I can’t speak to what deckhanding was in the historical heyday of Westport, but I can tell you our job entails far more than baiting hooks. Charterboat captains and deckhands work as a closeknit, supportive team on the water to provide a fun, safe, and successful fishing experience to people of all ages and skill-levels. As deckhands, we aim to improve this experience through more than just baiting hooks and cutting fish, though that is an important aspect of the job.

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