The mate’s responsibilities vary from boat to boat but fundamentally they involve fishing, rigging baits, cleaning and learning how to maintain the boat and operate the many systems that comprise a modern sportfisherman. Franks main work as first mate in Tenerife South, on the ‘Rodfather’.
Frank commented, “ I have had the pleasure of fishing for 6 years with the ‘Rodfather’ crew. That for me has been a great pleasure and I very much look forward to our next adventure.
First Mate
Brief info
Frank lives in Tenerife, having a career of a sportfishing professional for over 10 years. Starting off as a mate. Frank has fished with many Captains in his time and has now a valued member of the 'Rodfather' team. “The position of mate is critically important” says Frank. “For most, it’s the first job in which they are paid to fish”.