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Title: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Report on Page 21
Post by: Rock Hopper on December 29, 2015, 09:32:52 AM: (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51246.0;attach=250542;image)

Looks like we got the dates set for the 2.5 day Islander trip next year.
It will be the last weekend of June, departing the evening of Sunday the 26th and returning the morning of Wednesday the 29th.

Cost is $625pp.

Please sign up in this thread if you are interested in going.

Let's do this!

Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver X
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador X
05 - Mark Olson X
06 - Mike Mowery X
07 - Kenji Mowery X
08 - TexasBoy. X
09 - Soleman X
10 - San Miguel X
11 - Eric Dahl X
12 - VWool X
13 - WingShooter X
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie X
18 - Nick X
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu X
21 - Fishing Folsom X
22 - Mighty Quinn X

(6/25) For ease of access, I posted the latest version I could find of our bunk assignments ~Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on December 29, 2015, 08:33:57 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper :smt006
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: beerhunter on December 29, 2015, 08:54:24 PM: :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: bones on December 30, 2015, 08:13:39 PM: 02 - Bones
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: I Zod Out on December 31, 2015, 07:19:09 AM: O3 - I Zod Out
O4 - Lopezczdor (he's in the Bahamas right now, he'll be back sometime after the 1st.)

Will send $ deposit upon announcement of amount.

Thanks for setting this up.

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 08, 2016, 08:04:05 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper :smt006
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 08, 2016, 08:08:20 AM: Slowly filling up. If you were on the original list and still want in, please chime in.

We are still waiting on exact pricing, but I expect it to be in the $650 range. TOTALLY worth it for three nights lodging and three excellent meals for two days (and snacks!). Add to that two full days of kayak fishing San Clemente Island with all the live bait you want!

What are you waiting for?!?! :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: agoodhi on January 08, 2016, 11:09:35 PM: almost forgot about this one, count me in.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Cowman on January 08, 2016, 11:10:13 PM: Count me in! Stoked!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: soleman on January 09, 2016, 09:38:50 AM: Can't wait, count me in!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 09, 2016, 07:49:31 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Cowman
10 - Soleman

Welcome aboard, fellas. If you have any questions feel free to PM me or post here.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: eelkram on January 09, 2016, 11:41:03 PM: I know I'm going to regret it, but I'm out. Got some family stuff in the works.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 10, 2016, 04:40:28 PM: No worries. I'm an islander addict, so will continue to push for trips annually. Maybe next year!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 12, 2016, 11:20:51 AM: Lotsa stuff going on behind the scenes for the planning of this trip. :smt002 :smt006

It's gonna be a good one!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 14, 2016, 09:46:53 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Cowman
10 - Soleman
11 - David Hadden
12 - Jason Arnold
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: polepole on January 14, 2016, 10:58:21 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 14, 2016, 09:46:53 AM
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
11 - David Hadden
12 - Jason Arnold

Mark Olson and Mike Mowrey ... west coast sales for Johnson Outdoors.
David Hadden ... brand director for Johnson Outdoors.
Jason Arnold ... professional photographer for Johnson Outdoors.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 14, 2016, 12:49:19 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Cowman
10 - Soleman
11 - David Hadden
12 - Jason Arnold
13 - Ravensblack
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 14, 2016, 12:50:39 PM: Quote from: polepole on January 14, 2016, 10:58:21 AM

Mark Olson and Mike Mowrey ... west coast sales for Johnson Outdoors.
David Hadden ... brand director for Johnson Outdoors.
Jason Arnold ... professional photographer for Johnson Outdoors.

-Allen

+

Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 12, 2016, 11:20:51 AM
Lotsa stuff going on behind the scenes for the planning of this trip. :smt002 :smt006

It's gonna be a good one!

=

:smt003 :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 14, 2016, 12:54:12 PM: Sound like its going to be an OK trip :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on January 14, 2016, 12:58:01 PM: Nick and I might be switching over to this one!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: agoodhi on January 14, 2016, 01:51:17 PM: Quote from: FishingForTheCure on January 14, 2016, 12:54:12 PM
Sound like its going to be an OK trip :smt002

might leave the hobie at home and take the OK :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: polepole on January 14, 2016, 02:08:46 PM: Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on January 14, 2016, 12:58:01 PM
Nick and I might be switching over to this one!

If you are on the 3.5 day trip and want to switch, it is your responsibility to find replacements for the 3.5 days trip. Your deposit for that trip is only good for that trip.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Fishing_Folsom on January 14, 2016, 08:16:28 PM: I am bummed to say, but I think we are out. Sorry we can't make this one.

-Quinn and MightyQuinn
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 07:10:40 AM: Quote from: polepole on January 14, 2016, 10:58:21 AM

Jason Arnold ... professional photographer for Johnson Outdoors.

Wow. Just checked out some of Jason's work. Amazing stuff. Popped up pretty fast in the Google search, too. :smt003

http://www.jasonarnoldphoto.com/ (http://www.jasonarnoldphoto.com/)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: polepole on January 15, 2016, 07:24:23 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 07:10:40 AM
Quote from: polepole on January 14, 2016, 10:58:21 AM

Jason Arnold ... professional photographer for Johnson Outdoors.

Wow. Just checked out some of Jason's work. Amazing stuff. Popped up pretty fast in the Google search, too. :smt003

http://www.jasonarnoldphoto.com/ (http://www.jasonarnoldphoto.com/)

And he's just a fun guy to hang with.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on January 15, 2016, 07:47:41 AM: Quote from: polepole on January 14, 2016, 02:08:46 PM
Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on January 14, 2016, 12:58:01 PM
Nick and I might be switching over to this one!

If you are on the 3.5 day trip and want to switch, it is your responsibility to find replacements for the 3.5 days trip. Your deposit for that trip is only good for that trip.

-Allen

Oops didn't mean to imply I was simply just switching. I should have worded that differently. If I find two people to buy our deposits then I'd like to hop on board this trip. If not then whatevs! :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 07:52:25 AM: Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on January 15, 2016, 07:47:41 AM

Quote from: polepole on January 14, 2016, 02:08:46 PM
Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on January 14, 2016, 12:58:01 PM
Nick and I might be switching over to this one!

If you are on the 3.5 day trip and want to switch, it is your responsibility to find replacements for the 3.5 days trip. Your deposit for that trip is only good for that trip.

-Allen

Oops didn't mean to imply I was simply just switching. I should have worded that differently. If I find two people to buy our deposits then I'd like to hop on board this trip. If not then whatevs! :smt003

I don't think you and Nick should have too much trouble unloading your spots on the other trip. Both trips are going to be insanely fun and I can't wait. June can not get here fast enough!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 09:02:02 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:02:39 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:27:01 PM: What to expect. I'm sure I'm leaving out something...

Trip departs Sunday evening and returns Wednesday morning.

So we load up the boat around 5 or 6PM on Sunday and pick rooms, etc. Around 8:00 the boat leaves dock and picks up the live bait from the receivers in SD Bay. Then we slowly motor out to San Clemente Island overnight. We'll get to SCI at dawn on Monday. When you wake up you can chill and eat breakfast or immediately get in the water. It's totally up to you. We'll fish one area of the Island then come in for lunch. Depending on the bite/conditions/etc. we'll either stay put or move somewhere else on the island. Every stop is different terrain both above and below the water. After lunch we'll fish some more until dark and then come in for dinner. After dinner you can crash out, shower, or just chill on deck and fish and socialize. Also, if there are squid around we may try to catch some under the lights for bait. Depending on where we are, watching the sealions chase the flying fish is also a blast.

Usually a move is made over-night to a new location and the whole process is repeated on Tuesday. We'll get dumped off and the boat will usually take off a mile or two down current so all we have to do is drift to it. If at any time during the day you need more live bait, water, beer, etc, just call the big boat on your VHF and they'll send the skiff out with whatever you need. Two years ago the bite was so hot that a few people stayed OTW all day and had their lunch delivered to them. Also, if you're on the big boat I believe snacks are served throughout the day. The meals are legit and you will definitely not go hungry on this trip! You can fish off of the boat and if enough people are on-board at any given time the captain may run you out for a quick rockfish drift from the big boat.

There's two bathrooms, each with a shower. There's a free soda/water/ice machine, coffee, milk, etc. Beers are sold on the honor system.

That's it for now. Feel free to post up any questions.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:30:08 PM: Annie - I'm going to put you and Nick on this list for now because I know you two prefer this trip.

01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - Bob the Lingster
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:37:56 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - Abdiver (?)
21 - TexasBoy (?)
22 - Bob the Lingster (?)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on January 15, 2016, 08:41:43 PM: Thank you!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: vwool on January 15, 2016, 08:45:13 PM: Wow, I wish I could get on this trip
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:46:28 PM: Do it!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: vwool on January 15, 2016, 08:49:11 PM: I don't know if I can get the time off, otherwise I would
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:54:35 PM: I've seen you reading this thread like 5 times today. :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: vwool on January 15, 2016, 08:55:54 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:54:35 PM
I've seen you reading this thread like 5 times today. :smt002

Haha, you caught me.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 09:11:14 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 15, 2016, 08:37:56 PM
01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - TexasBoy
21- Abdiver (?)
22 - Bob the Lingster (?)

Boom. Just like that this trip is potentially filled up. Waiting list starts now. Spots #21 and 22 have shown interest, but are not positives yet.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: TexasBoy on January 18, 2016, 06:52:01 PM: COUNT ME IN!!!!! GOT THE GO!!!!!!! Now need to re up on my WAF points immediately
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Sunday, June 26 thru Wednesday, June 29.
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 18, 2016, 07:23:00 PM: Quote from: TexasBoy on January 18, 2016, 06:52:01 PM
Now need to re up on my WAF points immediately

Right on, man.

I'm going twice in one month, I should probably start thinking of doing the same! :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 11:57:02 AM: Damn, this trip is going to be awesome. Just got word from one of the individuals/companies sponsoring this trip. He will update us shortly!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: bones on January 19, 2016, 02:21:43 PM: I'm totally stoked for this trip! I've been reading all the old reports from previous islander trips getting all excited and then I realize it's still 6 months away. Oh well it gives me all the time to save and prepare for this epic trip.

Thanks Rock Hopper for getting this all together!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 02:30:58 PM: No worries, man! I was super jazzed just to have this second trip available. I had no idea what it was going to turn in to. Still lots of cool stuff to be revealed....just waiting to hear back from our sponsors.

If anybody else wants to waste a bunch of time:

NCKA Islander Trips

Islander San Clemente Island Trip - June, 2007
(Unfinished Business Trip for Steve "Chef" Blackwell RIP)
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,8575.0.html

Islander San Clemente Island Trip - November, 2007
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,10794.0.html

Islander Cortes Bank/San Clemente Island Trip - October, 2008
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=15172.0 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=15172.0)

Islander Cedros Trip, 2009
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=20801.0 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=20801.0)

WON Write-up for 2009 Cedros Trip
http://www.wonews.com/Blog.aspx?id=778&AuthorID=59047&t=A%20Cedros%20kayak%20first%20takes%20a%20turn%20for%20the%20unexpected (http://www.wonews.com/Blog.aspx?id=778&AuthorID=59047&t=A%20Cedros%20kayak%20first%20takes%20a%20turn%20for%20the%20unexpected)

Islander San Clemente Island Trip - 2013
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=47030.0

KFM Write-up for 2013 San Clemente Island Trip
http://www.kayakfishingmagazine.net/articles/114-trip-reports/1733-mothership-trip-on-the-islander.html (http://www.kayakfishingmagazine.net/articles/114-trip-reports/1733-mothership-trip-on-the-islander.html)

Islander San Clemente Island Trip - 2014
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=51246.msg633818#msg633818 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=51246.msg633818#msg633818)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 02:59:18 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 11:57:02 AM
Damn, this trip is going to be awesome. Just got word from one of the individuals/companies sponsoring this trip. He will update us shortly!

I am proud to announce that our very own Wingshooter Mike has decided to be one of the sponsors for this trip. Mike's Branson Baits are a staple for us NorCal Rockfishers. Now let's go slay some SoCal exotics with them!

Thanks, Mike!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: lopezcador on January 19, 2016, 08:16:27 PM: So cool to read all the past stuff. Thanks for posting it. Some good stuff. Thanks RH.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: TexasBoy on January 20, 2016, 12:03:30 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 02:59:18 PM
Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 11:57:02 AM
Damn, this trip is going to be awesome. Just got word from one of the individuals/companies sponsoring this trip. He will update us shortly!

I am proud to announce that our very own Wingshooter Mike has decided to be one of the sponsors for this trip. Mike's Branson Baits are a staple for us NorCal Rockfishers. Now let's go slay some SoCal exotics with them!

