Islander 3-day Gear List

Do we need wire leaders or is flurocarbon good enough?

Thanks Pal for the Articles on Gearing up for this.........

 Man, the Local Tackle Shops are going to Love me this week

 $$$$$$$ ............ Danglin

Etienne -

Go crabbing with peace of mind. If you are short terminal gear, I have extra and they also have tackle on the board which you can buy or rent. The fishing reports have been good for YT and a few tuna. Don't count on getting much sleep... it's going to be all day all nigh fun.

Scott

What is the recommended method and gear for hoop netting lobster?  How much line?  What bait do you use?  Tie it to the hoop?  How long do they soak?  Day or night?  Should I bring rockfish carcasses for bait like for dungies?

That's a little like asking 'How do you fish?' but I'll give it a brief shot.

How much line? Do you mean when setting up a hoop, or when employing one? The answers are different. For the latter, about 10' more than the water depth plus max swell height. The hoops I'm bringing (from sponsor Promar and my own) will be fully rigged.

What bait? Oily stuff. Mackeral, tuna, and bonito are favorites. So are chicken thighs used with something 'scenty' and something you folks up north should be familiar with - salmon heads. Rockfish - not oily enough.

Soak and time of day. Night time, when the buggies range out of their holes. Soak - minimum 20 minutes with regular hoop nets, longer for the special Eclipse nets (we'll have some). But not so long they eat all your bait (you'll see!). When the crawl is all out, as short as 10 minutes.

This story should help:

http://www.kayakfishingplanet.com/articles/advanced-tips-lobster-wranglers

So should we bring our own hoops or will Promar be supplying enough?

Never heard of " Hooping ",

 Should be entertaining ,

 

What should be the fashion statement be the water?....I really just want to bring what I need, not the whole war chest

You mean I can't bring the kitchen sink??? My stack of stuff looks like I'm bringing it so my first question is what are the parameters on how much stuff we can drag on board...and how does one drag it most efficiently? Currently, I have my terminal tackle and reels in big Plano boxes stacked in a large roll-on suitcase with room to spare for snacks, clothes, and more...and a duffle of kayaking/fishing gear...and a collection of rods...and...

My second question relates to Danglin's "fashion statement" question: What should we expect temperature-wise? On the kayak a wetsuit is mandatory, but how about on the Islander? Parkas or bikinis?

This trip is going to be SO much fun! And, man, do the fishing toy stores love me!

Janice aka "Big J"

I feel left out on the shopping.  I guess being a SoCal guy I already have most of what I need.  As to what to wear onthe mothership, most multiday trips I have done in SoCal have been "dress in layers and bring something in case of rain"  Rubber boots are key on board and bring a pair or two of shoes that are to stay dry & lots of dry socks.

I'm only planning on using the wetsuit if I end up freediving.  On the yak I'm doing lighter splash gear with layers underneath.  Paddling keeps me plenty warm & you'll roast if the sun comes out.

For bugging you'll need a guage for measuring & you'll REALLY want gloves.  They are called spiny lobsters for a reason

I expect to have about 20 hoop nets on board, perhaps a few more. Legally you're entitled to work a set of 5. For first timers, 2 or 3 are better. If you have your own nets, you are welcome to bring them. Promar tells me they'll have lobster gauges for us to borrow.

Gloves are highly recommended for lobstering.

Weather in a bit.

Hey Guys and Gals, super excited about going on this trip and was both pleased and honored when PAL and Sean asked me to come along.

Anyhow, In getting stuff ready for this trip I wanted to put an offer out there for some of you that may not be used to this type of fishing. If you need heavier duty rods and reels capable of yanking on these fish, let me know. I can have some great 30lb rigs available for you all to use, at no charge to you, and will bring them down to the dock with me on the 10th.

I can bring high speed jig rods, High Speed Reels, 2 - Speed Reels, and rods from our Catalina rod series.

Just drop me an email at [email protected] and I'll get things taken care of. Obviously I cannot bring multiple rods for everyone on the trip, but I can set you up with a rod and reel that will be great for this trip if you need it, so just let me know.

Thanks again, and see you all soon.

Ric

Hey Rickshaw ,

 Welcome aboard,   

 I tried to e-mail you but I have a clitch in my computer @ the moment,

 I would like to take you up on the offer of borrowing a 2speed with matching rod,

 the biggest I have now is a Avet sx 5.1 with a Trevella,

I was just going to wing it because buying a new set up would be a little hard on the WAF

 Thanks in Advance

  And I did just buy a Okuma rod to go with my new Revo, felt better than anything there

See Ya @ the Show ............. Danglin

very cool Rikshaw.  I don't need a loaner but would love to try some gear out.  I was raised on Penn & now have Shimano & ProGear, but have been curious as to how the Okumas compare.  Also, I've never used a 2-speed.

I feel like I'm behind the curve.  I've worked up a pack list but am not starting til next Friday.  Discretionary time has been used on wrapping a 10-20#  Seeker for (hopefully, if I can finish it) this trip.  I have packed the tackle box though & am pretty set there.

DAMN, it's hard to think of anything else.

Yellows & lobsters & tuna, oh my

Paul,
I found the following quote on a sea kayak site:
"Kayaks must have either flares or strobe for emergency signalling at night. Flares can not be carried on airplanes and need to be replaced every year. Strobes can not be used casually but ONLY for emergencies. In my opinion, imminent collision is an emergency use"
So, my question is it OK to sub strobes for flares?

DAMN, it's hard to think of anything else

I could not agree more with you Hunters Pa.

Steve

So, my question is it OK to sub strobes for flares?

I don't see why not, but I'll ask the Islander guys. I'm due to talk with them in the next few days.

BEER!!!

I just came from BevMo and OH MY what a deal they had. I say had because I took all that was left.
I got dual six packs of Mendocino, Big Sky, Pete's, Alaskan, and Bridgeport seasonal ales.
Usually between $7.99 and $8.49 a sixer.
All for ..............drum roll please....................................$2.99 a six pack!!!!
I heard there were some 20! packs for $2.99 as well but those were pretty much scooped up by the employees.
I love being an opportunist!
To top it off Becky and I went to Fat's afterwards. Must have been the Halloween mojo or something but we had a shrimp and avocado roll with ahi on top, rock shrimp cakes and 4 Blue Moon drafts. The total bill..........drum roll please.............$5.66.
I must have done something right in a previous life!
My beer supply for the Islander is taken care of!