Black Pearl 2012 Schedule
 

Next trip is fishing May 12th,13th and has plenty of spots open! 562-592-0800 for reservations.


An opportunity to go kayak fishing at San Nicolas, Santa Barbara, San Clemente and Santa Catalina. This will be based on what is biting where, as well as weather conditions. Ideally fishing at 2 different islands. These trips will run once a month. Target species will be halibut, white seabass, yellowtail, ling cod, rockfish, sheephead, whitefish, and calico bass.

The Black Pearl is a 65 foot sportfisher that is based out of Long Beach Sportfishing. I have chartered a kayak trip with the captain, Rick Craddick, before and was left with nothing but good things to say and found the same from everyone else aboard. On the water a zodiac will make the rounds to bring us bait, drinks, take your catch and get it on ice. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the galley and are included in the cost. We made squid and very likely will have the opportunity to do the same on these trips, the first and second night out. Trips are limited to 12 persons and I will have a waiting list if needed. Trip cost is $395. You can call in with a credit card or bring cash or a check by OEX Sunset Beach. $50 deposit will hold your spot. Remaining payment at departure time will need to be cash or a check. Credit cards can be used up to 6pm closing time, Friday, the day of departure. 562-592-0800

All scheduled trips depart Friday Evening at 9 PM, fish Saturday and Sunday returning late Sunday evening.

Trip Schedule (fishing days listed)

April 21,22 one spot just opened up
May12,13 canceled
June 9,10
July 21,22 ...........2 SPOTS opened up!
August 18,19 2 spots left
September 15,16 sold out
October 13,14
November 10,11

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9 pm departure, loading starts at 7:30 Long Beach Sport Fishing

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Tempting I will see how fhs goes if I got any $ left over this might be a go. :cheers1:

I want one of those, and one of those, and one of those......

First one on in APRIL!!!!!!!!!! Come'on guys!!!!!!! San NIC is gonna be awsome!!!!!

You get yer pick o the bunks Tony!

Don't forget SBI!

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and Santa Catalina!

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Man, I'm scheduled to work every month on those dates except April 21,22 (work every other weekend)........what are the targeted species in April (WSB, halibut, Calicos, YT)? I think I'm in for April......if the dates were on different weekends of the other months (weekend before or weekend after the listed dates) I could sign up for more:D

Yeah andy i would love to pick my bunk do you have a layout diagram?

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Joy and I will be going on the June and September. Checks in the mail.

I want to do the September trip but its already an expensive summer for me and it hasn't even started. 3 day music festival in April, 2.5 day Islander trip in June, 2 day kayak Catalina camping trip in July, 2 day kayak camping trip in the Sierra's in Aug..........Either I need a second job or need to buy my wife another nice 'just because' gift.

stoked, I'm in for April:reel:

I'm new to kayak fishing, but not new to fishing our local islands. I believe the Black Pearl used to be the Seahawk LXV with the other captain Rick? If so, I've logged lots of time onboard. :) How is the mothership experience? Is it easy to get the yaks on and off?

I love the idea of having a zodiac deliver bait and beers! Big Reds and Lings at Nich would be fun while waiting for YT/WSB love. The restricted fishing area and depth restrictions have always made SBI so hit or miss for me. Is it much better from a kayak? Either way, I'm very interested!

Thanks Tom, spots filling in on all 6 trips.

Getting on and off the boat was cake for most of us. :doh:

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did I mention "freedivers welcome" :D

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What is the limit on them freedivers? And is there a slot on them?

April trip is now half full, July is 1/2 full. Every month has at least a few sign ups. Really hope they all run! I plan to fish for BIG halibut in April and big shallow yoyo lings and reds! Hopefully we get to Nic on the first trip!

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I'll be booking soon


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Stoked with the response so far. We have 4 spots left on the April trip. Come by our booth at Fred Hall for a chance at a free spot on any one of the 6 scheduled 2 day trips. Free raffle. The winner will be drawn at closing Sunday and notified via e mail.

2 spots left now for April!

:eek: :eek: :eek: I JUST GOT MY INCENTIVE CHECK :eek: :eek: :eek:

Looks like I won't need to beg the wife anymore. Ok, maybe I will but first I'll take her shopping :D



I can't do the April trip
May is a Maybe
June gloom
July I'm semi-booked
Aug I'm so-so booked
Sept looks best....who's on the Sept boat?

I'm fired up to be going on the April trip! I've been fishing my entire life but but not on the ocean and not on a floating piece of plastic. The wife isn't happy that I'm spending a little too much cash on salt water fishing equipment, but she not being too hard on me. Will I jinx myself by insisting we get a freezer for the garage? :D

Will I jinx myself by insisting we get a freezer for the garage? :D[/QUOTE]

Nah, don't forget the vacuum sealer:)

April is sold out, waiting list available, 7 weeks away, may have something open up. July has only 4 spots left. Other trips have plenty of spots open.

Booked my spot for the July trip today. Can't wait to hear about the first trip.

Good to hear:)

These trips really scare me. You're miles away from the nearest convenience store. What happens if they run out of barley pops? Do they stock enough frosty malt beverages on board? I'd sure hate to have to stir up a mutiny!

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I'm on the april & july trips. I too hope they go. Last year the Islander cancelled the dates i reserved, and the Erik, well we all know happened there. God rest their souls.

July is full, standby available only.

San Clemente Island has been added to the list of possible destinations.

Departure times are set for 9PM

Iceman. Is it possible to bring a PA on board?

Capt Rick came by yesterday and we discussed Pro Anglers...........he wants one :D he said if he was going to fish in a "kayak" that would be the one.

He also says we can have 2 Pro Anglers per trip, so first come first serve! We will be utilizing the hoist on board that is used to load and unload the RIB/chase skiff.

Cool on the PA's. When you say first come first serve, how does that work? Do you grab the PA spot when making reservations?

And speaking of reservations, which trip are still available? I think I signed up for one but did not get a deposit in yet, did I do that?

Yes, you would have to specify when you make a reservation to secure 1 of the 2 spots allocated for Pro Anglers. If you have made a reservation, I would have taken cc $50 deposit. Call me if you think you have done otherwise. 562-592-0800

April 21,22 SOLD OUT stand by available
May 12,13 10 spots open
June 9,10 6 spots open
July 21,22 SOLD OUT stand by available
August 18,19 9 spots open
Sept 15,16 7 spots open
October......I may book one

Myself or another OEX Pro Staff member will be on every trip to assist you on the water.

"Myself or another OEX Pro Staff member will be on every trip to assist you on the water"

So, are you going to hold the can or pull the tab?

If the weather cooperates we will be fishing San Nic on day 1 and Santa Barbara on day 2........unless something pops elsewhere.

halibut, lings, sheephead, shallow rockfish, whitefish and bass are the expected target species, plastics, iron and dropper loop fishing.

2 Weeks! We depart at 9pm, start loading at 7:30. Parking is free.

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Freedom fished San Nic on Easter. At the very least we will have killer resident fish. 10 days, hopefully water temps climb.

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Counting the days until Friday! :reel:

you guys are stoked the weather looks amazing

is May 12-13 Still open for a PA and also where does it depart from?