Looking for adventure? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-29-2008, 08:31 AM

I would like to get the word out on this, giving ample scheduling time to anyone interested in coming along.

This is by no means a guided trip, just a loosely organized non profit group outing.

Jason Morton of Kayak Sportfishing and I are ironing out all the details of coordinating a group outing to Catalina. We have been talking to Catalina Ferries as well as the rangers on Catalina.

How to secure a spot on this trip will be announced in the near future.

3 days and 2 nights, will cost each person approximately $200, this will cover your round trip ticket (as well as shipping your kayak) from MDR, to Two Harbors. For a fee (already considered in the estimated cost) our gear will be taken to the campsite at Little Harbor and our kayaks taken across the Isthmus to Cat Harbor, We then paddle and fish our way the four miles to camp. Camping is $12 per night and is figured into the total estimated cost.

The current schedule for departure is 9:30 AM on April 4th. There may be other options, as we have been offered possible space on runs not on the public schedule. We will leave the island 4:30 PM on Sunday.

There will also be the option of taking one of the other Flyers that service Two Harbors and renting fishing kayaks there. Taking your own kayak will save you approximately $100 for a 3 day rental.

Jason and I would be happy to field any questions, as I said details will be laid out as this draws nearer.

So, Mark your calenders!

www.kayaksportfishing.com

http://www.catalinaferries.com/

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...ttleHarbor.php

I have wanted to do this trip ever since Jas and Rhyno did it almost 2 years ago.

http://kayaksportfishing.com/phpBB2/...light=catalina

Dennis · 01-29-2008, 08:51 AM

How close will the campsite be to the WSB?

Sounds like an awsome trip.

esdees · 01-29-2008, 10:48 AM

This is very interesting.

steveooo · 01-29-2008, 11:34 AM

I like it!!!

bigderel · 01-29-2008, 12:28 PM

I am there, non-fishing schedule pending...but the dates look ideal. There's a bunch of awesome spots during that 4 mile stretch - as well as some others in the Little Harbor vicinity. Can't wait!

wavster · 01-29-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

...3 days and 2 nights, will cost each person approximately $200, this will cover your round trip ticket (as well as your kayak) from MDR, to Two Harbors... ... Taking your own kayak will save you approximately $100 for a 3 day rental.

Sounds great. I'm a little confused... is the $200 the cost if you bring your own kayak,
or the cost if you rent one there?

Either way, I'm up for this trip...

Handymansd · 01-29-2008, 01:45 PM

Hmmmmm..... I will definitely have to re look at my schedule for April! This could very well be an epic fishing adventure!

2 Islander trips and this... my wife is gonna love me!!

I'm In!

Iceman · 01-29-2008, 01:54 PM

Dave, I wanted to throw out an estimated cost for the trip. Renting a kayak there for three days is $140 versus paying an additional $40 added to your R/T fare to ship your kayak, hence the $100 difference. So $200 your yak, $300 their yak.

We are not sure of the exact cost of the transferring kayaks across the isthmus and delivery of gear to the site, as we will be paying an hourly rate. I will be putting up an itemized breakdown of the cost. This may be limited to 30 people, but the Flyer has been very accommodating and will work with us however they can. We could charter her for a mere $7800

....I had to ask.

Check out the Isthmus right now.............looks glassy to me.

http://www.watchthewater.org/beach.cfm?bid=44

Two Harbors

http://www.watchthewater.org/beach.cfm?bid=46

Handymansd · 01-29-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

We could charter her for a mere $7800

....

Is that all?

If we each pitched in.......

Seriously though, I want to be one of those 30!!

Tailwhipped · 01-29-2008, 03:00 PM

Count me in. Sound like prime WSB time!

wavster · 01-29-2008, 03:28 PM

Andy, thanks for the clarification. Sounds like the makings of a great trip.

Mike McFann · 01-30-2008, 08:55 AM

Would love to join in the fun.

What sort of deposit(s) are needed.

madscientist · 01-30-2008, 09:35 AM

Looks like my ride is tentatively in so look for us anchored off the beach. Hopefully we'll have live squid, but Mike charges some weird fees, if you know what I mean.

Is the camping limited to 30 or can we get extra sites if arriving by boat?

Shame bug season will be closed.

Holy Mackerel · 01-30-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Looks like my ride is tentatively in so look for us anchored off the beach. Hopefully we'll have live squid, but Mike charges some weird fees, if you know what I mean.

Is the camping limited to 30 or can we get extra sites if arriving by boat?

What you won't be staying in the "Stabbin Cabin" with Mike!!

Make some room for me... on the boat, not stabbin cabin!

madscientist · 01-30-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

What you won't be staying in the "Stabbin Cabin" with Mike!!

