Well, I've had lots of people ask me to take them fishing, I love to take them out,at the end of the trip I wait and see what they offer,There's 95%of them that don't go again.They seem to think that I get the bait for free,that the gear is free,the launch is free,and the boat and maintenance is free.Oh can you also come and pick us up and drop us off?Then on the other hand I've had people pay for the gas, launch,bait,respect my equipment, and buy me lunch.They are always welcome to go again.IMHO pay for the gas,bait and launch,I'll pay for the boat,maintenance,insurance,tow vehicle,I use about 7 gallons of gas,1 or 2 packs of bait,it's still a lot cheaper than owning a boat. DAN