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Title: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 05, 2015, 03:36:33 PM
***CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INTEREST*** 

Time to start thinking of major Springtime trip to San Clemente (Or maybe points south?)

I just talked to the Islander rep in SD.  They are booking fast for this time period.  Best they can do for us is a 3.5 day trip to San Clemente.  Which will be AWESOME!!

  Price break for us! (Cause they love NCKA) Same as 3-day last year $765.

May 28th-June 1st  Thurs-Monday

(leave Thursday night and return Monday morning)  Fish Friday, Sat. Sun  @ SCI

Price will be the same our 3 day last year @ $765



jpg below of final 'previous' poll #'s[/b]
-Bushy

We can dive.  We can fish from the big boat.  WE can kayak fish ALL DAY. We can eat great food, catch awesome fish, and put another EPIC ADVENTURE into the books




Last year's trip was epic (lets see some reminispix).  Most on the boat agreed that three days was just not enough.  We were just getting into the groove on day 3.



I think end of May would be epic, warmed up enough for big island halibut and especially chance at YT and WSB....of course the goats and calico's never fail to impress us Northern Boyz.

So, weigh in fellows, let us know if enough guys are interested so we can start official signups

Bushy
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: Sin Coast on January 05, 2015, 05:25:13 PM
I Voted...
Did somebody say gratuitous Fishporn? From the 2013 trip, but...you never know what you're gonna catch down there!

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Mobile/7e93219f-04d6-41af-8ea5-7cdd6fd11608_zps32cb22a4.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Mobile/7e93219f-04d6-41af-8ea5-7cdd6fd11608_zps32cb22a4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 05, 2015, 06:03:08 PM
I'm in either way!
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 05, 2015, 06:17:42 PM

5 days of carnage and salt
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 05, 2015, 06:24:00 PM
5 days = SCI or Mexico??
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: polepole on January 05, 2015, 06:42:37 PM
5 days = SCI or Mexico??

I updated the poll, as well as allowed people to change votes.

-Allen
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: Bushy on January 05, 2015, 06:44:02 PM
5 days = SCI or Mexico??

I updated the poll, as well as allowed people to change votes.



-Allen


Thanks Polepole
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: Sin Coast on January 05, 2015, 06:47:39 PM
Would that make it a PolePoll?
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015
Post by: Bushy on January 05, 2015, 07:06:28 PM
Would that make it a PolePoll?


 :kungfu
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015 (reset the poll)
Post by: polepole on January 05, 2015, 07:21:56 PM
Hey, I reset the poll and enabled it so you can vote for more that one.  So, for instance, if you'd go on any of the 4 regardless, you can vote for all 4.  So, please take the time to vote for all the options that you would be interested in going on.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Hojoman on January 05, 2015, 08:35:57 PM
I would take a boat ride to help fill the boat for a 5-day Mexico trip in May or June.  :smt001
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015 (reset the poll)
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 05, 2015, 08:37:54 PM
Hey, I reset the poll and enabled it so you can vote for more that one.  So, for instance, if you'd go on any of the 4 regardless, you can vote for all 4.  So, please take the time to vote for all the options that you would be interested in going on.

-Allen

And please do not vote if you do not actually plan on going...
Title: Re: ISLANDER 2015 (reset the poll)
Post by: polepole on January 05, 2015, 08:58:33 PM
Hey, I reset the poll and enabled it so you can vote for more that one.  So, for instance, if you'd go on any of the 4 regardless, you can vote for all 4.  So, please take the time to vote for all the options that you would be interested in going on.

-Allen

And please do not vote if you do not actually plan on going...

Yeah that!  We will be using this info to decide on what trip to actually run.  Would hate to make a decision based on this poll, then not be able to book if we don't have enough firm interest at the end of the day.  Thanks.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: ravensblack on January 05, 2015, 09:07:03 PM
Then how do you determine what the trip will be ? I voted for a Mexico trip because I have no interest in the other ones.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Bushy on January 05, 2015, 09:40:59 PM
We can gauge interest through this poll.  Later we can drill down if we need to.  5-day Mexico is in the lead though, it's the only one I voted for, but I'd take anything, It's all good!!



Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 05, 2015, 09:50:01 PM
4 options & you can vote for 4 :smt044

I understand ... Its still funny though!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: cochino on January 05, 2015, 09:51:17 PM
  Would I be able to dive on the trip down to mexico ? :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: polepole on January 05, 2015, 10:03:19 PM
I will say this, if we do not get about 18-20 people seriously interested in a particular option, especially the longer trip options, it will be hard to pull the trigger.  For something like the 3 day trip, I think we'd stand a decent chance of filling regardless of what this poll says.

We do have the option of expanding to include BWE and/or NWKA peeps, but our immediate focus is on an all-NCKA trip.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: polepole on January 05, 2015, 10:24:10 PM
4 options & you can vote for 4 :smt044

I understand ... Its still funny though!

We didn't want to assume that if you voted for the 5-day trip, that you'd automatically also be interested in the other trips.  So best to be clear about which trips are actually of interest.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: polepole on January 05, 2015, 10:25:48 PM
  Would I be able to dive on the trip down to mexico ? :smt003

We've never had an issue with this before, and you know how the captain/crew are dive nuts, so I don't suspect we'd have an issue going forward.

But we'll double check before making a final determination and let you know.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 05, 2015, 10:26:12 PM
I get it ... Just tuggin' at the chain a bit.  Hope to afford & go this year but I'm also holding out for Burning Man so......   High hopes for both?
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 05, 2015, 10:27:30 PM
Could they hold enough beer for 5 days of A-Hulls?
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Tote on January 05, 2015, 10:46:07 PM
Where in Mexico?
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Hojoman on January 05, 2015, 11:23:11 PM
Where in Mexico?
Cedros is within range.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: zilla on January 06, 2015, 07:35:51 AM
Come on Tote, surely you remember..
You had the hot stick last trip down there! :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: RBark on January 06, 2015, 08:24:57 AM
Any ballpark estimate on prices? Interested but price is the biggest factor for me!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: polepole on January 06, 2015, 08:40:56 AM
Any ballpark estimate on prices? Interested but price is the biggest factor for me!

The 3 day trip to San Clemente last year was $765.  Last year we were quoted $1650 for a 5-day Cedros trip.  We don't have firm pricing for this year yet.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on January 06, 2015, 08:41:36 AM
Man do I want to go...  But I also have to find a way to take Sara to Hawaii this year.  So I guess i'm out...
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Fish Master1 on January 06, 2015, 09:01:24 AM
I voted for A 4 day trip. We are in!! :smt007
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Fish Master1 on January 06, 2015, 09:03:18 AM
 :smt007
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 06, 2015, 09:03:27 AM
I want a 4 day SCI or 5 day Mexico.

Already have my passport ready!  :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 06, 2015, 09:49:59 AM
I want a 4 day SCI or 5 day Mexico.

Already have my passport ready!  :smt003

 I am getting my passport this month!!!

Viva la Mexico!!!!

Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: Midwest on January 06, 2015, 10:58:21 AM
Islander was a great boat and crew. I will try and plan this one early :smt001. I had a great time last year.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 (VOTE AGAIN AS I RESET THE POLL)
Post by: ReelKnots on January 06, 2015, 08:38:55 PM
Islander was a great boat and crew. I will try and plan this one early :smt001. I had a great time last year.


Me too!!!  :smt003


-Kiel
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 06, 2015, 08:53:23 PM
The first date is during GMS!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: baitNbeer on January 06, 2015, 08:57:09 PM
Any mexico trips?
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 06, 2015, 09:41:26 PM
WE can only work with what they have available, which is added to 1st post of this thread.  3.5 day at San Clemente.  if we all bug the skipper during the trip, esp if we start signups one year early they'll go for it.  Lot more expensive, remember.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Sin Coast on January 06, 2015, 09:43:39 PM
Same wknd as Gimme Shelter 9 is a no go. But two weeks after GS9 would be perfect...enough time to recover haha
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 06, 2015, 11:13:08 PM
SCI is awesome and I'd be super stoked to do it again. I'm in for sure. Not during GS9 would be cool though.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 07, 2015, 08:41:23 AM
Looking like the later date is really the only feasible one, with GS firmly occupying the earlier date.....

