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Title: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Blue Jeans on June 05, 2007, 08:17:21 PM
Tired like the rest of the crew, but for a teaser, two of the guys finished business. Overall a great trip and an awesome boat, despite the slow action.

-Brian G
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: goldenarrow on June 05, 2007, 08:29:52 PM
Very cool I can't wait to see pics.  I wish I was there with you guys.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: KICKIN BASS on June 05, 2007, 09:50:29 PM
Too tired to post anything, I had to spray my car with Fabreeze, with (2) kayak dudes and a spear fisherman, we all stunk.... Mostly me.  That was a ROAD TRIP!!!!.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Jim Sammons LJKF on June 06, 2007, 07:25:52 AM
I hope you all had safe trips home.
That was a very fun trip with a great group.
The Yellows may not of cooperated too much.
but the bass fishing was as good as it gets.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: FisHunter on June 06, 2007, 07:27:48 AM
Quote from: KICKIN BASS on June 05, 2007, 09:50:29 PM
Too tired to post anything, I had to spray my car with Fabreeze, with (2) kayak dudes and a spear fisherman, we all stunk.... Mostly me.  That was a ROAD TRIP!!!!.
You guys should have "wetted" each other with the stuff before entering the vehicle. :smt003
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Bill on June 06, 2007, 09:17:39 AM
I am dealing with the catch-up at work, I will try to post a detailed report with pics tonight sometime. Jim showed me how it is done on the calico's and thanks to him I landed a nice 7lb'er! Thanks again Jim, that was a blast!

Great crew on the trip, awesome folks all around. It is a different kayak fishing world down there...

Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Mahi on June 06, 2007, 09:50:55 AM
Had a great time, ate too much, slept great on the boat, didn't catch many fish, sat in the truck for e v e r, enjoyed great company, and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Thanks for all the fun everyone! Pic's to follow........

CHEERS!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: ChuckE on June 06, 2007, 02:22:55 PM
Had a great time with a great group of friends hanging around San Diego and fishing La Jolla and San Clemente Island.  The crew of the Islander was phenomenal.  They worked hard and prepared some INCREDIBLE meals.  We all just wished we could have been at the island a week earlier when the YT bite was off the hook.  Over a hundred YT were caught on one boat on Memorial Day.  The good news is that Andy "kicknbass" and Joel "mooch" finished buisiness with the only two YT's caught.  Andy had the hot stick and caught a yellow and nice halibut.  WTG guys.... I hope someone captured those pics.

On Saturday we fished La Jolla.  What and awesome place.  We had porpoises swimming along side as we paddled out and bait boils were errupting everywhere.  We easily filled our bait tubes with spanish macks and greenbacks.  I thought it was ironic that the first fish I caught was a legal 25" ling, so I quickly released it after the pic.  Sunday morning... Frank, Freddie, and I went back again.  I saw Frank hook into and get broken off by something big that towed him.  It was very likely a WSB or yellow.  While Frank was tying on a new leader, I moved into the same area near the edge of the kelp and hooked into my first WSB (15lbs/37inches).  Although that was much smaller than average, it still fought damn hard and wrapped me up in the kelp.

Back at the beach I bumped into Chris "RazorBack" and his buddy from the BWE board.  Chris had a very nice 23lb yellow and his buddy had a more typical 33lb WSB.  I can only imagine how hard those fought.


Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Jim Sammons LJKF on June 06, 2007, 02:53:40 PM
Here are a couple of mine.
(http://forum.kayak4fish.com/modules/gallery/albums/La-Jolla-Kayak-Fishing-local-photos/IMGP0174.sized.jpg)
(http://forum.kayak4fish.com/modules/gallery/albums/La-Jolla-Kayak-Fishing-local-photos/P6031981.jpg)
(http://forum.kayak4fish.com/modules/gallery/albums/La-Jolla-Kayak-Fishing-local-photos/P6041984.jpg)
(http://forum.kayak4fish.com/modules/gallery/albums/La-Jolla-Kayak-Fishing-local-photos/IMGP0177.jpg)
(http://forum.kayak4fish.com/modules/gallery/albums/La-Jolla-Kayak-Fishing-local-photos/IMGP0181.jpg)
(http://forum.kayak4fish.com/modules/gallery/albums/La-Jolla-Kayak-Fishing-local-photos/IMGP0176.jpg)

I hope Frank has some photos of my bigger bass
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Bill on June 06, 2007, 02:57:19 PM
Thanks for posting those Jim!

