catalina on a budget?

[premo]

So, I learned recently that the Catalina Flyer offers an annual round-trip pass from Newport Beach to Avalon for $300(regular round ticket is 68$ so 4,5 trips and you start saving) and I’m thinking hmmmm, Catapalooza all year long? Since I don’t have a boat this might be a good way for me to do more kayak fishing at Catalina on a budget. The idea is to take the ferry out on Saturday mornings, fish all weekend, then return on the last trip back to Newport late Sunday(boat is leaving at 9am fron NPH and departure from Avalon at 4:30pm so you can come back same day-for schedule info check cat flier web sides http://www.balboapavilion.com/catalina.html so far look like they cruising every day from march to november and limited december-february at least thats how I understand it,please corect me if I am wrong). There is a boat yard near Avalon where I could store my kayak ($30 a month / less if I got more people to do this), a nice campground near Avalon that rents tents, and cheap cab fares for getting around on the island. The only other challenge would be getting my kayak to Catalina which is solved by a one-time trip out of Marina Del Rey. I’m looking for feedback. Is this more trouble than it would be worth or am I on to something here?this can be interesting for lobster fishermens,mountain bikers,spear fishermans...

[bus kid]

enlighten me on the "a one-time trip out of Marina Del Rey." and how you plan to get a kayak to the island.

[YakMedic]

This sounds like a great idea, it would be even better if I had a spare yak to leave there. The wifes gonna be thrilled.

[premo]

Originally Posted by YakMedic

This sounds like a great idea, it would be even better if I had a spare yak to leave there. The wifes gonna be thrilled.

I agree with yakmedic.there is planty cheap ones wouldn't go for hobie.

[Lets_Fish]

Originally Posted by bus kid

enlighten me on the "a one-time trip out of Marina Del Rey." and how you plan to get a kayak to the island.

Marina Del Ray is the only ferry that I know of that will transport a kayak to Catalina (extra fee). The others, (Long Beach, Newport Beach & San Pedro) do not. Not sure why as I have rode the LB ferry over to Emerald Bay with the boy scouts years ago and they fill that boat with all kinds of things. Not sure if they would let you ride when the scouts are on or not.

Here is a link for Catalina http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...ttleHarbor.php

[StinkyMatt]

Premo, this has been on my mind for a while now. Please share as much info about the kayak transport as you know.

Years ago I took a light rod and 1 rapalla. I got like 5 or 6 species in about an hour trolling while the wife paddled a tandem.

The good old days........wife used to listen to me and I used to catch fish! Man....things change.

[theluckypig]

i'd be interested...

[maui jim]

How many Yaks can they put on that boat to Catalina....

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Premo, this has been on my mind for a while now. Please share as much info about the kayak transport as you know.

Years ago I took a light rod and 1 rapalla. I got like 5 or 6 species in about an hour trolling while the wife paddled a tandem.

The good old days........wife used to listen to me and I used to catch fish! Man....things change.

Matt, I believe it is a 60-70 dollar round trip out of Mdr with the yak, we should plan something, they do have Catapalooza, and I believe that is a few day event, I think a one day trip with equipment would be a bit much
but maybe an overnighter?

[Flyfisher70]

Originally Posted by bus kid

enlighten me on the "a one-time trip out of Marina Del Rey." and how you plan to get a kayak to the island.

Here is a link with more information for the MDR ferries. www.catalinaferries.com