Islander 2013 Recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 12-11-2012, 03:17 PM

The 2.5 day trip that I booked last year saw some awesome fishing: nice Yellows, Halibut in the 30 and 40 pound class, monster Calicos, huge Sculpins and some decent sized Rockfish. I know that even when fishing is good there is always room for improvement from both the anglers and the boat crew. The purpose of this thread is to share our experience(good and bad) and perhaps the OEX crew can in turn share those experiences with the Captain of the Islander.

Please, whatever you do, keep your comments civilized and respectful of other anglers, the OEX team and the Islander crew.

For me, here's what I have from last years trip:

Cons:
assigned bunks/rooms
boat appeared to be overbooked
meals seemed to get smaller(compared to 2011)
skiff operator was fishing while yakkers where looking for skiff service
bait that was being provided by skiff operator was small(one yakker asked for squid and was given/offered roughly 3-5 pieces of cut up squid, I was offered the same when I asked for it)
Birds sh*tted on me twice. Ok, I know they have no control over this one but I thought I'd share it anyway

Pros:
We were allowed to pick our roommate, this made Roby happy

Rope to tie down the kayaks during lunch was provided....HUGE PLUS FOR ME BECAUSE I FORGOT MINE!!!
The meals that were provided where hot and ready

Suggestions:
During the 2012 session prizes where given away. Perhaps, they can do the same for the 2013 trips but rather than give them away they can sell raffle tickets and donate the money to the deckhands.

Offer a second helping of food for an additional fee

Start a lost and found box. I lost one of the removable pants leg from some convertible Columbia pants.

If the boat is scheduled to depart at 2200 and all anglers have arrived by 1800 than the boat should depart. This gives the Captain additional time to scout the fishing grounds.

If I think of any others I'll add it later.

wiredantz · 12-11-2012, 03:26 PM

Recommendation:

I don't want matt as a roommate... he makes me feel unsecure...

ful-rac · 12-11-2012, 04:26 PM

Cons....
I won't be there
Frank will be there
Matt will claim to have caught your fish, and give you a guilt trip about it until photographic evidence is presented.
Jorge will be snake bit and go fish rockfish
The bent rod stan will steal your yellowtail, and switch it with your bigger one
Your kayak will become part of the island
You will find Kobra bobs weed but have to give it back
CJ might be there
Ericko will sleep all day and fish for 1 hour and still win jackpot

TheBentRod · 12-11-2012, 05:28 PM

Pros....
Tony won't be there. This way you will leave with your own stuff and not have to go to Downey or Bellflower to get it back.

Frank will be there.

Matt will claim to have caught your fish.

Jorge will be snake bit and go fish rockfish

The bent rod stan will steal your yellowtail, and switch it with your bigger one (since I caught the first, biggest and the most.

I don't think there is an issue)

Your kayak will become part of the island (sucked)

Ericko will sleep all day and fish for 1 hour and still win jackpot (ChuckD and TheBentRod won the Jackpots)

Fishing at San Clemente!

Cons,

None that fishing at San Clemente won't cover.

ericko · 12-11-2012, 05:56 PM

Bentrod we had a side jack pot with the sewer crew and i took day two side jack pot think it was $70

kobra · 12-11-2012, 07:27 PM

There seemd to be a lot of mix ups with fish.

Maybe staple tags as they get picked up by the skiff?
Gonna miss my cool Korean buddy.

Crap, now who's gonna show me some cool knots?

12-11-2012, 03:17 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Islander 2013 Recommendations The 2.5 day trip that I booked last year saw some awesome fishing: nice Yellows, Halibut in the 30 and 40 pound class, monster Calicos, huge Sculpins and some decent sized Rockfish. I know that even when fishing is good there is always room for improvement from both the anglers and the boat crew. The purpose of this thread is to share our experience(good and bad) and perhaps the OEX crew can in turn share those experiences with the Captain of the Islander. Please, whatever you do, keep your comments civilized and respectful of other anglers, the OEX team and the Islander crew. For me, here's what I have from last years trip: Cons: assigned bunks/rooms boat appeared to be overbooked meals seemed to get smaller(compared to 2011) skiff operator was fishing while yakkers where looking for skiff service bait that was being provided by skiff operator was small(one yakker asked for squid and was given/offered roughly 3-5 pieces of cut up squid, I was offered the same when I asked for it) Birds shtted on me twice. Ok, I know they have no control over this one but I thought I'd share it anyway Pros:* We were allowed to pick our roommate, this made Roby happy Rope to tie down the kayaks during lunch was provided....HUGE PLUS FOR ME BECAUSE I FORGOT MINE!!! The meals that were provided where hot and ready Suggestions: During the 2012 session prizes where given away. Perhaps, they can do the same for the 2013 trips but rather than give them away they can sell raffle tickets and donate the money to the deckhands. Offer a second helping of food for an additional fee Start a lost and found box. I lost one of the removable pants leg from some convertible Columbia pants. If the boat is scheduled to depart at 2200 and all anglers have arrived by 1800 than the boat should depart. This gives the Captain additional time to scout the fishing grounds. If I think of any others I'll add it later. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-11-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Recommendation: I don't want matt as a roommate... he makes me feel unsecure... __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-11-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Cons.... I won't be there Frank will be there Matt will claim to have caught your fish, and give you a guilt trip about it until photographic evidence is presented. Jorge will be snake bit and go fish rockfish The bent rod stan will steal your yellowtail, and switch it with your bigger one Your kayak will become part of the island You will find Kobra bobs weed but have to give it back CJ might be there Ericko will sleep all day and fish for 1 hour and still win jackpot __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-11-2012, 05:28 PM	#4
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Pros.... Tony won't be there. This way you will leave with your own stuff and not have to go to Downey or Bellflower to get it back. Frank will be there. Matt will claim to have caught your fish. Jorge will be snake bit and go fish rockfish The bent rod stan will steal your yellowtail, and switch it with your bigger one (since I caught the first, biggest and the most. I don't think there is an issue) Your kayak will become part of the island (sucked) Ericko will sleep all day and fish for 1 hour and still win jackpot (ChuckD and TheBentRod won the Jackpots) Fishing at San Clemente! Cons, None that fishing at San Clemente won't cover.

12-11-2012, 05:56 PM	#5
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Bentrod we had a side jack pot with the sewer crew and i took day two side jack pot think it was $70

12-11-2012, 07:27 PM	#6
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	There seemd to be a lot of mix ups with fish. Maybe staple tags as they get picked up by the skiff? Gonna miss my cool Korean buddy. Crap, now who's gonna show me some cool knots?