Islander May 2.5 Day 2013 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TheBentRod · 05-30-2013, 01:08 PM

Congrats Roby.

I did not know you were missing the June 2.5 day. Sounds like a good time.

I can't wait for the show.

SorryCharlie · 05-30-2013, 03:59 PM

I have to agree with everyone who has posted, the Islander crew was incredible. I’m not sure if I would be as nice as they were after a few trips with rookies like me.

This was my first mothership trip, and while the fishing was a bit slow (minus the calicos that it) it was a great trip with an awesome group of guys. I will definitely try to get a spot on next year’s trip.

Special thanks to Roby and Adi

for all the fishing knowledge they were kind enough to bestow upon anyone willing to learn.

Lipripper92592 · 05-30-2013, 04:08 PM

Score on the Sebile lures, those are pricey, looks like a great trip!

Jim,
What type of camera do you have set up on your yak, it reminds me of a contour? Thank you.
Chris

Jim Sammons LJKF · 05-30-2013, 04:26 PM

We use a V.I.O. POV we find we get a better picture from them and are easier to set up the shots because they have an attached screen control unit. With the new POV power we can also attach the unit to my larger battery for my bait tank or finder and never have to worry about battery issues.
We also rarely miss a shot because the camera is always recording a loop. If we get a hit I simply hit the record button and it saves thirty seconds from before I hit the button.

capntim · 05-30-2013, 04:47 PM

Great job guys. Wish I was there!!!!

jorluivil · 05-30-2013, 08:52 PM

Roby must have been smoking some good ganja when he picked the music for the video

JarrodMc · 05-30-2013, 09:23 PM

Like the guys already said, this was a really fun trip. There were some quality fish caught and we all had a good time. The crew worked very hard and they were all VERY accommodating. I'm glad I was able to get a spot on the boat last minute.

I managed to hook up on a few decent calicos fishing with Drew, Paul, Jameson and James with Will filming us. It was pretty good minus the howling wind and Jim rolling it in the rocks. We did manage some quality calicos all C&R before lunch. I caught all my bass on Zman Jerk Shadz and a couple on a trap rig I was bouncing on the way back to the boat for butts.

After lunch, we hit a new spot after moving to calmer waters. I saw Paul get broken off when his YT swam towards a boat and sawed him off.

I moved out a little deeper from where I was fishing and had a good hunch about where I let a line out and within a couple minutes it was FISH ON!

I caught my YT on some bass gear that I was flylining in the boilers and it was the easiest one to get in the water quickly. That fish felt a whole lot larger on a light set up. Even with my Daiwa Lexa 300 buttoned down on drag, it still pulled. After a 10 minute fight Jim was able to gaff it for me. Thanks Jim!

Shortly afterwards I heard on the radio that Drew was hooked up on a "Ha Ha Halibut!" I wasn't close to him but after hearing it over the radio I knew it was a big fish. He caught it on ZMAN Elaztech!

On the 2nd day the fishing was a lot slower in the morning. Maybe due to a full moon, who knows. My FF managed to take a dump on me too... I still pulled some Calicos out of the shallows but it wasn't as solid as the day before. It was slow for me till lunch and I took a good break and got ready to head out and pound rocks in the afternoon. Roby and I fished with a few other guys around 250' and we pulled up good size Bocaccio, Sheephead, Treefish, a few Reds, etc. I nearly limited with a mixed bag before the winds really picked up and it was like Victory at Sea out there. Luckily we all managed to get in and on the boat safely with no big problems.

After we all loaded up and cruised a while looking for a better spot with less wind, we never really found a good area and called it a day. Paul nailed those 2 Calicos in a different spot than where I was fishing and Drew caught a Leopard Shark.

All in all it was a very fun trip and I got to meet and hang out with some cool people. It was great getting to know you all and swap stories and fishing tips. Thank you to the Islander crew, Chef Brian and Capt. John for the hospitality. You were all top notch. Thanks to Patrick Sebile for the goodie bag we got. Thank you Adi and Brent for the BWE hats.

