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

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.

Siebler · 04-23-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy01

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.

Better call fast, those spots might already be gone.

lamb · 04-23-2010, 06:19 PM

one word for ya matt on that date:

Catapalooooooooooooooooooooza!!!

DESTROYER · 04-23-2010, 07:51 PM

Too close to my wifes do date fool

The trip is SOLD OUT! Gonna have a fresh keg of YT on this boat and I'm sure we we catch way more fish than you guys do

lamb · 04-24-2010, 06:08 PM

chit, just realized catapalooza is the weekend after that... oops.

Better update mu calendar

04-23-2010, 11:35 AM	#3
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.

04-23-2010, 06:19 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	one word for ya matt on that date: Catapalooooooooooooooooooooza!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-24-2010, 06:08 PM	#7
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	chit, just realized catapalooza is the weekend after that... oops. Better update mu calendar __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

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04-23-2010, 07:41 AM	#1
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	#2
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.

04-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Too close to my wifes do date fool The trip is SOLD OUT! Gonna have a fresh keg of YT on this boat and I'm sure we we catch way more fish than you guys do