Thanks, Mike!

Slugs are gonna kill it!!! Thanks Mike!! Awesome tournament baits!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: sctrace on January 20, 2016, 06:03:53 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 02:59:18 PM
Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 19, 2016, 11:57:02 AM
Damn, this trip is going to be awesome. Just got word from one of the individuals/companies sponsoring this trip. He will update us shortly!

I am proud to announce that our very own Wingshooter Mike has decided to be one of the sponsors for this trip. Mike's Branson Baits are a staple for us NorCal Rockfishers. Now let's go slay some SoCal exotics with them!

Thanks, Mike!

NICE! Thanks Mike!!!
-sctrace
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 20, 2016, 08:30:47 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie *Pending trade/sale of 3.5 day deposit
19 - Nick *Pending trade/sale of 3.5 day deposit
20 - TexasBoy
21- Abdiver (?)
22 - Bob the Lingster (?)

Waitlist:
01 - Sarge
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: polepole on January 20, 2016, 08:41:09 AM: There are still some people on the 3.5 day trip that would like to switch to this trip. Currently they are listed in both trips. I suppose if one would like to switch from this trip to the 3.5 days trip, we could entertain that. :smt002

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 20, 2016, 08:49:48 AM: Quote from: TexasBoy on January 20, 2016, 12:03:30 AM
Slugs are gonna kill it!!! Thanks Mike!! Awesome tournament baits!!!

Yes, I imagine that the slugs fished weedless in the kelp will be money for the big calicoes.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 20, 2016, 08:54:24 AM: Quote from: polepole on January 20, 2016, 08:41:09 AM
There are still some people on the 3.5 day trip that would like to switch to this trip. Currently they are listed in both trips. I suppose if one would like to switch from the this trip to the 3.5 days trip, we could entertain that. :smt002

-Allen

Yeah, I guess I should have mentioned that. Wanna come hang with the A-Hulls on the other trip?

If anyone is thinking of switching from the 2.5 day trip to the 3.5 day trip it would definitely be best to do it before we start taking deposits for this trip.

Man, is it June yet??
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 21, 2016, 12:13:05 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - TexasBoy
21- Abdiver (?)
22 - Bob the Lingster (?)

Waitlist:
01 - Sarge
02 - Old #7
03 - Lil' Shu
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 21, 2016, 12:18:06 PM: I should also mention here that the Islander does not accept PAs or rigged up AIs due to space constraints.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 21, 2016, 12:19:32 PM: Also, divers are more than welcome on these trips. Both tank and free-divers have gone in the past and had a "blast".
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING (VERY) SOON!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 22, 2016, 07:26:49 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 20, 2016, 08:49:48 AM
Quote from: TexasBoy on January 20, 2016, 12:03:30 AM
Slugs are gonna kill it!!! Thanks Mike!! Awesome tournament baits!!!

Yes, I imagine that the slugs fished weedless in the kelp will be money for the big calicoes.

There is also word that we will be some of the first to try out a new Branson Bait color scheme!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on January 28, 2016, 07:32:31 AM: Final price coming shortly...sorry for the delay! The $650 I quoted earlier would be the max cost.

01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - TexasBoy
21- Abdiver
22 - Bob the Lingster (?)

Waitlist:
01 - Sarge
02 - Old #7
03 - Lil' Shu
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: guitarzan on January 31, 2016, 03:29:31 PM: This sounds great! Cant wait, Ill bring dive stuff for sure! Room for a guitar?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 02, 2016, 07:07:30 AM: Quote from: guitarzan on January 31, 2016, 03:29:31 PM
This sounds great! Cant wait, Ill bring dive stuff for sure! Room for a guitar?

Definitely! Maybe you can play the soundtrack for the video Jason shoots. :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: TexasBoy on February 04, 2016, 10:12:54 PM: This trip is going to be epic! so stoked and so can't wait!! Dustin got me all jacked up on crab fest with his squid bait talk!!!!! And with Branson Baits we are gonna kill it!!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: rshu on February 13, 2016, 09:31:21 PM: Hey RockHopper, Can you add me to the wait list too? Thanks!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 16, 2016, 08:25:51 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - TexasBoy
21- Abdiver
22 - Bob the Lingster (?)

Waitlist:
01 - Sarge
02 - Old #7
03 - Lil' Shu
04 - Rshu
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 16, 2016, 01:02:50 PM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Wingshooter
15 - SCTrace
16 - Dangalang
17 - Guitarzan
18 - Annie
19 - Nick
20 - TexasBoy
21- Abdiver
22 - Old #7 / lil Shu

Waitlist:
01 - Rshu
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: guitarzan on February 19, 2016, 11:38:02 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on February 02, 2016, 07:07:30 AM
Quote from: guitarzan on January 31, 2016, 03:29:31 PM
This sounds great! Cant wait, Ill bring dive stuff for sure! Room for a guitar?

Definitely! Maybe you can play the soundtrack for the video Jason shoots. :smt003
Hell yeah! Ive been watching videos from the Islander for days now, psyched.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: I Zod Out on February 19, 2016, 12:30:16 PM: +1 with watching the Islander videos. :smt006

I've already packed and re-packed my snap lid storage container 3 times already, and June is a few months off! :smt010

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - 1st SPONSOR ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 22, 2016, 07:27:03 AM: Damn, I was just re-reading this thread and realized I never posted the price!

Price will be $625 and we will be taking deposits soon.

I thought I had already posted this, but I see this is all I did post:
Quote from: Rock Hopper on January 28, 2016, 07:32:31 AM
Final price coming shortly...sorry for the delay! The $650 I quoted earlier would be the max cost.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 01, 2016, 01:21:39 PM: Roger, you're up!

Unfortunately Wingshooter's guest can not make it.

01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - SCTrace
15 - Dangalang
16 - Guitarzan
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - TexasBoy
20 - Abdiver
21 - Rshu
22/23 - Old #7 / lil Shu

Waitlist:
01 - Doc Habbi
02 - Eelkram
03 - happakidd
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: rshu on March 01, 2016, 03:30:36 PM: Yes! Put me in Coach!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: DrHabanero on March 01, 2016, 03:43:36 PM: Put me on the wait list, who know if something opens up!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 01, 2016, 03:50:42 PM: Quote from: DrHabanero on March 01, 2016, 03:43:36 PM
Put me on the wait list, who know if something opens up!

Done!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: eelkram on March 01, 2016, 05:00:38 PM: I got the OK as well. Waitlist me please.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 15, 2016, 01:51:16 PM: Dangalang is out. Doc Habbi, you're on deck!

01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - SCTrace
15 - OPEN SPOT
16 - Guitarzan
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - TexasBoy
20 - Abdiver
21 - Rshu
22/23 - Old #7 / lil Shu

Waitlist:
01 - Doc Habbi
02 - Eelkram
03 - happakidd
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: DrHabanero on March 15, 2016, 02:22:53 PM: Damn as much as I want to go I need to take my vacation time with the boys this year! Maybe next time I will be bringing them along! Thanks for the invite but have to do what I gotta do.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 15, 2016, 06:05:17 PM: Paging Mr. Lee!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Chadrock on March 15, 2016, 07:34:30 PM: Are you serious?!
What are the dates again?
Good crowd! :smt001
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Taking $625 Payments Now!
Post by: eelkram on March 16, 2016, 01:52:01 AM: Dang... good thing I decided to check NCKA from Disneyland. :smt044. I'm happy to be back in! Where do I send the check?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 16, 2016, 06:06:07 AM: Welcome back!

I believe we will be taking deposits here soon. Just waiting on the word from Bushy!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 16, 2016, 08:31:11 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - SCTrace
15 - Eelkram
16 - Guitarzan
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - TexasBoy
20 - Abdiver
21 - Rshu
22/23 - Old #7 / lil Shu

Waitlist:
01 - Chadrock
02 - Bushy
03 - Triceracop
04 - Tonggao
05 - happakidd
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Cod Almighty on March 16, 2016, 09:31:05 AM: Quote from: Chadrock on March 15, 2016, 07:34:30 PM
Are you serious?!
What are the dates again?
Good crowd! :smt001

DO IT!!!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: lopezcador on March 16, 2016, 12:25:06 PM: Do it X 2. Deposit is so ready.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Chadrock on March 16, 2016, 04:44:11 PM: Quote from: Cod Almighty on March 16, 2016, 09:31:05 AM
Quote from: Chadrock on March 15, 2016, 07:34:30 PM
Are you serious?!
What are the dates again?
Good crowd! :smt001

DO IT!!!!!

Well, since you asked nice... :smt044

Throw me on the waiting list D.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 18, 2016, 09:04:09 AM: Don't tease me, bro!

Added. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: tonggao on March 19, 2016, 10:21:26 PM: Could I be added to the waiting list? Thanks!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 21, 2016, 06:32:19 AM: Done!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 21, 2016, 06:41:11 AM: 01 - Rock Hopper
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - SCTrace
15 - Eelkram
16 - Guitarzan
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - TexasBoy
20 - Abdiver
21 - Rshu
22/23 - Old #7 / lil Shu

Waitlist:
01 - Triceracop
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: WingShooter on March 30, 2016, 04:14:01 PM: Hey guys/gals,

I've been talking with the owner of Bait Wraps - surface and bottom irons. If you haven't see this guys bottom and surface irons, they are wicked awesome and I hope to carry them for BransonBaits.com in the near future. Anyway he's donated a 5 pack of these beautiful 4.5oz bottom irons for me to raffle off on our trip. He's also also given us a discount price of $14, reg $20 if anyone wants to buy some, surface or bottom. I'll setup a link as soon as I can, way too busy pouring bait orders right now to breath.

More about these baits here... https://www.facebook.com/Bait-Wraps-119909741506208/

Images from left to right are.....

Sardine
White Mackerel
Green Mackerel
Green Scad
Deviled Egg
Purple Squid
Red Squid
Spotted Squid
Mint Squid
Striped Squid

-Mike
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: WingShooter on March 30, 2016, 04:22:27 PM: This is our new BransonBaits.com color which I'll be bringing - 8" swimbaits and 7.75" slugs. I'll have at least one or the other per person. I tested it last year and it caught some toads!

This trip is going to be killer! Get Some!

Mike
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 30, 2016, 05:18:53 PM: Right on! Thanks, Mike and Bait Wraps!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 08, 2016, 01:20:54 PM: OK, we are now collecting full payments for this trip. No need to take deposits this late in the game.

You can use the link below to send the money via Paypal. Full trip price is $625. Make sure you send the money as a friend and NOT "For Goods and Services".
Please put your screen name in the comments so I know who you are!

Full payment will be due by May 1st.

paypal.me/dustinsneed (http://paypal.me/dustinsneed)

Thanks all! Just under 3 months to go!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 12, 2016, 07:33:10 AM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Bones
03 - I Zod Out
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - agoodhi
09 - Soleman
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - TexasBoy
20 - Abdiver
21 - Rshu
22/23 - Old #7 / lil Shu

Wait list OPEN.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: bones on April 12, 2016, 08:47:30 AM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on April 12, 2016, 07:33:10 AM

14 - Bushy X

This trip is getting better already! I can't wait to fish SoCal with you Uncle Bushy!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: eelkram on April 12, 2016, 01:50:29 PM: Holy crap, I didn't see the update on this. I just sent my payment. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 12, 2016, 02:26:03 PM: Got it. Thanks!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 14, 2016, 08:23:31 AM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - TexasBoy
09 - Soleman X
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu
21 - OPEN
22 - OPEN

Wait list OPEN.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 22, 2016, 06:55:15 AM: One spot just opened up on this trip. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 23, 2016, 08:06:53 AM: Two spots are now available for this trip.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 25, 2016, 08:25:12 AM: Two open spots are potentially spoken for. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on April 26, 2016, 01:52:13 PM: Whoa...what happened on this trip? 2 people dropped?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 26, 2016, 02:11:02 PM: Yup. You wanna go, Won? :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on April 26, 2016, 02:15:04 PM: Maaann!! Its so tempting. Its like dangling drugs in front of a crackhead. :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Fish Master1 on April 26, 2016, 02:16:53 PM: Happens every year. Weeds out the weak. :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Rockroach on April 26, 2016, 04:09:21 PM: Quote from: SmokeOnTheWater on April 26, 2016, 02:15:04 PM
Maaann!! Its so tempting. Its like dangling drugs in front of a crackhead. :smt005
+1000
It's killing me too
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Price = $625
Post by: Empty Pockets on April 26, 2016, 04:26:13 PM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on April 14, 2016, 08:23:31 AM
Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - TexasBoy
09 - Soleman X
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack
13 - Wingshooter
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu
21 - OPEN
22 - OPEN

Wait list OPEN.

