Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions asked about our services.Q: Can I smoke? |
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A: Yes, outside the cabin. |
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Q: Can I bring alcohol? |
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A: No hard alcohol, only beer and/or wine. |
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Q: How fast are we going? |
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A: The "Sea Master" cruises @ 24 knots and the "Sea Master 33" cruises @ 30 knots. |
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Q: How long does it take to get to the fishing grounds? |
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A: For halibut trips, anywhere from 1 hour to 2.5 hours and for salmon trips, anywhere from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours. |
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Q: Can I bring my own fishing gear? |
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A: Yes you can, but we do supply all the fishing gear. |
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Q: Can we keep the fish we catch? |
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A: Yes you choose the fish you want to keep, but if the fish is wounded, you will have to keep the fish. |
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Q: How do I know it's my fish? |
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A: We mark each angler(s) fish with a colored plastic tie. |
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Q: Can I bring a cooler on the boat? |
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A: Yes & No. Only small lunch coolers are allowed on the boat, big coolers for fish should be left in your vehicle. You can get your fish cooler when we are filleting fish. |
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Q: Do I need a fishing license? |
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A: Yes if you are 16 years old or older. You can purchase fishing license locally or online @ www.adfg.state.ak.us |
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Q: How long have you been doing this? |
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A: Capt. Larry & Capt. Harry started Share Alaska Charters in 1991. They have been in the charter industry for 16 years, but have been fishing for 27 years. |
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Q: Do you fillet our fish? |
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A: Yes |
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Q: Who processes fish in Seward? |
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A: J-Dock Fish Co.can process your fish. They provide services such as vacuum packing, freezing, boxing and shipping via FedEx or UPS. |
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Q: What forms of payment do you accept? |
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A: We accept cash or traveler's check or personal check or Visa/ Mastercard |
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Q: How old do you have to be to go out on a Fishing & Sightseeing Charter? |
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A: At least 10 years old, but this is open for discussion. |
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Q: Where can I park? |
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A: There is a large parking lot in front of J-Dock ramp, between the Texaco gas station and NAPA Auto Parts. The fee is $ 5.00 for the day. |
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Q: Can I fish for a family member or friend that is not feeling well or does not want to fish? |
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A: Alaska State Law prohibits anyone from fishing for someone else. You can only catch YOUR fish limit. |
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Q: When does the Fishing & Sightseeing season start and end? |
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A: May 1 to September 10. |
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Q: Should I take motion sickness medication? |
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A: Only if you are prone to motion sickness, if you are, take medication the night before scheduled charter. |
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Q: How many people do you take out on your charters? |
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A: The "Sea Master 33" 6 people and the "Sea Master" 6 people. |
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Q: Do I tip the boat crew? |
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A: Tipping is customary and appreciated. |
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