But sometime I just have to. Today I had to call my client at 6:30am to cancel today’s charter. He was noticably upset and I understand. He’d tried to get out on the water several times this month with his son and each time was canceled due to weather. I feel for him. However, sometimes we just have to make that call. As a responsible captain, my first priority is the safety of those on my boat. When the National Weather Service issues a Small Craft Advisory, a Tornado Watch and the radar looks like it did this morning (see image), I have to make a call with safety in mind and today the call was to cancel the trip.

Keep in mind that there is nobody that wants to go fishing more than I do. It’s my livelyhood. Everytime I cancel a charter, a bill doesn’t get paid at my house. So there is nobody with more motivation to go. But safety must prevail.

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