Islander '09~ Gearing Up.

Single or treble on the iron? Any opinions? I am leaning towards single, but will I get a good set on a hardmouth YT with the single hook on lighter gear?

For me it's a single stinger hook.

I think we have a good handle on what tackle to bring, or perhaps I should admit that I don't know more than anyone else.

But, I will say this:  conditions may be way hotter than anything we've seen. There isn't enough sunscreen in the world to really protect your skin, so....

Big, broad brimmed hat. Bandanna for the neck.
Loose, synthetic, long sleeved shirt.
Nylon pants if I just can't tolerate a 3 mil wetsuit.
Big bottle of water...or whatever

Book to read...long way to go, maybe some games.

Regards,

Paul

I picked up a couple of pair of Columbia nylon backpacking pants at REI (on sale of course); the kind that have the removeable legs so you can wear them as shorts too.
I got them for sun protection and because they dry really quick.
Not sure what the H2O temps will be but I am also bringing a 3mm fj just in case.

tote you didn't mention the paisley speedo that mooch said you borrowed from him

If I were u guys max 5 -10ft MAX of topshot the point of braid in this case is one thing CUT CUT CUT threw the kelp and trust me it works. Ill be in central coast this week I need to get on that boat all my friends have been on them but cant come up with the $$$.... But 5ft would be ideal. 20lb floro

tote you didn't mention the paisley speedo that mooch said you borrowed from him

Yep, better bring the sun screen for sure..... sunglasses too!

bleh, you guys are a bunch of losers. i'd much rather be chasing tiny trout in the sierras!

jealousy?  nah, not at all 

have fun out there and be safe!

tote you didn't mention the paisley speedo that mooch said you borrowed from him

I gave them to Randall to give to you. 

cool, that means I will never see them

So, I decide to go by Fisherman's Warehouse since I was considering a new rod for YT jigging.

I walk through the front door and the first rod in the rack just feet inside the door is an Okuma Cedros Speed Jig.  Okay, that was easy.......

Another item to pack if you are using scopolamine patches, I find I am way more comfortable with it if I bring sugarfree gum to chew.  Deals with the dry mouth without non-stop water chugging.

Yep, I'm excited.

Pat

Ugggh...I so wanna go with you guys.

I just looked at my Mexico gear and decided to order up some more Salas Jr.'s. Hope they arrive before next Saturday!

I can't wait! I'm missing a hell of a good school to go on this trip! Priorities!

I had a guy (name omitted to keep him from getting inundated with requests) change out my paper drag washers with carbon washers on both of my Daiwa STT30T reels and boy are they ready to go! They have never been this smooth!

Thanks again Mr You Know Who! Even though I think I have everything lined up, I'm starting to get the "oh my God...do I have everything?" feeling.

Only a week away!

 Even though I think I have everything lined up, I'm starting to get the "oh my God...do I have everything?" feeling.

Only a week away!

Dan, I have the same feeling! My "lists" are on my desk and no matter how many times I go over them I just know I will miss something major. Less than a week for us as we are going south early to visit family and friends.

Now I'm thinking about installing a Scotty mount and I don't have a day off until Friday. Talk about last minute! If I decide to install one I'll have to trip down to Santa Rosa on Friday and pick one up, then trip back to Ukiah and install it, all before loading up the truck Friday night.

Why do I do these thing to myself?