2007-03-24 22:26:29 · 8 answers · asked by bobby n 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
go fish for a living here in alaska i take tourist out on a halibut charter just during the summer the pay is good then you got all the tips to they can be great at times espeailly with the older people,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,or if you want to live dangerous go up north and fish the bering sea for king and opie crabs $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ cha ching big bucks but dangerous good luck to you
2007-03-25 16:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by ray k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The price and demand for seafood is high. One person with a 20' boat can make a living in southern waters fishing year round for popular species like grouper, snapper, dolphin, tuna etc. If you can afford a 30' boat, electric reels and a Mexican mate you can spend several days in the Gulfstream and make some nice dough.
It's hard and enjoyable work that can be dangerous. Stoners and drunks usually don't last that long.
2007-03-25 04:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a comercial fisherman can be hit and miss. closures, regulations, and openings are just some of the factors you have to deal with.
i used to be a full time guide in British Columbia. summers in the Kootenay region of the interior and winters in the Queen Charlotte Islands. the money was very good but some of the clients i took out were bad enough that i changed my occupation. i still take some out when a couple of my friends are really busy (they guide full time).
the hours are crazy and you have to be willing to be a glorified baby-sitter if you want to guide. commercial fishing is more of a waiting game. you sit on your butt then go non stop for a few weeks and hope your catch is enough to cover expenses and pay you a wage.
best of luck
2007-03-25 02:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've got the skill & the experience, good money can be made as a guide or instructor taking out tourists (e.g. for Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass and game species such as Trout & Salmon, or Nile Perch in Africa) or people wanting to try a specialised area of fishing (such as Specimen sized Pike & Carp)..... for instance top British Pike guide Charlie Bettell (of http://Esox.co.uk fame) charges £140 to take you out for a days fishing (8am 'til 4pm).
But you should only really consider doing that when you've hit 40, made your money to retire on + looking for a career change.
2007-03-24 23:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on whut kind of fishing ur in 2 and if u have a boat for it but most freshwater anglers try and don't make it 2 the elite series or even pro but all u can do is try for the elite series and work ur way up besure u are really good and know whut u are doin or u'll never make it
2007-03-25 13:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by thomas g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of the hardest things to do. You're working 20 + hours a day. But if you love the sport, I say go for it!
Ask the guys at my forum, they can give more input http://www.myoutdoorforums.com
2007-03-25 01:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by JasonG g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Don't kill the fishes.
2007-03-24 22:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by twinkle sundae 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hard work long hours and low wages
2007-03-25 13:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