2008 Islander Trips - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishnstix · 09-23-2007, 07:07 AM

I have fished the area extensively over the last 20 years but not in a yak. The north end of the island can be pretty good for tails, slim logs and bonita if the water conditions are favorable and the bait shows up, Lotsa lings and reds in shallow water too. The coast line over in Pta Banda can be very good also. There is an area called Tres Hermanas (3 sisters) that is ussually pretty reliable for size large sandies drifting plastics in about 100 ft and a small cove with a gravel beach that WSB patrol on occasion. The point is excellent for grumpys bouncing plastics off the boiler rocks but could be a little crazy trying to get in tight enough with the swells and white water washing through the rocks. The point also always has home guard mossbacks around that can be caught with iron.

sbsyncro · 11-30-2007, 12:23 PM

Can anyone comment on San Clemente vs. Todos Santos? I've never fished either, but just signed up for the TS trip on June 6-8. The Mexican licenses and only one line in the water sound like a hassle.... Is it worth it (over SC, I mean)? I'm assuming less fishing pressure down there, which is one reason I picked it.

Thanks

-Brent
Santa Barbara, CA

dusty · 12-29-2007, 03:10 PM

Kayaks launched of a vessel with a mex permit do not need a boat permit. If they were launched off of baja coast you would need a permit. As for mex fishing permits, the boat will usually take care of that before disembarking. Sounds like a blast, might jump on one of those.

Habu · 03-05-2008, 03:22 PM

The Islander and crew are Great!

But had to opt out of the day and a half's, felt I wasn't getting the bang for the buck. Instead settling for the 105's 3 day. Too bad they dont have 2-3 day trips too. And I wish anyone would mothersip June, July or August.

Stupid Tuna lol.

bajadog · 06-06-2008, 06:06 AM

Brent,

I had good luck at both places on regular cattle boats (Sergios in Ensenada).

It seems to me the moon was going towards a new moon, and
we killed the

at Todos.

Can't wait to try it on a yak!

Good luck,

Marco

sbsyncro · 06-06-2008, 06:35 AM

We have a waxing crescent right now, but both my astrologist and my herbalist told me the signs were good, and I confirmed this with my chicken bone oracle and tarot cards. Signs point to good fishing!

Just for good measure, I might have my Catholic grandmother say few novenas and light some candles.

I find all those are about as good a predictor for my success as anything else! :-D

esdees · 06-06-2008, 07:04 AM

If I recall correctly, the law was changed and now no boat permits are required in baja. Not even for "real" boats.

bosco · 06-06-2008, 07:18 AM

Just spoke with John from the Islander. Said they will sell $15.00 one day fishing permits onboard this evening. bosco

esdees · 06-06-2008, 07:22 AM

Damn, I should have waited to get the license from him. Oh well.

12-29-2007, 03:10 PM	#3
dusty Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 14	Kayaks launched of a vessel with a mex permit do not need a boat permit. If they were launched off of baja coast you would need a permit. As for mex fishing permits, the boat will usually take care of that before disembarking. Sounds like a blast, might jump on one of those. __________________

06-06-2008, 06:06 AM	#5
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Brent, I had good luck at both places on regular cattle boats (Sergios in Ensenada). It seems to me the moon was going towards a new moon, and we killed the at Todos. Can't wait to try it on a yak! Good luck, Marco __________________ Please release bill-fish.

09-23-2007, 07:07 AM	#1
fishnstix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	I have fished the area extensively over the last 20 years but not in a yak. The north end of the island can be pretty good for tails, slim logs and bonita if the water conditions are favorable and the bait shows up, Lotsa lings and reds in shallow water too. The coast line over in Pta Banda can be very good also. There is an area called Tres Hermanas (3 sisters) that is ussually pretty reliable for size large sandies drifting plastics in about 100 ft and a small cove with a gravel beach that WSB patrol on occasion. The point is excellent for grumpys bouncing plastics off the boiler rocks but could be a little crazy trying to get in tight enough with the swells and white water washing through the rocks. The point also always has home guard mossbacks around that can be caught with iron.

11-30-2007, 12:23 PM	#2
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Can anyone comment on San Clemente vs. Todos Santos? I've never fished either, but just signed up for the TS trip on June 6-8. The Mexican licenses and only one line in the water sound like a hassle.... Is it worth it (over SC, I mean)? I'm assuming less fishing pressure down there, which is one reason I picked it. Thanks -Brent Santa Barbara, CA

03-05-2008, 03:22 PM	#4
Habu Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cerritos Posts: 31	The Islander and crew are Great! But had to opt out of the day and a half's, felt I wasn't getting the bang for the buck. Instead settling for the 105's 3 day. Too bad they dont have 2-3 day trips too. And I wish anyone would mothersip June, July or August. Stupid Tuna lol.

06-06-2008, 06:35 AM	#6
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	We have a waxing crescent right now, but both my astrologist and my herbalist told me the signs were good, and I confirmed this with my chicken bone oracle and tarot cards. Signs point to good fishing! Just for good measure, I might have my Catholic grandmother say few novenas and light some candles. I find all those are about as good a predictor for my success as anything else! :-D

06-06-2008, 07:04 AM	#7
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	If I recall correctly, the law was changed and now no boat permits are required in baja. Not even for "real" boats.

06-06-2008, 07:18 AM	#8
bosco Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 59	Just spoke with John from the Islander. Said they will sell $15.00 one day fishing permits onboard this evening. bosco

06-06-2008, 07:22 AM	#9
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Damn, I should have waited to get the license from him. Oh well.