Islander Mothership Trips 2016
 

Here we go! If you've done these trips before, you don't need any convincing. If you've never done one, you owe it to yourself to get on one of these trips, they are unlike any other kayak fishing experience. As always, live bait, food and sodas are included in the price. Alcohol, Fish Cleaning, and Tip are additional.

All trips are aboard the Islander and leave out of Fishermans Landing in San Diego Bay.


1.5 day trip ***SOLD OUT***
$350 per person
Fishing SCI
May 20th-22nd (Fri-Sun)


2.5 day trip ***3 SPOTS LEFT***
$585 per person
Fishing SCI
June 10th-13th (Fri-Mon)

We will have the same booking process, so take note of the following:

When you call to register your spot, we will take a $100 non-refundable deposit on 1.5 and 2.5 day trips. The only exceptions to this refund are' if the trip does not run (due to weather, or lack of sign ups, acts of God).

14 days prior to the trips departure, we will automatically charge the remaining balance (if you need to pay by different method be sure to contact us prior to this date. Once the remaining balance is paid, that is also non-refundable. If you'd like to pay the trip in full at time of booking, that's up to you, but it will also be non-refundable in the event something comes up that keeps you from doing the trip. This year we would like to avoid doing "Payment Plans" on these trips, this makes book keeping straight and less complicated. We ask that you pay deposit or pay in full only.

*OK PA people the Islander is going to allow 2 Pro Anglers per trip this year and is first come first served. 12 or 14's does not matter. At the time of booking let us know if you wish to sign up for one of those 2 PA spots. The two customers that sign up first will be on the manifest as the only 2 allowed to bring a PA on the trip. So please do not show up with a Pro Angler if you did not get a PA reservation.

**All Native Watercraft Slayer Propels are welcome.


Call OEX Mission Bay (619) 866-6129 to book your reservation or any questions.

A friend and I went on the early trip last May and the weather was really, really rough due to a storm that had blown through the day before. High seas, rough conditions...., but it was now of the greatest fishing experiences of my life. The Islander is a really comfortable boat, the captain and crew are excellent, and Rick, the cook prepares great meals (even when he could barely stand up to cook due to the really high swells).

I might not have caught as many fish as I would have liked due to the weather (and probably my lack of experience in fishing SCI), but it was an incredible fishing opportunity and one that I hope to be able to do again this year. And hopefully the weather will cooperate this time!

Signed up for the 1.5 day :luxhello:

PA 17t?
 

Can this me mothershipped as well? Would love to do this trip!

I dont think the Islander or any other kayak mothership operation would want to deal with the PA 17 loading and off loading, davit or no davit! maybe hop on the Shogun 6 day skiff trips with it!:D that would be a kick!

What Tackle to bring?
 

As this will be my first Kayak trip to the SC Island, I was wondering if any of you veterans would have any recommendations on what to bring, or not to bring? I mainly fish out of La Jolla for Yellows and Calicos would the tackle be the same? Am doing the June trip any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Yes the tackle is the same. Its a socal kelp fishing day. Only difference is the launch.

definitely a must do for those who haven't. some pics from last year for a taste...

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ISLANDER SCI MOTHERSHIP TRIP FOR $75 BUCKS OFF!
 

SOLD

PM Sent

SOLD

THANKS STEVIE!!!!!

ENJOY SCI TO THE FULLEST!!!!!:reel::wsb::cheers1:

Any pa spots left on 1.5 days?

The PA spots are full on both trips. There is a waiting list for this and there are 2 names on each trip so far.

The 1.5 day trip is sold out and a couple spots left on the 2.5 day.

Kerry Peeler
OEX Mission Bay

8 days
 

In 8 days the first Oex mothership trip of 2016 will be leaving. We wanted to let you all know that we are going to begin charging the remaining balances today.
:jig:

PLEASE READ
 

I just received a call from John Conniff the owner of the Islander-

He informed me that the Islander is waiting for a steering component that is stuck in customs in Canada and it will not be delivered in time to make this upcoming trip. (May 20-22) The boat would not be operational without this new upgraded steering component. It was suppose to have been delivered last week. Also a concern was the upcoming weekend weather forecast. Looks very ugly right now.

So John has proposed these options: (For anyone already on the roster for the May 20-22 trip) He opened up two dates, these dates are not a trip that was already on the books:

Option 1
May 27th-29th Fri-Sun

Option 2
June 13th-15th Mon-Wed.

Please let us know if any of these dates will work for you.

You can call the shop at 619-866-6129

Brent- OEX

Important update
 

We wanted to let everyone know that we are now booking for the Islander trip that is going to run the 27-29th of May. Please call the shop to book at 619-866-6129. There are currently 8 spots open.

Hi,
Bill and I are on the 5/28 trip with our PA12's
My question is: How will the PA's be stowed while in route to the destination?
I've seen pictures of the other yaks stacked on their sides.
Will this be the case for the PA's?
I'm just trying to plan how I will need to load my PA.
Thanks, Scott

The PAs usually sit flat on the bottom. But do the crew a favor and don't load anything on it for the trip over and back. They will give you time to outfit it on deck or in the side racks before launching. Even then consider what you can have handed to you when you are in your yak. Then put that stuff away while your bait tank fills up away from the boat.