Im new to Ncka but Ive heard great things about this trip. My dad and I would love to go how do I book it. Thanks
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 26, 2016, 05:37:55 PM: Welcome to NCKA, Empty Pockets! I'm still waiting to hear back from the other members who expressed interest in the open spots, so the best I can do for now is to place you and your father on the wait list.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: ravensblack on April 26, 2016, 08:26:36 PM: Just paid in full. Come on Abdiver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: lopezcador on April 26, 2016, 08:39:41 PM: $$$$ sent, good times coming in June.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Abdiver on April 26, 2016, 10:34:34 PM: Quote from: ravensblack on April 26, 2016, 08:26:36 PM
Just paid in full. Come on Abdiver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:thumbsup: It's Game On!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 27, 2016, 06:33:30 AM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver X
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador
05 - Mark Olson
06 - Mike Mowrey
07 - Kenji Mowrey
08 - TexasBoy. X
09 - Soleman X
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack. X
13 - WingShooter X
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie
18 - Nick
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu
21 - OPEN SPOT
22 - OPEN SPOT
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - SOLD OUT
Post by: WingShooter on April 27, 2016, 05:45:26 PM: The cheddah on it's way! Sa Da Tay! :icon_rr:
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - SOLD OUT
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 27, 2016, 06:03:00 PM: Got it, bro. Thanks!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - SOLD OUT
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 27, 2016, 06:05:30 PM: Got yours, too, TexasBoy! :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - SOLD OUT
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 01, 2016, 09:27:16 PM: Two spots open. Empty Pockets, you're up if you're still interested.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: DG on May 01, 2016, 10:23:17 PM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 01, 2016, 09:27:16 PM
Two spots open. Empty Pockets, you're up if you're still interested.

Don't have time to read old threads but my interest was peaked when you said divers have been on trip. What exactly is everyone fishing for? Chance for yellowtail, tuna or WSB? If so I will pay right now.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Hojoman on May 01, 2016, 10:40:52 PM: Quote from: DG on May 01, 2016, 10:23:17 PM
Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 01, 2016, 09:27:16 PM
Two spots open. Empty Pockets, you're up if you're still interested.

Don't have time to read old threads but my interest was peaked when you said divers have been on trip. What exactly is everyone fishing for? Chance for yellowtail, tuna or WSB? If so I will pay right now.
If the waters are warmer there, like last year, there is probably a greater possibility of yellowtail and tuna. Not sure how shallow tuna will go. White sea bass is always a possibility. Also not sure if there are other divers signed up here. I believe there is one, maybe two, on the longer trip.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: DG on May 01, 2016, 10:52:50 PM: Thanks. It would be helpful to have other divers out there. I was down south a couple months ago and saw 100's of yellowtail but the weather turned and we had to cancel the trip. It's been haunting me ever since. Need to make it back down south for a do over.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 02, 2016, 06:00:11 AM: Hojo is right. Main targets are halibut, calico bass, sheepshead, and whitefish....but there is always a chance at WSB and yellowtail. Last year there were a ton of bonito and quite a few of the smaller yellowtail around.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 02, 2016, 06:02:48 AM: And the viz can be "ok" too.

Two years ago Kiel and I were sight fishing for sheepshead that were on the bottom..........in 42 feet of water.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: DG on May 02, 2016, 07:31:17 AM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 02, 2016, 06:02:48 AM
And the viz can be "ok" too.

Two years ago Kiel and I were sight fishing for sheepshead that were on the bottom..........in 42 feet of water.
That's awesome. Unless another serious diver who plans on being in the water a lot steps up I will have to pass for now. Better to have someone who will keep an eye out on each other. Still interested in shooting some halibut and looking into a sweet underwater camera set up so will keep an eye on this thread as a possibility.

Thanks for the info
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Fishing_Folsom on May 02, 2016, 01:34:27 PM: My son and I are very interested in going. We would like the two spots if avail.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 02, 2016, 01:54:01 PM: The two spots are available.

You were one of the original members who showed interest in this trip. It'd be great to have you and your son aboard.

The spots are yours if you want them. You can Paypal $625pp to paypal.me/dustinsneed (http://paypal.me/dustinsneed) and it's a done deal.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Old#7 on May 02, 2016, 08:33:02 PM: DG,

i am planning on diving- shoot some fish! there are two other diver on this trip ( Annie and Nick)- not sure if their diving or not. lets go shot some goat..
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: san miguel on May 02, 2016, 11:01:44 PM: too late for the waiting list? pretty interested...lemme know if any spots free up, can pay now. thx.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on May 02, 2016, 11:05:26 PM: We are planning on diving DG!!

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: DG on May 03, 2016, 05:24:12 AM: Old#7, Annie and Nick sounds like a good time. Thanks for letting me know you plan on diving. Someone else claimed the spots if they don't pay you may see me on the boat.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 03, 2016, 07:19:46 AM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver X
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador X
05 - Mark Olson X
06 - Mike Mowery X
07 - Kenji Mowery X
08 - TexasBoy. X
09 - Soleman X
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack. X
13 - WingShooter X
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie X
18 - Nick X
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu X
21 - Fishing Folsom
22 - Mighty Quinn

Waitlist:
1 - San Miguel
2 - DG
3 - Vwool
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 03, 2016, 07:25:54 AM: Quinn - Will Mighty Quinn be fishing from his own kayak, or will he be with you on yours? Thanks.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 03, 2016, 09:20:59 AM: Quote from: DG on May 03, 2016, 05:24:12 AM
Old#7, Annie and Nick sounds like a good time. Thanks for letting me know you plan on diving. Someone else claimed the spots if they don't pay you may see me on the boat.

There's also one spot still open on the 3.5 day trip and there are folks diving on that trip, as well.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on May 03, 2016, 01:10:01 PM: It's official guys!!! Can't believe we are actually going!!!!

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Fishing_Folsom on May 03, 2016, 02:03:03 PM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 03, 2016, 07:25:54 AM
Quinn - Will Mighty Quinn be fishing from his own kayak, or will he be with you on yours? Thanks.
Hi Dustin, yes, Mighty Quinn will be on his own Kayak. We both have Hobies. Thanks for asking! I plan on sending payment this evening :) We are TOTALLY STOKED! :smt007 :smt007 :smt007
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 04, 2016, 06:17:44 AM: Thanks for the reply.

Trip is now sold out........again. :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 05, 2016, 12:54:06 PM: Quote from: san miguel on May 02, 2016, 11:01:44 PM
too late for the waiting list? pretty interested...lemme know if any spots free up, can pay now. thx.

There is a chance that one or two of the Johnson/OK guys can not make this trip, so if you're still interested hold tight and I'll update in a few days.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip -TWO OPEN SPOTS
Post by: san miguel on May 05, 2016, 01:50:33 PM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 05, 2016, 12:54:06 PM
There is a chance that one or two of the Johnson/OK guys can not make this trip, so if you're still interested hold tight and I'll update in a few days.

snap!!! even more interested now. wish the other trip fit my work schedule (or do i)!!! plz keep me updated thx!!! any carpools from sc/monterey area (sorry just lil excited)?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on May 05, 2016, 01:53:57 PM: Let me get on that wait list. I don't know if I can make it but I will try if a chance opens up.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 05, 2016, 01:55:19 PM: Quote from: vwool on May 05, 2016, 01:53:57 PM
Let me get on that wait list. I don't know if I can make it but I will try if a chance opens up.

Done!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 07, 2016, 07:25:28 PM: Multiple payments received.

Thanks, fellas! :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on May 10, 2016, 01:31:52 PM: Do you think the boat can handle my hair straightener? :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 10, 2016, 03:00:49 PM: 'I said take only what you need to survive'.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/89/da/b5/89dab588f2c2809595c52bf012011271.jpg)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: TexasBoy on May 10, 2016, 06:28:13 PM: What is the BYOB limit for this trip???????????? Cooler ice and space i'm concerned, deeply concerned!!!!!! may be a Hard Booze trip!!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 11, 2016, 08:59:10 PM: I'm planning on bringing 2 dozen packets of de-hydrated IPA microbrew.

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 12, 2016, 07:28:31 AM: Quote from: I Zod Out on May 11, 2016, 08:59:10 PM
I'm planning on bringing 2 dozen packets of de-hydrated IPA microbrew.

I Zod Out

:smt119 :beer1

Is that even a thing??
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 12, 2016, 07:54:58 AM: Quote from: TexasBoy on May 10, 2016, 06:28:13 PM
What is the BYOB limit for this trip???????????? Cooler ice and space i'm concerned, deeply concerned!!!!!! may be a Hard Booze trip!!!!

Buy the beer from the boat! These guys work there asses off for you.They charge like three bucks a beer. They had a pretty good amount the last time I was aboard. Only bring what you can fit in your backpack. My 2 cents. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 12, 2016, 08:03:10 AM: I don't even think it was $3.

But yeah, I wouldn't feel comfortable bringing more than a 12er. I'll probably bring a bottle of Kraken or Crown Royal, though. :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Chadrock on May 12, 2016, 11:18:56 AM: Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 12, 2016, 07:54:58 AM
Quote from: TexasBoy on May 10, 2016, 06:28:13 PM
What is the BYOB limit for this trip???????????? Cooler ice and space i'm concerned, deeply concerned!!!!!! may be a Hard Booze trip!!!!

Buy the beer from the boat! These guys work there asses off for you.They charge like three bucks a beer. They had a pretty good amount the last time I was aboard. Only bring what you can fit in your backpack. My 2 cents. :smt006

And big ass canvas coolers won't hold up. :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 12, 2016, 11:21:38 AM: Quote from: Chadrock on May 12, 2016, 11:18:56 AM
Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 12, 2016, 07:54:58 AM
Quote from: TexasBoy on May 10, 2016, 06:28:13 PM
What is the BYOB limit for this trip???????????? Cooler ice and space i'm concerned, deeply concerned!!!!!! may be a Hard Booze trip!!!!

Buy the beer from the boat! These guys work there asses off for you.They charge like three bucks a beer. They had a pretty good amount the last time I was aboard. Only bring what you can fit in your backpack. My 2 cents. :smt006

And big ass canvas coolers won't hold up. :smt044

:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 13, 2016, 11:59:10 AM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver X
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador X
05 - Mark Olson X
06 - Mike Mowery X
07 - Kenji Mowery X
08 - TexasBoy. X
09 - Soleman X
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack. X
13 - WingShooter X
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie X
18 - Nick X
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu X
21 - Fishing Folsom X
22 - Mighty Quinn X

Waitlist:
1 - San Miguel
2 - DG
3 - Vwool
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 16, 2016, 07:52:43 AM: OK, being as I'm new to this mother ship thing (bucket list item for me), i have a couple questions??

- I use CPAP machine when sleeping, otherwise I snore and it sounds like a landslide. What is the order of bunk selection on board the Islander? I need to be near enough to a 110V outlet to use the CPAP.

- What is the launch order? I assume the crew has this down, but i'm curious as to how 22 kayaks get into an out of the water from the Mothership? How much gear goes with the launch or is it all added after the yaks are in the water?

- I assume(?) the evening meal is a given, but during the day is the galley a no-host situation?

I have gained much info from perusing the previous Islander topics, but any updates on this 2.5 day trip would be appreciated. i learn a lot from the questions of others. BTW, I have a fishing partner (Phil Lopez/Lopezcador) on the paid list.

George Jercich aka I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 16, 2016, 08:20:15 AM: - I use CPAP machine when sleeping, otherwise I snore and it sounds like a landslide. What is the order of bunk selection on board the Islander?

We can make bunk arrangements in this thread or decide when we board the boat. It's up to you guys. I'll post up the stateroom diagram this morning.

I need to be near enough to a 110V outlet to use the CPAP.

Each stateroom has a power outlet. Bring a power strip with a long cord so you and your bunkmate can each charge batteries and use your CPAP. In your case each of you may want to bring your own power strip.

- What is the launch order? I assume the crew has this down, but i'm curious as to how 22 kayaks get into an out of the water from the Mothership?

When we get to San Clemente Island in the morning the crew will start pulling the kayaks down off of the racks and lining them up along the deck of the boat. While on deck you can load up your battery(s), FF, etc. Try not to take too long.

How much gear goes with the launch or is it all added after the yaks are in the water?

