Islander 2.5 Day Trip

[scoop]

I spent both days hunting calico bass, no rockfish, no halibut, all bass. First day started out great, with a 4.75lb bass about 5 casts in, but I couldn't improve on that as we battled then wind.

Second day, conditions where much nicer, but the bass where a complete no show in the morning. The afternoon was slow but good enough to keep me in the kelp, nothing weighed but 3lbs seems about right for the best this day.

Was a great trip, exhausting but great. Very cool bunch of guys. Have to tip my hat to Josh and Mark, who were very free with pointers and tips for the less experienced calico hunters, and great fun on the water. Hell, I was even mayor for a time, but the terms are short!

If I can swing the fall trip, I'm in, but regardless I will be back out next year for round 2.

Thanks to OEX,the boys on the Islander (seriously, these guys work hard keeping 18+ kayaks moving), and my fellow yakkers, who all made this trip memorable.

First Day, first fish,


Misc fish


Josh with one, 0.5 seconds before it destroyed his thumb!


First day scenery


Proof I was there


More scenery


Lunch time pit stop


followed by a shout of "Five Dolla!"