Just to clarify what was it that I was complaining about because from some of the replies I have read so far I don't believe that it was understood correctly. My mistake maybe or not....
Again, the issue here is not whether I will be going home with 50 or 0 fish. As I mentioned I would be happy with 1-2 and the rest I would release. I would be happy with no fish whatsoever as well but as long as I have a great fishing trip or experience. (as explained in previous post). If we catch and release all day, I'm happy again. (though many would not be).
But, (and this is my main point), I WANT TO FISH. I WANT TO DROP THAT LINE MORE THEN TWICE IN ONE SPOT. That is what we pay for. Fishing and not riding in a boat. Or socializing on a boat. I'd join a fishing club if I mainly want to socialize or meet new people etc. I want to fish and not spend 70% of the day riding around. It is boring and exhausting at the same time. I'd hire a boat if I want to do that. (I do have boat license).
I want to fish. I want to stay at one spot for at least 30-45 min to see if there is fish there or not. Anyone experienced in fishing knows that you can not determine if the spot is good or not in 10 min. Many times we would be on the fish, not great size, but hey, we were getting bites. But all I hear all day is "your lines up fellas, last cast, we are changing spots". Little baby Jesus, I am furious as I think about.
If the charters want to take people for a social day out or fishing practice then advertise as such. Do not mislead.
Also, not to sound rude, but I do not care about your fuel costs or any other cost. You decided to run a charter business, so calculate you costs appropriately or adjust your pricing. I am sure that if pay $200+ that they are making good money. Least I can expect is to be given a chance to actually TRY and catch fish.