6/11 Catalina 3/4 day mothership - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dan · 06-12-2008, 08:58 AM

That's a great deal all around. No tangles for the crew to deal with, no pressure on the captain, great for Vta/LA/OC based kayakers to be able to get out to some really good fishing grounds without making the trek to LJ.

Next time for sure.

tylerdurden · 06-12-2008, 09:40 AM

Looks like a cool deal for the guys up north to have a good shot at yt. I can't wait to get back to Catalina.

landwhale · 06-12-2008, 09:44 AM

Andy reminded me abput this trip on Tuesday. Called LA Harbor Sportfishing and was told there where still spots available so I signed on. Got to the landing and checked in at 5 am and before 6 we were loading the kayaks the crew did a great job getting everyones kayak and gear loaded and stowed.

I did not check the time as we left though It didn,t seem to take long at all. Then of to the bait barge for some great looking sardines and of to Catalina.

When we arrived the crew got right to work setting the kayaks down letting the anglers rig up their kayaks and putting them in the water so we could launch and get to fishing.

The crew let the most challenged person try first

Once they got him off in 24 MINUTES THEY HAD US ALL IN OUR KAYAKS

The weather cleared up and the conditions could not have been better. Trolled high and low for soom great Bonita action (darn no YT ot WSB) and the calicos wanted to play also. We fished from Italian Gardens to just south of Istmus. Ryan moved the Boat north and gave us the chance to pick up more bait and food and drink at the halfway point. I want to thank RYAN AND THE CREW OF THE PACIFIC ADVENTURE FOR AN AWESOME TRIP. The next rip is on the 25th and I signed up when we got back to the landing. For 75.00 which includes lunch I hope to see some of you on the trip.

Zed · 06-12-2008, 10:11 AM

How's the boat?

Yak storage looks dialed in. Wanting more space for all the gear? That swimstep looks like it could get dicey in any sort of pitching of the boat.

Nice pix.

THE DARKHORSE · 06-12-2008, 11:38 AM

Sold, the idea of throwing fishing rods in the car, and hitting the road for a day trip to the island is an awesome opportunity. The most "bang for the buck" I've ever seen. The only possible improvement I can think of is to dissembark at 3:00a.m.
I can see it now

(no need to load my own kayak)

Siebler · 06-12-2008, 01:31 PM

Sweet, I might need to take a trip up there and do this soon.

bajadog · 06-12-2008, 01:41 PM

Great report....will have to try it this summer.

PaHaSaPa · 06-12-2008, 03:14 PM

Mothership trip for 2, around $200 ....you know the rest....

Being outfished by your son and having fun doing it, is of course priceless.

Thanks and good job to Ryan and the crew on this maiden voyage. A good time was had by all. Will be back as soon as possible.

06-12-2008, 09:40 AM	#2
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Looks like a cool deal for the guys up north to have a good shot at yt. I can't wait to get back to Catalina. __________________ 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.

06-12-2008, 09:44 AM	#3
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Andy reminded me abput this trip on Tuesday. Called LA Harbor Sportfishing and was told there where still spots available so I signed on. Got to the landing and checked in at 5 am and before 6 we were loading the kayaks the crew did a great job getting everyones kayak and gear loaded and stowed. I did not check the time as we left though It didn,t seem to take long at all. Then of to the bait barge for some great looking sardines and of to Catalina. When we arrived the crew got right to work setting the kayaks down letting the anglers rig up their kayaks and putting them in the water so we could launch and get to fishing. The crew let the most challenged person try first Once they got him off in 24 MINUTES THEY HAD US ALL IN OUR KAYAKS The weather cleared up and the conditions could not have been better. Trolled high and low for soom great Bonita action (darn no YT ot WSB) and the calicos wanted to play also. We fished from Italian Gardens to just south of Istmus. Ryan moved the Boat north and gave us the chance to pick up more bait and food and drink at the halfway point. I want to thank RYAN AND THE CREW OF THE PACIFIC ADVENTURE FOR AN AWESOME TRIP. The next rip is on the 25th and I signed up when we got back to the landing. For 75.00 which includes lunch I hope to see some of you on the trip. __________________

06-12-2008, 11:38 AM	#5
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Holy crap, $25 Kayak rental? Sold, the idea of throwing fishing rods in the car, and hitting the road for a day trip to the island is an awesome opportunity. The most "bang for the buck" I've ever seen. The only possible improvement I can think of is to dissembark at 3:00a.m. I can see it now (no need to load my own kayak)

06-12-2008, 01:31 PM	#6
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Sweet, I might need to take a trip up there and do this soon. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-12-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Great report....will have to try it this summer. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-12-2008, 08:58 AM	#1
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	That's a great deal all around. No tangles for the crew to deal with, no pressure on the captain, great for Vta/LA/OC based kayakers to be able to get out to some really good fishing grounds without making the trek to LJ. Next time for sure.

06-12-2008, 10:11 AM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	How's the boat? Yak storage looks dialed in. Wanting more space for all the gear? That swimstep looks like it could get dicey in any sort of pitching of the boat. Nice pix.

06-12-2008, 03:14 PM	#8
PaHaSaPa Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 7	Mothership trip for 2, around $200 ....you know the rest.... Being outfished by your son and having fun doing it, is of course priceless. Thanks and good job to Ryan and the crew on this maiden voyage. A good time was had by all. Will be back as soon as possible.