+🪝 Deckhand Membership
Get started with the crew for free. As a Deckhand, you can earn cash just by sharing your unique referral link or QR code — no paid membership required.
Your Deckhand Perks:
- 10% commission on every charter you refer (10% of the charter price)
Important Details:
• Commissions are paid out monthly — you’ll receive payment the month following any referred charter that has successfully run.
• Referrals must book their trip on our website using your unique link or QR code.
• Commissions apply only to charters that are completed (not canceled) and while your membership is active.
• Raffle: Deckhands do not receive free entries, but anyone can purchase raffle tickets. Ticket sales will be announced a few months in advance on Facebook, and prizes (one free charter, merch, sponsor gear) are drawn live each December.
+âš“ First Mate Membership
Move beyond Deckhand status and enjoy savings, rewards, and insider perks — plus an exclusive Fish Like a Local T-shirt when you join.
Your First Mate Perks:
- 10% off Fish Like a Local charters and merchandise
- 10% commission on every charter you refer
- Welcome T-shirt included with your initial payment
- Early access to new merch drops and exclusive product releases
- One raffle entry per month of active membership in our annual live Facebook drawing for a free charter, official merch, and sponsor prizes
Important Details:
• Commissions are paid out monthly — you’ll receive payment the month following any referred charter that has successfully run.
• Referrals must book their trip on our website using your unique link or QR code.
• Commissions apply only to charters that are completed (not canceled) and while your membership is active at the time of the trip and payment.
• Discounts and bookings must be made by the active member and may be shared only with their immediate family (not transferable beyond immediate family).
• Raffle: First Mates earn 1 free entry per active month. Prizes (one free charter, merch, sponsor gear) are drawn live on Facebook each December. Additional tickets will be available for purchase to everyone — members and non-members — and raffle details will be announced a few months in advance on Facebook.
• T-shirt perk: one shirt per new First Mate membership; sizes subject to availability; redemption required via the provided link or code.
+🚤 Captain Membership
Step up to the top tier of the Fish Like a Local crew. As a Captain, you unlock our biggest savings, the highest referral rewards, and an exclusive long-sleeve performance fishing shirt to show you’ve earned your place.
Your Captain Perks:
- 15% off every Fish Like a Local charter and all official merchandise
- 15% commission on every charter you refer — our highest payout level
- Premium long-sleeve performance fishing shirt included with your initial payment
- Early access to new merch drops and exclusive product releases
- Double entries (2 per month of active membership) in our annual live Facebook raffle for a free charter, official merch, and sponsor prizes
Important Details:
• Commissions are paid out monthly — you’ll receive payment the month following any referred charter that has successfully run.
• Referrals must book their trip on our website using your unique link or QR code.
• Commissions apply only to charters that are completed (not canceled) and while your membership is active at the time of the trip and payment.
• Discounts and bookings must be made by the active member and may be shared only with their immediate family (not transferable beyond immediate family).
• Raffle: Captains earn 2 free entries per active month. Prizes (one free charter, merch, sponsor gear) are drawn live on Facebook each December. Additional tickets will be available for purchase to everyone — members and non-members — and raffle details will be announced a few months in advance on Facebook.
• Shirt perk: one long-sleeve performance shirt per new Captain membership; sizes subject to availability; redemption required via the provided link or code.