Post your intentions here, now, so we can confirm with the guys down south.  We need a tentative # for go-ahead, and then we start signups.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 07, 2015, 08:43:31 AM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 07, 2015, 08:45:11 AM
100% IN!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Midwest on January 09, 2015, 10:47:13 AM
….. Not sure I want to do the same trip again all tho it was a blast … Was hoping we would be able to go farther out and somewhere new this time. I would love to do a mexico trip  :smt003. Thanks for putting this together !
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 09, 2015, 10:57:05 AM
….. Not sure I want to do the same trip again all tho it was a blast … Was hoping we would be able to go farther out and somewhere new this time. I would love to do a mexico trip  :smt003. Thanks for putting this together !

I've been three times and the trip/fishing has been different every time.

Mexico trips are super weather dependant and if the palegics aren't biting I'm not sure if there are as many options as there are at SCI.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 09, 2015, 11:03:56 AM

There is an un-encouraging lack of interest this year.   :cry3

Cmon people lets do this! :fishing1
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on January 09, 2015, 11:23:47 AM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: PablitoPescador on January 09, 2015, 11:41:36 AM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
Naaaah, you got plenty of time to screw that up. Don't throw the towel in yet homie!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: BigJim on January 09, 2015, 11:55:51 AM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
Naaaah, you got plenty of time to screw that up. Don't throw the towel in yet homie!

 :smt005 :smt044 :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on January 09, 2015, 12:03:08 PM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
Naaaah, you got plenty of time to screw that up. Don't throw the towel in yet homie!


Says the guy who gets his chicks from Farmers only dot com. :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 09, 2015, 12:46:43 PM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
Naaaah, you got plenty of time to screw that up. Don't throw the towel in yet homie!


Says the guy who gets his chicks from Farmers only dot com. :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
There's some hot chicks on the commercial  :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 09, 2015, 01:38:01 PM

There is an un-encouraging lack of interest this year. 


I find your lack of interest in the Islander trip disturbing.

(https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/p/3/005/077/280/3e76169.jpg)
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 09, 2015, 01:58:17 PM


Even Chewy is bummed
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Tote on January 09, 2015, 04:02:17 PM




Checked the vacation roster at work.
I cannot get any of those dates off. SUCKS!   :smt013 :smt013 :smt013
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: PablitoPescador on January 09, 2015, 04:39:46 PM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
Naaaah, you got plenty of time to screw that up. Don't throw the towel in yet homie!


Says the guy who gets his chicks from Farmers only dot com. :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005

There's some hot chicks on the commercial  :smt044
They are sketch, toothless hags in real life :smt013 If Andy effs things up that might be right up his alley :smt002 City folk just don't get it :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Tote on January 09, 2015, 06:38:49 PM
Farmers only dot come.
Never heard of that in my life until now.
I'm so glad I looked while my wife was actually in the room.  :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 09, 2015, 08:15:01 PM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.

bring her.  AFTER you get married.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 12, 2015, 08:29:36 PM

What we have here is a failure to launch   :smt010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv5HZ1IT8Zo
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 28, 2015, 10:11:25 AM
It doesn't look like they are doing any kayak trips to Mexico this year.

I checked their schedule thinking maybe there was a trip scheduled that a few of us could hop on, but doesn't look like there are any.

And if you check the prices of some of their other trips, the $765 really is an NCKA discount.

Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 28, 2015, 12:16:23 PM
Sorry Justin, I mean Dustin.

Yeah lackluster response this year.   Timning I think is the biggest part of it.  Not really a good time to go esp with other big events already scheduled.

So, I think we will skip this year.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Sin Coast on January 28, 2015, 01:31:36 PM
Have you considered opening it up to members of our sister site, CCKF? I'm pretty sure a few of those guys would go.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 28, 2015, 07:14:21 PM
I am willing to push it to CCKF as well as nWKA.  I haven't told them down in SD that we aren't gonna do it.  More like hoping there's be 20 instant replies of "NOOOOO.....I wanna GOOOOOO!!!!!"

So good suggestion I will persevere.  Give it another week or so.

