Ofishal Business Charters Mates

  Sam Sorice - Pictured here strapped into a 45 minute fight with a large blue marlin. Sammy has been part of OFishal Business since the start and has placed in many local tournaments.

  John Kuvak - or JK for short has been fishing for over a decade out of Sebastian Inlet and Port Canaveral. He has placed in multiple local and Bahamas’ tournaments. John is extremely knowledgeable of the local waters and the fish that migrate through them.

Many people ask whether to tip the mates and how to tip the mates. It is customary to tip the mates 15% to 20% of the cost of the charter. When tipping the mate ask yourself the following:

Was he polite and respectful when we asked questions?
Did he constantly check baits and change lure colors or styles when                nothing was biting?
Did he keep the deck clean and safe?
Did he instruct you what to do when the fish was on?
Was he easy to talk to?
Was there anything that he could have done to make your day better?