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not showing up at the dock
hung over. One of the first
items to discuss is how
to handle winnings. On
my boat, there is usually
an agreement that all
winnings are split evenly.
Occasionally, we just let
the prize go to the person
catching the fish, but
either way, this should be
agreed upon before Derby
morning. If a juvenile is part
of the team, they always
get their winnings in full.
There are many variations
of how to distribute derby
winnings. The team
should consider a means
of covering the day's
expenses, such as fuel,
launch fees, and moorage.
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Back to my boat, I usually
cover the boat-related
expenses, fuel, bait, and
provide all the gear, but this
is a team decision. Again,
discuss winnings as an
element of your derby plan,
friendships depend on it!
In your derby plan, you
should also discuss your
catch rotation. Again, on
my boat, we do a rotation
through solid hookups
with the skipper being
last. Many teams will take
a more traditional route
where each angler runs
with their personal gear,
but this is a team decision.
Your derby plan needs to
address technique, gear,
and location.
It is important that the
boat fishes as a team, and
everyone knows what to
expect. At the end of the
day, you want everybody
to have fun and feel like
they had an equal say in
your potential success or
if so, disappointment. The
plan should include an
agreement for a meeting
place, time, and ensure
the skipper has everyone’s
phone numbers. Also,
decide what each angler
should bring. Example: ice,
lunch, derby tickets, license,
and gear if required. Maybe
also discuss parking and
usage fees at the launch
area. For derby day, you
want your deck as clear