Make some room for me... on the boat, not stabbin cabin!

We don't call that boat the "gloryhole" for nothing. Bring your kneepads.lol

Iceman · 01-30-2008, 11:18 AM

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Is the camping limited to 30 or can we get extra sites if arriving by boat?

There 23 sites, probably handle a crowd of 100

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...tle-Harbor.pdf

landwhale · 01-30-2008, 09:54 AM

Andy I am free at that time and want to make the trip let me know when and how we make a deposit.

Thanks to you and Jason for putting this together did a Nov trip to fish Ships Rock and Bird rock area it was one of my favorite times on the water

01-29-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Looking for adventure? I would like to get the word out on this, giving ample scheduling time to anyone interested in coming along. This is by no means a guided trip, just a loosely organized non profit group outing. Jason Morton of Kayak Sportfishing and I are ironing out all the details of coordinating a group outing to Catalina. We have been talking to Catalina Ferries as well as the rangers on Catalina. How to secure a spot on this trip will be announced in the near future. 3 days and 2 nights, will cost each person approximately $200, this will cover your round trip ticket (as well as shipping your kayak) from MDR, to Two Harbors. For a fee (already considered in the estimated cost) our gear will be taken to the campsite at Little Harbor and our kayaks taken across the Isthmus to Cat Harbor, We then paddle and fish our way the four miles to camp. Camping is $12 per night and is figured into the total estimated cost. The current schedule for departure is 9:30 AM on April 4th. There may be other options, as we have been offered possible space on runs not on the public schedule. We will leave the island 4:30 PM on Sunday. There will also be the option of taking one of the other Flyers that service Two Harbors and renting fishing kayaks there. Taking your own kayak will save you approximately $100 for a 3 day rental. Jason and I would be happy to field any questions, as I said details will be laid out as this draws nearer. So, Mark your calenders! www.kayaksportfishing.com http://www.catalinaferries.com/ http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...ttleHarbor.php I have wanted to do this trip ever since Jas and Rhyno did it almost 2 years ago. http://kayaksportfishing.com/phpBB2/...light=catalina __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 01-29-2008 at 01:59 PM.

01-29-2008, 08:51 AM	#2
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	How close will the campsite be to the WSB? Sounds like an awsome trip. __________________ Hmmmm.....

01-29-2008, 01:45 PM	#7
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Hmmmmm..... I will definitely have to re look at my schedule for April! This could very well be an epic fishing adventure! 2 Islander trips and this... my wife is gonna love me!! I'm In! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

01-29-2008, 01:54 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Dave, I wanted to throw out an estimated cost for the trip. Renting a kayak there for three days is $140 versus paying an additional $40 added to your R/T fare to ship your kayak, hence the $100 difference. So $200 your yak, $300 their yak. We are not sure of the exact cost of the transferring kayaks across the isthmus and delivery of gear to the site, as we will be paying an hourly rate. I will be putting up an itemized breakdown of the cost. This may be limited to 30 people, but the Flyer has been very accommodating and will work with us however they can. We could charter her for a mere $7800....I had to ask. Check out the Isthmus right now.............looks glassy to me. http://www.watchthewater.org/beach.cfm?bid=44 Two Harbors http://www.watchthewater.org/beach.cfm?bid=46 __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 01-29-2008 at 02:17 PM.

01-30-2008, 09:35 AM	#13
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Looks like my ride is tentatively in so look for us anchored off the beach. Hopefully we'll have live squid, but Mike charges some weird fees, if you know what I mean. Is the camping limited to 30 or can we get extra sites if arriving by boat? Shame bug season will be closed. __________________

01-29-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	This is very interesting.

01-29-2008, 11:34 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	I like it!!!

01-29-2008, 12:28 PM	#5
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	I am there, non-fishing schedule pending...but the dates look ideal. There's a bunch of awesome spots during that 4 mile stretch - as well as some others in the Little Harbor vicinity. Can't wait!

01-29-2008, 03:00 PM	#10
Tailwhipped Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: M.V. Posts: 19	Count me in. Sound like prime WSB time!

01-29-2008, 03:28 PM	#11
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Andy, thanks for the clarification. Sounds like the makings of a great trip.

01-30-2008, 08:55 AM	#12
Mike McFann Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 24	Would love to join in the fun. What sort of deposit(s) are needed.

01-30-2008, 09:54 AM	#17
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Andy I am free at that time and want to make the trip let me know when and how we make a deposit. Thanks to you and Jason for putting this together did a Nov trip to fish Ships Rock and Bird rock area it was one of my favorite times on the water __________________