Islander Report. 6/7/08 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Corey · 06-08-2008, 07:29 PM

Despite the wind & swell, it was business as usual for the Islander crew, Top notch service all the way from loading & unloading the kayaks to the gourmet food to beer & bait delivery service.

Due to the wind we were limited in range and forced to stay tucked in on the w/nw side of south island. After a few hours of unproductive fishing in 40-90' of water, I decided to follow the captain, Jason's tip of trying the area between the islands for halibut. After pulling the hook on what felt like a really nice one, I managed a 15#er on my 2nd drift in 18' on a sardine on the bottom. After radioing the guys to let them know, I managed a 7#, which was followed over the course of the day by 5 others, caught by the rest of the group, ranging from 5#- 27#. Also several calicos & a few lings were caught.

I wish I had taken more pics, but between fishing & repositioning against the wind, I only got a few:

The tip of S. Island w/ Punta Banda in the background

Moyer & Rhyno w/ north island in the background

The islands are not too big& I really think if it had been less windy, we could have covered the entire circumference of the islands if we were so inclined & probably found a better variety, but we worked with what we were given & made the best of it.

Hopefully others took some more pics & can post 'em up.

All in all it was a really fun trip & most everybody stuck it out throughout the day despite the wind & swell. Thanks again to the Islander crew for goin the extra mile as usual.

kurt · 06-08-2008, 08:50 PM

I only caught one fish but still had a great time, despite the conditions, due to the Islander crew and my fellow anglers. Tough conditions and tough fishing rarely prove fatal. Congrats to all who got some nice halibut, and thanks to OEX which provided some outstanding raffle prizes. Islander + OEX = first rate trips.

bajadog · 06-09-2008, 04:28 AM

Thanks for the report all, and the pix Corey.

madscientist · 06-09-2008, 06:40 AM

My one excitement was hooking something big in the kelp on a plastic on the bass rod. Big fish, swam lazily under me, then felt me tugging and took off. On my way to getting spooled so I thumbed it it and broke it off. Probably a WSB, maybe a black.

Great group and the usual excellent service and food from the boat. Conditions were mediocre, otherwise we could have done a bit more I suspect.

tylerdurden · 06-09-2008, 06:53 AM

Not much to add. Thanks again to the Islander, crew and cook. They were awesome again. Also thanks to the great group on board, makes the trip that much better. Some good fish caught with a few lost. Let's see the pics Josh

. It sounds like a few yt, wsb, or bsb were hooked but none made it aborad. Like everyone else said if the wind is down we could cover a lot more ground. The 8-12'

swells just added some extra excitement.

Bill Lane · 06-09-2008, 07:09 AM

Toni and I found a couple of boni up at the north end. He farmed one at the boat and I released mine. We left because the wind pushing us out to sea and the swell bufffeting us around was just too exhausting. When we found that the fishing was slow everywhere, Scott and I paddled back up there after lunch por nada. Still, it was a great trip. The crew was AWESOME and the food OUTSTANDING!

steveooo · 06-09-2008, 07:12 AM

Thanks for the report. Sorry the weather didn't cooperate for you. Looks like a totally fishy place and the Islander crew and outfit look first class. I'm on one of these trips for sure next year!

nmbrinkman · 06-11-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

My one excitement was hooking something big in the kelp on a plastic on the bass rod. Big fish, swam lazily under me, then felt me tugging and took off.

Someone might want to call Brad and tell him someone is posting under his account. We all know Brad doesn't bass fish.

06-08-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Despite the wind & swell, it was business as usual for the Islander crew, Top notch service all the way from loading & unloading the kayaks to the gourmet food to beer & bait delivery service. Due to the wind we were limited in range and forced to stay tucked in on the w/nw side of south island. After a few hours of unproductive fishing in 40-90' of water, I decided to follow the captain, Jason's tip of trying the area between the islands for halibut. After pulling the hook on what felt like a really nice one, I managed a 15#er on my 2nd drift in 18' on a sardine on the bottom. After radioing the guys to let them know, I managed a 7#, which was followed over the course of the day by 5 others, caught by the rest of the group, ranging from 5#- 27#. Also several calicos & a few lings were caught. I wish I had taken more pics, but between fishing & repositioning against the wind, I only got a few: The tip of S. Island w/ Punta Banda in the background Moyer & Rhyno w/ north island in the background The islands are not too big& I really think if it had been less windy, we could have covered the entire circumference of the islands if we were so inclined & probably found a better variety, but we worked with what we were given & made the best of it. Hopefully others took some more pics & can post 'em up. All in all it was a really fun trip & most everybody stuck it out throughout the day despite the wind & swell. Thanks again to the Islander crew for goin the extra mile as usual. __________________

06-09-2008, 04:28 AM	#3
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Thanks for the report all, and the pix Corey. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-09-2008, 06:40 AM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	My one excitement was hooking something big in the kelp on a plastic on the bass rod. Big fish, swam lazily under me, then felt me tugging and took off. On my way to getting spooled so I thumbed it it and broke it off. Probably a WSB, maybe a black. Great group and the usual excellent service and food from the boat. Conditions were mediocre, otherwise we could have done a bit more I suspect. __________________

06-09-2008, 06:53 AM	#5
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Not much to add. Thanks again to the Islander, crew and cook. They were awesome again. Also thanks to the great group on board, makes the trip that much better. Some good fish caught with a few lost. Let's see the pics Josh . It sounds like a few yt, wsb, or bsb were hooked but none made it aborad. Like everyone else said if the wind is down we could cover a lot more ground. The 8-12' swells just added some extra excitement. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

06-08-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	I only caught one fish but still had a great time, despite the conditions, due to the Islander crew and my fellow anglers. Tough conditions and tough fishing rarely prove fatal. Congrats to all who got some nice halibut, and thanks to OEX which provided some outstanding raffle prizes. Islander + OEX = first rate trips.

06-09-2008, 07:09 AM	#6
Bill Lane Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	Toni and I found a couple of boni up at the north end. He farmed one at the boat and I released mine. We left because the wind pushing us out to sea and the swell bufffeting us around was just too exhausting. When we found that the fishing was slow everywhere, Scott and I paddled back up there after lunch por nada. Still, it was a great trip. The crew was AWESOME and the food OUTSTANDING!

06-09-2008, 07:12 AM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Thanks for the report. Sorry the weather didn't cooperate for you. Looks like a totally fishy place and the Islander crew and outfit look first class. I'm on one of these trips for sure next year!