Bushy

Unlike Pat, I am not busy at all.    :violent4:
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: tiny on January 28, 2015, 07:24:38 PM
Im getting married this year so probably wont pan out for me.
It's about time
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: soleman on January 28, 2015, 08:12:12 PM
I have the OK from the wifey, I'm in if its a go!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bluegill on January 28, 2015, 08:54:46 PM
   Had a killer time last year.  I'll do it agian if it's a go.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on January 28, 2015, 09:12:25 PM
I unlocked the voting, so for you latecomers, vote up if you're in.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on January 28, 2015, 10:07:46 PM
I unlocked the voting, so for you latecomers, vote up if you're in.

-Allen

TY
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: soleman on January 29, 2015, 08:56:24 PM
If anyone is thinking about the Islander Trip its time to let your voice be heard or its wait until next year.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 29, 2015, 09:37:13 PM
I'm going.

Even if I have to finagle my way on to someone else's charter.  :smt001
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on February 02, 2015, 12:44:41 PM
***CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INTEREST*** 

Sorry folks.  Just can't push ahead on this project without the full roster.  Let's see if we can do it next year.  3.5 day San Clemente.


Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 02, 2015, 12:59:29 PM
Fuckin' weak...
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on February 02, 2015, 03:13:06 PM
sorry buddy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: soleman on February 02, 2015, 04:29:56 PM
Boooooooo!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: fishkraft on February 02, 2015, 04:31:15 PM
5 day to Meheeko
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on February 02, 2015, 05:16:08 PM
5 day to Meheeko


+1
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Chadrock on February 03, 2015, 09:02:59 AM
I've got a bunch of leftover yo yo gigs, Tadys, 4-6oz sliding sinkers, 1/0 circles, etc if anyone wants to use them. Lol  :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 20, 2015, 01:43:51 PM
I'm going.

Even if I have to finagle my way on to someone else's charter.  :smt001

I'm still going.

Found a trip that has a few spots open.

Fuck you guys.  :smt003  :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on February 20, 2015, 01:59:36 PM
I'm going.

Even if I have to finagle my way on to someone else's charter.  :smt001

I'm still going.

Found a trip that has a few spots open.

Fuck you guys.  :smt003  :smt044

Which trip fool?

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 20, 2015, 02:12:00 PM
Not telling!

There's only a few spots left!  :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on February 20, 2015, 03:52:04 PM
Not telling!

There's only a few spots left!  :smt003

I just want to know which one to NOT book on.   :smt008

http://www.islander-charters.com/schedule/2014-schedule.html

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on February 23, 2015, 10:38:34 PM
40 yt at san clemente this week.  Biting like Piranhas.

Oh, you guys.........
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: matanaska on February 24, 2015, 06:57:33 AM
1.5 day trip
$330 per person
Fishing SCI
May 15th-17th (Fri-Sun)
5 spots available as of 2/10

2.5 day trip
$545 per person
Fishing SCI
June 11th-14th (Thurs-Sunday)
8 spots available as of 2/10
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on February 24, 2015, 07:20:53 AM
Hmmm 1.5 Day? Lets talk at the forebay Dustin! :smt007
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 24, 2015, 07:24:22 AM
Nope. Already booked a 2.5 day.

Was hopin' Joe and Kristopher were gonna join me!  :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on February 24, 2015, 08:08:16 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcJkhSUSnek
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on February 24, 2015, 08:09:47 AM
Might have to book one with the fish eye channel.. They are running a few boats in thye next month or so.. Gonna have to get on it with DP.. Like I said Fuck YO couch!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 24, 2015, 08:12:10 AM
Come with me on the 2.5 day trip and I'll pay the difference in price...
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on February 24, 2015, 08:14:58 AM
 :smt007 :smt008 Luv ya bro! Lets get some details in..... :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Midwest on February 24, 2015, 08:52:29 AM
I would be down also  :smt001.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Sin Coast on February 24, 2015, 08:58:15 AM
That 1.5 day is during Gimme Shelter.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 24, 2015, 10:35:12 AM
FYI - there's still ONE spot left on the June 11th trip that I booked.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: bmb on April 24, 2015, 10:41:32 AM
FYI - there's still ONE spot left on the June 6th trip that I booked.
Islander doesn't show a June 6th kayak trip..you trying to throw people off?

Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 24, 2015, 10:45:49 AM
FYI - there's still ONE spot left on the June 6th trip that I booked.
Islander doesn't show a June 6th kayak trip..you trying to throw people off?

Haha! Good catch. It's June 11th. I'll fix the original post.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 03, 2015, 08:14:37 PM
After a month of long work weeks, and finally hitting my deadline, I'm due for a break and decided to treat myself.  I'm signing up for 1 of the 3-4 remaining open spots tomorrow morning and heading down with Dustin.  Anyone else wanna slide in on this?

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 03, 2015, 08:21:29 PM
After a month of long work weeks, and finally hitting my deadline, I'm due for a break and decided to treat myself.  I'm signing up for 1 of the 3-4 remaining open spots tomorrow morning and heading down with Dustin.  Anyone else wanna slide in on this?

-Allen

Yee!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Bushy on June 04, 2015, 07:38:36 AM
You dog.  Have fun guys!!  I will pray for YT finally 4 U

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 04, 2015, 07:40:06 AM
You dog.  Have fun guys!!  I will pray for YT finally 4 U

Bushy

"They" are getting lots of YTs down south right now. La Jolla was on fire for a minute there. Not sure if it still is.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: vwool on June 04, 2015, 12:31:12 PM
Wishing I could make this trip happen. I had a blast last year. I can only imagine what it would be like when the fishing is hot.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: ReelKnots on June 04, 2015, 01:15:58 PM
After a month of long work weeks, and finally hitting my deadline, I'm due for a break and decided to treat myself.  I'm signing up for 1 of the 3-4 remaining open spots tomorrow morning and heading down with Dustin.  Anyone else wanna slide in on this?

-Allen

Yee!


I hate you guys!!!  :smt003 Good luck and have fun!!!  :smt006



-Kiel
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: FishingForTheCure on June 04, 2015, 01:46:55 PM
 :smt008  Envy got the best of me!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 08, 2015, 05:55:17 PM
EC14 is all rigged up and ready to slay courtesy of Eddy at Headwaters.


Two more days and the weather is lookin' suh-weet and multiple smallish YTs were caught on a kayak trip a few days ago.




 :smt097   :smt098
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 08, 2015, 07:03:08 PM
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FriWind W 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 1 to 2 ft and S 2 ft.
Fri NightWind W 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 1 to 2 ft and S 2 ft.
SatWind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 1 to 2 ft and S 2 ft.
Sat NightWind W 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable less than 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 1 to 2 ft and S 1 ft.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fisherman X on June 08, 2015, 07:41:59 PM
Oh man, have a great time, you guys!

If only I could have squeezed it in the schedule, but graduation and huge project with a non -negotiable drop-dead date, way too soon precluded it.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: FishingForTheCure on June 09, 2015, 08:27:23 AM
The remnants of that hurricane heading north from MX isn't affecting the fishing?
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 09, 2015, 11:15:20 AM
The remnants of that hurricane heading north from MX isn't affecting the fishing?

????

I'll let you know when we get back.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 09, 2015, 11:21:50 AM
The remnants of that hurricane heading north from MX isn't affecting the fishing?

????

I'll let you know when we get back.

By the time it hit cabo, it was downgraded to a tropical storm.  The remnants are hitting right now with some moisture in the forecast.  Perhaps some of that slight south swell is coming from this.  Other than that, it will be a non-event by the weekend.

-Allen

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: FishingForTheCure on June 09, 2015, 11:24:37 AM
Sweet!  Go rock it guys!!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 09, 2015, 11:27:44 AM
God I hope the forecast holds and we get to hit the outside of the island on Saturday.  The forecast doesn't get any better than this.

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Saturday  Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and S 1 ft. Wind waves around 1 ft.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on June 09, 2015, 12:24:04 PM
Good luck guys.  I'm really sad I'm not going to make this year.  I was all set and committed in the beginning, but then it seemingly fell through so I made other plans.  Now its kinda came back to life and cant make it. Oh well.  I went last year and it was hands down the coolest fishing trip I've ever been on; and the fishing wasn't even at its best. I really hope you get into the YT and WSB. Count me in on a 2016 Islander trip   :smt006   :smt001



Tell Jarod I said
 
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 15, 2015, 11:09:17 AM
I didn't take a single picture ...

