Islander SCI 4/27

[madscientist]

Just heard from Brent that this weekend's Islander trip is one shy of the number needed to sail. Adi, Corey, and I are on this trip and with a light load it will be ultra deluxe comfort. The fishing has been very good out there and the weather forecast for Sat looks excellent. If you've been thinking about doing one of these trips this would be a great time to give it a whirl, and I'll buy the first round.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.php?page=islander

[FISHIONADO]

I'm already signed up, I hope we get enough folks to make it happen. The weather is looking good, 74 degrees saturday afternoon. Besides the OEX pros there are several other regulars from BWE, the fish would be nervous if they knew what was getting ready to hit them.

[Handymansd]

I'm already going, and with the looks of the line-up, we have the best fisherman in the kayak nation on this boat!

It is going to be one sweet trip! The weather is going to be perfect, and the fish are clueless as to what's about to hit 'em.

And I'll buy the second round just for incentive!

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by Handymansd

I'm already going, and with the looks of the line-up, we have the best fisherman in the kayak nation on this boat!

No kidding, we actually have #1 and #2, per the 2006 West Coast Whoppers contest, the real test.

[Kelp King]

Im going, cant wait... yellows are biting!

[OB Paddler]

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

I'm already signed up, I hope we get enough folks to make it happen. The weather is looking good, 74 degrees saturday afternoon. Besides the OEX pros there are several other regulars from BWE, the fish would be nervous if they knew what was getting ready to hit them.

No doubt, I'm looking forward to fishing with you. Maybe a little side wager seeing as you knocked me off the OEX board with that monster Yellow. Tacate is currency right

Matt and I will be there, hoping for a really great weekend of fishing.

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by OB Paddler

Maybe a little side wager seeing as you knocked me off the OEX board with that monster Yellow.

That was a nice wsb you had. I'm in for any side wagers while I still feel incredibly lucky. And I'm bringing some Hornitos for shots.

[tylerdurden]

I hope this trips sails for you guys. I would go but I have other plans for the weekend. Have fun and catch lots of fish.

[nmbrinkman]

Looks like I'll have a chance to catch fish this weekend...

[Ryan The Sealion]

yeah we can just split the cost of the last spot if it comes down to it.. make sure the higher knows this so they don't cancel the trip!!

[Pat]

TORONADO had 71 's

[OB Paddler]

Well, I'm not sure what the "go" - "No go" number is, but I do know we are short... I am told we are going (Just spoke to Bret at 4:45). I also know we are 12 anglers. Not sure if we are short 1 or 4 anglers. I do know 4 anglers canceled.

So let's get together tomorrow night and talk about what we can do to make things a little happier for the crew. A happy crew can make happy Yak fishermen. A Jackson per head and some change would make up one missing angler.

Just my 2,208 cents

So let's - - .. already


Later...

[lamb]

The trip is a go...

It's just going to be an ultra light load...

Great for us going since we're in it for fun...

Not that great for Islander and OEX, as they're in it to make a living.

I have a feeling this trip will be epic.

But keep in mind I'm always overly optimistic... lol

[FISHIONADO]

Dang, I thought the boiling calicos were going to be a nuisance, it might be the yellows. lol I rigged up a couple of 8" slugs Corey Sanden weedless style, looking forward to seeing how they work for big bass or big bycatch.

[Dennis]

Good Luck, Guys. It should be fun... I wish I could go.

Dave,
Have you fished the weedless slugs at La Jolla, yet?
-Dennis

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by bohloe1

Dave, Have you fished the weedless slugs at La Jolla, yet?

I tried one last month but didn't have a big enough spring to anchor the hook, I used one out of a ball point pen, and it came apart quickly. I saw Sanden at the Day at the Docks on Sunday and he showed me how to rig it again, I picked up bigger springs at a hardware store (about the size of your little finger and then cut in half). Seaforth has the 8/0 hooks that Sanden recommends. He drags it right over the floating kelp and says the calicos just explode out of the water.

[EZ Glider]

I am scheduled to go in 2 weeks and wondering how it went. Even if the YT did not show what did you end up with?

[Mr_PeaCH]

EZ - I would bet that the fishing will never again be as slow there as it was for us. For whatever reason, 15 kayak anglers could not get much of anything to go. Fortunately (for our egos anyway) the rest of the fleet (and there were many sport and private boats in the area all day) was having a deadly slow time of it as well. But we couldn't even get much of a bass bite going and conditions were about as good as they could be. The area is clearly prime fishing grounds for all sorts of critters but it just was not to be.

That being said, you should definately roll the dice and go. I heard a lot of good things about the Islander and the crew and the overall experience before going and was prepared to take it with a grain of salt. But having been I'm a true believer now; this is a first-class operation and was simply a fantastic experience from start to finish; the poor fish count notwithstanding.

So take the whole quiver; your bait gear, your irons, your bass gear, your plastics and just be prepared to go with the flow. You're never too far from the boat that you can't just go back and swap out your gear, reload on bait, or use the head or grab another beverage and snack from the kitchen; it's like flying first-class for kayak anglers, the best of all worlds.

Also, if it starts to blow a little hard mid-afternoon don't let them lift your kayak on board; chances are it will die down for a couple more hours before sundown... I'm still kicking myself for calling it quits early but then again I am an old man.