12/28-29 Santa Rosa Island - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 12-29-2008, 08:59 AM

A slice of heaven.......Report to follow..............

Holy Mackerel · 12-29-2008, 09:09 AM

Wow, nice!!! can't wait to see more pics!

chris

Zed · 12-29-2008, 09:16 AM

Sweet.

kurt · 12-29-2008, 09:56 AM

Great trip, great photos. I hope their are more trips coming aboard the Black Pearl. They really seemed to have the kayak loading and unloading down. Thanks again for setting it up, Andy.

dgax65 · 12-29-2008, 11:07 AM

Wow. Looks like an awesome trip. Beautiful pictures.

Edwaters · 12-29-2008, 11:12 AM

I guys,

The trip was awesome.

The crew was great, the food was great, and the yakers good people.

Learned alot this wk-end.

Thanks to Iceman for setting up the trip.

Late Edwaters

TheRatYak · 12-29-2008, 02:51 PM

Great pics!

lamb · 12-29-2008, 02:59 PM

looks bitchen, can't wait for the story

who's the big bold bendo guy??

EFISH · 12-29-2008, 03:20 PM

Kurt they do have more trips coming up. Jan 17-19, Feb 14-16 they are going down to mexico. PST, Camalu, Colonet and Isle San Martin. I'm going to try and make it out on the Feb trip I think it's longer.
Peace
EFISH

joyjiggin' · 12-29-2008, 05:00 PM

Andy,
Beautiful pics of a great trip!! It was an experience! Enjoyed the company of 8 other great kayak fishers. And next time I am going to do my own gaffing!

12-29-2008, 05:31 PM

way to go ICEMAN

esdees · 12-30-2008, 07:42 AM

Beautiful pictures. Thanks for setting these things up Andy.

landwhale · 12-30-2008, 08:43 AM

Great Group of Kayakers
Great Captain and Crew
A Couple of Kayak Firsts for Me
Unbelievably Great Weather
The Channel Islands

Only downer of the entire trip 1 broken camera

Thanks Andy

Iceman · 12-30-2008, 08:44 AM

The Black Pearl is a 65 foot sport fishing boat with a 30 year veteran skipper who offers year round kayak mothership trips, from overnighters to multi day. Like several of the SoCal boats they run from SD when that is the place to be and from Oxnard when the islands are popping.

We loaded up Friday night with 9 kayakers and 4 crew. Crossing the channel was incredibly smooth following the small craft advisory. We arrived at Santa Rosa and set up on some squid. We only managed a few pieces that night, but had plenty of fin bait in the tanks. Hit the bunk for a few hours. Breakfast was french toast, eggs, bacon and hot coffee. We were all spread out on the water a little after sunrise. Weak current made for a slow start. I managed 3 jonny bass on plastics. Cheese burgers and potato salad for lunch and a move of the boat put us in very fishy waters for the afternoon. I fished iron......and more iron. Released a bunch of smaller rockfish and kept a few good ones, reds, blues and browns. Lost the biggest red I have ever seen lifting it by the jig. Released a good sized ling and caught my biggest cabby ever. Sheephead took the day 1 jackpot.

Loaded up at sunset to move to the opposite end if SR Beckers Bay. Ate lasangna, salad, and garlic toast along the way. We hit up the squid grounds and slowly picked away at 100 peices as the sals had the squid on the run. The plan was to hoop for lobster, but I was spent and hit the rack. The 2 that went did not find the lobster, ony rock crab.

Breakfast burritos and back at it. This time with some squid. We spread out and stumbled upon the halibut hole. First one was lost at gaff, but gave me more than enough confidence to keep at it. Finally got one to go on the squid after a few had been taken on both squid and sardines. My first turned into a leapord, several other sharks were caught. 20 feet, second hook up was the right kind and gaffed a 31 incher. Got another just over legal and missed too many. Got one more 28 incher in 6 feet of water just outside the surf. The chase skiff also reported seeing 3 WSB in that zone.

After fish and rice for lunch we hit it for more with some opting to rockfish and some pounding sand. The day's jackpot was landed in the afternoon a 3 foot halibut. We loaded em up at sunset and ran 40 miles home.

We lucked out with amazing weather, clear and crisp but very light winds up to the last afternoon. Hard working crew! Chase skiff was there to toss you a beer, lend a hand, hand off a fish or even gaff it.

Black Pearl is setting up some Mexican coast trips with Coastal Kayak Fishing in January and February, departing SD. I will be booking some trips in Spring, departing Oxnard. Thanks Capt Rick/ Black Pearl crew and to those that climbed aboard. Too much fun/ 2 days fishing was almost enough

dorf · 12-30-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

This is a great shot.
At first glance it looks like snow in the back.
Thanks for sharing the pics.

kareem korn · 12-30-2008, 03:19 PM

I would actually cough up some cash for a trip like this. The pictures are insane, and tell the report by their selves. No words necessary.

bellcon · 12-30-2008, 03:24 PM

great report Andy
and thanks again for getting it all going

was it worth the stress?

I gotta get my daughter to play with my photos on photoshop
yours look AWESOME!!

looking forward to the next time buddy

MKNOTT · 12-30-2008, 04:48 PM

I gotta put in a good word for the crew of the Black Pearl. It was hands down the best sport boat service I have ever experienced. Capt Rick went way out of his way too make sure everything went smoothly when it came too getting on and off the boat, not to mention pulling out the charts and giving us a detailed picture of the areas we were fishing. He also made sure we got some live squid. I love those Northern Chanel Islands and cant wait to go againe.

MKNOTT

Dan · 12-30-2008, 07:15 PM

Killer Stuff. Sounds like you guys fished hard and caught some nice halibuts. And man did you guys luck out on wind.

