1st Islander trip!
 

I just put a deposit down with the guys at OEX for the Islander 1.5 in May. I am already beside myself! Can't wait!:)

Janine

Guys,
I'd appreciate it if you can Share what you're bringing for noob like me :) For now this is my set up.
-Mini x -probably this will get upgraded to a bigger yak if there's another parking lot sale from OEX before the trip.
-phenix psw 760ml w/ avet sx, 20#, phenix psw 760m w/avet mxj, 30#, psw808mh w/daiwa lexa 300 w/40# power pro
-wader, wind jacket, fishing backpack for tackle

Thanks,
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Rods and reels are a good mix that can handle anything you will fish for there. Take a few Irons in blue/white and scrambled egg and some weedless plastics in reds and greens. I would recommend that you get yourself a paddle jacket, not a wind jacket. If you don't have your Mini X already set up with a fishfinder and/or bait tank, I would recommend you rent an Outback for more room.

Thanks Greg!
I enjoyed some on your videos!
Yes I do have PFD, forgot to mention that. So something in 20-50lb line rating rods are probably overkill, yeah?
And I don't have ff and baits and on my mini x. And trying to get a bigger kayak and insta both ff and bait tank.
Thanks for the info on the irons and plastic! Really appreciate it!
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No scrambling!
 

Just to make sure I won't be scrambling, I just took all my reels apart (just the light ones I may take with me) and are soaking in degreaser and will be servicing this weekend. Also building tow lines & tie-off lines & dock lines while waiting to reassemble my reels.

Already went down to OEX SSB last week to pick up the GB SEAIRSPORT SEATs I ordered and to finally pull the trigger on the Outback I've been talking about with "ANDY" over the last year or so.

Andy spent plenty of time with me going over the accessories I wanted and placement of some of those items. Tried to wipe out the option list as best I could, asked a lot of questions, Andy was a pure professional in his customer service. :you_rock:

After all was said and done I didn't' go over $2400!!! :D :D :D

With any luck , though I'm not in any hurry, I'll have it in a couple of weeks.
The maiden voyage will be on the "Castaic Lagoon" for the first few trips for the bass spawn, then out to Cabrillo or Ventura/Oxnard for some practice surf launches. Then I take on La Jolla & try to catch me a :wsb: or :yt:.
Hope to see you'll out there soon!!!

So I'll be ready for this trip a couple weeks in advance. (hopefully build up some good "JUJU/MOJO" on my yak.)
FFY.

Are only solo kayaks allowed? I know no PAs, but what about tandem Outfitters or Oasis? :reel:

If I were to go on this charter with my Hobie tandem, but plan on kayaking solo, would that be a bad idea? I'm not sure what the water/weather conditions are? Thanks...
-Jay (yak-noob)

I am interested in this question as well...

Tandems are fine either as a single or with 2 people. 2 people means 2 fares though as the price is for food, bait, etc not for hauling the kayak.

VHF Radio to call in the zodiac for more bait or to pick up your fish

1.5 is full

Just spoke with CJ @ OEX and grabbed the last spot for the May 24-27 Fri-Mon (Memorial Day weekend) trip. Super stoked! :D

1.5 day trip
 

Hey all!

Our trip is getting closer! For those of you who have done this before, I just want to make sure I am bringing what I need. Is this trip mostly geared toward calico bass fishing? I was thinking of bringing a light bass rod that has a Calcutta on it. Also I will bring a heavier YT set up that has a Daiwa Sealine on it with braid. I have something in between the two, a Calstar rod with an Avet reel. Should I bring my Seeker with the Newell on it for surface irons or not the right time of year? I have a bass rod (Seeker) that I have a Shimano (new reel) spinning reel on it. Is this not the place for spinning gear? What else to I need to make sure and bring?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Janine:reel:

Bring the jig stick. Iron YT are always possible but iron calicos are a blast.

Ill bring 2 bass rods, a jig stick, a 30lb bait stick, and a 40/50 Yoyo rod.

You can fish spinning gear without a doubt, just the island has some PIG calico's so personally I would just use your caster and have spinning as a backup if anything.

Perfect. Do I need to bring equipment to keep my battery/radio charged (re; battery charger, multi - outlet strip etc...) or does the boat provide that? I am open to suggestions as far as what you think I might need to get the most out of this trip. Can you tell I'm excited?!!

Janine

On a 1.5 day you shouldnt need to recharge anything but no the boat doesnt provide that stuff.

My suggestion, Look at what you think you need 5 or 6 times because especially being your first trip, You will likely bring too much.

Also pack tackle so that you dont load 1000lbs of gear on the kayak. Remember you can take just a few items and come back to the boat for more. Making your kayak heavy for the crew just makes everything harder.

Ok. Good suggestions. Thanks CJ.

Janine

haha.. I'm getting excited, and my trip isn't until JUNE! :drool5: :jig:

I know the feeling bruddah! I have had trouble sleeping before a fishing trip since I was 6 years old. I'm 52 now and I still do!:kayak-surfer:

Janine

I'm a ready teddy!!!:reel:

I'm already at the landing.

