Pacific Adventure 6/25/08 Catalina

[mc08066]

Will probably get bombed on this but here it goes. I use the hard hat for a couple of reasons, it is very comfortable and airy. Second it's plastic so water can not soak it (floats also). During hooping season it's easy to attach those red bike lights to the side of the hat so as to avoid the hell I can't see you from boaters . The dread locks (towel) is a harder one. I us it to avoid getting sun burned . So much for that now the Catalina trip.

This was my second trip and although the two trips have produced zero YT or WSB the fishing has been good through out. I caught several calico bass and , one good sized bonita (should of kept for JP) and a mackeral that was pushing 3 lbs (JP maybe, was not going there). All released. The trip had 18 kayakers on it. I was surprised that there were not more returnees from the first trip, only Andy, Eugene and myself. Water was smooth and conditions looked right for future bites. While on the water, I spoke with two guys in a power boat that were down from Apple Valley. Thanks for offering and giving me a couple your live squids. I caught the large mackeral with one and got raked with the others.

The Captain and his team did a great job and thank you for the pictures from the first trip. Great group of guys and gals on this trip.
More Pictures.


Kayaks loaded and ready to go, see what happens when a guy brings his lady, he gets hugs and kisses during the boat ride. I guess I will ask the wife if she wants to come along in the future.

Gear at the back of the boat, big plastic containers are the way to go. I need to remember that for next trip.

Eugene, Josh and Andy discussing their fishing options at launch.

Beautiful backdrop of Catalina, picture does not do it justice.

Pretty easy loading as you can see, and a calm day similiar to first trip.



thanks,
Jimmy

[dpliska]

Originally Posted by mc08066

Will probably get bombed on this but here it goes. I use the hard hat for a couple of reasons, ...Jimmy

I remember you. You were the kid down they block that got picked up each day for school wearing all your hockey equipment. You know, the little yellow bus with all your team mates. Ironically, I don't remember hearing about any hockey games.

Just kiddin'. I like it. Maybe on the next trip you could get Gabe to wear a police hat and Grego an Indian headdress.