12-29-2008, 08:59 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	12/28-29 Santa Rosa Island A slice of heaven.......Report to follow.............. __________________

12-29-2008, 11:07 AM	#5
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Wow. Looks like an awesome trip. Beautiful pictures. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

12-29-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
Edwaters Junior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca. Posts: 12	Thanks I guys, The trip was awesome. The crew was great, the food was great, and the yakers good people. Learned alot this wk-end. Thanks to Iceman for setting up the trip. Late Edwaters

12-29-2008, 02:59 PM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	looks bitchen, can't wait for the story who's the big bold bendo guy?? __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

12-30-2008, 08:43 AM	#13
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Great Group of Kayakers Great Captain and Crew A Couple of Kayak Firsts for Me Unbelievably Great Weather The Channel Islands Only downer of the entire trip 1 broken camera Thanks Andy __________________

12-29-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Wow, nice!!! can't wait to see more pics! chris

12-29-2008, 09:16 AM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Sweet.

12-29-2008, 09:56 AM	#4
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	Great trip, great photos. I hope their are more trips coming aboard the Black Pearl. They really seemed to have the kayak loading and unloading down. Thanks again for setting it up, Andy.

12-29-2008, 02:51 PM	#7
TheRatYak the yakin realtor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fullerton Posts: 10	Great pics!

12-29-2008, 03:20 PM	#9
EFISH Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in my head Posts: 31	Kurt they do have more trips coming up. Jan 17-19, Feb 14-16 they are going down to mexico. PST, Camalu, Colonet and Isle San Martin. I'm going to try and make it out on the Feb trip I think it's longer. Peace EFISH

12-29-2008, 05:00 PM	#10
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	Andy, Beautiful pics of a great trip!! It was an experience! Enjoyed the company of 8 other great kayak fishers. And next time I am going to do my own gaffing!

12-29-2008, 05:31 PM	#11
FishSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	way to go ICEMAN

12-30-2008, 07:42 AM	#12
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Beautiful pictures. Thanks for setting these things up Andy.

12-30-2008, 08:44 AM	#14
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	The Black Pearl is a 65 foot sport fishing boat with a 30 year veteran skipper who offers year round kayak mothership trips, from overnighters to multi day. Like several of the SoCal boats they run from SD when that is the place to be and from Oxnard when the islands are popping. We loaded up Friday night with 9 kayakers and 4 crew. Crossing the channel was incredibly smooth following the small craft advisory. We arrived at Santa Rosa and set up on some squid. We only managed a few pieces that night, but had plenty of fin bait in the tanks. Hit the bunk for a few hours. Breakfast was french toast, eggs, bacon and hot coffee. We were all spread out on the water a little after sunrise. Weak current made for a slow start. I managed 3 jonny bass on plastics. Cheese burgers and potato salad for lunch and a move of the boat put us in very fishy waters for the afternoon. I fished iron......and more iron. Released a bunch of smaller rockfish and kept a few good ones, reds, blues and browns. Lost the biggest red I have ever seen lifting it by the jig. Released a good sized ling and caught my biggest cabby ever. Sheephead took the day 1 jackpot. Loaded up at sunset to move to the opposite end if SR Beckers Bay. Ate lasangna, salad, and garlic toast along the way. We hit up the squid grounds and slowly picked away at 100 peices as the sals had the squid on the run. The plan was to hoop for lobster, but I was spent and hit the rack. The 2 that went did not find the lobster, ony rock crab. Breakfast burritos and back at it. This time with some squid. We spread out and stumbled upon the halibut hole. First one was lost at gaff, but gave me more than enough confidence to keep at it. Finally got one to go on the squid after a few had been taken on both squid and sardines. My first turned into a leapord, several other sharks were caught. 20 feet, second hook up was the right kind and gaffed a 31 incher. Got another just over legal and missed too many. Got one more 28 incher in 6 feet of water just outside the surf. The chase skiff also reported seeing 3 WSB in that zone. After fish and rice for lunch we hit it for more with some opting to rockfish and some pounding sand. The day's jackpot was landed in the afternoon a 3 foot halibut. We loaded em up at sunset and ran 40 miles home. We lucked out with amazing weather, clear and crisp but very light winds up to the last afternoon. Hard working crew! Chase skiff was there to toss you a beer, lend a hand, hand off a fish or even gaff it. Black Pearl is setting up some Mexican coast trips with Coastal Kayak Fishing in January and February, departing SD. I will be booking some trips in Spring, departing Oxnard. Thanks Capt Rick/ Black Pearl crew and to those that climbed aboard. Too much fun/ 2 days fishing was almost enough __________________

12-30-2008, 03:19 PM	#16
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I would actually cough up some cash for a trip like this. The pictures are insane, and tell the report by their selves. No words necessary.

12-30-2008, 03:24 PM	#17
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	great report Andy and thanks again for getting it all going was it worth the stress? I gotta get my daughter to play with my photos on photoshop yours look AWESOME!! looking forward to the next time buddy

12-30-2008, 04:48 PM	#18
MKNOTT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Persian Gulf Posts: 263	I gotta put in a good word for the crew of the Black Pearl. It was hands down the best sport boat service I have ever experienced. Capt Rick went way out of his way too make sure everything went smoothly when it came too getting on and off the boat, not to mention pulling out the charts and giving us a detailed picture of the areas we were fishing. He also made sure we got some live squid. I love those Northern Chanel Islands and cant wait to go againe. MKNOTT __________________ When I grow up I want to be, One of the harvesters of the sea, <O I think before my days are done, I want to be a fisherman.

12-30-2008, 07:15 PM	#19
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Killer Stuff. Sounds like you guys fished hard and caught some nice halibuts. And man did you guys luck out on wind.