But I did stick 4 rat yellowtail (3-5 pounds).  Caught 2 in 45' of water in the sand of Pyramid cove while I was targeting halibut.  One was caught on the dropper, so I flylined a 'dine and caught another before the school moved on.  A number of the rat yellows were caught, but nothing larger.  One 34# WSB was landed, and a bunch of halibut up to 30#.  Most of the halibut were caught deep (like 100' of water).  Lots of bonito and a few cudas annoying the hell out of flylined baits.  Dustin did call me in to a nice goat bite on the second morning when we were on the backside of the Island.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on June 15, 2015, 11:22:12 AM
Awesome! Did you get on the west side of the Island?
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 15, 2015, 11:39:38 AM
Tell Jarod I said

This was Jarod's last trip as a deckhand on the Islander.  He snagged himself a job as an electrician.  "Weener Neck" newbie from last year didn't make the cut.  Blond haired Matt (who could possibly be mistaken for an aMayesing bro) is on his second year, hustling as hard as ever.  Skiff driver Mike was back.  Geezer was there, as grumpy as ever.  And 2-3 new greenhorns.  Cappy Jason led the show once again.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 15, 2015, 11:43:52 AM
Awesome! Did you get on the west side of the Island?

Day 1 morning, China Point, west side of Pyramid Cove.
Day 1 after lunch, East side of Pyramid Cove until we got blown out.
Day 1 evening, East side, bottom part of the island.
Day 2 morning, west side, seal cove working our way to the south, to where we put in last year.
Day 2 afternoon/evening.  Back to the East side, bottom part of island.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: mdoka_matt on June 15, 2015, 11:48:37 AM
Weener Neck   :smt005   I forgot about him. That's awesome!!!  :smt005  Glad you had a good trip.  Hopefully Dustin has some pics.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 15, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
 "Weener Neck" newbie from last year didn't make the cut.


Pussy! Hes lucky I didn't throw his ass overboard last year. :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 15, 2015, 01:57:31 PM
"Weener Neck" newbie from last year didn't make the cut.


Pussy! Hes lucky I didn't throw his ass overboard last year. :smt003

Geezer said he misses you Andy.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 15, 2015, 02:02:58 PM
Weener Neck   :smt005   I forgot about him. That's awesome!!!  :smt005  Glad you had a good trip.  Hopefully Dustin has some pics.


Apparently he carried the Weener Neck nickname for all of last season ...

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Great Bass 2 on June 15, 2015, 02:07:50 PM
Those rat YTs are great sashimi if they don't have worms.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 15, 2015, 02:48:54 PM
It was a blast. All of the So-Cal dudes were cool and I landed my first SCI yellowtail. Even after three previous trips I learned a lot on this trip. The food was delicious and the fishing was so-so, but the little yellows were out and biting. The one I landed was a little 8lber, and I lost another one that felt much bigger when the hook just popped mid-blistering run.

Didn't take any pics, unfortunately.

 I'll be going again next year.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Hojoman on June 15, 2015, 04:37:47 PM
It was a blast. All of the So-Cal dudes were cool and I landed my first SCI yellowtail. Even after three previous trips I learned a lot on this trip. The food was delicious and the fishing was so-so, but the little yellows were out and biting. The one I landed was a little 8lber, and I lost another one that felt much bigger when the hook just popped mid-blistering run.

Didn't take any pics, unfortunately.

 I'll be going again next year.
Glad you finally Bally scored a YT. Next time will be a huge one.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Chadrock on June 15, 2015, 09:49:34 PM
Right On D!
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Str8FishiN on June 15, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
Congrats on your first SCI YT bro!  Let's go fishing this weekend! 
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: FISHADOW on June 15, 2015, 10:55:29 PM
You guys crossed my mind today at work. As usual  :smt044 Thanks for the report gentle men. Sounds like a hell of a time
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: ReelKnots on June 16, 2015, 06:35:46 AM
No butt this time Mang?  :smt003



-Kiel
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2015, 06:56:42 AM
The day one jackpot was won by a 27lb halibut. Looked just like the one I caught two years ago. There were probably a dozen or so halibut caught....none by me. Most were caught deep, in 100ft or more.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on June 16, 2015, 06:57:07 AM
Next year it is  :smt003 
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Sin Coast on June 16, 2015, 09:16:47 AM
I'm gonna squirrel-away $30 from each paycheck starting on Thursday! Because I really want to go back next year.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2015, 09:47:36 AM
Congrats on your first SCI YT bro!  Let's go fishing this weekend!

