2.5 day mothership trip - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Socalrobt · 05-17-2010, 04:01 PM

I just spoke with OEX regarding this trip. There are 9 signed up and they need at least 6 more people to make it happen. So if anyone wants to jump on give OEX a call. Let's make this happen. The Islander crew is the best! They also mentioned getting more freedivers to go, so if you know of any freedivers that want to go tell them to call OEX asap! Thank you.

Aaron · 05-17-2010, 06:05 PM

I called, got the story, came on here and saw you already told it!

I will be beyond bummed if this does not go. It would mean MS trip #2 cancelled for me in a month which is an absolute heartbreaker. So I will promote!

They said that this will possibly go with 13. So only 4 more needed. If you have the weekend open, you MUST go. The islander is an amazing boat and the guys run a top notch operation. I am not a sportboat groupie that will say that "the boat and food was amazing" when a captain sleeps until noon and you get greasy, boiled hamburgers for lunch. This operation really has their stuff in order. The food is amazing. Last time I did this, the chef (not a cook) made a carrot cake...FROM SCRATCH. He also made us a seafood pasta...FROM SCRATCH. The guy on the zodiak was there within minutes with beers/food/bait whenever you asked for it (and now they have TWO zodiaks). And the bunks are friggin state rooms! I refuse to go on a mothership on any other boat and these guys get a bunch of my money when I go out during the summer.

And not to mention TWO FULL DAYS OF FISHING AT THE ISLAND. So much time to throw the iron, pound the sand, work the kelp, and drop on the rocks. I'm vibrating I'm so excited. I know its expensive, and believe me, pulling this off is WAYYYYY pushing it for me. But oh well, that extra cash will mean nothing in a month but thinking about my two days at the island will last me through at least next year.

CLASSIC STORY to show you how dedicated this boat is...My first mothership about 4 (?) years ago, this guy on the boat had just climbed into his yak and the islander crew handed him his gear. He began to paddle away and decided the bottom of his yak needed a tan...flipped it. 2 accurate reels, 1 trinidad, all reels on calstar rods, straight to the bottom. He was bummed. He grabbed some other gear and headed off. Captain said, "No problem." Put on his SCUBA gear and dove in. All rods and reels recovered, no questions asked nor any big show put on about it. I've been on boats that if you were to drop a rod in the bait receiver, the captain wouldn't reach down and grab it for you. Needless to say, top notch and they make you feel like you're top notch as well.

Anyways, this is an amazing experience to be had. They are trying to get a couple freedivers, but still, think of it as an added bonus that the boat will have a limited load! I'm sorry to sound like a salesman, I don't do this stuff but as I said when I started this post, I've been looking forward to this trip because I know it will be a blast. Give OEX a call. I'll buy you a beer if you do (now I'm pandering!).

jorluivil · 05-17-2010, 07:41 PM

Can't wait to see the report.

Socalrobt · 05-17-2010, 08:15 PM

Aaron you hit it right on the head. The Islander is a professioanlly ran business that takes care of its fisherman aka customers! Only 4 more. Come on everyone. Who ever can make it, join Us for a trip you will never forget!

Hunters Pa · 05-18-2010, 08:47 AM

When I was on the Islander a few years ago I did an idiot roll. Only rod that was not leashed was a Graphite USA I had wrapped with a Penn GTI on it. Went to the bottom in over 100 feet. Not bummed about the reel, REALLY bummed about the stick. Zodiac marked the spot on the GPS & the Dive master on the trip went down.

not long after here he comes. The reflective thread I had used caught his dive light. Class act, all the way around. They have it figured out how to do the MS trips.

Crap, what time does it leave on Thurs? & return on Sun?

And which OEX office do I call once I (hopefully) secure the kitchen pass?

Socalrobt · 05-18-2010, 08:55 AM

OEX mission bay 619-866-6129. I think it leaves around 9:00pm on thursday and comes back on Sunday morning at 6:30am.

Aaron · 05-18-2010, 10:37 AM

Hunters...you gotta go man, you missed out on your Lebowitz 6 day so you already have the excuse!

Hunters Pa · 05-18-2010, 11:21 AM

The hard part is going to be getting there & loaded by 9 p.m. I live in La Mirada & work in Huntington beach. I may have to load up Wed night to make it happen.

Planted the seed with the boss at home, will follow up later this afternoon when I have a chance to confirm details with OEX. I already have Friday off so work is a non-issue.

