a reasonable cost.
The main benefit is that all anyone would need to bring on board is drinks, and it seems that is taken care of as well.
Let the voting begin.

My two spots are good with the cook and/or sponsor. A margarita in one hand and a taco in the other. Sounds good.

I think the cook is NOT a good idea.

My 4 slots vote:

Yes - for the Cook

Yes - for the Sponsor

Our party will contribute a bottle of Tequila and Triple Sec for the Ritas

I am traveling by air, I don't cook, and I like goodies...
Yes and Yes to both questions.

Yes and Yes. But maybe the sponsor can bring soft drinks and water too! Won't need that much in November probably.

I'll donate the cost of the frozen lemonade mix to Margarita Mojo! I love that stuff!


Tom - DeepBlueGulf

my two spots vote:
no to the cook
yes to the sponsors

My 2 Spots... We're in for the cook (Newman) and sponsor..

Bazz

yes to the sponser and dont really care either way on the cook. between what Mojo brings and what i bring we have to much food as it is...

Cook yes
Sponsor no.

I'd rather fish with less guys by paying more.
35 limit would have been better. But it is OK whatever you guys decide.

Yes to cook if it's Newman
No to sponsor

Yes and yes on my two spots. BTW, fajitas would be nice one night.

OK,
And
OK

Yes to sponsor and don't really care on food. I usually only eat about 10.00 worth when I bring food.

Joe

I vote yes on a cook and no on a sponsor.

I'm with Kil... I'd prefer to pay a tad more and stay at 35.

35 is ok too!

Actually, I'd have paid significantly more to fish 25 on the boat but we're already sitting at 37.

Fred

37 isnt really bad especially the size of the boat and for the most part, everyone is fairly experienced, but 25 would be nice also.

Joe

Yes to cook
Yes to Sponsor


Guys, the spread they put on is well worth the $35. I said no two years ago, and after experiencing the cooking on the TBB trip, it was well worth it.

This boat fishes up to 102 people on a Day Trip.. it will swallow up 37.

Besides you can only Jig or throw Topwaters for so long and in November the Chunk Bite should be exceptional. It's all about the rotation.

Bazz

I say yes to the cook if its Newman. I was really impressed with how much he improved the TBB07 trip. I like not having the hassle of packing food and being able to focus on fishing but still get to eat something tasty when hungry. I'm don't have an opinion on the major sponsor.

just a little food for thought... I spent $50 on food and snacks just for myself last tuna trip. $35 on quality meals is more than worth it.

So Ronnie, have you figured out how you can get on this trip yet? you know you want to!!!

my vote is as follows:
sponsor- yes.
reason- I like goodies

cook- no
reason- I don't eat much on these trips

hold @ 37 anglers+ guest- yes
reason- even the big E can get crowded
when the bite is on, especially on down-current side

tight lines
-Brian