solotripper wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2013 at 1:24pm:

When something happened and I had inadvertently not had whatever we needed or not enough of it, they actually would get mad about it. ::)

Tis human nature is it not? It has been my experience that the more inexperienced the folks you take care of are the more likely they are to look at your "preparations" (or perceived lack thereof) with a jaundiced eye.

It is likely and probable that they have really no clue the amount of time, effort and expense that went into their behalf. All they basically understand is how could you be so inept as to forget or not anticipate X,Y or Z.

I frequently invite inexperienced anglers on the overnight boats. For the most part they are people I carefully screen and they are typically appreciative of the equipment, tackle and expertise I provide. Even so.......I don't think they fully comprehend the preparations that go into trying to show them a good time. I understand this going in and if they go enough they gather a fuller understanding. I guess the point I am making is to try not and take it personally when the novice is critical.