- Shawn

05-17-2010, 04:01 PM	#1
Socalrobt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico/Anaheim Posts: 101	I just spoke with OEX regarding this trip. There are 9 signed up and they need at least 6 more people to make it happen. So if anyone wants to jump on give OEX a call. Let's make this happen. The Islander crew is the best! They also mentioned getting more freedivers to go, so if you know of any freedivers that want to go tell them to call OEX asap! Thank you.

05-17-2010, 06:05 PM	#2
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	I called, got the story, came on here and saw you already told it! I will be beyond bummed if this does not go. It would mean MS trip #2 cancelled for me in a month which is an absolute heartbreaker. So I will promote! They said that this will possibly go with 13. So only 4 more needed. If you have the weekend open, you MUST go. The islander is an amazing boat and the guys run a top notch operation. I am not a sportboat groupie that will say that "the boat and food was amazing" when a captain sleeps until noon and you get greasy, boiled hamburgers for lunch. This operation really has their stuff in order. The food is amazing. Last time I did this, the chef (not a cook) made a carrot cake...FROM SCRATCH. He also made us a seafood pasta...FROM SCRATCH. The guy on the zodiak was there within minutes with beers/food/bait whenever you asked for it (and now they have TWO zodiaks). And the bunks are friggin state rooms! I refuse to go on a mothership on any other boat and these guys get a bunch of my money when I go out during the summer. And not to mention TWO FULL DAYS OF FISHING AT THE ISLAND. So much time to throw the iron, pound the sand, work the kelp, and drop on the rocks. I'm vibrating I'm so excited. I know its expensive, and believe me, pulling this off is WAYYYYY pushing it for me. But oh well, that extra cash will mean nothing in a month but thinking about my two days at the island will last me through at least next year. CLASSIC STORY to show you how dedicated this boat is...My first mothership about 4 (?) years ago, this guy on the boat had just climbed into his yak and the islander crew handed him his gear. He began to paddle away and decided the bottom of his yak needed a tan...flipped it. 2 accurate reels, 1 trinidad, all reels on calstar rods, straight to the bottom. He was bummed. He grabbed some other gear and headed off. Captain said, "No problem." Put on his SCUBA gear and dove in. All rods and reels recovered, no questions asked nor any big show put on about it. I've been on boats that if you were to drop a rod in the bait receiver, the captain wouldn't reach down and grab it for you. Needless to say, top notch and they make you feel like you're top notch as well. Anyways, this is an amazing experience to be had. They are trying to get a couple freedivers, but still, think of it as an added bonus that the boat will have a limited load! I'm sorry to sound like a salesman, I don't do this stuff but as I said when I started this post, I've been looking forward to this trip because I know it will be a blast. Give OEX a call. I'll buy you a beer if you do (now I'm pandering!).

05-17-2010, 07:41 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Can't wait to see the report.

05-17-2010, 08:15 PM	#4
Socalrobt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico/Anaheim Posts: 101	Aaron you hit it right on the head. The Islander is a professioanlly ran business that takes care of its fisherman aka customers! Only 4 more. Come on everyone. Who ever can make it, join Us for a trip you will never forget!

05-18-2010, 08:47 AM	#5
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	When I was on the Islander a few years ago I did an idiot roll. Only rod that was not leashed was a Graphite USA I had wrapped with a Penn GTI on it. Went to the bottom in over 100 feet. Not bummed about the reel, REALLY bummed about the stick. Zodiac marked the spot on the GPS & the Dive master on the trip went down. not long after here he comes. The reflective thread I had used caught his dive light. Class act, all the way around. They have it figured out how to do the MS trips. Crap, what time does it leave on Thurs? & return on Sun? And which OEX office do I call once I (hopefully) secure the kitchen pass?

05-18-2010, 08:55 AM	#6
Socalrobt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico/Anaheim Posts: 101	OEX mission bay 619-866-6129. I think it leaves around 9:00pm on thursday and comes back on Sunday morning at 6:30am.

05-18-2010, 10:37 AM	#7
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	Hunters...you gotta go man, you missed out on your Lebowitz 6 day so you already have the excuse!

05-18-2010, 11:21 AM	#8
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	The hard part is going to be getting there & loaded by 9 p.m. I live in La Mirada & work in Huntington beach. I may have to load up Wed night to make it happen. Planted the seed with the boss at home, will follow up later this afternoon when I have a chance to confirm details with OEX. I already have Friday off so work is a non-issue. - Shawn