By 1972, Jones was considered "one of the most respected, in every way" charter boat skippers both in Port Angeles and Neah Bay, and her salmon-fishing skills were highly esteemed. Jones received high appraisals of her professional skills from the president of the Olympic Charter Boat Association and her other colleagues. Nevertheless, in a number of interviews, Jones told stories of gender discrimination from several clients. Once, a commercial fisherman rammed her boat during a trip, but other than that, she claimed to have never had troubles with colleagues.
