Islander Trip May 14-16 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yakrider · 04-22-2010, 08:38 PM

standard iron rods 1 yoyo and 1 surface....40lb

1 bass rod for plastics and can also double for
the butt hunter in close if need be...20lb mono or braid if that's your thing...I prefer the 15-20lb mono for the plastics...

and the most fun...the 25 to 30 lb mono or 30-50lb braid set up for the MC slugs bouncin' across the kelp for the calicos to blast!

I can't wait...I'm on the June 4-6 trip...

Siebler · 04-22-2010, 09:16 PM

2 spots for this trip opened up today. get them while they are available!

ship 4 brains · 04-23-2010, 05:29 AM

I'm in for 6/4 -

I went last year. What a great trip.

Socalrobt · 04-23-2010, 06:29 AM

I am on this trip. I have never done a trip off the Islander or any boat with a kayak. Newbie here. Thank you Yakrider for the rod info. I know what to bring now. I can't wait. See guys on May 14.

robmandel · 04-23-2010, 07:41 AM

done two already, going back on the 4th. can't offer much advice on the big fish, but the calico are thick there. get weedless jigs like the warbaits and fish with swimmies in the thick of the kelp. spectra with a short top shot. also, have a few big MC slugs ready to go. (hint: fish slow, using only the reel to twitch and wind. don't set the hook. point the rod tip at the bait, let them take the slug, wait, watch the line look like a laser beam...then wind. once you can't wind anymore, then set. lessons learned the hard way!!) find the boilers and chuck right into there.

on the front side, get in really close to shore, just outside the surf break. cast right onto the beach, yes, hit the beach with the swimbait. then wind through the surf. keep the paddle close, or you'll get pulled in!! drags buttoned down.

as you drift the front side, you'll see mixes of shore and sheer cliff. the cliffs come down and there's a ledge that sticks out a bit then drops off sharply. bass hold on the ledge. cast right into the cliff, hit right at the base. wind as soon as it hits the water. hold on!!

as you drift, the water's very clear. you'll be able to see the shore structure and rocks. cast over them and wind.

have fun.

Stoneale · 04-23-2010, 08:07 AM

Ill be going on this trip as well.. im really looking forward to it, as its my first time on the Islander.

newguy01 · 04-23-2010, 11:35 AM

i am sign up on the june schedule but i kinda want to go on the may trip, now is there possible way to change your reservation date? any info is gladly appreciated.

04-22-2010, 09:16 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	2 spots for this trip opened up today. get them while they are available! __________________ CJ Siebler

04-23-2010, 11:35 AM	#7
newguy01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.D. Posts: 133	swaping date? i am sign up on the june schedule but i kinda want to go on the may trip, now is there possible way to change your reservation date? any info is gladly appreciated.

04-22-2010, 08:38 PM	#1
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	standard iron rods 1 yoyo and 1 surface....40lb 1 bass rod for plastics and can also double for the butt hunter in close if need be...20lb mono or braid if that's your thing...I prefer the 15-20lb mono for the plastics... and the most fun...the 25 to 30 lb mono or 30-50lb braid set up for the MC slugs bouncin' across the kelp for the calicos to blast! I can't wait...I'm on the June 4-6 trip...

04-23-2010, 05:29 AM	#3
ship 4 brains Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 163	I'm in for 6/4 - I went last year. What a great trip.

04-23-2010, 06:29 AM	#4
Socalrobt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico/Anaheim Posts: 101	I am on this trip. I have never done a trip off the Islander or any boat with a kayak. Newbie here. Thank you Yakrider for the rod info. I know what to bring now. I can't wait. See guys on May 14.

04-23-2010, 07:41 AM	#5
robmandel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 186	done two already, going back on the 4th. can't offer much advice on the big fish, but the calico are thick there. get weedless jigs like the warbaits and fish with swimmies in the thick of the kelp. spectra with a short top shot. also, have a few big MC slugs ready to go. (hint: fish slow, using only the reel to twitch and wind. don't set the hook. point the rod tip at the bait, let them take the slug, wait, watch the line look like a laser beam...then wind. once you can't wind anymore, then set. lessons learned the hard way!!) find the boilers and chuck right into there. on the front side, get in really close to shore, just outside the surf break. cast right onto the beach, yes, hit the beach with the swimbait. then wind through the surf. keep the paddle close, or you'll get pulled in!! drags buttoned down. as you drift the front side, you'll see mixes of shore and sheer cliff. the cliffs come down and there's a ledge that sticks out a bit then drops off sharply. bass hold on the ledge. cast right into the cliff, hit right at the base. wind as soon as it hits the water. hold on!! as you drift, the water's very clear. you'll be able to see the shore structure and rocks. cast over them and wind. have fun.

04-23-2010, 08:07 AM	#6
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	Ill be going on this trip as well.. im really looking forward to it, as its my first time on the Islander.