Islander Mothership Trip - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 05-09-2015, 04:09 PM

Pete, I thought man that is a cool photo..........and then I thought oh yeah I remember that

619-SWIM-DOG · 05-09-2015, 05:00 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'm signed up for the 2.5 day trip. Any info from those that have gone on these trips is great.

Fishin' Magician · 05-10-2015, 05:27 AM

Thank you very much for the info! That clarifies a few concerns that I had! Really looking forward to this trip. I've always wanted to fish SC Island and never had the opportunity before now.

Loozer · 05-10-2015, 03:16 PM

Pete & Greg

Thanks for the info.

I plan on only bringing three rods. I have most of my rigs pre-made already so that's a plus. Great Idea for the chargers, I'll definitely pack a power strip.

You both bring up a great point on the rigging of the yaks. I have a couple more questions...

How many kayaks can be on the deck for set up at once?

I have most of my gear in a plastic storage bin that I usually bring along. Is that something thats allowed in addition to clothing/personal stuff?

I don't foresee being "that guy" since I have everything ready to go and prepackaged but it doesn't hurt to be ahead of the curve.

Not a big beer drinker but I hope Crown carries as much currency as a micro-brew would.

Again, thanks for heads up, it definitely makes planning a trip like this easier and will hopefully make the 10 hour drive less stressful since I won't be constantly wondering what I forgot/mispacked.

Swim dog and Magician , i'll post how well (not well) I did when i get back home. I hoping there is spots left in June and if I have a good time, the plan is to get right off the boat and book another trip.

Good luck on your trip and stay upright.

Loozer · 05-10-2015, 03:33 PM

BTW if anyone who is going on the May 15 trip is interested fishing the morning before we leave, let me know. I'll be driving from Reno on the 14th and staying in my old beautiful neighborhood of East LA. But I'm up for meeting up to do some pre-fish fishing.

Let me know.

GregAndrew · 05-10-2015, 06:47 PM

Here is how it has generally happened on the several trips I have been on. All of the kayaks on the deck for the trip over will be ready to outfit, but they will be in tight quarters on the deck. Once they get those launched they will start peeling more off the side racks to be outfitted on the deck until there is room on the side racks to outfit them there.

Most people will have a tackle bag or box out on the back deck area in addition to their clothing/etc. bags in their rooms.

Another good tip is to remember that anything left on deck over night will have dew on it the next morning. I have left my waders out to dry a couple times, only to find them sopping wet the next morning.

ful-rac · 05-10-2015, 06:50 PM

That wasn't dew greg.....he he!

05-09-2015, 04:09 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Pete, I thought man that is a cool photo..........and then I thought oh yeah I remember that __________________

05-10-2015, 05:27 AM	#3
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	Thank you very much for the info! That clarifies a few concerns that I had! Really looking forward to this trip. I've always wanted to fish SC Island and never had the opportunity before now. __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

05-10-2015, 06:50 PM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	That wasn't dew greg.....he he! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

05-09-2015, 05:00 PM	#2
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Thanks for the info guys. I'm signed up for the 2.5 day trip. Any info from those that have gone on these trips is great.

05-10-2015, 03:16 PM	#4
Loozer Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 9	Pete & Greg Thanks for the info. I plan on only bringing three rods. I have most of my rigs pre-made already so that's a plus. Great Idea for the chargers, I'll definitely pack a power strip. You both bring up a great point on the rigging of the yaks. I have a couple more questions... How many kayaks can be on the deck for set up at once? I have most of my gear in a plastic storage bin that I usually bring along. Is that something thats allowed in addition to clothing/personal stuff? I don't foresee being "that guy" since I have everything ready to go and prepackaged but it doesn't hurt to be ahead of the curve. Not a big beer drinker but I hope Crown carries as much currency as a micro-brew would. Again, thanks for heads up, it definitely makes planning a trip like this easier and will hopefully make the 10 hour drive less stressful since I won't be constantly wondering what I forgot/mispacked. Swim dog and Magician , i'll post how well (not well) I did when i get back home. I hoping there is spots left in June and if I have a good time, the plan is to get right off the boat and book another trip. Good luck on your trip and stay upright.

05-10-2015, 03:33 PM	#5
Loozer Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 9	BTW if anyone who is going on the May 15 trip is interested fishing the morning before we leave, let me know. I'll be driving from Reno on the 14th and staying in my old beautiful neighborhood of East LA. But I'm up for meeting up to do some pre-fish fishing. Let me know.

05-10-2015, 06:47 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Here is how it has generally happened on the several trips I have been on. All of the kayaks on the deck for the trip over will be ready to outfit, but they will be in tight quarters on the deck. Once they get those launched they will start peeling more off the side racks to be outfitted on the deck until there is room on the side racks to outfit them there. Most people will have a tackle bag or box out on the back deck area in addition to their clothing/etc. bags in their rooms. Another good tip is to remember that anything left on deck over night will have dew on it the next morning. I have left my waders out to dry a couple times, only to find them sopping wet the next morning.