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Old 01-22-2017, 09:28 AM   #21
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Price ?

Some of the NCKA guys up north are still considering a trip with the price raise.
My advise, would be to get in touch with NCKA or the Islander and see what they are charging.
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Old 01-22-2017, 09:40 AM   #22
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I'm in Encinitas...North County. I don't know any of the NCKA guys though...

I'll volunteer to put together the trip and start working on the Islander folks tomorrow.

Who on BWE is interested given there will be a price increase?
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Old 01-22-2017, 09:45 AM   #23
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Go to their website... they have some prices up and discussion.
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Old 01-22-2017, 07:57 PM   #24
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Old 03-01-2017, 04:32 PM   #25
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Still booking trips, guys seem willing to pay

http://www.fishvillage.com/trip/2017...fishing-trips/
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Old 03-01-2017, 05:54 PM   #26
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Still booking trips, guys seem willing to pay

http://www.fishvillage.com/trip/2017...fishing-trips/
That price took my breath away...too rich for my blood this year.
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Old 03-02-2017, 12:41 PM   #27
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What was the previous price for this? Wasn't the previous 1.5 day, which only got you 1 day of fishing, about $400 ?


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Old 03-02-2017, 04:21 PM   #28
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I found a thread from last year (2016) that says $585 for the 2.5 day.


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Old 03-02-2017, 08:29 PM   #29
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Expensive---but that's my happy place. I'm in!!!
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Old 03-02-2017, 10:41 PM   #30
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I found a thread from last year (2016) that says $585 for the 2.5 day.


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I was just about to ask. Seems a bit much for me with the new price.
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Old 03-03-2017, 06:21 AM   #31
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I was just about to ask. Seems a bit much for me with the new price.


Yeah it's almost 25% more than 2016. I'm wondering how much increase there's been, if any, for non-kayak trips on either the Islander or other boats.


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Old 03-03-2017, 07:25 AM   #32
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I was just about to ask. Seems a bit much for me with the new price.
Same here. I just looked at what I've spent the last year in buying my yak, my salt rods and reels, and what I have left to pick up (new paddle and electronics) and I just can't justify another $800 on a trip.

Maybe next year, but I'm a no-go in 2017.....
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Old 03-03-2017, 08:38 AM   #33
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Same here. I just looked at what I've spent the last year in buying my yak, my salt rods and reels, and what I have left to pick up (new paddle and electronics) and I just can't justify another $800 on a trip.

Maybe next year, but I'm a no-go in 2017.....
Yep for $800 I can make 3-4 week long trips to Gonzaga, OR do Mag Bay for a couple weeks around Christmas/New Years. Still a tough choice to make, but I'll choose Baja every time. Tight Lines.
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Old 03-03-2017, 08:57 AM   #34
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I know the owner of Fish Village, he is a very good friend so I was able to get the lowdown on the price increase.

The boat itself takes a serious beating with the kayaks being taken on and off all day, not to mention the custom swim step and bait tank rack they have to maintain and/or replace occasionally (the swim step required some mods for future trips). Also, I agree with Iceman that the Islander crew is amazing, and they also take a beating during these trips. I fully agree with the Islander that at the very least the crew should make more money from the kayak trips, given how much more they have to put into it.

Overall, the previous prices were to low for the Islander to justify the extra maintenance and work required for these mother-ship trips. While the Islander was responsible for the pricing set originally, I do not blame them for trying to do what is best for them after learning from years of running these trips.

There are still spots left on the first trip (I believe it was 8 at my last talk with Mike), but the second trip is full.
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Old 03-03-2017, 10:22 PM   #35
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Sad news on the Islander Trips...

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Yep for $800 I can make 3-4 week long trips to Gonzaga, OR do Mag Bay for a couple weeks around Christmas/New Years. Still a tough choice to make, but I'll choose Baja every time. Tight Lines.


Yep, exactly. With better fishing and more tequila. Easy choice for me.

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Old 03-04-2017, 06:58 AM   #36
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It is a great trip, I had a blast on the 2.5 day trip. The only problem is the price of the ticket is not the only expense. You have to buy the drinks and tip the crew, maybe even pay for fish cleaning. I like a lot of beer and that added up, the tip based on a percentage of the cost of the trip, like at a restaurant, makes it very costly with the increase.
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Old 03-08-2017, 02:37 PM   #37
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I understand being upset about the increase (myself included) but I noticed that a 2.5 day trip on the ocean odyssey is $720.


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