2012 1.5 day Islander trip may 18-20

[ful-rac]

I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Tony.





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For you guys who can't see the video here is a direct link.

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[Tman]

Nicely done...now post up the footage!

Esp the (almost) :farmer: footage...:D

[mtnbykr2]

Congrats on the epic trip, thanks for the "help" it was a blast...
I can,t wait tii the next OEX Islander Trip, TOP NOTCH operation, thanks to the crew for a trip of a life time :reel:

[StinkyMatt]

Damn Tony, nice haul. Over 100 pounds for 5 fish. That's like 5 pounds a hali! :D:D

[yakrider]

dude!!!
can't wait for the report!

[kobra]

Awesome catch!!! Looks like you had one hell of a good trip. Congrats.

[jorluivil]

When you text me this morning I thought you were lying

[roby]

Congrats again Tony. Don't write some long winded report....just show us the GoPro video!!!

:)

[jorluivil]

Congrats again Tony. Don't leave out any details in the report.

Keep the report as old school as possible....


Roby doesn't like when you leave anything out, make sure he gets it all:D

[Iceman]

Right on Tony! :luxhello:

[Deefeesha]

Thanks for teasing us guys going on the next trip :aetsch:

Any signs of yellowtail or WSB?

[steveooo]

Nice haul Tony. Looking forward to the report :luxhello:

[blitzburgh]

Dammmn!

[mtnbykr2]

We started out friday evening, loading our gear with talk of some pretty rough weather out at Clemente, and a possiblity of having to go to Catalina instead, we waited for the last NOAA report and the expirience and knowledge of the Islander briefed us on the itinarary, got the green light and we were off to San Clemente, a little rough on the way out, but once in the bunk, the next thing I know it's 5:30...grey lite and we are at the island, a little overcast but the water looks great.
Unfortunately I didn't get to have a great looking breakfast as my boat was one of the first off the rack and I didn't want to hold anyone up, as everyone was as excited as I was to get started, grabbed a piece of fruit
and a cup of joe and I was in the water by about 6:30am, paddling to some of the most beautiful rocky cliffs and caverns I have seen in a long time.
As the Islander crew unloaded more yaks I got a scoop of nice sardines and I started over to the rocks for some calico action, I was greated to the island by a first cast Cabazon that went about 20 inches on the
plastic and thought this will be a good day, it was...
I fished the area for about an hour and heard Ful-rac call over the radio after I had asked how he was doing...not wanting to be obviious he was trying to hint to me to get my a$$ over to where he was in some fishy water, he already had one of his FIVE halibut, I didn't really get the hint but I went over to the area, dropped a dine down and started drifting, I don't remember how long it was, not that long and ended up with my PB
hali, yes the GoPro was on and, I am sure it will be the comedy of the week, as I tryed everything to farm this big butt, was not pretty but I
got it in after the gaff ripped out, it took off again for another run and I had another shot at it and it stuck.
The next hali came up, with less OPERATER ERROR, I hailed the support boat for a pick up, and let me tell you when I say support, I mean support, I have been on many boats, the captain and crew of the Islander are second to none...they came out and picked up my second PB halibut.
That would be the last hali for me for the day, but I was exstatic about the catch.
As the day progressed, Tony called over the radio for 4 more times for the biggest limit of some of the biggest halibut I have ever seen anyone catch in one day.
Islander moved a few times during the day to keep us all on fish the best they could, and the afternoon brought a pretty wide open calico bite for me which translated into just about every cast on the Sexy smelt hammer. I stopped counting at 15, I kept a few good ones for din din.
After getting off the water at about 8ish we settled in for a great dinner
fixed for us by the great cook on the boat...it was indeed the best yak fishing trip I have ever had to date and definately recomend it to all of you.
For those of you anxiously waiting for the next one coming up, get ready for a great trip, the Islander will not disappoint.
Thanks to all hands on the Islander for a trip of a life time, thanks to Ful-rac for lookin out for me with the info, can't wait till next time....b

[Yakin]

wow great report!
Can't wait for the trip on the 31st!!
get my 1st and PB hali ever will be amazing to even catch them like you did!!
Great job bud! bet your eatting great!!

[ful-rac]

Video is absolutely awsome!!!!!! Its uploaded and processing at the moment...so stand by!

[Iceman]

AWESOME!!! man that one around 5-6minutes in did not want to DIE! :luxhello:

[jorluivil]

You're a halibut catching machine!!!!!

AWESOME VIDEO!

P.S.

thanks for getting the small ones out of the way.

[Divad]

Wow that is exciting! Can't wait for the video.:cheers1:
Way to go!!!

