Davys Locker 3/4 Day Trips On LivingSocial - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrM · 03-10-2013, 05:08 PM

I saw that a couple days ago. I didn't go for it because it says it includes bait, then in the fine print it says no bait. Sounded fishy. No pun intended.

danjor · 03-10-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

I saw that a couple days ago. I didn't go for it because it says it includes bait, then in the fine print it says no bait. Sounded fishy. No pun intended.

I'm assuming they put that there to cover there butt in case of like a squid trip where they use lures or something odd like that since its listed with licesnses rods ect. Well at least I hope so lol still a good deal even if I have to use big hammers

MotoHero · 03-10-2013, 06:07 PM

This landing has very bad ratings on Yelp reference the groupons, Living Social, Etc. Last year many "Bloodydecks" comments were negative on the whole coupon issue at Davey's. Comments varied from too full to honor coupons, coupons wait till paying customers have run out, not enough paying fares can't go, skipper/boat change and won't accept coupon and so on. Flat didn't seem like they wanted to honor the coupons they issued.

My personal iffy experience didn't cost me a dime, I just called to inquire about their ad of "Kids fish free" and it was a total runaround ending with "Uh, that guys not here right now".

Just
Saying,

Dwayne

danjor · 03-10-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoHero

This landing has very bad ratings on Yelp reference the groupons, Living Social, Etc. Last year many "Bloodydecks" comments were negative on the whole coupon issue at Davey's. Comments varied from too full to honor coupons, coupons wait till paying customers have run out, not enough paying fares can't go, skipper/boat change and won't accept coupon and so on. Flat didn't seem like they wanted to honor the coupons they issued.

My personal iffy experience didn't cost me a dime, I just called to inquire about their ad of "Kids fish free" and it was a total runaround ending with "Uh, that guys not here right now".

Just
Saying,

Dwayne

I didn't know there were problems, I have not fished out of this landing in 5 years due to kayak fishing now, I just requested a refund based on your guys response's. Guess I'll just stick to the yak not worth the hassel if what your saying is true.

oneyedeer · 03-10-2013, 07:21 PM

One of the worst landing you can go to. Funny thing is with these deals it's perfect for beginners but the deckhands are low class brats. I went on one trip and they were yelling at a customer and calling him names. The guy was a total newbie. You would think going on this half day or 3/4 day trips would be a good place to get your feet wet. I felt sorry for the guy. It actually made me wonder what the consequences of throwing one of the deckhands overboard. I probably should have spoken to the captain but decided I will just take my money else where in the future. The experience just makes me appreciate kayaking more.

Raskal311 · 03-10-2013, 07:27 PM

Not worth it even for free!

PE.rider · 03-10-2013, 10:29 PM

I've had mixed results fishing with this outfit.

Success really It depends on the crew you get. I've had excellent full-service trips in the past where the crew are helpful, make a mean burger, and really ear their keep.

Unfortunately, my last venture with them was a disappointment, as they kept throwing back the fish that people were catching without measuring.

The young guys were more interested in trying to win the jackpot prize at the expense of the customers. They kept throwing back several 14-16 inch calicos that clients were catching.

At the end of the trip, supposedly only 6 "legals" were caught, while they counted 57 fish on their daily catch tabulations. Also, the skipper occasionally cuts the trips shorts and decides to just drift fish off the Huntington flats...

It's more productive just taking your yak out of dana or newport harbor... All you need is a visit to the Bait barge for a scoop and your're set.

03-10-2013, 05:08 PM	#1
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	I saw that a couple days ago. I didn't go for it because it says it includes bait, then in the fine print it says no bait. Sounded fishy. No pun intended. __________________ -Kevin

03-10-2013, 06:07 PM	#3
MotoHero Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temecula Hills Posts: 64	WARNING Do Your Homework! This landing has very bad ratings on Yelp reference the groupons, Living Social, Etc. Last year many "Bloodydecks" comments were negative on the whole coupon issue at Davey's. Comments varied from too full to honor coupons, coupons wait till paying customers have run out, not enough paying fares can't go, skipper/boat change and won't accept coupon and so on. Flat didn't seem like they wanted to honor the coupons they issued. My personal iffy experience didn't cost me a dime, I just called to inquire about their ad of "Kids fish free" and it was a total runaround ending with "Uh, that guys not here right now". Just Saying, Dwayne

03-10-2013, 07:21 PM	#5
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	One of the worst landing you can go to. Funny thing is with these deals it's perfect for beginners but the deckhands are low class brats. I went on one trip and they were yelling at a customer and calling him names. The guy was a total newbie. You would think going on this half day or 3/4 day trips would be a good place to get your feet wet. I felt sorry for the guy. It actually made me wonder what the consequences of throwing one of the deckhands overboard. I probably should have spoken to the captain but decided I will just take my money else where in the future. The experience just makes me appreciate kayaking more.

03-10-2013, 07:27 PM	#6
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	Not worth it even for free!

03-10-2013, 10:29 PM	#7
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	I've had mixed results fishing with this outfit. Success really It depends on the crew you get. I've had excellent full-service trips in the past where the crew are helpful, make a mean burger, and really ear their keep. Unfortunately, my last venture with them was a disappointment, as they kept throwing back the fish that people were catching without measuring. The young guys were more interested in trying to win the jackpot prize at the expense of the customers. They kept throwing back several 14-16 inch calicos that clients were catching. At the end of the trip, supposedly only 6 "legals" were caught, while they counted 57 fish on their daily catch tabulations. Also, the skipper occasionally cuts the trips shorts and decides to just drift fish off the Huntington flats... It's more productive just taking your yak out of dana or newport harbor... All you need is a visit to the Bait barge for a scoop and your're set.