Dump him; seems he has a character flaw in which you don't want to be associated with anyway.

dump....entry is a no brainer, obviously thats split....

I try to make footandahalf pay all expenses involved with our tournament fishing.

BUt that doesnt work, so we split it up

He catches all the fish too, so Im just along for the ride.

I'd say SO LONG to that "partner"

He would be done fishing tournies with me, but if he happens to fish with you again and you place in the money..Just don't give him any of the winnings.

I have been on both sides, Before I sold my boat, I had several people fish with me, some never wanted to pay anything, others offered more than their share. Now as a backseater I had my first trip recently to a local lake, we did not run much and gentleman would not take a penny when I offered. We are planning another trip a little further I plan topay half of gas for truck and boat and buy his lunch. Its expensive to own a boat, every boat owner knows.

I have always offered too, just the way I was raised, refused a few times but bought dinner etc. to make up for it. and yes he is done with me.

I have also been on both sides. Before I got my boat I rode with a few guys and gave them $40 for gas. I had no idea how much gas we would use but its a hell of alot cheaper than a guided trip. If you are hooking up with your non-boaters from the forum just message them and let them know about what u expect as far as any rules u have for your boat and gas/oil money. Its non confrontational and you know that he knows to give u gas money.
If they dont pay you or dont think they should pay you then let that be the last time you take them out. You can burn me once but not twice. I have a perfectly good time fishing alone.

Don't feel bad RoF we all need someone to net the fish.

I haven't tournament fished yet, but there are some simple common courtesies that people should follow. If you are riding, then the other guy is doing you a favor. At the very least, pay your own way. If you want to be invited again, add a little extra to help pay the other guy's way too. Boats aren't cheap and maintenance (and insurance) isn't free.

If I am going fishing, I invite friends who have boats and those who don't. If someone offers me money, I just tell them to pay the launch fee and we'll call it even. For me, them making the offer shows they are a considerate person. I might take it if I am spending a lot on gas, I usually don't. Some never offer so they are moved way down on the invite list. After a couple of times, they are kicked off the invite list.

If you have to ask for him to pay his share, then he is not worth your time. It's that simple.

Agree

How new is he to tournament fishing? If he is, I would have a sit down and explain the deal, and if he says money is tight and he can't do it, then you are done there. If he gets upset by it and thinks you're being greedy, again you're done with it. If he just flat didn't know, and ponies up and keeps doing so, you may have a partner. Talk to him first. Don't assume.

Good advice, some people just need to be shown how its done.

I can understand people not knowing some things about fishing/tournament fishing. No way am I going to believe that anyone could not know they should pay their share of the expenses on any type of trip (long or short. Just can't buy that.

Not only would I dump him, I would tell him why I dumped him, and then give him an itemized bill for the money he owes, up to and including his half of the two stroke oil you used......