[Old Man in the Sea]

Excellent job on the halibut!!

[mtnbykr2]

I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Tony.





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I can't see it...I am not sure why...:toetap05:

[Yakin]

I can't see it...I am not sure why...:toetap05:
Your not missing much.
Its only an amazing video of catching Hali is all haha!

[Luis_Ochoa]

nice video..!!

[GregAndrew]

Awesome fish and even better form. WTG Tony.

[DanaPT]

now I can see what my yak full of fish would look like. Thank you for the exceptional video.

OEX and the Islander has a great video-mercial crawling the web thanks to you. I've got to scratch up some coin.


:cheers1:

[TEAMFISH]

Congrats and nice job B. Can't wait for the vid.

[mtnbykr2]

:reel:I figured it would have been up already for the weeks comedy...lol

[steveooo]

Nice! That video got me all pumped up :luxhello: Nice form, looks like you may have landed a halibut or 2 before :notworthy:

[Gigafish]

:eek:5 of a kind. WTG

[RedSledTeam]

Nicely done everone ! :luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:

[yakrider]

now that's way better than any fishing show on TV!!!
thank you for the entertainment!
very cool!!!

[JNAST13ST]

Ow much for the trip?

[TEAMFISH]

Just caught the video....Sweet!!!! I want on the next trip.:paddleersmilie:

[Siebler]

Ow much for the trip?

310.00 for 1.5 day 495.00 for 2.5 day

[kobra]

Awesome video Tony. Thanks for sharing and congrats again. :notworthy:

[Tman]

Great vid, epic!

halibut slayer...:notworthy:

Methodical, patient, and deliberate, can teach a lot of us how to efficiently land those flatties. You make it look too easy.

[jsigone]

real cool video!! thanks for showing

[Dennis]

So sick! Love it..

[roby]

HOOKSET!!

Love it man!! Awesome video!!

:luxhello:

[StinkyMatt]

Hey Bret I'm glad you remembered the steps to landing halibut:

1 When you see color reach far into the water to try to get them (3feet is perfect)

2 Gaff with the hook pointed to the kayak

3 Aim at the hard part of the skull, the gaff will stick better.

4 Immediately after gaffing, lift up the fish clear of the water and shake it around.


You lucky SOB! Congrats:cheers1:


Cant wait for the 21st.

[wbrewski]

I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Tony.





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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrc4xUUS29Q
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Tony , I just got a go pro and was wondering where you have yours mounted.

[capntim]

Nice video. That water looked beautiful.

[ful-rac]

Tony , I just got a go pro and was wondering where you have yours mounted.

I have it mounted to my yak attack flag pole
there is a flag in the picture but i take that off when i run the camera

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[wbrewski]

I have it mounted to my yak attack flag pole
there is a flag in the picture but i take that off when i run the camera

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Is it up high or right where the flag is.

[wbrewski]

Is it up high or right where the flag is.

PS nice halibit, I hope they are stil around the end of the month for my trip.

[NextBite]

Amazing Job Tony :D

[ful-rac]

Who needs to go to Alaska?!





















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[mtnbykr2]

Tony's fishmarket is having a sale on halibut....
we had some on sunday night....yummmmmmy :D

[rhyak]

Awesome footage there man...

[lamb]

Very nicely done Tony and all!!! :cheers1:

Those SCI halibut coming up pretty green from the shallows, pretty cool! Foaming at the surface and all... :eek:

[dwntwnall4u]

Great video, got me pumped for my trip on June 7 on the Islander.

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

Sweet video !!!! :luxhello:
love the surface explosions..

[THE DARKHORSE]

The other white meat is looking pretty tasty right about now. Thanks for the inspiration. :cheers1:

[bluesquids]

I was at Albertsons this morning and they want $10 for a 5 oz piece of Halibut. You gotta be kidding me that's $32/lb. Even at CatalinaOP it's $14/lb. My freezer is looking pretty stocked again, Thanks Islander crew.

[fishingfiend]

Limiting out on Halibut is an amazing accomplishment. Limiting out on quality halibut is pure awesomeness, congrats on an epic day and thanks for sharing! Also saw your video on 976tuna, way to go. :you_rock:

[ful-rac]

Thanks everyone for all the great comments! I thought i might inspire jorge or maybe even mattstinky to do a little better next time but....:D whoa the darkhorse is inspired?!......i must be movin up in the world!:eek:

All kidding aside great trip! Great food, great boat, great crew fast and efficent, professional what more could you ask for!:luxhello: I hope they add a few trips this year!!:reel: