Islander 2014 - REPORTS

WX looking pretty damn good.



Sat Wind W 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 1 to 2 ft.

Sat Night Wind W 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 3 ft in the evening... Becoming 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft.

Sun Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft.

Sun Night Wind W 10 kt. Gusts to 15 kt in the evening. Wind waves 3 ft in the evening...becoming 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft.

Man I hope we get to fish the outside of the Island again.  The kelp beds, fishing, and scenery were all outstanding.

-Allen

Yup, LJ Friday!

WX looking pretty damn good.



Sat Wind W 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 1 to 2 ft.

Sat Night Wind W 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 3 ft in the evening... Becoming 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft.

Sun Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft.

Sun Night Wind W 10 kt. Gusts to 15 kt in the evening. Wind waves 3 ft in the evening...becoming 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft.

Man I hope we get to fish the outside of the Island again.  The kelp beds, fishing, and scenery were all outstanding.

-Allen

Definitely the most beautiful and memorable part of the trip. I was never really a Calico fishing fan but fishing deep (100 yds) in the kelp with live squid was unbelievable. Hooking hog after hog and having to figure out how to get them untangled from the kelp was challenging, stimulating and rewarding.

ruben

REMINDER: Be at the landing between 5 and 6 PM on Friday.  There will be time for last minute gear shopping and a quick dinner while the gear is loaded and the boat gets situated for launching.

And the news you all wanted to hear, the report from last weekend's mothership trip.  There were 1/2 dozen yellowtail caught in the 10-12 pound range.  And the jackpot winner was a 32# halibut caught in the lee side.  And a typical calico bite, meaning they were everywhere and lots of them.

-Allen

REMINDER: Be at the landing between 5 and 6 PM on Friday.  There will be time for last minute gear shopping and a quick dinner while the gear is loaded and the boat gets situated for launching.

Do we need to check in with OEX at all before that?

REMINDER: Be at the landing between 5 and 6 PM on Friday.  There will be time for last minute gear shopping and a quick dinner while the gear is loaded and the boat gets situated for launching.

Do we need to check in with OEX at all before that?

Check in with me!  And please don't forget to hand me a beer when you do so!

-Allen

Headed out of work RIGHT NOW.

I've been excited for months, but didn't get all giddy until just now!

We will be leaving tomorrow at 4 am! See you cats there!!!!

Headed out of work RIGHT NOW.

I've been excited for months, but didn't get all giddy until just now!

Yeeee. I've got 3 more hours till vacation

Rey and I will be leaving early morning too. This is getting real!

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/sfmp/kelpbass-rec.asp

Limit for Calico is five?

I'm about to spray the first eight gallons of prime coat on this kitchen and ceiling! Woo-hoo! I'll be spraying the last finish coat with any luck by the time y'all get back! Yay!
Have a ball muggles! Don't forget to Brope up!

Limit for Calico is five?

Yes.  They are called out as Kelp Bass in the regs.  Daily limit of 5 with a min size of 14".  Please remember the min size limit.  I think last year we had some that were less than the min accidentally kept.

Sheepshead have a daily limit of 5 with a min size of 12"

-Allen

Limit for Calico is five?

But you get to keep 10 thanks to the multiday limit right?