October Islander Mothership Trip Just Announced! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OEX · 08-25-2008, 12:53 PM

2.5 Days Kayak Fishing

Depart: Thurs Oct. 2, 8pm

Return: Sun Oct. 5, 8am

$525 includes all meals, live bait and non alcoholic drinks

Our sights will be set on the famous Cortez bank located 105 miles due west of San Diego. This open ocean seamount rises from the ocean floor almost breaking the surface. The shallows are covered in thick kelp which are home to the white seabass, yellowtail and bonito but the real draw is the possiblity of true pelagics like yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna and dorado. Fall is the ideal time to fish the Cortez and weather permitting, the Islander will be there. Day two will fish San Clemente Island for fall seabass, yellows and of course world class calico fishing.

Islander departs Fisherman's Landing at 8pm Thurs. Oct. 2nd, fishes two entire days till dark and returns Sun. Oct. 5th 8am. Stateroom accommodations, live bait, food, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and a helpful crew are all included in the price.

Contact OEX Point Loma to sign up:

(619) 758-9531
1453 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106

Dan · 08-25-2008, 01:15 PM

oh man. how can i swing this?

dorado50 · 08-25-2008, 01:20 PM

This will probably be the most epic mothership/kayak fishing adventure ever put together. Islander operation is top shelf, destination exceeds imagination and the price is right.......

steamroll · 08-25-2008, 01:43 PM

aguachico · 08-25-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

oh man. how can i swing this?

ditto that brother. Not sure if I'd let them leave for SCI, might have to steal the keys.

Zed · 08-25-2008, 01:49 PM

Think calm weather windows.

erinoo · 08-25-2008, 03:32 PM

Can't pass this up...I'm in for two spots..

chefchatten · 08-26-2008, 08:32 AM

Hooping and fishing for Tuna on the same trip!!!! EPIC

2 SPOTS BOOKED!

bellcon · 08-26-2008, 10:00 AM

I am in

slayersmith · 08-26-2008, 01:50 PM

I'm in Can't wait!!!

Take it easy!

Aaron

yakrider · 08-26-2008, 04:44 PM

I'm in...
Sam is in....

gonna be a good trip...
can't you see 'em...
big 'uns swimmin' all around....
100 lbers lurking beneath the plastic...
feeding frenzy as far as the eye can see...
adrenaline pumping...
hands are shaking...
heart is pounding...
HOOK UP!!!!!
hang on for the ride...
stick 'em...

WHEW!!!!
got myself all excited...

bellcon · 08-26-2008, 10:32 PM

Yakrider
now go wash your hands and clean up that mess lol

OEX · 08-27-2008, 04:05 PM

7 spots left, get em while they're hot!

Hobi-Wan Kenobi · 08-30-2008, 01:52 AM

Hey there,

I'm interested in this trip but will be coming from Las Vegas

. There's alot of things going on right now, but I would like to look forward to going on my first mothership trip.
Is there a deposit or is there a refund policy that will allow me to cancel at a certain time? I agree that the price is great for what you're getting, but coming from Las Vegas adds more logistical issues that need to be addressed closer to launch time.
Btw - will a Hobie sport be able to handle this type of fishing?

Thanks!

Useful Idiot · 09-02-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobi-Wan Kenobi

Hey there,

I'm interested in this trip but will be coming from Las Vegas

. There's alot of things going on right now, but I would like to look forward to going on my first mothership trip.
Is there a deposit or is there a refund policy that will allow me to cancel at a certain time? I agree that the price is great for what you're getting, but coming from Las Vegas adds more logistical issues that need to be addressed closer to launch time.
Btw - will a Hobie sport be able to handle this type of fishing?

Thanks!

As long as we can re-fill your spot before the trips leaves we can refund you in full. So if you need to cancel, the sooner the better as it will give us more time to fill your spot.

As for the kayak, you should feel comfortable in windy, swelly, choppy conditions. We won't run the trip if the weather is outrageously bad, but you can expect some degree of the usual ground swell and wind.

Give us a call with any other questions. OEX- 619 758-9531

tackle dummy · 09-07-2008, 11:38 PM

Anyone ever fish the Cortez Bank? Whats it like?

Zed · 09-08-2008, 02:02 PM

Several times. Never on a yak. Mostly on anchor in 15-20kt wind w/swell.
Kind of a spooky (to me) couple fathom deep, reefy, former island in the middle of nowhere --that sometimes breaks, big, in the winter. It's got kelp and boiling reef, but its 100miles from shore and 50 from SCI. There's a late Summer window for fairer weather out there. I'm really hoping this hits it, because it's also right adjacent to deep blue water! There is no wind protection, so combine that with its ~50mile proximity to Clemente (Pyramid), it's a risk to go fish the Cortes in any boat. Getting it good enough to launch and then fish from yaks enjoyably is a real gamble --I'm willing to take to fish there. But extra time at SCI isn't a bad consolation.

I actually thought getting out there to yak m/s would be impossible, back in the day, but that was back before there was even much m/s competition. Now there's several operations taking yaks all over the place.

Think calm thoughts for the next 3 weeks or so, would ya?

tackle dummy · 09-08-2008, 05:00 PM

Zed thanks for the Info.

