Islander SCI 4/27 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

EZ Glider · 04-29-2007, 09:05 PM

I am scheduled to go in 2 weeks and wondering how it went. Even if the YT did not show what did you end up with?

Mr_PeaCH · 04-30-2007, 06:59 AM

EZ - I would bet that the fishing will never again be as slow there as it was for us. For whatever reason, 15 kayak anglers could not get much of anything to go. Fortunately (for our egos anyway) the rest of the fleet (and there were many sport and private boats in the area all day) was having a deadly slow time of it as well. But we couldn't even get much of a bass bite going and conditions were about as good as they could be. The area is clearly prime fishing grounds for all sorts of critters but it just was not to be.

That being said, you should definately roll the dice and go. I heard a lot of good things about the Islander and the crew and the overall experience before going and was prepared to take it with a grain of salt. But having been I'm a true believer now; this is a first-class operation and was simply a fantastic experience from start to finish; the poor fish count notwithstanding.

So take the whole quiver; your bait gear, your irons, your bass gear, your plastics and just be prepared to go with the flow. You're never too far from the boat that you can't just go back and swap out your gear, reload on bait, or use the head or grab another beverage and snack from the kitchen; it's like flying first-class for kayak anglers, the best of all worlds.

Also, if it starts to blow a little hard mid-afternoon don't let them lift your kayak on board; chances are it will die down for a couple more hours before sundown... I'm still kicking myself for calling it quits early but then again I am an old man.

EZ Glider · 04-30-2007, 09:03 AM

My son & I are really looking forward to the trip. Just currious what to expect as we have not been on a trip like this before. Thanks for your input. Our trip is scheduled for Mothers day weekend, so I hope they get enough to go. I have the good fortune to have a wife who understands it's only a day, and ballanced against having her son/husband spend some quality time it is an easy decision.

cioppino · 04-30-2007, 12:16 PM

wow, sorry to hear about the slow fishing. It sounded like things were setting up to be wide open.

At least you got to experience a long range operation. Plush accomadations, quality crew, and great food. Good fishing is just icing on the cake and is usually the norm on those trips. Next time.

cant wait to see some pics!

04-29-2007, 09:05 PM	#1
EZ Glider Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	how was it? I am scheduled to go in 2 weeks and wondering how it went. Even if the YT did not show what did you end up with?

04-30-2007, 06:59 AM	#2
Mr_PeaCH Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 61	EZ - I would bet that the fishing will never again be as slow there as it was for us. For whatever reason, 15 kayak anglers could not get much of anything to go. Fortunately (for our egos anyway) the rest of the fleet (and there were many sport and private boats in the area all day) was having a deadly slow time of it as well. But we couldn't even get much of a bass bite going and conditions were about as good as they could be. The area is clearly prime fishing grounds for all sorts of critters but it just was not to be. That being said, you should definately roll the dice and go. I heard a lot of good things about the Islander and the crew and the overall experience before going and was prepared to take it with a grain of salt. But having been I'm a true believer now; this is a first-class operation and was simply a fantastic experience from start to finish; the poor fish count notwithstanding. So take the whole quiver; your bait gear, your irons, your bass gear, your plastics and just be prepared to go with the flow. You're never too far from the boat that you can't just go back and swap out your gear, reload on bait, or use the head or grab another beverage and snack from the kitchen; it's like flying first-class for kayak anglers, the best of all worlds. Also, if it starts to blow a little hard mid-afternoon don't let them lift your kayak on board; chances are it will die down for a couple more hours before sundown... I'm still kicking myself for calling it quits early but then again I am an old man.

04-30-2007, 09:03 AM	#3
EZ Glider Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	My son & I are really looking forward to the trip. Just currious what to expect as we have not been on a trip like this before. Thanks for your input. Our trip is scheduled for Mothers day weekend, so I hope they get enough to go. I have the good fortune to have a wife who understands it's only a day, and ballanced against having her son/husband spend some quality time it is an easy decision.

04-30-2007, 12:16 PM	#4
cioppino Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: La Jolla Posts: 94	wow, sorry to hear about the slow fishing. It sounded like things were setting up to be wide open. At least you got to experience a long range operation. Plush accomadations, quality crew, and great food. Good fishing is just icing on the cake and is usually the norm on those trips. Next time. cant wait to see some pics!