I should also mention that those red hats we are all wearing where given to us by Jim. They are awesome! Thanks again Jim.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Mahi on June 06, 2007, 02:59:53 PM
here are a couple of pic's
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Jim Sammons LJKF on June 06, 2007, 03:00:56 PM
I am glad you all liked them.
I set mine on the couch when I got home and took a nap. Woke up to it being shredded by our new dog.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: SBD on June 06, 2007, 03:05:39 PM
Great trip...more when I am less fried.

Great boat and crew, incredible food, can't say enough about the operation. Fishing was so-so...but thats fishing.  NCKA posse was great as always.  Thanks for the super cool hats Jim.

If I book it again, and I plan on it, I would like to be out there for a day or two longer to increase the odds of being there at the right time, and to improve the driving to fishing time ratio.  Like to get feedback on that idea.

Time to wash a bunch of gear and take a nap!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Mahi on June 06, 2007, 03:06:24 PM
and a couple more...
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Mahi on June 06, 2007, 03:07:23 PM
and some more......
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Mahi on June 06, 2007, 03:12:14 PM
At La Jolla the mackerel were boiling!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Jim Sammons LJKF on June 06, 2007, 03:16:23 PM
We used to do a trip that left early Friday morning and returned on Sunday evening, on a much faster boat. You had time to fish, dive and relax, without feeling that you had to spend every minute pounding the fish. IT is a great way to go.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: PAL on June 06, 2007, 04:11:00 PM
It's great to see the photos. Almost feel like I was there.  :smt001

I'm sure Sean communicated my regrets. A medical issue that couldn't wait grounded me. I'm thrilled you folks had a good time and completed the mission. I knew you were in good hands between the slick crew of the Islander and Jim Sammons. Classy hats Jim!

There must have been much love. I'm confident we've done everything we can to leave our friend Chef at peace. I couldn't go, but I feel much better now. 

I know the group had its sights set on big game - doesn't always happen, even at special SCI. Those calicos though, that was world class fishing. It is fantastic to see Bill got into some big ones. I love those big, old, battle-scarred bass.

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If I book it again, and I plan on it, I would like to be out there for a day or two longer to increase the odds of being there at the right time, and to improve the driving to fishing time ratio.  Like to get feedback on that idea.

Sean, I'm way ahead of you. Shane would work with us to bring off a 2 or 3-day trip. Once you get into 3-day territory the options explode. Jim has a great hook-up too - the Grander 5-pack would be too cool for a smaller group. Let's make one of these happen.

 
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: SBD on June 06, 2007, 06:02:13 PM
I too spoke with Shane about a longer trip.  lets talk and set something up.

Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mickfish on June 06, 2007, 06:17:41 PM
Looks awesome guys too cool its like an Ocean Wilderness. Where there many boats fishing around you?
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I too spoke with Shane about a longer trip.
Count me in.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 06, 2007, 06:21:10 PM
Quote from: mickfish on June 06, 2007, 06:17:41 PM
Looks awesome guys too cool its like an Ocean Wilderness. Where there many boats fishing around you?
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I too spoke with Shane about a longer trip.
Count me in.