2 more spots gone!

Zed · November 2, 1985

I've almost reached the yakrider, babbling incoherently stage. There's been some great reports from the Tanner (justa 10-15mi jog from Cortez) of big hg yt and even bft on the anchor...

Little trivia:
Anyone reading aboard the USS Enterprise in '85? I'm sure they might have something to say about the Cortez.

November 2, 1985

Bishop's Rock, about 100 miles west of San Diego, Calif.

USS ENTERPRISE is grounded on Bishop's Rock. Reports say the ENTERPRISE sustains a 60-foot gash in the outer hull and damages one propeller. The carrier continues planned operations, taking part in ReadiEx 86-1 exercise before going into drydock on November 27.

From this link:
http://navysite.de/cvn/cvn65.html

Rumor is she knocked off a chunk, so Bishop's rock no longer breaks water at mean low tide --more like Bishop's reef now.

habanero · 09-17-2008, 01:22 PM

Any spots left?

08-25-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	October Islander Mothership Trip Just Announced! 2.5 Days Kayak Fishing Depart: Thurs Oct. 2, 8pm Return: Sun Oct. 5, 8am $525 includes all meals, live bait and non alcoholic drinks Our sights will be set on the famous Cortez bank located 105 miles due west of San Diego. This open ocean seamount rises from the ocean floor almost breaking the surface. The shallows are covered in thick kelp which are home to the white seabass, yellowtail and bonito but the real draw is the possiblity of true pelagics like yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna and dorado. Fall is the ideal time to fish the Cortez and weather permitting, the Islander will be there. Day two will fish San Clemente Island for fall seabass, yellows and of course world class calico fishing. Islander departs Fisherman's Landing at 8pm Thurs. Oct. 2nd, fishes two entire days till dark and returns Sun. Oct. 5th 8am. Stateroom accommodations, live bait, food, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and a helpful crew are all included in the price. Contact OEX Point Loma to sign up: (619) 758-9531 1453 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106 Last edited by OEX; 08-25-2008 at 03:09 PM.

08-25-2008, 01:43 PM	#4
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	__________________

08-30-2008, 01:52 AM	#14
Hobi-Wan Kenobi Junior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 26	Hey there, I'm interested in this trip but will be coming from Las Vegas . There's alot of things going on right now, but I would like to look forward to going on my first mothership trip. Is there a deposit or is there a refund policy that will allow me to cancel at a certain time? I agree that the price is great for what you're getting, but coming from Las Vegas adds more logistical issues that need to be addressed closer to launch time. Btw - will a Hobie sport be able to handle this type of fishing? Thanks! __________________ ~Elric "May the Fish Be With You!"

08-25-2008, 01:15 PM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	oh man. how can i swing this?

08-25-2008, 01:20 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	This will probably be the most epic mothership/kayak fishing adventure ever put together. Islander operation is top shelf, destination exceeds imagination and the price is right.......

08-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#6
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Think calm weather windows.

08-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#7
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Can't pass this up...I'm in for two spots..

08-26-2008, 08:32 AM	#8
chefchatten Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 92107 Posts: 36	Hooping and fishing for Tuna on the same trip!!!! EPIC 2 SPOTS BOOKED!

08-26-2008, 10:00 AM	#9
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	I am in

08-26-2008, 01:50 PM	#10
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	I'm in Can't wait!!! Take it easy! Aaron

08-26-2008, 04:44 PM	#11
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	I'm in... Sam is in.... gonna be a good trip... can't you see 'em... big 'uns swimmin' all around.... 100 lbers lurking beneath the plastic... feeding frenzy as far as the eye can see... adrenaline pumping... hands are shaking... heart is pounding... HOOK UP!!!!! hang on for the ride... stick 'em... WHEW!!!! got myself all excited...

08-26-2008, 10:32 PM	#12
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Yakrider now go wash your hands and clean up that mess lol

08-27-2008, 04:05 PM	#13
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	7 spots left, get em while they're hot!

09-07-2008, 11:38 PM	#16
tackle dummy Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 23	Anyone ever fish the Cortez Bank? Whats it like?

09-08-2008, 02:02 PM	#17
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Several times. Never on a yak. Mostly on anchor in 15-20kt wind w/swell. Kind of a spooky (to me) couple fathom deep, reefy, former island in the middle of nowhere --that sometimes breaks, big, in the winter. It's got kelp and boiling reef, but its 100miles from shore and 50 from SCI. There's a late Summer window for fairer weather out there. I'm really hoping this hits it, because it's also right adjacent to deep blue water! There is no wind protection, so combine that with its ~50mile proximity to Clemente (Pyramid), it's a risk to go fish the Cortes in any boat. Getting it good enough to launch and then fish from yaks enjoyably is a real gamble --I'm willing to take to fish there. But extra time at SCI isn't a bad consolation. I actually thought getting out there to yak m/s would be impossible, back in the day, but that was back before there was even much m/s competition. Now there's several operations taking yaks all over the place. Think calm thoughts for the next 3 weeks or so, would ya?

09-08-2008, 05:00 PM	#18
tackle dummy Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 23	Zed thanks for the Info. 2 more spots gone!

09-17-2008, 01:22 PM	#20
habanero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 133	Any spots left?