Deckhand wanted

So it's less than 10 days before the commercial salmon season opens and I still don't have a deckhand. I'm not too worried because I can fish solo, but would prefer not to.
What you need to know:
It's a percentage based position. If we don't catch fish, you don't make money. Percentages are based on experience. (Between
You will be a private contractor who signs a release of liability.
Military/police/fire/first responder experience is a big plus.
Sleep is a commodity in very short supply on a commercial salmon boat. If you need a regular 4 hrs a day to function don't apply. We usually get 4+ a night, but not always.
You must be willing to work up to 20 hrs a day for up to 5 days in a row without coming into port.
Mechanical experience it's a big plus.
No hard drugs. By that I mean no coke, meth or heroin( oxy etc). I don't care what you do on land when we're in port, but not on the boat.
You must be sea sick resilient. My boat has a narrow beam and shallow draft.
We will be fishing every daylight hour possible for the next three months. The only things that keeps us in the harbour are bad weather, mechanical problems, lack of supplies (fuel, ice, water or food) or unloading fish.
We may "trip fish" anywhere between Morro Bay and Shelter Cove. You may be out of contact with loved one's for days on end.

To be honest I'm no highliner and this well be only my second season as a salmon boat captain. Many of my previous deckhands have been young men with previous commercial boating experience (crabbing) but no salmon experience. They worked for me for a while and got experience running the gear and then got jobs (with a smaller percentage) on big "slammers". That's ok with me as long as you are upfront with me and give me fair warning
You may want to think of this as a hard working adventure/internship/foot in the door experience, rather than a big money making opportunity. It's fishing, there are no guarantees.
If this hell on earth sounds like something you want to do, post up.

Awesome! Where's home port?

I did it on salmon and albacore boats when I was younger and didn't have a family. Straight up best and most memorable times of my life. Hard work? Yep. But you're getting paid to fish! How fucking bad could it be? Pretty bad at times. But you're getting paid to fish. Sleeping in a stinky bunk or hammock? rarely. But you're getting PAID TO FISH! (sometimes  )

nuf said. if you can do it, DO IT!

ruben

Awesome! Where's home port?

HMB.

ATD was looking for something to do the next few months.   

Hard work? Yep. But you're getting paid to fish! How fucking bad could it be? Pretty bad at times. But you're getting paid to fish. Sleeping in a stinky bunk or hammock? rarely. But you're getting PAID TO FISH! (sometimes  )

wonderfully concise 

I saw this yesterday...guy says he has references and sure seems like he wants/knows how to fish...maybe he is mobile for the season

good luck

https://monterey.craigslist.org/boa/4434473540.html

health & safety comes first
be where they are depth and temp
show them what they want
fish smart sharp mind and hooks
have a plan
be ready to hookem when your innem
health and happiness go together
good luck.

Did this in the 70's and I was 17...worked salmon boats all the way down the OR coast instead of hitchhiking I was FISHING trying to get back to Ukiah...

GETTING PIAD TO FISH!!!

Read the 4hrs sleep and at 50+ I need six...young man's game...Time of my LIFE GETTIN PAID TO FISH!!! Did some tuna too!!!
Hope u get a solid deck hand!!!

Wish I could bro but I've got two good reasons not to be gone that much.

I hope you have a great second season!!!

-Eliot

So it's less than 10 days before the commercial salmon season opens and I still don't have a deckhand. I'm not too worried because I can fish solo, but would prefer not to.
What you need to know:
It's a percentage based position. If we don't catch fish, you don't make money. Percentages are based on experience. (Between
You will be a private contractor who signs a release of liability.
Military/police/fire/first responder experience is a big plus.
Sleep is a commodity in very short supply on a commercial salmon boat. If you need a regular 4 hrs a day to function don't apply. We usually get 4+ a night, but not always.
You must be willing to work up to 20 hrs a day for up to 5 days in a row without coming into port.
Mechanical experience it's a big plus.
No hard drugs. By that I mean no coke, meth or heroin( oxy etc). I don't care what you do on land when we're in port, but not on the boat.
You must be sea sick resilient. My boat has a narrow beam and shallow draft.
We will be fishing every daylight hour possible for the next three months. The only things that keeps us in the harbour are bad weather, mechanical problems, lack of supplies (fuel, ice, water or food) or unloading fish.
We may "trip fish" anywhere between Morro Bay and Shelter Cove. You may be out of contact with loved one's for days on end.

To be honest I'm no highliner and this well be only my second season as a salmon boat captain. Many of my previous deckhands have been young men with previous commercial boating experience (crabbing) but no salmon experience. They worked for me for a while and got experience running the gear and then got jobs (with a smaller percentage) on big "slammers". That's ok with me as long as you are upfront with me and give me fair warning
You may want to think of this as a hard working adventure/internship/foot in the door experience, rather than a big money making opportunity. It's fishing, there are no guarantees.
If this hell on earth sounds like something you want to do, post up.

This guy may fit the bill.  He is a Humboldt native and list all his experience.
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/boa/4451876151.html

Hello Names Tyler Roberts This is the Only Job 4 me!!
 Love to fish Born and raised in Humboldt county
 I would like to consider myself a Team player
 And due my part to maintain good work area
 Im a Hard Worker and pull long hours
 Constant communication with crew and captain
 To ensure safety and understanding on Deck
 2 Years commercial Crab
 Just Ended 2014 a few days ago
 Position~Block/box/etc
 F/V Shamrock
 F/V Pacific Quest
 F/V Miss Layla
 F/V schmitar
 All gear work
 Have took trip after 2013 crab from Eureka to seattle
 to get complete outfitting from crab to salmon
 1 season Bristol bay fished out of Naknek
 Boat work includes
 Lots of cleaning,oil changing,fitting repair,
 Tender loading,fuel,ty up,fish unloading,lead line/net stripping
 can fix net but not a pro
 Fish picking etc
 F/V Miss Layla
 F/V Sunlight
 Filled in on Another boat cant remember name for another guy got hurt
 Caught tender back to my District awaiting sunlight to be ready
 Im 23 6"0 220 dont get sea sick dont have drug problem
 And looking for work to make a Honest living
 I can turn wrenches problem solve to my ability
 And would be more than happy to answer any of your ?s
 Looking For Trolling job/alaska salmon etc will travel
 Fast learner and listen to the way you want me to work
 My Name is Tyler Roberts and im GOOD
 Have a Good ONE
 707 382~9820

Thanks for that. The position is filled for now.