Definitely count me in, too. I'll post more when I get back from the bar...hehe...including an OTWS of Mr. Joel's YT.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: jselli on June 06, 2007, 07:18:35 PM
WTG guys!  Amazing pics and editorial.  Glad to hear all had fun finished business.
Jason
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Bungle on June 06, 2007, 07:26:34 PM
From whats been posted so far, looks like you guys had a sweet trip!  
Gotta say I feel pretty fortunate to know a group of folks who honor the memory of their friend in such a way.  Top notch.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Bill on June 06, 2007, 08:55:32 PM
Quote from: mickfish on June 06, 2007, 06:17:41 PM
Looks awesome guys too cool its like an Ocean Wilderness. Where there many boats fishing around you?

We saw one 6 pack boat a few times and one party boat made a brief appearance in the morning but it was pretty far away.

LJ was a totally different story, there where about 50 kayakers out on Saturday and a party boat ran right through the middle of us. Insane.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: jdyak on June 06, 2007, 08:57:42 PM
Looks like fun was had by everyone, the water and scenery look awesome.  Chef would have been smiling the whole time, enjoying every minute of it.



John
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: KZ on June 06, 2007, 10:06:13 PM
Was a great trip and a great group of guys and gals to share it with.  Paul and Sean... thanks a ton for setting this up!  Paul... you were missed on this ride.  It wasn't the same without you.  Also, very nice to meet Steve's parents and brothers and I was honored to present them with the rod that so many of you pitched in for.  Thanks again to all of you that made that project happen.

Even though the fishing was slow after the morning session, I'm glad to have gotten a taste for that style of fishing.  Looking forward to getting down that way again... after that long day of fishing, I would definitely have liked to have another crack at 'em for a second or third day.  This was a good first go at it... I think future trips can only improve fish count wise... everything else was the bomb.  The food was definitely Chefstefano worthy!

Here are some pics.

1.  Loading up and sporting our new lids (thanks Jim!).
2.  Got bait?  Loaded up with like 300 scoops of sardines.
3.  Kickin Bass wishing he hadn't taken the Bonine.
4.  Brian G wishing Bonine would work for him.
5.  Sean showing Leah a good time Ukiah style... Oreo's and Hiney. 
6.  Kickin Bass' money shot... first YT of the day.  Booyah!
7.  Muy Bonito!
8.  A nice calico bass that I caught in the boiler rocks.
9.  Chef's brother fishing the boiler rocks.
10. Our chef with crazy skills! 
11. Dinner is served... waiting like gentlemen for Leah... where the heck is Leah!
12. Closeup of the grand finale... tri tip done right!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: JTF.. on June 06, 2007, 10:23:40 PM
Great pictures, and a great cause, glad that 2 guys caught YT's.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: fishshim on June 06, 2007, 10:26:33 PM
Nice post and pics Erik! Wish I was with you guys. There will be more. Those pelagics are hard to beat  in their power per pound.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 06, 2007, 10:41:29 PM
Had a great time at San Diego! Many thanks to Frank for the most comfortable road trip I ever had  :smt045

Sat morning, NCKA had a good turn out at La Jolla....pelicans were dive bombing just outside of the surf -  a good sign! Paddling out of La Jolla reminded me so much of Linda Mar...but the bigger version. The cool thing was that you were able to drive your vehicles right to the shoreline to drop off and pick-up your yak...something unheard of in Northern California  :smt011 Anyway, we joined by the L J natives out by the kelp beds - only a mile paddle away....it seemed strange to see other kayak fishermen out there and not knowing any of them  :smt009  But Chuck did represent NCKA well with a White Sea Bass at the end of the day  :smt023

Sunday, some of us decided to hit all the tackle shops and tried to get more fishing info from the natives. We must have hit at least half a dozen T-shops - most of which were walking distance from one another (da horror  :smt002). Wish we had that problem  :smt002

Sunday night we boarded the Islander and off we went. I ended up bunking with Brain G in a two bedroom. My bunk was very uncomfortable  :smt013 I'm just thankful that Brian G gave up his bed on the trip back - which was waaay more comfortable. Thanks Brian!!  :smt023 I owe you big time  :smt023

Monday morning, woke up to rocking seas.....breakfast was served and I couldn't handle eating it all (as much as I wanted to)...the boat was swaying and I felt like blowing chunks  :smt078 ....Chuck came to the rescue and gave me some good stuff (Thanks Chuck :smt023) and I felt better in no time. Still, I felt uneasy as I began to get ready to suit-up. I just couldn't wait to get off the boat and into my comfy kayak.