When you are ready to launch you will gather your rods, gaff/net, paddle, etc and stage them near the launch steps. The crew will lower your kayak over the side and you simply climb down the steps and sit on your kayak. Members of the crew will steady each end of your boat while another member of the crew hands you down your rods, paddle, gaff/net, etc. They will then hand you your bait and send you off. If you have a live bait well you will take a lap around the boat to fill it and then paddle back and the crew will give you a scoop of live bait.

When coming back on to the big boat for a meal, a rest, or whatever, you repeat the process in reverse. The crew will steady your kayak as you hand them up your rods and paddle, then they'll help you up the swim-steps. Your seat, FF, bait tank, etc., can stay on your kayak. If we will not be making a move (and if it's calm enough) the kayaks will be tied off to the big boat and left in the water.

- I assume(?) the evening meal is a given, but during the day is the galley a no-host situation?

EVERY meal is a given. You will not go hungry. Breakfast and lunch are cooked meals, not bagels and cold sandwiches. I think there's also snacks served once or twice a day, but I've never been on the big boat long enough during the day to witness this. :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 16, 2016, 09:19:23 AM: Here's the stateroom layout. Ben and I are more than likely taking Stateroom E.

(http://www.islander-charters.com/images/pagePics/room_layout_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 16, 2016, 09:56:43 AM: I'm hoping to hear back by today or tomorrow whether or not the last two unpaid spots will be filled, or not.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on May 16, 2016, 01:40:40 PM: Quote from: I Zod Out on May 16, 2016, 07:52:43 AM

- What is the launch order?

I heard it was ladies first :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 16, 2016, 02:05:29 PM: Only if the ladies are suited up, rigged up, and ready to go!! :smt003
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 16, 2016, 02:06:42 PM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver X
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador X
05 - Mark Olson X
06 - Mike Mowery X
07 - Kenji Mowery X
08 - TexasBoy. X
09 - Soleman X
10 - David Hadden
11 - Jason Arnold
12 - Ravensblack. X
13 - WingShooter X
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie X
18 - Nick X
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu X
21 - Fishing Folsom X
22 - Mighty Quinn X

Waitlist:
1 - San Miguel
2 - Vwool
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: lopezcador on May 16, 2016, 08:18:14 PM: I'm rigged & ready to go can't wait ,and of course ladies always first
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 17, 2016, 08:06:49 AM: bunk ???

I assume the bunks in B & C are overlapped as over under bunks?

Stateroom D doesn't have a sink? ....and are those over under bunks or single beds?

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Hojoman on May 17, 2016, 08:27:38 AM: Quote from: I Zod Out on May 17, 2016, 08:06:49 AM
bunk ???

I assume the bunks in B & C are overlapped as over under bunks?

Stateroom D doesn't have a sink? ....and are those over under bunks or single beds?

I Zod Out
Upper and lower
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 08:35:08 AM: Quote from: I Zod Out on May 17, 2016, 08:06:49 AM
bunk ???

I assume the bunks in B & C are overlapped as over under bunks?

Stateroom D doesn't have a sink? ....and are those over under bunks or single beds?

I Zod Out

Yes, bunks. No, Stateroom D does not have a sink. It has two bunks, I think. Here's what most of the rooms look like.

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51246.0;attach=250371;image)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 08:39:38 AM: Stateroom D :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 09:07:23 AM: That's stateroom D that Andy posted.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 17, 2016, 09:43:17 AM: Hope I'm not out of order but, Lopezcador and myself will take B.

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 09:52:30 AM: :smt006 Just trying to stoke you guys out!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 10:07:44 AM: The Shu Clan has requested Stateroom D.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: seabird on May 17, 2016, 11:00:02 AM: Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 09:52:30 AM
:smt006 Just trying to stoke you guys out!

Dude, you're getting me stoked and I'm not even going!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 17, 2016, 11:04:43 AM: Thanks for the info and pics, and yes I am excited! :smt007

I was looking at the pic that Fish Master1 (Andy?) sent and I noticed that none of the yaks pictured have a crate? I use a crate on my Cobra Fn'D which has my net and gaff holder attached, also extra pole holders. Are yak crates too cumbersome for when the yaks are on the rack on board the mothership, or are they OK?

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 11:07:57 AM: Quote from: seabird on May 17, 2016, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 09:52:30 AM
:smt006 Just trying to stoke you guys out!

Dude, you're getting me stoked and I'm not even going!

:smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 11:11:36 AM: A crate is small enough you should be fine.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 11:14:33 AM: :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 11:18:09 AM: Quote from: seabird on May 17, 2016, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 17, 2016, 09:52:30 AM
:smt006 Just trying to stoke you guys out!

Dude, you're getting me stoked and I'm not even going!

Still one more spot on the longer trip. :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: WingShooter on May 17, 2016, 12:27:21 PM: Me and Eric (Texas) will take stateroom G if available.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 12:56:41 PM: Quote from: WingShooter on May 17, 2016, 12:27:21 PM
Me and Eric (Texas) will take stateroom G if available.

You got it.

If anyone else has a room preference, post up.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 01:14:45 PM: :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fishing_Folsom on May 17, 2016, 03:07:12 PM: Mighty Q and I want F
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 03:13:01 PM: Quote from: Fishing_Folsom on May 17, 2016, 03:07:12 PM
Mighty Q and I want F

Done!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fishing_Folsom on May 17, 2016, 04:08:28 PM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 17, 2016, 03:13:01 PM
Quote from: Fishing_Folsom on May 17, 2016, 03:07:12 PM
Mighty Q and I want F

Done!

Thank you!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 17, 2016, 04:47:26 PM: The JO boys have H and I.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: eelkram on May 17, 2016, 06:12:32 PM: Anyone wanna pair up for Bunk C? My CPAP keeps me from snoring, I pack light, and my farts smell like roses. :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on May 17, 2016, 10:09:25 PM: Quote from: eelkram on May 17, 2016, 06:12:32 PM
Anyone wanna pair up for Bunk C? My CPAP keeps me from snoring, I pack light, and my farts smell like roses. :smt044

I'm in. Me and MY CPap.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 18, 2016, 07:15:45 AM: Updated.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on May 18, 2016, 12:25:24 PM: any news on the unpaid spots. thx!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 18, 2016, 01:28:26 PM: Just get your ass on the longer trip holmes! Duh!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 18, 2016, 01:57:07 PM: Still waiting to hear back from the JO boys. I think next year's trip will be NCKA members only...
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on May 18, 2016, 06:36:08 PM: Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 18, 2016, 01:28:26 PM
Just get your ass on the longer trip holmes! Duh!

no sh*t homie...school aint out till june 3. day late dog. plus don't know if my liver can make it wit u foos.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 19, 2016, 08:50:22 AM: Updated Room Assignments.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 19, 2016, 10:51:21 AM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 18, 2016, 01:57:07 PM
Still waiting to hear back from the JO boys. I think next year's trip will be NCKA members only...

OK. Polepole put the smack down on the JO reps. If I don't hear back or receive payment from them by end of day tomorrow I'll open up their spots.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 19, 2016, 01:25:19 PM: Quote from: san miguel on May 18, 2016, 06:36:08 PM
Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 18, 2016, 01:28:26 PM
Just get your ass on the longer trip holmes! Duh!

no sh*t homie...school aint out till june 3. day late dog. plus don't know if my liver can make it wit u foos.

San Miguel, you're up. PayPal $625 to paypal.me/dustinsneed (http://paypal.me/dustinsneed) and the open spot is yours. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on May 19, 2016, 02:25:18 PM: Quote from: PuppyMonkeyBaby on May 19, 2016, 01:25:19 PM
Quote from: san miguel on May 18, 2016, 06:36:08 PM
Quote from: Fish Master1 on May 18, 2016, 01:28:26 PM
Just get your ass on the longer trip holmes! Duh!

no sh*t homie...school aint out till june 3. day late dog. plus don't know if my liver can make it wit u foos.

San Miguel, you're up. PayPal $625 to paypal.me/dustinsneed (http://paypal.me/dustinsneed) and the open spot is yours. :smt006

i'm on it, gotta search for paypal instructions again. stoked, thx a lot!!!!! anyone wanna carpool from sc/monterey area?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on May 19, 2016, 02:35:46 PM: paid!!! lemme know if you got it.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 19, 2016, 03:09:12 PM: Got it.

Welcome Aboard!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 20, 2016, 07:27:14 AM: Just a heads up - If you sent me a check for payment I will be depositing those checks this afternoon.

I hate going to the bank.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 20, 2016, 07:31:56 AM: Payment Recieved

01 - Rock Hopper X
02 - Abdiver X
03 - I Zod Out X
04 - Lopezcador X
05 - Mark Olson X
06 - Mike Mowery X
07 - Kenji Mowery X
08 - TexasBoy. X
09 - Soleman X
10 - San Miguel X
11 - Eric Dahl X
12 - Ravensblack. X
13 - WingShooter X
14 - Bushy X
15 - Eelkram X
16 - Guitarzan X
17 - Annie X
18 - Nick X
19 - Rshu X
20 - Old #7 / lil Shu X
21 - Fishing Folsom X
22 - Mighty Quinn X

Waitlist:
1 - Vwool
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 23, 2016, 03:34:15 PM: All payments received. Trip is now officially sold out. :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 24, 2016, 10:31:28 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on May 23, 2016, 03:34:15 PM
All payments received. Trip is now officially sold out. :smt006

Let's go fish in' :smt007

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/NCZBaracuda_zps012ddd1f.jpg)

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: TexasBoy on May 24, 2016, 10:59:26 PM: I'm Stoked and can't wait for this trip!!! Plus i'm gonna make a stop and see a friend of mine in Carlsbad on the way back home! Should be a damn good extended weekend =) but if I see that the peeps on the 3.5 trip didn't have fun i'm canceling LOL haha!!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: PablitoPescador on May 25, 2016, 08:44:34 AM: Quote from: TexasBoy on May 24, 2016, 10:59:26 PM
I'm Stoked and can't wait for this trip!!! Plus i'm gonna make a stop and see a friend of mine in Carlsbad on the way back home! Should be a damn good extended weekend =) but if I see that the peeps on the 3.5 trip didn't have fun i'm canceling LOL haha!!!!
We're not leaving any fish for you, better just cancel now :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 26, 2016, 08:16:20 AM: Quote from: I Zod Out on May 24, 2016, 10:31:28 PM

Let's go fish in' :smt007

I Zod Out

One month out!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on May 26, 2016, 09:43:30 AM: booked Saturday night at the Dolphin. Probably leave early and cruz down the 101 and camp on the beach somewhere, I wanna test out my new roof top tent. Never been to Refugio, anybody know if there's a dedicated number of drive in sites (campsites already booked that Friday)? Uncle Lapu Lapu told me that he camped in Ventura in his RV last summer. Any other suggestions (backroads, forest service roads near the coast to pop the tent) to break up the drive? Haven't driven down south in forever.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 26, 2016, 09:52:16 AM: Not sure if Ben and I are heading down the day before, but if we do we'll also be staying at the Dolphin.

Not sure about camping, but I would definitely not recommend Campland on the Bay in S.D.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on May 27, 2016, 10:57:55 AM: Quote from: san miguel on May 26, 2016, 09:43:30 AM
booked Saturday night at the Dolphin. Probably leave early and cruz down the 101 and camp on the beach somewhere, I wanna test out my new roof top tent. Never been to Refugio, anybody know if there's a dedicated number of drive in sites (campsites already booked that Friday)? Uncle Lapu Lapu told me that he camped in Ventura in his RV last summer. Any other suggestions (backroads, forest service roads near the coast to pop the tent) to break up the drive? Haven't driven down south in forever.

Not sure "if"? the oil ever really got cleaned up but the paper says so;

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-refugio-beach-reopen-20150709-story.html (http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-refugio-beach-reopen-20150709-story.html)

El Capitan SP is just down the road and has campsites.

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: otobepelagic on June 06, 2016, 08:58:25 PM: Not sure if anyone wants to bail on there reservation...PM me if you are having second thoughts.....thanks.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on June 07, 2016, 09:25:49 AM: Quote from: otobepelagic on June 06, 2016, 08:58:25 PM
Not sure if anyone wants to bail on there reservation...PM me if you are having second thoughts.....thanks.

heeeheeeheeeheeee
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 07, 2016, 09:01:20 PM: Quote from: otobepelagic on June 06, 2016, 08:58:25 PM
Not sure if anyone wants to bail on there reservation...PM me if you are having second thoughts.....thanks.

You "otobe" on the waiting list.

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 08, 2016, 02:37:28 PM: Some tips after this last trip.

