2011 Islander Mothership Schedule - Page 4 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bosco · 01-13-2011, 07:24 AM

Is anyone signed up for the 7 day Islander trip? How many anglers do they need to make the trip happen? Been my experience in the past that there is never enough interest. I'm torn between laying the money down on the seven day and hope it happens or going to Rancho Leanero Spring Spectacular in the same time period which is almost sold out. bosco

yakrider · 01-14-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Regor

I'm sure a lot have not spoke up, but here's the count of those who have from this thread:

1)Hunters Pa
2)lbsurf2ca
3)robmandel
4)scoop
5)jorluivil
6)Regor (yep, trip was part of Santa's presents this xmas)

me 'n' Mark Pierpont r in

robmandel · 01-14-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yakrider

me 'n' Mark Pierpont r in

this time I'm bringing a scale

five dolla

INGRIDSDAD · 01-14-2011, 01:22 PM

I'm in, along with the rest of the 909/951 crew.
heath, matt k and jesse.

JPSURF · 01-18-2011, 04:20 PM

Damn the June 2.5 day is Full

Keep your eye open for another 2.5 day trip being added!!

JP

Sdfisherman88 · 02-09-2011, 12:15 PM

What are the target species on the 1-1.5 day trips? Are these trips only for experienced kayak fisherman or can rookies go too?

Hunters Pa · 02-09-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdfisherman88

What are the target species on the 1-1.5 day trips? Are these trips only for experienced kayak fisherman or can rookies go too?

Good place to shorten the learning curve. You can fish open water without a surf launch or super long paddle. Always seem to be some veterans along that you can learn from, and if you get in trouble the zodiac is just a VHF call away.

The biggest challenge is getting into & out of the kayak from the swimstep.

yakrider · 02-09-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdfisherman88

What are the target species on the 1-1.5 day trips? Are these trips only for experienced kayak fisherman or can rookies go too?

it depends on what YOU like to target...
that is the beauty of those trips...

personally...
I'm a calico bass-aholic...
huckin' MC slugs for bull calico in the and fihsin' the boilers...
that's the shizzle....
many a jp has been had by a nice big ol' halibut...
there's always a shot at WSB and ot YT....
what ever floats yer boat!

JPSURF · 02-13-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yakrider

me 'n' Mark Pierpont r in

Come on Josh make some phone calls and free up some space for me!!

Oh well if i don't end up on this trip knock them dead.

And don't forget to hit that cove for another classic Butt!!!

Tight Lines

JP

yakrider · 02-14-2011, 07:06 PM

mongo only pawn in game of life!

Kayak805 · 03-05-2011, 07:11 PM

I'm a newbie at kayak angling. Been out on my kayak maybe 4 times. I could use a couple of days off and would enjoy the company of those more experienced. Is it okay for someone who hasn't caught a single fish yet to go on one of these trips? It sounds like a lot of fun.

Siebler · 03-06-2011, 11:08 AM

These trips are generally pretty laid back and always a good group of guys. I would say you should do fine and im sure that on the way out youll make some new friends that will let you tag along for a day of fishing.

Kayak805 · 03-08-2011, 11:58 AM

Thanks much for the feedback. Now to move some stuff on my calendar to squeeze this in.

jorluivil · 03-15-2011, 06:45 PM

When's the best time to pay off the remaining balance?

yakrider · 03-15-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

When's the best time to pay off the remaining balance?

whenever you have the money!

jorluivil · 03-18-2011, 06:07 PM

I just paid my remaining balance.....

What are some of the non-fishing gear odds and ends that the 2.5 day veterans take on these trips?

roadx · 03-18-2011, 06:59 PM

smuggle on a couple of bottles

jorluivil · 03-18-2011, 07:04 PM

I'll smuggle in a couple but I don't drink.

robmandel · 03-18-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I just paid my remaining balance.....

What are some of the non-fishing gear odds and ends that the 2.5 day veterans take on these trips?

some guys bring lots of $1 bills. and no it's not for the strippers but triple nipple. the islander has everything BUT strippers, unless shane and john have "upgraded" the accomodations. maybe that should be an OEX thing

seriously, if you do it right, meaning on your ass in the yak all day with a short break for lunch, you'll be too beat for anything else. maybe a book, or an ipod or something. if sleeping on a boat is a problem, and for some it is (noise), bring soft foam earplugs. maybe some advil or aspirin. I mean, you will probably be in your yak for over a dozen hours each day. I'm no spring chicken anymore. I'll be sore as hell.

I'd recommend of course battery chargers and backup batteries for VHF, etc. that's fishing perhaps, but kinda helpful.

towels, soap, toothbrush, all that personal hygiene crap that I don't care about

dude, you're fishing!!

the other thing that I would recommend is snacks. yeah, they feed you great for sure, but I always pack a bunch of granola bars, crackers (those things kids put in their lunches. the orange crackers with the cheese or peanut butter, in wrapped packs of 6), maybe some fruit, and powerade. sometimes you need that carb/sugar boost and something to drink.

bring a few changes of socks and underwear. other thing, bring a variety of clothing, stuff you can layer. and yes, even a fairly warm jacket for night. jsut remember, you can leave anything on the boat, even go back for it if necessary. better to bring and not need than not have. that applies to gear as well. bring the extra jig stick or bass rod, or whatever. if you don't use it, big deal.

TROLLIN4daBIG_ONES · 03-19-2011, 01:02 AM

Are there any 1 or 1.5 days still available?

01-13-2011, 07:24 AM	#61
bosco Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 59	Ilander 7 day Is anyone signed up for the 7 day Islander trip? How many anglers do they need to make the trip happen? Been my experience in the past that there is never enough interest. I'm torn between laying the money down on the seven day and hope it happens or going to Rancho Leanero Spring Spectacular in the same time period which is almost sold out. bosco

03-05-2011, 07:11 PM	#71
Kayak805 Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 24	2.5 day trip I'm a newbie at kayak angling. Been out on my kayak maybe 4 times. I could use a couple of days off and would enjoy the company of those more experienced. Is it okay for someone who hasn't caught a single fish yet to go on one of these trips? It sounds like a lot of fun.

03-06-2011, 11:08 AM	#72
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	These trips are generally pretty laid back and always a good group of guys. I would say you should do fine and im sure that on the way out youll make some new friends that will let you tag along for a day of fishing. __________________ CJ Siebler

03-18-2011, 06:59 PM	#77
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	smuggle on a couple of bottles __________________

01-14-2011, 01:22 PM	#64
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	I'm in, along with the rest of the 909/951 crew. heath, matt k and jesse.

01-18-2011, 04:20 PM	#65
JPSURF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 86	Damn the June 2.5 day is Full Keep your eye open for another 2.5 day trip being added!! JP

02-09-2011, 12:15 PM	#66
Sdfisherman88 Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	What are the target species on the 1-1.5 day trips? Are these trips only for experienced kayak fisherman or can rookies go too?

02-14-2011, 07:06 PM	#70
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	mongo only pawn in game of life!

03-08-2011, 11:58 AM	#73
Kayak805 Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 24	Thanks much for the feedback. Now to move some stuff on my calendar to squeeze this in.

03-15-2011, 06:45 PM	#74
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	When's the best time to pay off the remaining balance?

03-18-2011, 06:07 PM	#76
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I just paid my remaining balance..... What are some of the non-fishing gear odds and ends that the 2.5 day veterans take on these trips?

03-18-2011, 07:04 PM	#78
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I'll smuggle in a couple but I don't drink.

03-19-2011, 01:02 AM	#80
TROLLIN4daBIG_ONES Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: sgv Posts: 30	Are there any 1 or 1.5 days still available?