The crew of the Islander were pros....getting the yaks on the water and giving some final tips on were to look for the fish. I opted to stay close to the boat since I was very tired (lack of sleep on the small bunk bed). It ended up being a good decision as I hooked up with my first yellow tail ever  :headbang: though, it wasn't the trophy size.....it was good enough for me  :smt045 I was fly linning an 8 inch mackerel while I paddled across two large kelp beds when my rod tip (a light action lamiglass off shore series - rated to 15 to 25# line) pointed down to the water....my yak began to move as the line started peeling on my reel (a shimano corvalis loaded with 20# power pro and 5 feet of 25# trilene big game) Dustin / Rockhopper was close by as I battled da beast. After what it seemed to be forever, I managed to get a glimpse of the fish and was thrilled to see that it was what I was hoping for = a yellow tail  :smt007
 :metal Had the fish within gaffing range and I kept missing it  :smt013 Dustin kindly offered me a hand but I was so determined to gaff this fish (with the specially made EK gaff....by the way, did I mention the I'm pretty bad with the gaff  :smt011 FInally, I stuck the gaff lightly on the head and it came up without a fight. After a few kodak moments, Dustin radioed in the Islander and they quickly sent a zodiac to pick up my fish (that's what you call top notch service :smt002) I re-baited and decided to follow the same pattern and slow trolled a fly lined live bait about 20 ft. away from the kelp beds and about 20 mintes later, I hooked up again - but unfortunately, the fish headed directly into the kelp beds  :BangHead: I pulled and pulled, waited for a few minutes, hoping the fish would undo itself...never happend so I spent nearly 20 min. trying to get free off the snag. I figured I was wasting time, so I cut my line and got into the game again. This time, I tried jigging right along the edge of the kelp with a megabait and got a few calicos to bite = photoed and released....coz I could hear Jim Sammons voice...commanding me to :smt118 :smt003

Wish Chef was among us...then again, I'm sure he was  :smt001


Would I do this trip again?     :smt045 :smt045 :smt045 :smt045 :smt045 :smt045 :smt045

pics to follow.....


PS: forgot to mention...the Shimano Corvalis that I used to land the YT is no longer in working order  :smt011 I have found a new respect for pelagics  :smt045 Time to pay Alan Tani a visit  :smt002

Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: ZeeHokkaido on June 06, 2007, 10:59:53 PM
Looks like an awesome trip, nice reporting fellas. Would love to get down there and join ya on an SD trip. I'll be looking out for the post.

Z
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: bluefin17 on June 07, 2007, 07:28:33 AM
Sounds like everyone had a great time.  I love it, SoCal fishing at the islands is tough to beat, the scenery and fish.  I knew it would only take one 1 day trip to hear the multiday talk.  It a slippery slope from there.  Growing up fishing down there has hooked me for life.  A lot of the calicos you guys hooked and landed are trophy fish even for SoCal guys.  Sean, I hope I can go next year.  The islands can be frustrating if you are looking to catch one particular fish (usually WSB and yellows) but there are so many options (halibut, sheepshead, calicos, rockies, lings, bonito and more inshore and kelp species), not to mention the change of scenery.  Keep the pics coming.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: SBD on June 07, 2007, 08:09:25 AM
BTW-Huge thanks go out top Brent at OEX for rolling out the red carpet and letting NCKA turn his parking lot into a campground.  Brent is a super good dude!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: ark on June 07, 2007, 08:22:29 AM
Awesome trip. Nice scenery, good catches and great company.  I'd be down for the next one if  that happens.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Big J on June 07, 2007, 10:10:25 AM
Quote from: Bungle on June 06, 2007, 07:26:34 PM
Gotta say I feel pretty fortunate to know a group of folks who honor the memory of their friend in such a way.  Top notch.