- Bring your own frozen squid and a way to keep it cold. The Islander did not have frozen squid this year.
- If you're a cereal eater bring your own cereal and milk. In the past they've had both. They didn't have either this year.
- Label your dry suit or dry pants.
- Bait tanks rock!
- Polepole's suggestion of bringing a tube of Neosporin was money. It actually helps a lot with the pain/swelling I get in my fingertips.

Mo' later.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 08, 2016, 02:54:10 PM: Some more Q&A.

The address of the dock?
- 2838 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106
What time we need to be there to load?
- Between 5 and 6PM.
What we need to bring regards to license(s), cash for pots, cooler(s) and sizes, etc.?
License w/Ocean Enhancement Stamp (DFG was at the Island last weekend), jackpot entry was $20 a day. You can bring a small cooler on board, but keep it in your room. Bring a big cooler to leave in your car to take your fish home. You'll also need cash for your galley tab, fish cleaning or filleting if you choose, and tip for the crew.
What time we get back to the dock?
We'll be back at the dock at 6:30AM Wednesday morning.
Anything we need to know.
90+% of the YTs caught on the 3.5 day trip were caught on fly-lined sardines.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on June 08, 2016, 08:13:12 PM: Good info... but what about Wasabi and Tamari for the YT? Does the Islander provide?

stoked...thanks :smt007

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: polepole on June 08, 2016, 08:18:44 PM: Quote from: I Zod Out on June 08, 2016, 08:13:12 PM
Good info... but what about Wasabi and Tamari for the YT? Does the Islander provide?

stoked...thanks :smt007

I Zod Out

Bring you own wasabi and soy.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bluegill on June 08, 2016, 08:48:09 PM: For sure don't forget the condiments .
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 09, 2016, 07:30:24 PM: Anybody cancel yet?

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 12, 2016, 10:09:57 PM: 2 weeks!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 13, 2016, 08:01:10 AM: Don't forget your sunscreen!!!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: beerhunter on June 13, 2016, 10:30:23 AM: Pablitos pale skin was burnt to a crisp.... :smt009
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 13, 2016, 10:32:00 AM: :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: PablitoPescador on June 13, 2016, 01:48:42 PM: Make sure you white boys don't
Miss any spots!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 13, 2016, 01:59:37 PM: Wheres the pic of the sunburn that looks like a hand??? :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 13, 2016, 02:15:09 PM: Quote from: Fish Master1 on June 13, 2016, 01:59:37 PM
Wheres the pic of the sunburn that looks like a hand??? :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005

This one? :smt005

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68542.0;attach=311095;image)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 13, 2016, 02:16:54 PM: That's the one! LMFAO!!! :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: PablitoPescador on June 13, 2016, 02:24:06 PM: That's a tard strength slap mark! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on June 13, 2016, 08:08:26 PM: Quote from: Bluegill on June 08, 2016, 08:48:09 PM
For sure don't forget the condiments .

Nuthin' I can add to this but +1. :smt002

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on June 13, 2016, 08:20:54 PM: 1+ week out.....where's the party down south? gettin ready!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: ReelKnots on June 14, 2016, 07:09:36 AM: Quote from: san miguel on June 13, 2016, 08:20:54 PM
1+ week out.....where's the party down south? gettin ready!

Andy FishMaster might know! :smt003 :smt044

-Kiel
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 14, 2016, 07:18:30 AM: No pics= Didn't happen!!! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt005 :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on June 14, 2016, 07:37:16 AM: anyone gotta large marine cooler or 2 or 3 they can loan me? i can try and fill it upon return?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 14, 2016, 07:48:01 AM: HMU
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: LapuLapu on June 14, 2016, 03:20:05 PM: Quote from: san miguel on June 14, 2016, 07:37:16 AM
anyone gotta large marine cooler or 2 or 3 they can loan me? i can try and fill it upon return?

I got a large marine cooler you can use but you have to come up to Livermore.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on June 14, 2016, 03:23:31 PM: Just wanted to say that using totes seems like a good way to go to store your stuff on deck. You probably saw the pics of the other trip on the Islander if your going on this trip. We had stuff piled all over the place :smt044 And don't forget to put your name on everything, or mark your stuff so it's distinguishable! :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: polepole on June 14, 2016, 04:16:47 PM: Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on June 14, 2016, 03:23:31 PM
Just wanted to say that using totes seems like a good way to go to store your stuff on deck. You probably saw the pics of the other trip on the Islander if your going on this trip. We had stuff piled all over the place :smt044 And don't forget to put your name on everything, or mark your stuff so it's distinguishable! :smt002

I think on this last trip, we had the most stuff, and was the most disorganized that I have seen so far, and far more "lost stuff" as a result. Try to get all your stuff in one tote, and stack loose stuff (or tackle boxes or bait tanks) on top top of your tote instead of throwing it all around. Stuff you don't need to get to regularly (extra batteries, or that 2nd backup tackle box that you just won't use), store down below in your cabin.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 15, 2016, 07:13:43 AM: If you're still stocking up for this trip, 1/0 live bait hooks seemed to be the perfect size this year. A pack or two of size 1, 1/0, and 2/0 would get you through this trip.

I also learned not to put too much flouro on little spinning reels. I was using a pretty stiff flouro (Seaguar yellow label) and every time I'd release the bail to let my sardine swim away all of it would just pour off of my reel.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on June 15, 2016, 07:39:26 PM: I would also recomend some smaller bronze or steel bait hooks, which work great for the sheepshead and calico. Like # 2 even #4. And egg weights from 1/4 oz to 2oz even 3 for fishng the botom.

irons really werern't doing it, but for calico's swimbait alsways will. Light heads- 2 oz.

God, I hope the YT are still there and getting bigger. I am having serial dreams about that sound. You know what I'm talking about.zzz......zzzzz....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 15, 2016, 07:55:09 PM: Yeah, there's nothing like clicking over your baitrunner and there being no difference in the sound the drag is making.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2016, 08:29:10 AM: Quote from: vwool on June 09, 2016, 07:30:24 PM
Anybody cancel yet?

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2016, 08:37:12 AM: Unfortunately, one member had to drop off of this trip. That spot is open. Vwool and O2B have been notified. If anyone else is interested let me know so you can get your name on the list if Victor or Allan can't go.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2016, 08:46:33 AM: Allan can't make it. Vwool?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: ravensblack on June 16, 2016, 10:23:15 AM: Thanks Dustin. I'm not worried about the money right now. I'm totally bummed I can't go. My stepmother had a heart attack. And other family/ trust obligations are consuming me right now. I have to stay focused. So if someone wants to go don't let the money for the trip part dissuade you. Thanks. Craig.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on June 16, 2016, 11:56:57 AM: I'm bummed you can't make it Craig but I understand. I'm gunna miss you! Hope we can get some time on the water when I get back!

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 16, 2016, 01:00:58 PM: Next year im going to wait till the last second to book.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2016, 01:07:14 PM: Quote from: Fish Master1 on June 16, 2016, 01:00:58 PM
Next year im going to wait till the last second to book.

Damn. We'll miss you, bro! :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 16, 2016, 01:09:45 PM: Isnt that what Jonesz did? :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 16, 2016, 08:18:31 PM: Spoken for.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 17, 2016, 11:20:11 AM: Heard theres a lot of BFT down south right now!! You never know! :smt007
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 17, 2016, 11:35:51 AM: Have there been any other kayak trips since the last one?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 17, 2016, 11:46:26 AM: No but im pretty sure we got All the YT :smt005
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 17, 2016, 12:59:24 PM: Quote from: vwool on June 17, 2016, 11:35:51 AM
Have there been any other kayak trips since the last one?

There's been three or four since our trip. Haven't heard any reports from any of them, though.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on June 19, 2016, 07:23:09 AM: I talked to Julia a few days ago. their last trip, last week, had to be cancelled. Wind and big south swell. Conditions are holding for us though.......

On a different note, I may have to fly down and back to make the trip work best for family. Anyone sorta close by (Salinas, Watsonville,even San Jose?) that would be willing to huck my stuff (rods, one tub 'O Stuff, Boat) for me? I would contribute to your gas money and could deliver the stuff on Thursday or Friday, Pick up 1st day after return?

Or, if coming through Santa Cruz maybe arrange a pickup.

A lot to ask I know, but schedules are tightening at Casa Bushy and I'm low on WAF.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 19, 2016, 08:54:03 AM: 1 week!

Let's cross fingers for decent weather!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on June 19, 2016, 09:16:32 AM: I was speaking to my daughter last night. She attended San Diego State U. and brought up the subject of parking down near the Landing. She said parking is rather limited and that long term parking might be the norm, after dropping gear off.

Would somebody fill me in on the parking situation in San Diego, for the 3 days we will be off shore?

Thanx

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 19, 2016, 10:44:38 AM: Park at fishermans landing right where we load the boat. I think it's 8 bucks a day.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: san miguel on June 19, 2016, 01:33:32 PM: Quote from: Bushy on June 19, 2016, 07:23:09 AM
I talked to Julia a few days ago. their last trip, last week, had to be cancelled. Wind and big south swell. Conditions are holding for us though.......

On a different note, I may have to fly down and back to make the trip work best for family. Anyone sorta close by (Salinas, Watsonville,even San Jose?) that would be willing to huck my stuff (rods, one tub 'O Stuff, Boat) for me? I would contribute to your gas money and could deliver the stuff on Thursday or Friday, Pick up 1st day after return?

Or, if coming through Santa Cruz maybe arrange a pickup.

A lot to ask I know, but schedules are tightening at Casa Bushy and I'm low on WAF.

Bushy

I might be able to help you out if I can figure out my vehicle situation/configuration. I've got a newer truck now with a roof top tent thingy, I'll probably have to remove it for 2 boats (not super fun). Y'all think it's be safe to leave the newer truck parked with the tent on it? Got an older truck too, older truck might not be as comfortable on the drive down. I wanted to leave Friday sometime before noon possibly and drive 1/2 way down or so. Located in Royal Oaks/Prunetucky area. Shoot, also forgot to add I might chill in SD area overnight the day we get off the boat.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on June 19, 2016, 01:50:25 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 19, 2016, 10:44:38 AM
Park at fishermans landing right where we load the boat. I think it's 8 bucks a day.

OK thanks, Lopezcador and I will be traveling in one truck with 2 yaks so, $4/day to share is not too steep for overnight parking, if it's right next to the Landing.

See All o y'all soon & fish on!

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: soleman on June 19, 2016, 03:08:55 PM: Hey Bushy,
Me and the family are driving down on Sat. We're only bringing my kayak, the girls will be hanging out on the beach in La Jolla while we're on the boat, so we have room on the rack and plenty of room in the truck. We'll be staying in SD until the next Saturday possibly stopping on the central coast for a night on the way home so we couldn't get your stuff back until Sunday afternoon/evening. Could possibly meet up on Thursday, would give me an excuse to drive to SC while theres a solid S swell. :smt002
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on June 19, 2016, 03:50:41 PM: Thanks Soleman!! Looks like Mark Eelkram is willing to carry the weight, and he's my roomie on this trip plus he's coming right back up which is good for carrying fresh fish haha.

Mucho appreciado.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 20, 2016, 06:37:21 AM: Does anyone towards the middle or front of the boat want to switch rooms with Abdiver and I? The first night I went on the islander two years ago, I never made it to the room because I was seasick. I was fine the rest of the trip. I hear the back of the boat may not be the best for someone who gets sick.

If not its all good.

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 20, 2016, 07:04:52 AM: Quote from: Bushy on June 19, 2016, 07:23:09 AM

On a different note, I may have to fly down and back ~~to make the trip work best for family~~ because I was super jealous of seeing Polepole roll up to Fisherman's Landing nice and fresh after not having to drive for 9 hours.

Fixed that for ya.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 20, 2016, 07:10:36 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 19, 2016, 08:54:03 AM
1 week!

Let's cross fingers for decent weather!

Looking good through Friday!

Friday - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. NW swell 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on June 20, 2016, 08:43:00 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 20, 2016, 07:10:36 AM
Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 19, 2016, 08:54:03 AM
1 week!

Let's cross fingers for decent weather!

Oh yeah.

Looking good through Friday!

Friday - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. NW swell 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 20, 2016, 06:25:30 PM: What size torpedo weight are you guys usuing on the reverse dropper loop?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM: ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 20, 2016, 09:10:58 PM: Quote from: vwool on June 20, 2016, 06:25:30 PM
What size torpedo weight are you guys usuing on the reverse dropper loop?

I was having trouble keeping a live sardine on the bottom while slow trolling and I was using 8oz. I'm gonna bring a 12oz this time. What sucked was the drift was so slow that the 8oz kept me from drifting when I didn't paddle and when I did paddle any faster than 1 mph I had to let out a lot of line to hold bottom. I eventually gave up on halibut hunting and focused on live lining for YTs.

