2013 Islander Mothership Schedule!

[Siebler]

1.5 is full

[IslanderFishing]

Just spoke with CJ @ OEX and grabbed the last spot for the May 24-27 Fri-Mon (Memorial Day weekend) trip. Super stoked!

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Hey all!

Our trip is getting closer! For those of you who have done this before, I just want to make sure I am bringing what I need. Is this trip mostly geared toward calico bass fishing? I was thinking of bringing a light bass rod that has a Calcutta on it. Also I will bring a heavier YT set up that has a Daiwa Sealine on it with braid. I have something in between the two, a Calstar rod with an Avet reel. Should I bring my Seeker with the Newell on it for surface irons or not the right time of year? I have a bass rod (Seeker) that I have a Shimano (new reel) spinning reel on it. Is this not the place for spinning gear? What else to I need to make sure and bring?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Janine

[Siebler]

Bring the jig stick. Iron YT are always possible but iron calicos are a blast.

Ill bring 2 bass rods, a jig stick, a 30lb bait stick, and a 40/50 Yoyo rod.

You can fish spinning gear without a doubt, just the island has some PIG calico's so personally I would just use your caster and have spinning as a backup if anything.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Perfect. Do I need to bring equipment to keep my battery/radio charged (re; battery charger, multi - outlet strip etc...) or does the boat provide that? I am open to suggestions as far as what you think I might need to get the most out of this trip. Can you tell I'm excited?!!

Janine

[Siebler]

On a 1.5 day you shouldnt need to recharge anything but no the boat doesnt provide that stuff.

My suggestion, Look at what you think you need 5 or 6 times because especially being your first trip, You will likely bring too much.

Also pack tackle so that you dont load 1000lbs of gear on the kayak. Remember you can take just a few items and come back to the boat for more. Making your kayak heavy for the crew just makes everything harder.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Ok. Good suggestions. Thanks CJ.

Janine

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

Perfect. Do I need to bring equipment to keep my battery/radio charged (re; battery charger, multi - outlet strip etc...) or does the boat provide that? I am open to suggestions as far as what you think I might need to get the most out of this trip. Can you tell I'm excited?!!

Janine

haha.. I'm getting excited, and my trip isn't until JUNE!

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

I know the feeling bruddah! I have had trouble sleeping before a fishing trip since I was 6 years old. I'm 52 now and I still do!

Janine