I agree wholeheartedly--you guys are the BEST. Thanks for sharing this special adventure!

Janice aka "Big J"
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Frankfishing on June 07, 2007, 10:44:33 AM
Haven't had time to upload all the pictures but here is a sample of the scenery.



(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15307&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=1683f96a2ab3e7dac1735516586165e7) (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=15271)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15274&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=1683f96a2ab3e7dac1735516586165e7) (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=15272)
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: ChuckE on June 07, 2007, 10:47:40 AM
Quote from: scwafish on June 07, 2007, 08:09:25 AM
BTW-Huge thanks go out top Brent at OEX for rolling out the red carpet and letting NCKA turn his parking lot into a campground.  Brent is a super good dude!
Ditto!!!   We were very lucky to have OEX kayak shop right next to the Dolphin Motel where most of our guys were staying.  Frank simply parked his Winnebago and kayak trailer in the shop parking lot and hooked up the water and electricity.  It became our home base Friday and Saturday night.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Frankfishing on June 07, 2007, 10:50:20 AM
Quote from: scwafish on June 07, 2007, 08:09:25 AM
BTW-Huge thanks go out top Brent at OEX for rolling out the red carpet and letting NCKA turn his parking lot into a campground.  Brent is a super good dude!
Brent your the best from the "Asian Express"
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 07, 2007, 05:12:51 PM
I had a blast and would do it again in a heartbeat. I started Monday morning drifting for YTs, then switched to the calicos and eventually ended the trip with a halibut hunt with Zilla and KB. I had one intense moment when I heard a splash and looked back to see something repeatedly crashing the surface trying to get my bait...but I guess my little soldier was too feisty because the hook-up never came. A little later in the day I saw a lone pelican dive bombing some bait so I paddled over to the area and hooked up a few of the "smaller" calicos in the 2-3lb range. They were all schoolies - whenever I hooked one three or four more would follow it to the surface. I also hooked and long distance released at least three seagulls. When the wind started to pick up I tied off to some kelp and threw 5" FTs at the boiler rocks Jim had told us about earlier. I caught 3 very nice calicos and got kelped by one that was just ripping line off my reel with ease. If I would've know how the rest of the day was gonna turn out I would've stayed there a lot longer.

After lunch it got really slow and I ended my action with a large sardine bit completely in half by a suspected halibut.

The crew was awesome, as were the passengers. The grub was topnotch, the ride smoothe, and the sleeping quarters surprisingly comfortable.

Pics attached:
The Islander at dock.
The yaks loaded.
Bait delivery.
One of my nicer calicos.
Joel trying to gaff his YT.
Finished Business.
Joel and Fred in the cove.

Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Aquaman on June 07, 2007, 11:01:37 PM
As the only diver on the trip I was a little afraid that you guys would be annoyed with me being in the water, but every one was very friendly.  It was nice meeting all of you.  I had a great time and exceptional diving conditions with 30-40 feet of vis. 

I saw a 200 pound black seabass when i first jumped off my kayak into the La Jolla kelp bed.  Later I saw school of nice sized barracuda and I was able to spear one.  I found a school of nervous Spanish mackerel near some top smelt that had teeth marks in them.  So I made a few dives in the kelp near the school.  After the 3rd dive I saw two 20 pound yellowtail chase the bait into the distance.  I saw 4 more nice yellows a few minuets later, but I never had a good shot at them. 

The visibility at the Island was even better, but there was not much bait where I was diving and I did not see any pelagics.  The owners of the boat showed me around and taught me a few things about white seabass diving.  Shane shot a 35 pounder.  Latter that day he took me out halibut diving.  Shane spotted one right away, called me over to shoot it, and even lent me his polespear so I would not ruin the tip on my speargun.  The halibut was almost completely buried in sand and I would never have seen it on my own.  Thanks Shane, you have an awesome boat and crew!