Thanks!

Lookin' pretty windy through the weekend, but if the wx improves I'm down to fish Sunday.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 16, 2015, 10:30:26 AM
I'm gonna squirrel-away $30 from each paycheck starting on Thursday! Because I really want to go back next year.

So we really need to start the discussion as to what we want to do next year, so we can make sure to get a slot reserved.  I talked with Jason a bit, and while Cedros is appealing, the time of year (May/June) that they run kayak fishing trips is more often windy than not.  Unfortunately, the best time of year is in the fall when the Islander is all booked up on Shark Charters.  The moral of the story is if we want a 5-dayer, we'll just need to be flexible as the weather would dictate where we would/could go.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2015, 11:04:28 AM
I just want another 3.5 day at SCI.

I don't think the people wanting the Mexico trip realize that trip is 3 days of boat travel for 2 days of fishing.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2015, 11:05:38 AM
I say book the 3.5 day and if we don't fill it up here post it up on the BWE board.

That's what we should have done this year.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 16, 2015, 11:08:42 AM
I don't think the people wanting the Mexico trip realize that trip is 3 days of boat travel for 2 days of fishing.

It's actually 3 days of boat travel for 3 days of fishing.  It's 1.5 days one way with 1/2 day being the first night (or last night).

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 16, 2015, 11:13:59 AM
Another option is to do a limited load trip, with a shot of making a day run off shore to run and gun on tuna if they are there, or go paddy hunting for yellows.  The Islander did this recently with a limited load kayak trip.  They went offshore looking for bluefin, because they were there and because the weather allowed them to.  Their plan was to find a school and see if they could hold them in the chum line while splashing the kayaks.  They found some spots, but they couldn't get them to go off the big boat, so never splashed the kayaks.

Or with our group, we could do a full load and draw straws for a rotation on who gets in the water first if an offshore bite develops.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Hojoman on June 16, 2015, 12:40:42 PM
I just want another 3.5 day at SCI.

I don't think the people wanting the Mexico trip realize that trip is 3 days of boat travel for 2 days of fishing.
Wrong. It's less than a day to get to Cedros.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2015, 12:46:15 PM
I just want another 3.5 day at SCI.

I don't think the people wanting the Mexico trip realize that trip is 3 days of boat travel for 2 days of fishing.
Wrong. It's less than a day to get to Cedros.

Whatever. You're still paying for 2 whole days of travel. Point being is that it is a looong ass trip to potentially arrive to conditions that are too windy to kayak fish in.
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: polepole on June 16, 2015, 12:59:56 PM
I just want another 3.5 day at SCI.

I don't think the people wanting the Mexico trip realize that trip is 3 days of boat travel for 2 days of fishing.
Wrong. It's less than a day to get to Cedros.

Well, 1.5 days is what the skipper told us it takes the Islander to get there.  Different boats cruise at different speeds.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: vwool on June 16, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
I say book the 3.5 day and if we don't fill it up here post it up on the BWE board.

That's what we should have done this year.

I want to go again as long as I can get the time off
Title: Re: Islander 2015 Update and NEW POLL 1/6 4pm
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2015, 01:20:53 PM
And don't get me wrong, I am DEFINITELY down for the Mexico trip. I go back and re-read the old thread all the time. I just re-read it now and I want to go more than ever.....but I got antsy on the boat when we moved around the island and it took 2 hours. I'd either go a little stir crazy or just sleep for HOURS on the way to Cedros and back.

The beauty in SCI is that you get to maximize all of your time there and hunt for a multitude of different species, and the terrain is totally different at every stop. I think my ultimate trip would be four days at SCI when the yellows were biting. That way I might be able to relax a little. Even with two days there's a little bit of pressure to get out and fish to your plan and not a lot of time for trying new techniques. The three day we did last year was awesome and will be even mo' betta next time having learned a few things on this trip.

Bottom line is that whatever we decide to do, I'm going.