CaptK I hear ya loud and clear...but a fair amount of blame falls on the person booking the charter. In my opinion, if you are going to spend that kind of money for a fishing trip you should do your homework, certainly ask around, look online, etc. etc.
Anybody that ends up with an inexperienced fly-by-night captain on a "boat ride" - I have to say that its their own fault. I have never even been on a charter - but, I know exactly which boat and captain I would book it with if I had the decided to do it:
Rick Caton - The Free Agent
www.customsoundcharters.com
There will be no "boat rides" here. LOL