A very shaky video of urchin diving at the island
A few of the boats at La Jolla
My Halibut
A gyotaku of my halibut

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/freed1ve/th_norcalkayaktrip014.jpg) (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/freed1ve/?action=view&current=norcalkayaktrip014.flv)
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: fuzz on June 08, 2007, 12:39:17 AM


Dang Justin, your vid made me jealous of the nice viz...  and dizzy from the camera work.   :smt005


Good to see you on here bro!   :smt004
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Tote on June 08, 2007, 04:44:33 AM
Nice vid and great bottom time. I am jealous.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: SBD on June 08, 2007, 07:34:32 AM
Thanks for the cool vid...neat to know what its like under there.  The halibut print is awesome.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mudshark on June 08, 2007, 07:39:08 AM
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The halibut print is awesome.
I was just thinking the same thing. Sean,will there be some printing going on at Elk this year?
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: SBD on June 08, 2007, 08:38:37 AM
Yep.  Hopefully we can get Justin to help, he is really good at it.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Jim Sammons LJKF on June 08, 2007, 10:17:15 AM
Hey Frank, Do you have my bass shots?????
Once again, thanks for letting me share in this great trip with you guys.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: & on June 08, 2007, 11:02:48 AM
Quote from: Mooch on June 06, 2007, 10:41:29 PM

PS: forgot to mention...the Shimano Corvalis that I used to land the YT is no longer in working order  :smt011


The Shimano Corvalus is a piece of crap.  I bought two of them from Mel C's b/c the price was "right".  However, the malfunctions on the water have really cost me bigtime.  Avoid that reel, even if it is only $75.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: ZeeHokkaido on June 08, 2007, 11:09:38 AM
In the words of Jules Winnfield "That's it, I'm f*ckin goin'!!"

Z :smt080
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: fishcamp on June 08, 2007, 11:41:46 AM
minor Hi-jack, but I agree, that corvalus reel sucks. I have had to dismantle this piece of shit while battling fish a handful of times. If this ever happens when I have a hog on the line, and it costs me the fish, It's going over. Anyway, way to be out there, nice fish, all.
Cheers,
Garen
Title: Paddle found on the Islander
Post by: ChuckE on June 08, 2007, 03:04:08 PM
Did anybody leave a nice paddle on the ship?

If so, Mooch is hanging on to it for safe keeping.  Simply PM him to identify and claim.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Pacifico on June 08, 2007, 03:27:40 PM
Didn't leave the paddle but I did leave behind the end of one of my paddle leashes.  It's the short end that unclips (see the attached image).  If you happened to have picked it up please let me know.

Thanks.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: LoletaEric on June 08, 2007, 05:30:45 PM
Wow!  Impressive trip and reporting.  Chef would surely be proud and touched.  Way to go, people.   :smt001

And I agree - that halibut print is off the hook!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: ChuckE on June 08, 2007, 05:37:37 PM
Hey Shane.  That's an awesome print of that hali you shot.  It was nice having spero along on the trip to give us first hand report of what was swimming around down there.  It's like having the ultimate fish finder.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:21:09 PM
* La Jolla launch site - Saturday morning...



Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:24:38 PM
* The "mendo Crew" launching....

* Birds working right past the break.....

Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:29:53 PM
As I was making my way out to the fishing grounds, the dolphins were out in force....must have seen over a hundred  :smt045
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:35:11 PM
* this was the typical bait we used.......(it easily would have been a meal by itself :smt002)

* Frank, Dan and Andy staying top side on the surf in.....
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:43:34 PM
*Sunday morning....NCKA'ers regroup at the Motels parking lot....getting stuff ready for the mother ship trip on the Islander.

