2012 1.5 day Islander trip may 18-20 - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 05-21-2012, 07:22 PM

Hey Bret I'm glad you remembered the steps to landing halibut:

1 When you see color reach far into the water to try to get them (3feet is perfect)

2 Gaff with the hook pointed to the kayak

3 Aim at the hard part of the skull, the gaff will stick better.

4 Immediately after gaffing, lift up the fish clear of the water and shake it around.

You lucky SOB! Congrats

Cant wait for the 21st.

wbrewski · 05-21-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Tony.

For you guys who can't see the video here is a direct link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrc4xUUS29Q

Tony , I just got a go pro and was wondering where you have yours mounted.

capntim · 05-21-2012, 08:02 PM

Nice video. That water looked beautiful.

ful-rac · 05-21-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wbrewski

Tony , I just got a go pro and was wondering where you have yours mounted.

I have it mounted to my yak attack flag pole
there is a flag in the picture but i take that off when i run the camera

wbrewski · 05-21-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I have it mounted to my yak attack flag pole
there is a flag in the picture but i take that off when i run the camera

Is it up high or right where the flag is.

wbrewski · 05-21-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wbrewski

Is it up high or right where the flag is.

PS nice halibit, I hope they are stil around the end of the month for my trip.

THE DARKHORSE · 05-23-2012, 01:24 PM

The other white meat is looking pretty tasty right about now. Thanks for the inspiration.

bluesquids · 05-23-2012, 03:21 PM

I was at Albertsons this morning and they want $10 for a 5 oz piece of Halibut. You gotta be kidding me that's $32/lb. Even at CatalinaOP it's $14/lb. My freezer is looking pretty stocked again, Thanks Islander crew.

fishingfiend · 05-23-2012, 07:38 PM

Limiting out on Halibut is an amazing accomplishment. Limiting out on quality halibut is pure awesomeness, congrats on an epic day and thanks for sharing! Also saw your video on 976tuna, way to go.

ful-rac · 05-23-2012, 07:59 PM

Thanks everyone for all the great comments! I thought i might inspire jorge or maybe even mattstinky to do a little better next time but....

whoa the darkhorse is inspired?!......i must be movin up in the world!

All kidding aside great trip! Great food, great boat, great crew fast and efficent, professional what more could you ask for!

I hope they add a few trips this year!!

05-23-2012, 01:24 PM	#7
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Nice work, Tony. The other white meat is looking pretty tasty right about now. Thanks for the inspiration. __________________

05-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#8
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	I was at Albertsons this morning and they want $10 for a 5 oz piece of Halibut. You gotta be kidding me that's $32/lb. Even at CatalinaOP it's $14/lb. My freezer is looking pretty stocked again, Thanks Islander crew. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

05-23-2012, 07:59 PM	#10
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Thanks everyone for all the great comments! I thought i might inspire jorge or maybe even mattstinky to do a little better next time but.... whoa the darkhorse is inspired?!......i must be movin up in the world! All kidding aside great trip! Great food, great boat, great crew fast and efficent, professional what more could you ask for! I hope they add a few trips this year!! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

05-21-2012, 07:22 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Hey Bret I'm glad you remembered the steps to landing halibut: 1 When you see color reach far into the water to try to get them (3feet is perfect) 2 Gaff with the hook pointed to the kayak 3 Aim at the hard part of the skull, the gaff will stick better. 4 Immediately after gaffing, lift up the fish clear of the water and shake it around. You lucky SOB! Congrats Cant wait for the 21st.

05-21-2012, 08:02 PM	#3
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Nice video. That water looked beautiful.

05-23-2012, 07:38 PM	#9
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Limiting out on Halibut is an amazing accomplishment. Limiting out on quality halibut is pure awesomeness, congrats on an epic day and thanks for sharing! Also saw your video on 976tuna, way to go.