If you just want to drop some squid down to the bottom, 2 or 3oz should be fine.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 21, 2016, 08:43:05 AM: Quote from: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)

I'm not much of a drinker, so I have no idea.

Go back and look at the 3.5 day report and see what beers everyone else is holding! :smt044
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 21, 2016, 08:45:59 AM: 5 days! :smt006
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 21, 2016, 05:24:33 PM: Clothes packed, various batteries charging, gear being assembled.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Sin Coast on June 21, 2016, 05:37:08 PM: Quote from: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)
Bud Light Lime
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: TexasBoy on June 21, 2016, 07:20:11 PM: Quote from: Cen Coast on June 21, 2016, 05:37:08 PM
Quote from: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)
Bud Light Lime

it is what it is I guess!!! saw a few pacifico being drank? no ipa trip this is gonna be tough. =) may have to bring a 12'er and keep it in my sites!!!! HAHA!!!! Weather seems to be improving which i'm thankful for.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: The Barge on June 21, 2016, 07:48:14 PM: Quote from: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)

They had a IPA from Ballast Point Brewery, a local company. I enjoyed a few of those @$5 each.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 21, 2016, 07:54:43 PM: Quote from: Kahuna on June 21, 2016, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)

They had a IPA from Ballast Point Brewery, a local company. I enjoyed a few of those @$5 each.

Damn! Beers are that expensive?? Glad I'm not a beer drinker. :smt010
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: polepole on June 21, 2016, 08:11:31 PM: Hello Brothers. Have a good time on this one without me. I would have been on it, but I will be on Kauai instead, kayak fishing with Pacific Warriors Adam and Jason. :smt004

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 21, 2016, 08:47:34 PM: Quote from: polepole on June 21, 2016, 08:11:31 PM
Hello Brothers. Have a good time on this one without me. I would have been on it, but I will be on Kauai instead, kayak fishing with Pacific Warriors Adam and Jason. :smt004

-Allen

We'll miss you, dick.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: I Zod Out on June 21, 2016, 09:28:16 PM: Here is my most recent culinary experiment.

1st = the catch
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/2016-06-09%2018.38.49_zps6yud55rf.jpg)

Shime Saba
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/2016-06-09%2019.01.30_zpsli2lrhaz.jpg)

Nigiri = Yum!

I Zod Out
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: polepole on June 21, 2016, 10:16:47 PM: Quote from: I Zod Out on June 21, 2016, 09:28:16 PM
Here is my most recent culinary experiment.

There were some decent sized Mackerel Scad caught on the last trip. Catch some of those and try your culinary expertise on them!

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: polepole on June 21, 2016, 10:18:28 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 21, 2016, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: polepole on June 21, 2016, 08:11:31 PM
Hello Brothers. Have a good time on this one without me. I would have been on it, but I will be on Kauai instead, kayak fishing with Pacific Warriors Adam and Jason. :smt004

-Allen

We'll miss you, dick.

I know ...

Honestly, it's my parents 50th wedding anniversary. Cheers to them! I have a hard enough time with 50 days with a woman let alone 50 years.

-Allen
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 22, 2016, 06:53:17 AM: Sunday - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft and S 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: mdoka_matt on June 22, 2016, 10:32:53 AM: http://www.wonews.com/t-SouthernCASaltwater_LosAngeles_062116.aspx

You guys are gonna have fun :smt004
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 22, 2016, 12:01:00 PM: Quote from: mdoka_matt on June 22, 2016, 10:32:53 AM

http://www.wonews.com/t-SouthernCASaltwater_LosAngeles_062116.aspx

You guys are gonna have fun :smt004

F*** Yeah!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 22, 2016, 12:09:34 PM: BWE reports from their 2.5 day trip earlier this week.

"Lot's of smaller grade yellows and some up to about 30 pounds. Handful of halibut, lots of bass, whitefish, rockfish stuff like that. Fun trip! Good weather! Good people. The crew worked their asses off for this trip."

"Tony summed it up well. The crew was awesome. The food incredible, the wind was the only issue. Caught a bunch of calico's, small grade yellows and lost a couple of large yellows. One right at the yak when the 30lb yellow I was ready to gaff pulled the 40lb fluorocarbon leader right onto the mirage drive fins and broke off the leader. The second when I was fighting it in 100' of water and gaining line the frickin Ultra fishing boat pulls up 35 yards behind me and drops his anchor. That Asshole, the noise made my fish sound straight down and pulling hard on my tightly adjusted drag when at the bottom he wrapped me up in some rocks and I could never get it loose, finally had to break the 65lb braid. The trip was awesome and I can't wait for the next one. What a way to break in my Hobie Revolution 13. Thanks OEX and Islander."
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 22, 2016, 01:15:07 PM: For the live bait are you tying the leader to braid or using a swivel? How long of a leader are you using?
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Sin Coast on June 22, 2016, 02:07:31 PM: Quote from: Kahuna on June 21, 2016, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: TexasBoy on June 20, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
ITS getting close!!! Cant wait to make the drive down!!! What beers do they keep stocked????? =)

They had a IPA from Ballast Point Brewery, a local company. I enjoyed a few of those @$5 each.

On our trip they had: Coors Light, Bud Light, Budweiser, MGD, Pacifico, and Coronado Brewing co Islander IPA. Domestics were $3 and imports were $5. I also brought a small soft-side cooler that I kept in my room with a 12-pack...to take on my kayak while fishing.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 22, 2016, 02:09:07 PM: Quote from: vwool on June 22, 2016, 01:15:07 PM
For the live bait are you tying the leader to braid or using a swivel? How long of a leader are you using?

Braid to 25lb or 30lb flouro to 1/0 live bait hook. No hardware. Use uni to uni or similar knot to connect braid to flouro. Not sure leader length matters. I had hella long leaders because I just wound a bunch of flouro on each of my reels. I'd imagine 3' would be fine.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: FisHunter on June 22, 2016, 04:05:17 PM: SlayEm' Up down there boys (and Annie)!!!! hope you guys (&Annie) get into whatever your targets are!!

I'll be waiting to hit the salt when you all are returned safely.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: eelkram on June 22, 2016, 06:36:02 PM: FYI, I just called and the Dolphin is all booked up.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 23, 2016, 07:34:05 AM: Sunday Night - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 11pm. WNW swell 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Monday - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. WNW swell 2 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 23, 2016, 03:02:34 PM: I am heading down on Saturday and will be arriving in San Diego mid day Sunday. I am too excited, I am having trouble focusing at work.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 23, 2016, 03:09:34 PM: Ben and I will be leaving around 5:30 Sunday morning.

Luckily, I am only working half-day tomorrow.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 23, 2016, 03:25:16 PM: DONT forget sun screen and squid!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 23, 2016, 11:04:56 PM: To pack a net or not pack a net? I noticed in the pictures most people didn't have one.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: WingShooter on June 23, 2016, 11:29:13 PM: Quote from: vwool on June 23, 2016, 11:04:56 PM
To pack a net or not pack a net? I noticed in the pictures most people didn't have one.

Vic, psyched you're going, man we're going to have a blast! I'm bring a small folding net inside my yak but the gaff will be the landing tool of choice for me on these yellows. Get some!
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Hojoman on June 23, 2016, 11:32:00 PM: Did not see many nets. If you're into yellowtail, better to gaff than net.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: ReelKnots on June 24, 2016, 06:00:20 AM: Go get em fellas!! :smt006

-Kiel
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 24, 2016, 06:57:07 AM: Quote from: Hojoman on June 23, 2016, 11:32:00 PM
Did not see many nets. If you're into yellowtail, better to gaff than net.

I lip-gripped my biggest, but it was only ~14lbs. All the rest I just grabbed the leader and pulled 'em in.

I also brought a pair of the "Albion Gloves" with me and kept the right one handy, so if I got a big YT I was gonna slip that glove on real quick and tail it.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 24, 2016, 07:08:29 AM: :smt007

Two or three Islander kayak trips cancelled this year due to weather. Man, are NCKA trips blessed, or what?

Sunday Night - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 11pm. WNW swell 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Monday - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. WNW swell 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Monday Night - WSW wind 5 to 10 kt. Patchy fog after 11pm. WNW swell 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Tuesday - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. WNW swell 1 to 2 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: Bushy on June 24, 2016, 07:46:38 AM: Quote from: Hojoman on June 23, 2016, 11:32:00 PM
Did not see many nets. If you're into yellowtail, better to gaff than net.

And, remember to "Use the Pointy End," as Otebepelagic advised me on more than one occasion.

Bushy
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: lopezcador on June 24, 2016, 08:56:32 AM: I'm so excited- ever get a restless night because of the anticipation. All good - I'm so stoked big time to do this
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: TexasBoy on June 24, 2016, 06:14:26 PM: IM pumped!!! Got my Stamp today!!! Trip of a lifetime and i'm on it this year!! I will be on my best behavior =)
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on June 24, 2016, 06:52:09 PM: Does anyone have an extra radio they could bring for Nick? We can't find his.

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on June 24, 2016, 07:59:42 PM: I'm ready for our fishing trip guys LOL :headbang:
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: WingShooter on June 24, 2016, 08:03:25 PM: Quote
I'm ready for our fishing trip guys LOL :headbang:
Hahaha. So it's like that ha? So many jokes...

I'll bring my other radio for Nick.
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: ravensblack on June 24, 2016, 08:09:03 PM: Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on June 24, 2016, 07:59:42 PM
I'm ready for our fishing trip guys LOL :headbang:

I just got a tingle. :smt007 Ill be working on that GD Alameda house too. hahahahah
Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip
Post by: vwool on June 24, 2016, 08:15:51 PM: The important stuff is packed (fishing gear), now for the rest.

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Post by: I Zod Out on June 24, 2016, 08:36:03 PM: I'm packed (light/ :smt002 )? and ready for YT.

Wish I could say that I didn't dream about... :smt005

I Zod Out
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on June 24, 2016, 08:50:29 PM: Hehehe!!

Thank you Wingshooter!!!

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Post by: Sin Coast on June 24, 2016, 09:25:27 PM: My last minute suggestion is to only bring a handful of irons, swimbaits, and other lures. Because you're going to be fishing live bait most of the time, so get quality terminal tackle...hooks & swivels. You can fit everything you'll need in a small/regular plano box. Also bring lots of sunblock--and use it! And don't forget a towel for the shower too.
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Post by: san miguel on June 25, 2016, 09:02:24 AM: out da door!!! see y'all soon!!!
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Post by: Bushy on June 25, 2016, 10:13:15 AM: YeeeHawwww!!!!!!
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Post by: Old#7 on June 25, 2016, 02:41:56 PM: Anyone planning on diving on this trip? Car and gear almost ready.. If no one dives them I guess I'm drinking... Lol!

Mahalo!
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Post by: vwool on June 25, 2016, 04:52:06 PM: Can't wait to hang out with the Shu clan!

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Post by: san miguel on June 25, 2016, 09:33:11 PM: No one at da dolphin!!! Where's erryone!!!!
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Post by: vwool on June 25, 2016, 09:47:06 PM: I am in LA with family tonight, see you in the afternoon.

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Post by: polepole on June 29, 2016, 08:58:04 AM: Nicely done Dustin. :smt002

-Allen
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Post by: beerhunter on June 29, 2016, 08:59:07 AM: Quote from: polepole on June 29, 2016, 08:58:04 AM
Nicely done Dustin. :smt002

-Allen

:smt004 Nice work Kat Dadddy!
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Post by: Sin Coast on June 29, 2016, 09:11:45 PM: ......aaaaaand thennnnnnnnn?!
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Post by: beerhunter on June 29, 2016, 09:18:45 PM: Quote from: Cen Coast on June 29, 2016, 09:11:45 PM
......aaaaaand thennnnnnnnn?!

Right! Come on now! Whats the word!? How did everyone do??
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 09:57:18 PM: :smt006
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Post by: polepole on June 29, 2016, 10:58:04 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 09:57:18 PM
:smt006

Atta boy!

-Allen
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:02:30 PM: :smt003
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:23:13 PM: This is how hot the fishing was. :smt004
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:29:48 PM: This was by far one of my favorite trips ever. The people, weather, and scenery were top notch.

