Ive had some deckies in the past that have been hard work, and some deckies that are A+. So what do you reckon are the do's and dont's for being a deckie on your boat? I know its not always possible for them to be able to do everything but I guess it comes down to a helpful attitiude and a lot of it comes down to their boating experiences. The people I fish with these days are all great deckies and most have their own boats as well which I think makes it easier.
My favourite deckies....
Never wait to be asked to chip in for fuel, ice, fishing costs. Always insist on paying their way.
Offer to bring or make lunch.
Never ask to be dropped off home. They meet you and stay til the end and help clean the boat.
Offer to drive the car or boat at some stage.
Always offer to get the anchor, tie off rope.
Its always a bonus if they can reverse the boat/trailer in/out.
Bring their own fishing gear and can tie their own knots (not always possible).
Just interested on people thoughts as I know some people are pretty adamant with who they fish with. Nothing beats fishing with a great deckie I reckon!