05-30-2013, 04:26 PM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	We use a V.I.O. POV we find we get a better picture from them and are easier to set up the shots because they have an attached screen control unit. With the new POV power we can also attach the unit to my larger battery for my bait tank or finder and never have to worry about battery issues. We also rarely miss a shot because the camera is always recording a loop. If we get a hit I simply hit the record button and it saves thirty seconds from before I hit the button. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

05-30-2013, 08:52 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Roby must have been smoking some good ganja when he picked the music for the video __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-30-2013, 09:23 PM	#7
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Epic Trip Like the guys already said, this was a really fun trip. There were some quality fish caught and we all had a good time. The crew worked very hard and they were all VERY accommodating. I'm glad I was able to get a spot on the boat last minute. I managed to hook up on a few decent calicos fishing with Drew, Paul, Jameson and James with Will filming us. It was pretty good minus the howling wind and Jim rolling it in the rocks. We did manage some quality calicos all C&R before lunch. I caught all my bass on Zman Jerk Shadz and a couple on a trap rig I was bouncing on the way back to the boat for butts. After lunch, we hit a new spot after moving to calmer waters. I saw Paul get broken off when his YT swam towards a boat and sawed him off. I moved out a little deeper from where I was fishing and had a good hunch about where I let a line out and within a couple minutes it was FISH ON! I caught my YT on some bass gear that I was flylining in the boilers and it was the easiest one to get in the water quickly. That fish felt a whole lot larger on a light set up. Even with my Daiwa Lexa 300 buttoned down on drag, it still pulled. After a 10 minute fight Jim was able to gaff it for me. Thanks Jim! Shortly afterwards I heard on the radio that Drew was hooked up on a "Ha Ha Halibut!" I wasn't close to him but after hearing it over the radio I knew it was a big fish. He caught it on ZMAN Elaztech! On the 2nd day the fishing was a lot slower in the morning. Maybe due to a full moon, who knows. My FF managed to take a dump on me too... I still pulled some Calicos out of the shallows but it wasn't as solid as the day before. It was slow for me till lunch and I took a good break and got ready to head out and pound rocks in the afternoon. Roby and I fished with a few other guys around 250' and we pulled up good size Bocaccio, Sheephead, Treefish, a few Reds, etc. I nearly limited with a mixed bag before the winds really picked up and it was like Victory at Sea out there. Luckily we all managed to get in and on the boat safely with no big problems. After we all loaded up and cruised a while looking for a better spot with less wind, we never really found a good area and called it a day. Paul nailed those 2 Calicos in a different spot than where I was fishing and Drew caught a Leopard Shark. All in all it was a very fun trip and I got to meet and hang out with some cool people. It was great getting to know you all and swap stories and fishing tips. Thank you to the Islander crew, Chef Brian and Capt. John for the hospitality. You were all top notch. Thanks to Patrick Sebile for the goodie bag we got. Thank you Adi and Brent for the BWE hats. Attached Images __________________

05-30-2013, 01:08 PM	#1
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Congrats Roby. I did not know you were missing the June 2.5 day. Sounds like a good time. I can't wait for the show.

05-30-2013, 03:59 PM	#2
SorryCharlie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 140	I have to agree with everyone who has posted, the Islander crew was incredible. I’m not sure if I would be as nice as they were after a few trips with rookies like me. This was my first mothership trip, and while the fishing was a bit slow (minus the calicos that it) it was a great trip with an awesome group of guys. I will definitely try to get a spot on next year’s trip. Special thanks to Roby and Adi for all the fishing knowledge they were kind enough to bestow upon anyone willing to learn.

05-30-2013, 04:08 PM	#3
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Score on the Sebile lures, those are pricey, looks like a great trip! Jim, What type of camera do you have set up on your yak, it reminds me of a contour? Thank you. Chris

05-30-2013, 04:47 PM	#5
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Great job guys. Wish I was there!!!!