yea !

if using my boat he should bring two hot women so if there fish arnt bitting....

My fishing buddy never once paid for gas, he brought enuff food to feed an army though. We have been friends for over 30yrs. When i went he is just like a life jacket has to be there. I own my own company and do a little not much but a little better than he does he lived in Gov. housing and gets 1300 a month to live. Now saying this I had to sell my boat, 20ft. CC Cajun w/ everything you could want or need on a boat. Hard times. A month after doing so he shows up with a 14ft. V-Hull 4.5hp best he could afford, and GIVES it to me. And i use the heck out of it now. Difference in just rider and friends, friend is a friend and should never be EXPECTED to buy anything heck your going anyway. A true friend will do it anyway before you even ask if they can. This man is a TRUE friend. As just a rider I will help with all expenses and always an eater bring plenty food and water. I just want anyone that does take a back (on my boat front)seat to be able to back the trailer lol.

talk about a friend doin all he can wow!!!!!!!!! if he can afford it he should pay up if not you cover water fasster with 2 people than 1 and he just might teach you something really would rather sit at the house or lie to a good buddy.

My rules are pretty simple.

When my fishing buddy and I go fishing either in my boat or his, we start start a cost-of-trip fund. Depending on trip distance and time, starting with $100 for gas for truck and boat, food, bait; then each pitch in half. When that money runs out, we add $50 at a time. If there's overage, we refund each other. We both help clean the boat and put it up. This way, we never have to face the uncomfortable task of fighting for or avoiding the bill.

So when I take somebody else fishing, I start with: "Hey, I'm headed to Lake Lunkertown. Maybe you'd like to come along. It usually costs about $50 each to do this trip. If it's more, we'll continue to split it"..... "It'll be fun, so let me know". If they have a problem with it, they can save face and back out. If they agree, then you found yourself a potential future fishing buddy candidate.

People who don't get it never owned a boat (or recreational toys). If they did, they'd understand the time, money, and commitment of keeping it in tip top shape so that when you go fishing, everything works.

Ive found a great back seat partner on this site his name is "Bassitup" He does more than just paying his share, he helps with the boat make ready and tie down,and can back my boat better than I can.Hes always ready with the net (when needed) and will do anything that I ask of him. If we meet at my house he even helps with tarping the boat! There is more to being a good backseater than just helping with expenses.I look forward to each trip with him!! (today was our 5th trip together and he out fished me)!!!!!!SOOOO--It may be a while before our next trip. Just kidding Steve.

When do you say enough is enough? I have been fishing with a friend of mine a lot and not one time has he ever offered to pay for anything gas, food/drinks,15-20 CB lures of MINE that he used and lost,and complained about the spots that i knew where fish were (i was catching and he wasnt). Finally stopped letting him know that I was going out, now he's pizzed cause I dont let know im going out.And I did mention that the non boater ususally helps with expenses, not one red cent, help with loading or unloading, nada, nothing, zip, zilch.Am i too much of a nice guy or am I wrong for wanting help

sounds like a damn good friend,just like a good woman,a good friend like that is hard to find!

I have to say that i couldnt have been more fortunate to have WCLBass as my guide for all those wonderful trips to the lake. I look forward to many more outings with him. Great guy

Get RID of that BUM!

Case solved.

Great Subject. This is my take, so please be kind.
I have tons of aquaintenaces, after I got a boat, was like putting the cherry on top of the bananna split, INSTANT FRIENDS.

Please note, a hero, Soldier, Police, or Fireman, always go at my cost, I will provide all for him/her and family within reason (burgers, hot dogs and iced water and sodas). Ironically they usually offer to pay gas, without me asking, so we split it if it is a long way, or we do lots of tubing.

I have a pontoon, fishing gear, tubes, floats, yada yada yada. and all gear needed to fish and play. My cost to maintain my toy is $298 a month for 4 more years, $70 a month for dry storage, taxes, trailer taxes, insurance, around $420 a month, plus I do my own service on the boat and motor (5 year note, have 4 years to go). I have a marine grill, and lots of life jackets, as well as fishing gear.

If I get someone who knows the lake and can show me a few things, yes 1/2 gas and share drinks is reasonable.

If I get a backseater whom is a great guy, but is coming to fish, and use my gear, tackle and all, he pays all gas.

My best friend always buys gas (SUV and Boat), and supper (if we are hungry, I sometimes cook on the grill as we fish/swim). Like he says, Cheaper to go out with me a few times a year than to buy a boat (please see above costs)

I always have a request, I love to fish, and if u need a rider, yada yada yada, someone who wouldn't give me the time of day till he found out I fish. They go way way back to the end of the line.

In closing, no crime in asking for at least 1/2 expenses, beats the heck out of paying a note et all, even if your boat is paid for, we still pay taxes, ramp fees, and all maintenance.
whew..Ron

With fuel prices going up this week, any new thoughts on how much is too little or how much is too much to offer to help pay for a day on the water?

Is $40 too little or is $75 too much? Do you seek for middle ground around $50?

IF ur a backseater offer to help no matter what it is and if u don`t know what ur doing try to stay out of the way, but ask what u can do to help as far as money ask won`t hurt nobodys feelings most are happy to have not only company but help with expenses,but Don`t try to rule the trip remember ur a guest whether he be right or wrong if u think its not safe u might ask if wer`er safe doing this. [Sorry kinda got off the question..] depending on how far or what ur doing u might ask a certain amt. but somebody that is sharing will usually ask u about how much do you think I need to help with...SORRY have known about a couple of back seaters that have dam near ruined a trip.either wanting afreebe or thinkn they knew everything. .Bill

I am exactly in the same position! The guy I fish with has a better boat than mine but says he doesn�t trust the engine. We have been fishing together for two years and he only once gave me some money for gas. He also catches more fish than me.
Where are you located? Maybe we should switch partners.

If ur tired of footn.the bill,might as well go by urself,__maybe just maybe it`s not really dawned on him he should be helping..[can`t imagine that with what it costs to fill up boat and truck] Don`t know what kinda money u or he makes but guess u might ask for a little help ,and find out what kinda friend he is if he gets mad??????.My problem is now my boats down and finding someone that likes to go to coast is more harder because of living in ftworth and,being so far plus the fact I care very little about lake fishn brought up in around the coast and there`s nothing that compares to it..Yeah I know kinda long but only suggestion I got.....Bill