3/4 day H&M (Malihini) or Point Loma (Mission Belle) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ccacher1 · 02-10-2016, 01:08 PM

I posted about taking a 1.5 day or 3/4 day cattle boat this weekend and got a lot of helpful responses...mostly suggesting to do the 1.5 day boat. Unfortunately I don't think that is in the cards for me anymore and I am going to have to do a 3/4 day boat instead. That being said, can anyone here recommend either the Malihini (H&M) or the Mission Belle (Point Loma) for this weekend? Or is a 3/4 day right now not even worth it? Just trying to decide which one to go with, if either, on Sunday. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

ccacher1 · 02-10-2016, 01:12 PM

I saw the Malihini was 80 feet but wasn't able to find the size of the Mission Belle. I'm assuming its smaller because capacity is only 42 compared to 51?

Irishman · 02-10-2016, 01:17 PM

Malahini all the way. Crew are obsessed with YT fishing, they fish for YT in the morning and if no hookups take a break to rockfish to quickly get fish count up and then high tail it back to YT fishing. They are my preferred 3/4 day from San Diego Bay

bolocop · 02-10-2016, 01:28 PM

Both crews are great, with the edge going to the Mission Belle. Also, the Belle will give you a better ride as its profile is wider and lower to the water. The mahilini is high and skinny and rocks side to side pretty good even on a smooth day. On a different note, if you want to chuck iron, go on the Mahilini, the bow is a iron chucker's paradise!

You're not going to be disappointed with either.

ccacher1 · 02-10-2016, 01:35 PM

Hmm... I am hoping to go after yellowtail but I definitely like the idea of a more stable boat seeing as the last boat I went on I got sick. Was planning on pounding Bonine in preparation for the trip, ha.

Irishman · 02-10-2016, 01:56 PM

I'm planning on going on Sunday, final decision will be made Sat night after reviewing their catches for the week. This run of good weather will bring the yellowtail back on the chew

YakDout · 02-10-2016, 03:37 PM

Mission belle

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pbb · 02-10-2016, 05:07 PM

I would check the landing counts up until the day before.

If the skipper did well one day, he has a pretty good idea where to look the next day.

But I like the Mission Belle. Absent any info about recent landing counts, I would go with them.

Mahigeer · 02-10-2016, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbb

But I like the Mission Belle. Absent any info about recent landing counts, I would go with them.

I liked the Mission Belle better.

There is a parking issue for both.

Seaforth landing is a better place for parking.

bolocop · 02-10-2016, 08:46 PM

Mahilini killed it today! Limits up to 20#! Boats will start filling up if counts good tomorrow as well.

02-10-2016, 01:08 PM	#1
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	3/4 day H&M (Malihini) or Point Loma (Mission Belle) I posted about taking a 1.5 day or 3/4 day cattle boat this weekend and got a lot of helpful responses...mostly suggesting to do the 1.5 day boat. Unfortunately I don't think that is in the cards for me anymore and I am going to have to do a 3/4 day boat instead. That being said, can anyone here recommend either the Malihini (H&M) or the Mission Belle (Point Loma) for this weekend? Or is a 3/4 day right now not even worth it? Just trying to decide which one to go with, if either, on Sunday. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. __________________ fish forever, work whenever

02-10-2016, 01:12 PM	#2
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	I saw the Malihini was 80 feet but wasn't able to find the size of the Mission Belle. I'm assuming its smaller because capacity is only 42 compared to 51? __________________ fish forever, work whenever

02-10-2016, 01:35 PM	#5
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	Hmm... I am hoping to go after yellowtail but I definitely like the idea of a more stable boat seeing as the last boat I went on I got sick. Was planning on pounding Bonine in preparation for the trip, ha. __________________ fish forever, work whenever

02-10-2016, 05:07 PM	#8
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	I would check the landing counts up until the day before. If the skipper did well one day, he has a pretty good idea where to look the next day. But I like the Mission Belle. Absent any info about recent landing counts, I would go with them. __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

02-10-2016, 01:17 PM	#3
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Malahini all the way. Crew are obsessed with YT fishing, they fish for YT in the morning and if no hookups take a break to rockfish to quickly get fish count up and then high tail it back to YT fishing. They are my preferred 3/4 day from San Diego Bay

02-10-2016, 01:28 PM	#4
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Both crews are great, with the edge going to the Mission Belle. Also, the Belle will give you a better ride as its profile is wider and lower to the water. The mahilini is high and skinny and rocks side to side pretty good even on a smooth day. On a different note, if you want to chuck iron, go on the Mahilini, the bow is a iron chucker's paradise! You're not going to be disappointed with either.

02-10-2016, 01:56 PM	#6
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	I'm planning on going on Sunday, final decision will be made Sat night after reviewing their catches for the week. This run of good weather will bring the yellowtail back on the chew

02-10-2016, 03:37 PM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Mission belle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-10-2016, 08:46 PM	#10
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Mahilini killed it today! Limits up to 20#! Boats will start filling up if counts good tomorrow as well.