2012 1.5 day Islander trip may 18-20 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 05-20-2012, 05:24 PM

I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Tony.

For you guys who can't see the video here is a direct link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrc4xUUS29Q

Tman · 05-20-2012, 05:43 PM

Nicely done...now post up the footage!

Esp the (almost)

footage...

mtnbykr2 · 05-20-2012, 05:46 PM

Congrats on the epic trip, thanks for the "help" it was a blast...
I can,t wait tii the next OEX Islander Trip, TOP NOTCH operation, thanks to the crew for a trip of a life time

StinkyMatt · 05-20-2012, 06:28 PM

Damn Tony, nice haul. Over 100 pounds for 5 fish. That's like 5 pounds a hali!

yakrider · 05-20-2012, 06:31 PM

dude!!!
can't wait for the report!

kobra · 05-20-2012, 07:00 PM

Awesome catch!!! Looks like you had one hell of a good trip. Congrats.

jorluivil · 05-20-2012, 07:19 PM

When you text me this morning I thought you were lying

steveooo · 05-20-2012, 09:55 PM

Nice haul Tony. Looking forward to the report

blitzburgh · 05-20-2012, 10:05 PM

Dammmn!

mtnbykr2 · 05-21-2012, 10:17 AM

We started out friday evening, loading our gear with talk of some pretty rough weather out at Clemente, and a possiblity of having to go to Catalina instead, we waited for the last NOAA report and the expirience and knowledge of the Islander briefed us on the itinarary, got the green light and we were off to San Clemente, a little rough on the way out, but once in the bunk, the next thing I know it's 5:30...grey lite and we are at the island, a little overcast but the water looks great.
Unfortunately I didn't get to have a great looking breakfast as my boat was one of the first off the rack and I didn't want to hold anyone up, as everyone was as excited as I was to get started, grabbed a piece of fruit
and a cup of joe and I was in the water by about 6:30am, paddling to some of the most beautiful rocky cliffs and caverns I have seen in a long time.
As the Islander crew unloaded more yaks I got a scoop of nice sardines and I started over to the rocks for some calico action, I was greated to the island by a first cast Cabazon that went about 20 inches on the
plastic and thought this will be a good day, it was...
I fished the area for about an hour and heard Ful-rac call over the radio after I had asked how he was doing...not wanting to be obviious he was trying to hint to me to get my a$$ over to where he was in some fishy water, he already had one of his FIVE halibut, I didn't really get the hint but I went over to the area, dropped a dine down and started drifting, I don't remember how long it was, not that long and ended up with my PB
hali, yes the GoPro was on and, I am sure it will be the comedy of the week, as I tryed everything to farm this big butt, was not pretty but I
got it in after the gaff ripped out, it took off again for another run and I had another shot at it and it stuck.
The next hali came up, with less OPERATER ERROR, I hailed the support boat for a pick up, and let me tell you when I say support, I mean support, I have been on many boats, the captain and crew of the Islander are second to none...they came out and picked up my second PB halibut.
That would be the last hali for me for the day, but I was exstatic about the catch.
As the day progressed, Tony called over the radio for 4 more times for the biggest limit of some of the biggest halibut I have ever seen anyone catch in one day.
Islander moved a few times during the day to keep us all on fish the best they could, and the afternoon brought a pretty wide open calico bite for me which translated into just about every cast on the Sexy smelt hammer. I stopped counting at 15, I kept a few good ones for din din.
After getting off the water at about 8ish we settled in for a great dinner
fixed for us by the great cook on the boat...it was indeed the best yak fishing trip I have ever had to date and definately recomend it to all of you.
For those of you anxiously waiting for the next one coming up, get ready for a great trip, the Islander will not disappoint.
Thanks to all hands on the Islander for a trip of a life time, thanks to Ful-rac for lookin out for me with the info, can't wait till next time....b

Yakin · 05-21-2012, 10:40 AM

wow great report!
Can't wait for the trip on the 31st!!
get my 1st and PB hali ever will be amazing to even catch them like you did!!
Great job bud! bet your eatting great!!

ful-rac · 05-21-2012, 10:47 AM

Video is absolutely awsome!!!!!! Its uploaded and processing at the moment...so stand by!

mtnbykr2 · 05-21-2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Tony.

I can't see it...I am not sure why...

Yakin · 05-21-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I can't see it...I am not sure why...

Your not missing much.
Its only an amazing video of catching Hali is all haha!

RedSledTeam · 05-21-2012, 03:46 PM

Nicely done everone !

yakrider · 05-21-2012, 04:54 PM

now that's way better than any fishing show on TV!!!
thank you for the entertainment!
very cool!!!

Tman · 05-21-2012, 06:11 PM

Great vid, epic!

halibut slayer...

Methodical, patient, and deliberate, can teach a lot of us how to efficiently land those flatties. You make it look too easy.

jsigone · 05-21-2012, 06:37 PM

real cool video!! thanks for showing

Dennis · 05-21-2012, 06:38 PM

So sick! Love it..

roby · 05-21-2012, 07:52 PM

HOOKSET!!

Love it man!! Awesome video!!

