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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2
Things I learned from the 1.5 Islander trip,
you really don't need snackage...you will be too busy fishing and paddling
but a few snacks are good in case, they feed you well...
check and double check tackle, you don't want too much,but you don't wanna get caught without enough... you will probably
be rigging and unrigging the yak a few times a day...including stowing the yak for the long moves...
I ran out of battery power at approx 3pm on both batteries, you will need a charger AND an extra set of batteries, remember, you normally do not fish 12 hrs per day, you will on this trip...
I suggest an extra Go Pro battery for those who are bringing one...
When the WSB turn on and when the big butts come to play, and you get your limit, how big is the cooler you are going to have waiting for you when you get back? we opted out of having the crew clean the fish for photo ops when we got back in...scales at the landing
Have enough zip lock and or vacuum pack bags ready when you get home.
They sell ice upon your return for the big coolers you will need to bring your fish home.
Weather permitting, waders yes, but shorts and sunscreen for the afternoon
bite, and maybe a splash jacket on board the yak for when the sun goes down, we were in the water until 8:30 pm
Ful-rac brought an IPad which was nice to view GP footage after dinner...
The Islander has a soda fountain so bring stuff for cocktails...they have an ice machine too, for said cocktails...
I brought a tupperware box for equipment and extra tackle, it get a little crowded on deck with everyones seats pfds and drives, after the initial launch so it's nice to have your own little box or container...
I think that's about all I can think of now, hope this helps, get ready...you are going to have a blast...good luck out there guys...b
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All of those are good suggestions for the 1.5 and the 2.5 trip. If I remember correctly each stateroom has 110v outlets so you can charge your batteries while you sleep. Make it super easy on yourself and the crew by bringing a tote to carry your gear, the last thing you want to do is start handing over a small tote, a box, two tackle boxes and three backpacks.
Just like Brett said, limit the amount of stuff you're carrying on the yak while fishing, the deckhands have to hull the yaks over some railing on the stern in order get you launched and out of the water, the more crap you have on board the heavier the kayak is for these guys. Bring a light jacket or hoodie for the night, if you're an insomniac like me you'll probably do some fishing at night from the boat.
Most importantly don't forget that the deckhands work for tips.