I was first off the boat on Day 1.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:31:31 PM: San Miguel with his first decent calico.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:34:20 PM: GuitarBen Cruizin'. First stop and first pic was Pyramid Cove, then we made a move to the South East side of the island. It was dope there. I had never fished that particular stretch of the island and it is by far my favorite. On past trips we usually fished a bit more North of where we fished Monday afternoon and all of Tuesday.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:38:06 PM: :smt007
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:40:15 PM: I didn't take nearly as many pics this time, but I think I got some pretty good ones. All of these of Mike battling a YT came out pretty good.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:41:17 PM: :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:42:04 PM: :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:45:29 PM: I picked up 4 YT on Day 1. All of them after lunch. Here are number 2 and number 3. The young deckhand who was running the skiff somehow managed to lose these two by not having his staple gun with him to label them right away. Andrew ended up hooking me up with the two he thought were mine, but mine were bigger. :smt002
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 29, 2016, 11:57:26 PM: No biggie on the lost YTs, as there would be more to come.

I caught my first three YT on my little Penn Liveliner 4500/Shimano Trevala combo. By this time my leader was getting all tangled up and it was bugging the shit out of me, so I switched over to my heavier conventional set-up which was a medium heavy Trevala with a Revo Toro 60 loaded with 50lb braid and 30lb flouro. It turns out fate was on my side and this was a critical decision, as....

While dropping off the two previously mentioned fish to the deckhand I told him to hook me up with the big ass mackerel he had in the bait cooler. Not long after I get a heavy fish that just wants to slowly go back down to the bottom. It starts pulling me all over the place, but pretty slowly. It didn't make any screaming runs, but slowly dragged me around for 10-15 minutes. I got to my leader six or seven times but each time it would slowly swim back down a few dozen yards. I was pretty sure it was a BSB. After awhile it stopped being fun and my arms were getting sore. I was wondering what the hell this thing was so I started putting some serious pressure on it. I was mentioning that I was gonna be pissed if it was a batray (I was almost positive it wasn't) when I get to color. At first I thought it was a WSB, but then when it came circling from under my boat I saw it was a gangster YT.

29lbs on the boga, my PB, and Day One's jackpot winner.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:01:13 AM: Pretty much nobody wanted the mackerel on Day 1. On Day 2 there was a shortage of mackerel. :smt044
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:03:29 AM: I was tired, ecstatic, and covered in YT blood. :smt003
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:04:52 AM: :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:08:42 AM: Cod Almighty, AbDiver, and shutting down Day 1.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:09:38 AM: Day 2
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:10:26 AM: The Big Boat and a sexxy Shu.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:11:24 AM: One of my favorite pics from the trip.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:13:41 AM: Mike playing with the calicoes. Later in the day he would get so fed up with the pestering bonito that he pedaled like a mile and a half away to get away from them. :smt044

I was referring to him as "Muy Bonito". :smt003
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:15:12 AM: Nick re-arming.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:16:24 AM: Blue sky peaking through the clouds.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:17:05 AM: A pesky bonito.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:19:42 AM: Nick with a YT that he pulled right off the shore. He had the second most YT and just barely snatched Day 2's jackpot from Young Mighty Quinn with a late evening hail Mary YT. (Not this fish).
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:21:43 AM: VWool with a little yeller.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:23:06 AM: Texas Boy and Wingshooter.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:30:42 AM: In the late afternoon there were literally thousands of bonito swimming amongst us. I tied on a BH and tried to get one to bite. I tried all kinds of different retrieves, but all I could do was get them to follow it to the boat and not commit.

On one cast I just ripped the BH across the surface as fast as I could. I saw a boil just behind it, paused for just a split second, then started rippin' it again. A few cranks later it was fish on...only after a spirited battle on my Teramar/Cabo PT50 spinning combo up popped a nice little YT!!
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:32:32 AM: Muy Bonito in action.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:34:59 AM: That's all of the pics I have on this camera. I'll post a few more from my Canon tomorrow.

In total I landed 9 YT, 4 bonito, a ton of little calico bass (plus two six pounders), and a couple of little goats.

I already can't wait until next year.
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Post by: Hojoman on June 30, 2016, 12:43:54 AM: Pesky sea lions?
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Post by: ReelKnots on June 30, 2016, 06:08:16 AM: Awesome Pics D! I felt like being there. :smt007 You guys killed it!!!

-Kiel
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Post by: DG on June 30, 2016, 06:51:02 AM: Great action.
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Post by: Bungle on June 30, 2016, 07:11:07 AM: Looks like an incredible trip! Every year since you guys have been doing this, I've always thought to myself, "someday"...
This year is no different... Someday...

lol
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Post by: Fish Master1 on June 30, 2016, 07:36:09 AM: SAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTT! :smt007 :smt007 :smt007 :smt007
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Post by: DrHabanero on June 30, 2016, 08:24:04 AM: Nice job everyone and thanks Dustin for the awesome pics!
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 08:58:37 AM: Quote from: Hojoman on June 30, 2016, 12:43:54 AM
Pesky sea lions?

They were around, but not nearly as bothersome as last trip.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:01:35 AM: Quote from: Bungle on June 30, 2016, 07:11:07 AM
Looks like an incredible trip! Every year since you guys have been doing this, I've always thought to myself, "someday"...
This year is no different... Someday...

lol

Man, DO IT!

I hope everyone on this trip realizes how blessed we were with unbeatable conditions and hungry YT. It was amazing.
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Post by: BigJim on June 30, 2016, 09:07:44 AM: Awesome!!

Congrats to all!!!

:smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: beenfishin on June 30, 2016, 09:19:41 AM: Friggin rad, I'll throw my name into the 'someday I'll do this trip' list of guys!
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Post by: Live2Fish on June 30, 2016, 09:46:39 AM: Add this to the bucket list!
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Post by: JohnnyAb on June 30, 2016, 09:56:38 AM: :smt001

Great report!

Awesome stuff!!

Thanks for treating all of us that didn't go, with your stories and pics.

I can almost smell the YT blood.
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Post by: Bushy on June 30, 2016, 09:58:07 AM: For next year, we will set it up again in January so as to capture the good dates. It might be one trip, it might be two. But we will definitely do it. For any that are intrigued and have not gone as yet, start saving your pennies and dollar bills now. It really is an unbelievably affordable adventure. Put away $20 bucks a week starting now, and you're on the boat next June.

Bushy
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Post by: JohnnyAb on June 30, 2016, 10:02:25 AM: Quote from: Bushy on June 30, 2016, 09:58:07 AM
For any that are intrigued and have not gone as yet, start saving your pennies and dollar bills now. It really is an unbelievably affordable adventure. Put away $20 bucks a week starting now, and you're on the boat next June.

Bushy

I'll start a new Jar on my fridge tonight!!

:smt003
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Post by: crazyfisher on June 30, 2016, 10:13:23 AM: awesome trip guys. I'm in the same boat as everyone, on the bucket list :) will sign up next year if schedule works out :)
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Post by: fishtacoz88 on June 30, 2016, 10:22:38 AM: super jealous as well.

How deep were you guys fishing. Seemed like all the YT were caught a stone's throw away from shore.
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Post by: bwodun on June 30, 2016, 10:26:54 AM: thanks for the great report and pics dustin, glad you guys got into the yt, and had great wx, cameron
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Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on June 30, 2016, 11:11:46 AM: Looks like another awesome trip in the books! Congrats on that monster YT Dustin! Thanks for all the fish porn.
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Post by: vwool on June 30, 2016, 11:55:52 AM: My YT looked like bait compared to Dustin's.
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Post by: WingShooter on June 30, 2016, 12:33:15 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:32:32 AM
Muy Bonito in action.

Hahaha... oh my what a fun trip! What a fun bunch of guys! Crew and food... was bomb!

Those damn bonito. I stopped counting after 12.... but I tell you what those suckers can run!
I managed a bunch of quality Calico up to 5# both days. A few good ones came on an S-waver, deep diving plugs and weedless swim baits in the shallows along the cliffs and kelp. Basically bass fishing, it was a blast. As for yellows, I only managed 1 the first day. For me it was a learning day for sure, right drag setting, hook and technique. The 2nd day I scored 3 and missed a bunch including a toad who dragged my ass from 120' all the way to 40' FOW only to get down into the rocks and busted me off. Man, that was fun.

I had one bad plunder. I was dragging a plug on my way in for lunch and stopped to give Mark the rest of my bait. I set my brand new Daiwa Tatula into the rod holder and grabbed the bait for Mark. I hear a quick zzzz zzzz and turned around just to see a small splash and the rod was gone, violently ripped right out of my Scotty holder. F%^k!!!!!!! :smt076 Oh well, lesson learned, rod leashes from now on. I had a good cry and went back to fishing :smt022

All in all it was such a great trip with lots of great memories made. Looking forward to getting back on some yellow tail next year... maybe Meheeeko! Thanks Dustin.

Texas thanks for driving, you rock bro! As you can see he stayed well hydrated on the trip! :smt044 :smt044

Muy bonito out :rambo:
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Post by: Uminchu Naoaki on June 30, 2016, 12:55:40 PM: Super nice pics & report, Dustin!!!
So jealous....
Quote from: WingShooter on June 30, 2016, 12:33:15 PM
Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 12:32:32 AM
Muy Bonito in action.

Hahaha... oh my what a fun trip! What a fun bunch of guys! Crew and food... was bomb!

Those damn bonito. I stopped counting after 12.... but I tell you what those suckers can run!
I managed a bunch of quality Calico up to 5# both days. A few good ones came on an S-waver, deep diving plugs and weedless swim baits in the shallows along the cliffs and kelp. Basically bass fishing, it was a blast. As for yellows, I only managed 1 the first day. For me it was a learning day for sure, right drag setting, hook and technique. The 2nd day I scored 3 and missed a bunch including a toad who dragged my ass from 120' all the way to 40' FOW only to get down into the rocks and busted me off. Man, that was fun.

I had one bad plunder. I was dragging a plug on my way in for lunch and stopped to give Mark the rest of my bait. I set my brand new Daiwa Tatula into the rod holder and grabbed the bait for Mark. I hear a quick zzzz zzzz and turned around just to see a small splash and the rod was gone, violently ripped right out of my Scotty holder. F%^k!!!!!!! :smt076 Oh well, lesson learned, rod leashes from now on. I had a good cry and went back to fishing :smt022

All in all it was such a great trip with lots of great memories made. Looking forward to getting back on some yellow tail next year... maybe Meheeeko! Thanks Dustin.

Texas thanks for driving, you rock bro! As you can see he stayed well hydrated on the trip! :smt044 :smt044

Muy bonito out :rambo:
Haha, Eric is drank...

Thanks for the report!!!

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Post by: Hojoman on June 30, 2016, 12:58:23 PM: Wrong Eric. Texasboy doesn't drink beer. :smt003
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Post by: Fish Master1 on June 30, 2016, 01:07:35 PM: QUOTE :As you can see he stayed well hydrated on the trip! :smt044 :smt044

Rookies. :smt005 :smt005. We had to make another spot on our tabs. :smt044
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:43:09 PM: Here's some pics from the move we made after Day 2's lunch. I stayed on the boat to charge my bait tank battery.

RShu on the prowl.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:45:04 PM: Dylan getting ready to go on the hunt.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:46:22 PM: Mighty Quinn getting ready.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:47:14 PM: Real girls rock fish scales.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:49:06 PM: RShu and Mike Mowrey
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:50:26 PM: Random on the boat shots.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:51:34 PM: San Miguel
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:52:43 PM: Mike and Mark
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:53:26 PM: An evil little Sarcastic Fringehead. :smt010
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:55:18 PM: Random boat shots.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:57:04 PM: More later. :smt006
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on June 30, 2016, 03:28:19 PM: That was like one of the best trips ever!!!!

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Title: Re: Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Report on Page 21
Post by: TW on June 30, 2016, 03:51:45 PM: Quote from: Hojoman on June 30, 2016, 12:58:23 PM
Wrong Eric. Texasboy doesn't drink beer. :smt003

:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt044
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Post by: san miguel on June 30, 2016, 03:53:50 PM: da sh*t!!! Didn't catch a lotta fish...but learned a bunch. Hella rad times meetin and chillin w/everyone. One more day on the boat would've been sick too. San Clemente island's pretty crazy...felt some sonic action in the water after an explosion the 1st day. 2nd mornin I started buzzin pretty early, looking up the cliffs above the cove we were fishin 2 bald eagles just chillin! Too bad you missed this one uncle! Next year school doesn't get out till the 9th of June. Hopefully I can get in the schedule window....don't think I can turn in grades from the boat!
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Post by: TexasBoy on June 30, 2016, 05:59:52 PM: Quote from: TW on June 30, 2016, 03:51:45 PM
Quote from: Hojoman on June 30, 2016, 12:58:23 PM
Wrong Eric. Texasboy doesn't drink beer. :smt003

:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt044

Ill Report Later
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 08:55:08 PM: Dylan and Roger
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:07:44 PM: :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:11:06 PM: :smt001

Shu Boys and one of the two bald eagles we saw. (Top left corner of last pic)
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:13:46 PM: :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:15:53 PM: :smt004
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:17:48 PM: :smt004
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:32:57 PM: :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:34:21 PM: Last ones. :smt006
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Post by: eelkram on June 30, 2016, 11:07:11 PM: To everyone who organized this trip and to everyone who went on this trip, THANK YOU! I'm still riding the stoke. I don't even remember the drive home. I just zoned out, relived the memories, and made mental checklists for next year's trip!