*The parking lot was flooded with yaks....
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:49:15 PM
Lot's of Calicos were caught and released - but none were big enough to impress Uncle Jim (Sammons)  :smt011



Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 08:54:57 PM
*Chef's Bro, Mike - with a nice halibut  :smt007

* Fred Savage with San Clemente on the background....
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 08, 2007, 08:59:13 PM
Holy Sh!t! I'm missing my paddle!

I owe you big time, Joel. I'll PM you the details.

At least I hope you have mine 'cause mine's gone!  :smt010
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 09:07:52 PM
The paddle found it's owner........reunited and it feels so good  :smt034

Dustin - thank Chuck, he found it :smt002
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: KICKIN BASS on June 08, 2007, 09:23:39 PM
What a kickass trip.  Minus the A-Hole stealing Dan's Water???? Justin I am still amazied by the whole speardvier thing.   That was a awesome thing?   Sorry you had to room with two dudes.  I learned alot.  THANKS!!!!!!!


PS WAF IS GOOD, SHe ate the YT tonite. and  SHE LIKE, SHE LIKE ALOT!!!!!!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Danglin on June 08, 2007, 09:30:35 PM
Who's trailer is that with the 2 Malibu's?
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: mooch on June 08, 2007, 09:32:30 PM
Quote from: Danglin on June 08, 2007, 09:30:35 PM
Who's trailer is that with the 2 Malibu's?

Andy / kicking bass
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: KICKIN BASS on June 08, 2007, 09:50:05 PM
Its Mine, unless you are the mean lady, parking lot attendant at sportsmans landing.  Then I dont know who it belongs too.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Mahi on June 09, 2007, 08:53:39 AM
This trip also caused Andy (Kickin Bass) to upgrade his internet service from dial-up to cable. He couldn't stand waiting for the photo's to load. Welcome to the 80's Andy!

CHEERS!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: jonesz on June 09, 2007, 09:53:35 AM
Looks like the seas are much kinder down there. Any time you go somewhere new, at least half the time your there, your trying to just get it figured out. Usually by the time you start getting it figured out, you gotta go.... Looks like you guys had a great time! That whole mother ship concept looks like a blast. WE should start looking into more of that up here with houseboats. ie. Delta stripers in the fall and Shasta in spring. Nice to bring the bed and breakfast along... :smt001
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Pacifico on June 09, 2007, 10:24:03 AM
Quote from: Mahi Mahi on June 09, 2007, 08:53:39 AM
This trip also caused Andy (Kickin Bass) to upgrade his internet service from dial-up to cable. He couldn't stand waiting for the photo's to load. Welcome to the 80's Andy!

CHEERS!

Talk about side effects!   :smt003  Now the possibilities are endless...it's amazing how much faster you'll be able to read through junk email  :smt044
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Danglin on June 09, 2007, 12:57:47 PM
Quote from: KICKIN BASS on June 08, 2007, 09:50:05 PM
Its Mine, unless you are the mean lady, parking lot attendant at sportsmans landing.  Then I don't know who it belongs too.

Nice, That's kind of what I'm looking for. I like the way you have the yaks ready to go, like scawfish's trailer.

 what do you have as " Saddles " and what are the crossbars you have, if you could be so kind to enlighten.

I'd like to have 2 set's of bars as to have 4 placements, not trying to steal the thread, will you be @ HMB tomarrow?

.........Danglin
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: KICKIN BASS on June 09, 2007, 01:22:47 PM
We (Dad and I) built it from the ground up.  The uprights are removeable in the event that you need to do a dump run, or haul an ATV. I have 2 cross bars, 1.5 OD , and on top I built brackets kinda like you would see on a boat.  I have 2 carpeted 2X4 's for each yak, and they extend under most of the yak.  It holds 2 right now, and all the gear goes underneath.  This winter, I'm gonna build the second tier for additional yaks.  Let me know if you want some pics.