05-20-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	2012 1.5 day Islander trip may 18-20 I would just like to say that the Islander is a top notch operation. Very smooth, helpful, kind and courteous, I cannot say enough about these guys. I'm not going to write up a long winded report I'll just let the video be the report! I hope you guys enjoy it! Tony. For you guys who can't see the video here is a direct link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrc4xUUS29Q __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog. Last edited by ful-rac; 05-21-2012 at 03:06 PM.

05-20-2012, 05:43 PM	#2
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Nicely done...now post up the footage! Esp the (almost) footage... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

05-20-2012, 05:46 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Congrats on the epic trip, thanks for the "help" it was a blast... I can,t wait tii the next OEX Islander Trip, TOP NOTCH operation, thanks to the crew for a trip of a life time __________________

05-20-2012, 06:31 PM	#5
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	dude!!! can't wait for the report! __________________ http://www.savecafishing.org/

05-20-2012, 07:19 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	When you text me this morning I thought you were lying __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-20-2012, 06:28 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Damn Tony, nice haul. Over 100 pounds for 5 fish. That's like 5 pounds a hali!

05-20-2012, 07:00 PM	#6
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Awesome catch!!! Looks like you had one hell of a good trip. Congrats.

05-20-2012, 09:55 PM	#8
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Nice haul Tony. Looking forward to the report

05-20-2012, 10:05 PM	#9
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Dammmn! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-21-2012, 10:17 AM	#10
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	We started out friday evening, loading our gear with talk of some pretty rough weather out at Clemente, and a possiblity of having to go to Catalina instead, we waited for the last NOAA report and the expirience and knowledge of the Islander briefed us on the itinarary, got the green light and we were off to San Clemente, a little rough on the way out, but once in the bunk, the next thing I know it's 5:30...grey lite and we are at the island, a little overcast but the water looks great. Unfortunately I didn't get to have a great looking breakfast as my boat was one of the first off the rack and I didn't want to hold anyone up, as everyone was as excited as I was to get started, grabbed a piece of fruit and a cup of joe and I was in the water by about 6:30am, paddling to some of the most beautiful rocky cliffs and caverns I have seen in a long time. As the Islander crew unloaded more yaks I got a scoop of nice sardines and I started over to the rocks for some calico action, I was greated to the island by a first cast Cabazon that went about 20 inches on the plastic and thought this will be a good day, it was... I fished the area for about an hour and heard Ful-rac call over the radio after I had asked how he was doing...not wanting to be obviious he was trying to hint to me to get my a$$ over to where he was in some fishy water, he already had one of his FIVE halibut, I didn't really get the hint but I went over to the area, dropped a dine down and started drifting, I don't remember how long it was, not that long and ended up with my PB hali, yes the GoPro was on and, I am sure it will be the comedy of the week, as I tryed everything to farm this big butt, was not pretty but I got it in after the gaff ripped out, it took off again for another run and I had another shot at it and it stuck. The next hali came up, with less OPERATER ERROR, I hailed the support boat for a pick up, and let me tell you when I say support, I mean support, I have been on many boats, the captain and crew of the Islander are second to none...they came out and picked up my second PB halibut. That would be the last hali for me for the day, but I was exstatic about the catch. As the day progressed, Tony called over the radio for 4 more times for the biggest limit of some of the biggest halibut I have ever seen anyone catch in one day. Islander moved a few times during the day to keep us all on fish the best they could, and the afternoon brought a pretty wide open calico bite for me which translated into just about every cast on the Sexy smelt hammer. I stopped counting at 15, I kept a few good ones for din din. After getting off the water at about 8ish we settled in for a great dinner fixed for us by the great cook on the boat...it was indeed the best yak fishing trip I have ever had to date and definately recomend it to all of you. For those of you anxiously waiting for the next one coming up, get ready for a great trip, the Islander will not disappoint. Thanks to all hands on the Islander for a trip of a life time, thanks to Ful-rac for lookin out for me with the info, can't wait till next time....b __________________

05-21-2012, 10:40 AM	#11
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	wow great report! Can't wait for the trip on the 31st!! get my 1st and PB hali ever will be amazing to even catch them like you did!! Great job bud! bet your eatting great!! __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-21-2012, 10:47 AM	#12
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Video is absolutely awsome!!!!!! Its uploaded and processing at the moment...so stand by! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

05-21-2012, 03:46 PM	#15
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Whoa! Nicely done everone !

05-21-2012, 04:54 PM	#16
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	now that's way better than any fishing show on TV!!! thank you for the entertainment! very cool!!! __________________ http://www.savecafishing.org/

05-21-2012, 06:11 PM	#17
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Great vid, epic! halibut slayer... Methodical, patient, and deliberate, can teach a lot of us how to efficiently land those flatties. You make it look too easy. __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

05-21-2012, 06:37 PM	#18
jsigone Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Escondido Posts: 52	real cool video!! thanks for showing

05-21-2012, 06:38 PM	#19
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	So sick! Love it.. __________________ Hmmmm.....

05-21-2012, 07:52 PM	#20
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	HOOKSET!! Love it man!! Awesome video!!