You're late this year.:D

I'm waiting for the 2014 trip

LOL!!! Sorry I can't make this trip bro. I hate for you to have to baby sit the whole team by your self. :D I'll help out next year. Hope you guys have a great trip.

not going anymore
 

They lost a customer when I can not take my PA 14, I tipped the crew good last year because I saw them work hard But someone must have complained.:wsb:

A lot of the issue is that PA's take of a ton of space and dont fit in the racks. When you put those kayaks on the deck it makes it that much harder to walk around the boat and creates unsafe conditions for passengers and crew. Especially if there are a whole bunch of PA's. Even on trips where there are just 1 or 2 it really crowds up the deck which is already a problem on these trips due to the amount of gear that folks bring.

The weight of the PA is only a small part of the reasoning, there are plenty of guys that load up their Malibus and make them just as heavy as a PA.

All 5 trips we are running in 2013 filled up no problem without people being allowed to bring PA's. Obviously this change didnt hurt peoples decision to go and most everybody has been very understanding and have made other arrangements so that they could still attend.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm signed up for the June trip. We cleared this awhile ago, but just double-checking. A Hobie tandem Oasis is ok still?

Your Oasis is still good. Although heavy and a big kayak it is still reasonable enough to put it into the racks. Same goes for any of the other larger kayaks (Ride 135, Xfactor, S-14, FnD). While large they are still a reasonable kayak size. The Oasis does push this envelope but there are very few of these that want to go on the trips and they do still fit in the racks. IF we allowed PA's there would easily be 6-10 of them per trip now days and lets be honest, a PA is not a kayak it is a boat.

on a related side note...

I know the June trip is full, but since I am bringing a tandem, if I wanted to bring my 9-yr old son, would I have to pay full price? I doubt he's up for it right now, but just curious and thinking about future trips.

Thanks again..
-J

Your best bet on that would be to Contact John/Shane on the Islander directly (Islander-Charters.com). We book in accordance to how many kayak spots there are available. The boat has far more bunks than what we book for and these guys do sell spots to Freedivers and such so I am sure they can figure something out for you.

Couple folks just bailed if anybody is interested in going this weekend!

We have called everybody on the trip this weekend for remaining balances. Those we didnt speak to we left messages for. If you have not paid remaining balances we would appreciate you calling us back to do so.

Thanks!

619-866-6129

Hey guys we just have a few folks that havnt paid for this weekend. We Really need remaining balances or you to say you are our so we can fill these spots. A few of you we left messages for others we get a busy signal every time we call.

Thanks!

619-866-6129

Trip was postpone to leave on Saturday.

what happened?

They called stating that the good weather had shifted one day. They called everyone to move the departure date by one day so we return Monday. They were concerned about white cap conditions tomorrow. Sunday should be glass based on the reports

Wow...hope everyone can shift their schedules around to make it work...

It's probably a good idea from a safety standpoint, but damn! Some of us that have been on a couple of these trips have seen what could happen with bad weather and kayaks...Believe me you don't want to be "That Guy". Hopefully it'll work out for everyone that's going.

Good luck!

Yeah that's right.

15 knots was in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Kayaks would get blown around. It would NOT be fun as it is fishing that place in nice conditions.

John and Shane were able, and very kind, to accomodate moving the trip to Saturday night. Fish on Sunday. It is supposed to be much calmer. I guess only one guy couldn't make it, that's unfortunate. Everyone else loved the idea of fishing in nicer conditions the day after - back home on Monday, so you can go to work.

This may be eppic trip. YT and WSB have been romoured off lately at the SCI. Halibut is permanent resident in that place... Standard spots from Pyramid Cove to the China Head, all grounds that will be fished on a kayak. Could be a lotta' fun.

If it doesn't happen this weekend, I'm sure it'll go off on Memorial Weekend trip.
I'm on board on that one, can't wait. :biggrinjester:

PZZ775-180430-
WATERS FROM SAN MATEO POINT TO THE MEXICAN BORDER EXTENDING 30 TO
60 NM OUT INCLUDING SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND-
258 PM PDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...WIND W 15 KT...BECOMING 10 TO 20 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT.
WIND WAVES 4 FT. MIXED SWELL W 3 TO 5 FT AT 10 SECONDS AND S 2 FT
AT 15 SECONDS. PATCHY DRIZZLE AFTER MIDNIGHT.

.SAT...WIND W 10 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 4 FT. MIXED SWELL W 3 TO
5 FT AT 9 SECONDS AND S 2 FT AT 17 SECONDS. PATCHY DRIZZLE IN THE
MORNING.

.SAT NIGHT...WIND NW 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING W AFTER MIDNIGHT.
WIND WAVES 3 FT IN THE EVENING...BECOMING 2 FT OR LESS. MIXED
SWELL W 3 TO 5 FT AT 9 SECONDS AND SW 2 TO 3 FT AT 19 SECONDS.

.SUN...WIND VARIABLE LESS THAN 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS.
MIXED SWELL W 3 TO 5 FT AT 9 SECONDS AND SW 3 FT AT 18 SECONDS.

The crew on the Islander...what can I say...none better...:notworthy:

May 24-27 How was it???
 

Had to miss due to other obligations, how was it?

Dwayne