Thank you Greg
It's a lot lighter if I keep the pedals and batteries out of it so I'll store those in a separate crate :you_rock:

Trip Cancelled
 

We unfortunately have to let everyone know that we just got a call from John the owner of the islander and this weekend’s trip is off due to lack of sign ups. If you were on this weekend’s Islander trip that was going to run the 27-29th of May, you will have the option of receiving a full refund or $50 credit towards the trip that we will hopefully run June 13-15. Please call the shop at 619-866-6129 if you have any questions. We are calling everyone who was on the trip individually right now.

Damn, that sucks.

Sorry, fellas.

As of now the trip that was offered for June 13-15 has about 5 anglers. We are opening this trip up to the public to try and fill the spots needed to run the trip. If interested please call the shop and we will take your information. We will need about 10 more people to make the trip run. Sorry for what has taken place with these trips. We hope to run this one so give us a call.

Thank you
Kerry Peeler
OEX Mission Bay

Islander 2.5
 

Hey everyone! We wanted to let you guys know that we are about to begin charging the remaining balances for the 2.5 day trip. Also there are 2 spots open!

Today I went, tested several kayaks and pick out a new one for the stable. Also signed up for one of the last spots on the 2.5 day trip. Got to finish rigging it tomorrow and then test it out at LJ on Monday and then I'll be all set for the Islander trip. This will be my first Islander trip and I can't wait.

Our 3.5 day NCKA trip that just got back landed over 90 YT. If you're thinking about signing up for one of OEX's trips NOW is the time to get out there.

OK- this weekend is looking to be a great trip

Be down at Fishermans Landing around 5-6pm to unload-and get situated.

Plenty of places to grab a beer and eats- Crew will get the boat organized and departure will be determined when all buttoned down.

There is parking in the lot, but is paid parking. They give you 1/2 or so for free to unload if you would like to look for street parking for free.

Meals, drinks (non alcoholic) snacks included.

We still have 2 spots available-

Go get em-

Call Shop with any questions
619-866-6129

Openings for Mothership trips
 

We have 2 openings on the 2.5 day trip that is leaving on June 10-13. $585
We also need to fill more spots on the 1.5 day that is leaving on the 13-15. $350
If you are interested call OEX at 619-866-6129 and we can help you sign up or answer any questions.

Hey guys hope everyone had a great trip! We are asking everyone to double check there paddles, Mark Randles paddle was misplaced and was thought to be left on the islander. If you notice you have the wrong paddle help us get it back to the right owner by calling the shop at 619-866-6129. THANK YOU!

Someone did say they picked up a Hobie paddle

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Yeah, my Hobie paddle had a leash and was attached to the shaft by a yellow velcro strap. I even have my name or Phone number engraved on the blade. Please check if you have a Hobie paddle and send me a PM if you find it. The last time I saw it was when it was on cart number 28 and it wasn't there when I got the last of my gear. Thanks Guys, Mark.

How was the trip? YTs still biting?

Yeah, any reports from the 2.5 day trip?

Lot's of smaller grade yellows and some up to about 30 pounds. Handful of halibut, lots of bass, whitefish, rockfish stuff like that. Fun trip! Good weather! Good people. The crew worked their asses off for this trip.

#PAlist

Tony summed it up well. The crew was awesome. The food incredible, the wind was the only issue. Caught a bunch of calico's, small grade yellows and lost a couple of large yellows. One right at the yak when the 30lb yellow I was ready to gaff pulled the 40lb fluorocarbon leader right onto the mirage drive fins and broke off the leader. The second when I was fighting it in 100' of water and gaining line the frickin Ultra fishing boat pulls up 35 yards behind me and drops his anchor. That Asshole, the noise made my fish sound straight down and pulling hard on my tightly adjusted drag when at the bottom he wrapped me up in some rocks and I could never get it loose, finally had to break the 65lb braid. The trip was awesome and I can't wait for the next one. What a way to break in my Hobie Revolution 13. Thanks OEX and Islander.

Thanks for the updates, fellas.

Glad to hear the YT are still around. The trip I chartered is heading back out on Sunday. Looks like the weather is shaping up, as well.

Mind sharing if there was a magic halibut depth? Or were they scattered? On last year's 2.5 day OEX trip most of the halibut were caught in the 80ft-120ft zone. On our 3.5 day trip earlier this month we didn't catch any, but most of us were flylining for YT the vast majority of the trip.

The halibut that were caught were right up along the beach, nothing big. There is or was plenty of squid in the cove but it didn't really start to come together until the late afternoon. If you know how to make squid and are willing to work at it, there will be more than plenty for you to fish with.

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Here are the two bigger ones I caught one was 45 ft and 16 feet of water. I caught the most halibut within an hour before and after the high tide. One on squid the other on sardine. Squid caught one in the afternoon. I was fishing centered on the cove drifting in from 50 ft to the surf and then back out covering as much ground as possible north of the kelp bed in the cover.

Hope that makes sense and helps

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Where's the other one...?