Day1 was 11hours OTW, Day2 was 12hours OTW, and I was left craving more. Simply EPIC!

Attached are some random pics from the trip... should've taken more but I was too busy experiencing it. :smt003
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Post by: Rock Hopper on July 01, 2016, 08:41:36 AM: Quote from: fishtacoz88 on June 30, 2016, 10:22:38 AM

How deep were you guys fishing. Seemed like all the YT were caught a stone's throw away from shore.

On the East side of the island the depth drops off super fast. We were fishing anywhere from 10' - 200'. With the exception of the one YT I caught on the BH, mine were caught fly-lining sardines, and the big one took a mackerel.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on July 01, 2016, 10:12:34 AM: I know Mark, Mike, and myself aren't the only ones who took pictures! Post up! :smt003
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Post by: VK on July 01, 2016, 10:15:56 AM: hey why dont one of you write an article on gear and tactics for this type of fishing and we can permanently post it..so wieners like me can read and learn .. :smt002 :smt044..
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Post by: Rock Hopper on July 01, 2016, 10:18:03 AM: Quote from: VK on July 01, 2016, 10:15:56 AM
hey why dont one of you write an article on gear and tactics for this type of fishing and we can permanently post it..so wieners like me can read and learn .. :smt002 :smt044..

Here is your article if you want to hook YT at SCI.

Drift or slow-troll a live baitfish on a live-line set-up.
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Post by: san miguel on July 01, 2016, 10:21:58 AM: .....don't forget da fluoro!!!!! doh!!!!
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Post by: Fish Master1 on July 01, 2016, 10:26:13 AM: Hope you told the cook to get his ass back in the kitchen and cook something for you!! :smt044 :smt044
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Post by: VK on July 01, 2016, 10:58:38 AM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on July 01, 2016, 10:18:03 AM
Quote from: VK on July 01, 2016, 10:15:56 AM
hey why dont one of you write an article on gear and tactics for this type of fishing and we can permanently post it..so wieners like me can read and learn .. :smt002 :smt044..

Here is your article if you want to hook YT at SCI.

Drift or slow-troll a live baitfish on a live-line set-up.

LMAO nice ..I asked for it :smt005 :smt044
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Post by: Rock Hopper on July 01, 2016, 01:01:07 PM: Quote from: VK on July 01, 2016, 10:58:38 AM
Quote from: Rock Hopper on July 01, 2016, 10:18:03 AM
Quote from: VK on July 01, 2016, 10:15:56 AM
hey why dont one of you write an article on gear and tactics for this type of fishing and we can permanently post it..so wieners like me can read and learn .. :smt002 :smt044..

Here is your article if you want to hook YT at SCI.

Drift or slow-troll a live baitfish on a live-line set-up.

LMAO nice ..I asked for it :smt005 :smt044

What's funny is that I wasn't even trying to be funny. Literally - that's all you do.

Get a decent rod with a decent reel, put some 30lb mono or braid on the reel, somehow attach a leader of 25lb or 30lb flouro to your mainline, tie on a hook (I like 2/0 Mutu Lite Circle hooks after this trip), put a live bait on the hook, let the live bait swim ~100' away, put your reel into freespool "clicker" mode or set baitrunner feature, and wait for something to take your bait.

YT fishing 101
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Post by: VK on July 01, 2016, 02:08:16 PM: It's cool D ..sometimes the obvious ..LOL
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Post by: SOMA on July 01, 2016, 02:30:49 PM: Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 09:07:44 PM
:smt001

No PFD on Zodiac?
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Post by: Hojoman on July 01, 2016, 02:36:39 PM: Skiff looked naked without a motor. :smt001
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Post by: guitarzan on July 01, 2016, 05:20:39 PM: I got on a good one for my first trip like that, it was absolutely epic! Conditions, folks, crew, food and fish, off the hook. Ill post pics tomorrow Im just unpacking, I went straight down to Craigs to paint and bivouacked two nights there so Im beat, got some More pics to post tomorrow.
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Post by: guitarzan on July 01, 2016, 05:26:16 PM: Bonita were some kind of fun... alas, no yellowtail for me but I had a few scream off with my bait. I caught 3 new species, Calico bass, pacific barracuda and bonita. I kept 4 bonita and a huge calico, had them fillet it, but when I opened the bag, there was only two fillets on bonita and a tine calico.... the only bummer of the trip but I def aint tripping cause my cat-daddt Dustin gave me two friggin yellowtail...... my bro...
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Post by: vwool on July 01, 2016, 07:29:32 PM: Note to self, catch more Yellowtail next time. We are almost out. What an amazing trip, I will post my pics hopefully later tonight.

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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on July 01, 2016, 08:46:03 PM: I have so many pictures and so much to say but haven't found the time to write it all and I need to lighten my pictures up! First I wanted to report that I finally got some blood on the Piscean custom gaff I won at GSX and it was amazing!!
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Post by: I Zod Out on July 02, 2016, 09:36:38 AM: I had a GRATE time. The crew and comraderie on board was stellar, Kudos to ALL! :smt006

Here is a photobucket montage of my view of some of the same scenery.

Password; Islander
http://s124.photobucket.com/user/Menobewhan/slideshow/Islander (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/Menobewhan/slideshow/Islander)

Went for a ride on the Islander in search of Yellowtail & other species???
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/Islander/2016-06-28%2020.11.10_zpsksxozktd.jpg)

Driftin’
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/Islander/2016-06-28%2008.37.55_zpsjgtcsih5.jpg)

Calico went for this?
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/Islander/Calico%20_zpsr5d8zo5o.jpg)

Mark Lee scores a YT
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/Islander/2016-06-27%2017.09.41_zps9tuwpb3c.jpg)

Overall, my final catch wasn't great but I did get a yellowtail, and a sheepshead to bring home, and also caught and released a mix of sablefish, calicos and one of the below.

Quote from: Rock Hopper on June 30, 2016, 01:53:26 PM
An evil little Sarcastic Fringehead. :smt010

I was kinda spooked by the little bugger.

I Zod Out
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Post by: lopezcador on July 02, 2016, 10:53:36 AM: Just want to say thanks to Rock Hopper & all involved w/ putting the trip together. It was a trip of a lifetime - great crew, great weather, great fishing and my favorite part was hanging with some of the greatest people I will ever meet. Bushy, Dennis,Santos, and many more. Thanks again I'm ready for next year.
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on July 02, 2016, 09:25:20 PM: Did anyone find a mask and snorkel? :smt009 It's a salvimar mask and just a basic black snorkel.

:snorkel
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Post by: soleman on July 03, 2016, 10:45:22 AM: Just got in last night from our extended stay in SD. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the great times and the makings of a true dream trip. I feel privileged to have been able to hang out, fish and make lasting memories with you all.

After loosing my only hookup in two days and 20+ miles of trolling for YT on a trip three years ago to La Jolla, i have been haunted by the memory of that lost fish ever since. Even if I didn't catch a YT on this trip it would have been my favorite fishing trip ever, but to scratch that three year itch made it all the more epic.

Coleman
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Post by: rshu on July 03, 2016, 02:15:10 PM: Good times everyone! Thanks to Dustin and Bushy for putting this together, and thanks everyone for making it enjoyable, and memorable! The highlights of the trip were seeing the look on my nephew Dylan's face after landing his first yellowtail tuna on the kayak, and landing a bonito and halibut double at the end of day 2.

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070762_zps9sq9nim2.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070762_zps9sq9nim2.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070822_zpsjbfeeo6d.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070822_zpsjbfeeo6d.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070815_zps02nwyepo.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070815_zps02nwyepo.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070797_zpslb6fbhca.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070797_zpslb6fbhca.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070794_zpskrr6nq1l.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070794_zpskrr6nq1l.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070791_zpseqldoug2.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070791_zpseqldoug2.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070790_zps5weqef3t.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070790_zps5weqef3t.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070832_zpsqxs7nlsm.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070832_zpsqxs7nlsm.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070829_zpsg1gxtzsk.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070829_zpsg1gxtzsk.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070824_zpsucryyizp.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070824_zpsucryyizp.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/new/NCKA/P1070827_zpswhggpdwr.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/new/NCKA/P1070827_zpswhggpdwr.jpg.html)
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on July 07, 2016, 03:25:07 PM: I made a fun little video from our short dive on the 2nd day! We pretty much had rock bottom and 30 + foot vis at every spot up until we moved here so we didn't dive the best spot but we found a few rock piles in the shallows and tried to find rocks out deeper but it was all sand! Had a lot of fun diving with Nick and Dennis!

https://vimeo.com/173813167
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Post by: Rock Hopper on July 07, 2016, 03:35:04 PM: Nice! :smt006
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Post by: bmb on July 07, 2016, 03:45:11 PM: Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on July 07, 2016, 03:25:07 PM
I made a fun little video from our short dive on the 2nd day! We pretty much had rock bottom and 30 + foot vis at every spot up until we moved here so we didn't dive the best spot but we found a few rock piles in the shallows and tried to find rocks out deeper but it was all sand! Had a lot of fun diving with Nick and Dennis!

https://vimeo.com/173813167
Either a little too much, or not nearly enough video....of Nick's butt.
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on July 07, 2016, 04:08:58 PM: Quote from: bmb on July 07, 2016, 03:45:11 PM
Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on July 07, 2016, 03:25:07 PM
I made a fun little video from our short dive on the 2nd day! We pretty much had rock bottom and 30 + foot vis at every spot up until we moved here so we didn't dive the best spot but we found a few rock piles in the shallows and tried to find rocks out deeper but it was all sand! Had a lot of fun diving with Nick and Dennis!

https://vimeo.com/173813167
Either a little too much, or not nearly enough video....of Nick's butt.

:smt044 not nearly enough if you ask me :smt005
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Post by: RBark on July 07, 2016, 04:53:02 PM: That was such an awesome video! One of these days...
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Post by: Fishing_Folsom on July 08, 2016, 07:55:56 AM: I wanted to say thank you to Dustin and Bushy for all you guys did. Next year, I am happy to help with some of the admin/behind the scenes things. My son and i will def sign up too!
GREAT meeting the Shu brothers and Dustin, Coleman, and all of the rest of you guys (and Annie).
GREAT Video by the way!

-Quinn and MighthyQuinn
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Post by: Rock Hopper on July 08, 2016, 08:11:38 AM: Thanks for the props y'all. Much appreciated, although I really didn't do much more than post a bunch of messages on an internet forum.

I did put down the second half of the deposit, but by the time I did everyone had already paid up.

You guys should be thanking Polepole - he's the one that put down the initial deposit! :smt006
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Post by: Str8FishiN on July 08, 2016, 10:42:26 AM: Awesome work Ladies and Gentlemen!!! I hope I can make next years Islander trip!
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Post by: FisHunter on July 08, 2016, 12:34:41 PM: the vids, the pics, the report & THE ACTION was great! you guys and Annie had it good on this trip. the WX looked better that the previous trip.

BMB~ wrong one to be looking at :smt002 but to each his own :smt009
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on November 02, 2016, 07:10:00 PM: Is it next year's islander trip yet?!

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Post by: polepole on November 02, 2016, 07:11:17 PM: Quote from: AnnieAreYouOk on November 02, 2016, 07:10:00 PM
Is it next year's islander trip yet?!

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No.

Look for signups for the next trip towards the end of the year.

-Allen
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Post by: Fish Master1 on November 03, 2016, 07:42:12 AM: And there already filled up with A-Hulls. :smt044 :smt044
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Post by: AnnieAreYouOk on November 04, 2016, 08:19:29 AM: Quote from: Fish Master1 on November 03, 2016, 07:42:12 AM
And there already filled up with A-Hulls. :smt044 :smt044

And mee duh!!!
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Post by: Rock Hopper on November 04, 2016, 08:29:18 AM: Aaaarghgh.....no Islander talk. It's only November!
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Post by: I Zod Out on November 05, 2016, 08:58:29 AM: Awesome video, thanks Annie and Nick for taking us with you! :smt006

I Zod Out