KB
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Seabreeze on June 09, 2007, 05:34:53 PM
yeah, what they said....great friends, enough talent to finish the business, and a chef to make the Chef happy.......and red hats so he can't miss us!
The calicos were as ubiquitous as blue rockfish but feistier.  I managed a great big stinky baracuda at LJ and Randy got to check Sheephead off of his lifetime list from a kayak.
Love to do it again....but this time I'll bring the fins too.  Thanks for sharing your skill with us Justin.
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Pacifico on June 09, 2007, 05:49:08 PM
Finally getting around to posting pics...

Not much to add that hasn't already been said...awesome people, awesome boat, awesome time.
If/when another trip comes up I'd jump at the chance to go again.

Lunch at Boll Weevil after a day of fishing La Jolla
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/lunch_at_boll_weevil.jpg)

Bill and Mooch Stowing Gear at La Jolla before paddling in
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/Bill_Mooch_stowing_gear.jpg)

Pic of the awesome crew of the Islander loading up the yaks
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/loading_up.jpg)

Freddie coming back to the Islander
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/freddie_coming_in.jpg)

Le Nipple at SCI
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/Le_nipple.jpg)
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: jmairey on June 09, 2007, 06:01:22 PM

great thread, thanks for sharing!

J
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: polepole on June 09, 2007, 07:14:32 PM
Quote from: KICKIN BASS on June 09, 2007, 01:22:47 PM
We (Dad and I) built it from the ground up.  The uprights are removeable in the event that you need to do a dump run, or haul an ATV. I have 2 cross bars, 1.5 OD , and on top I built brackets kinda like you would see on a boat.  I have 2 carpeted 2X4 's for each yak, and they extend under most of the yak.  It holds 2 right now, and all the gear goes underneath.  This winter, I'm gonna build the second tier for additional yaks.  Let me know if you want some pics.

KB

Yes please, pics!  Now that you have cable, it will go much faster.  I had started recent trailer thread over here ... http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=8271.0 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=8271.0).  Perhaps you can post over there.  Kept waiting for you to pop in, but perhaps you didn't see it.

-Allen
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Danglin on June 09, 2007, 08:05:42 PM
Oh Ya... Totaly want to know more about your trailer gig,  be in touch....Danglin

   
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: KICKIN BASS on June 09, 2007, 09:21:59 PM
Postnig some pics over in Pole Poles thread
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: bluefin17 on June 10, 2007, 09:33:13 AM
Great shots Pat and Randy.  I love that barracuda shot!!!!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2007, 08:48:49 AM
My turn to process some pics.  Better late than never.

Getting ready at La Jolla.  I could get used to driving on to the beach...

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16402&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

Chuck, starting out down south by catching what he knows...

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16404&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

Sean and Leah...

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16408&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

Nice system to carry the yaks...

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16409&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

What's everyone looking at?

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16411&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

...loading bait at the receiver.

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16413&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

Boilers at SCI.  The best way to catch the larger Calico's...

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16415&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

Freddie, before learning to watch behind him for sneaker waves...

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16417&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

The Mother Ship

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16419&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=cf115d687d0ce723f5d4192fd486bd8d)

All in all, a great trip.  As always, NCKA folks make for great company.  Next time, I want more than one day at SCI...

-- Dave
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Fishtrap329 on June 11, 2007, 10:50:58 PM
Wow awesome! Thanks for sharing . At least now I can imagine and dream. When is the next trip? I want in!
Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: Frankfishing on June 12, 2007, 01:07:28 AM
Click on ChuckE for more pictures



(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16996&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=6feedc5f716da7f7776e51de00c0cbcc) (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=16994)


This is how Chuck rolls-not even out of Alameda[/b]
                                   
                                                                 
or

                                                                                 

                                                               
Click on "Tenative Bill"

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16962&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=39708eb1d5d7063050d4c00fba2d7993) (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=16960)


                                           
Show some Huevos Dude









Title: Re: "Finished Business Tour"
Post by: SBD on June 12, 2007, 06:58:06 AM
Too funnay...the poor guy does work so tough hours!