Islander Mothership Trip Schedule for 2015! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin' Magician · 05-04-2015, 05:07 AM

Will any additional information be forthcoming regarding the day and a half trip on the 15th? Anyone have tips on what to bring and what not to bother with? While I've fished on the Islander before, this is my first mothership kayak trip and not sure what to bring and what to leave at home. Anyone been on one of these before who can provide a heads up? Thanks!

FlyinRyan · 05-07-2015, 07:24 AM

This will be my first kayak mothership trip as well. Figured I would bring everything but a sabiki rig. Just like any other day I'll probably use two out of five rods!! Just hoping the weather is a little bit better than it is now. See you there!!

Fishin' Magician · 05-08-2015, 05:13 AM

Okay, this is what I've been able to find out so far. Arrive at the landing around 6:00pm. Park in the main lot to unload (30 min. free parking) and then go and park on the street or in the lot across the street. Bring everything that you would normally use to kayak, (battery, fish finder, net, gaff, etc...). There should be live bait available (may not know for sure until we get on board), but bring lures, plastics and iron just in case. The crew will help load and unload the kayaks.

Not sure what else at this point. Should be a lot of fun and a new experience as long as the weather (and the fish) cooperates.

See you on the dock!

lbsurf2ca · 05-08-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishin' Magician

Okay, this is what I've been able to find out so far. Arrive at the landing around 6:00pm. Park in the main lot to unload (30 min. free parking) and then go and park on the street or in the lot across the street. Bring everything that you would normally use to kayak, (battery, fish finder, net, gaff, etc...). There should be live bait available (may not know for sure until we get on board), but bring lures, plastics and iron just in case. The crew will help load and unload the kayaks.

Not sure what else at this point. Should be a lot of fun and a new experience as long as the weather (and the fish) cooperates.

See you on the dock!

Definitely bring some halibut rigs. There are some slobs in the area. Since a lot of you will be first timers just ask John or Shane for advice on some good hali spots depending on where you guys end up.

Also make sure to bring some Irons. SCI has been hot spot for yellows this winter and spring.

Hopefully the wind wont be to bad. Spring time is always hit or miss and with the way the island is positioned finding protected spots can be difficult.

PescadorPete · 05-08-2015, 04:33 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...309#post227309

OEX · 05-11-2015, 07:56 AM

OK -getting close-

Wanted to update- we have 4 spots left for the trip. We had a couple guys that had to drop out. Call asap if you want one or all the spots.

619-866-6129

For the 15th be down at Fishermans Landing around 5:30 - 6pm.

OEX · 05-11-2015, 08:01 AM

Forgot to mention-The Islander just went through a little remodel- I think you guys are going to like it!

619-SWIM-DOG · 06-02-2015, 01:24 PM

Just checked the web for the safety zone at San Clemente island and its showing the island to be completely closed on the 12th and only one section open on the 13th. Is there a back up plan if we are not allowed to fish the Island??

https://www.scisland.org/schedules/u...sageGoogle.php

GregAndrew · 06-02-2015, 03:49 PM

Seems that they are shifting things around a bit. Now about half shows as Green for that date. Couple weeks ago the entire Island was green. I am not opposed to a little offshore kayak Tuna action though

05-04-2015, 05:07 AM	#1
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	Will any additional information be forthcoming regarding the day and a half trip on the 15th? Anyone have tips on what to bring and what not to bother with? While I've fished on the Islander before, this is my first mothership kayak trip and not sure what to bring and what to leave at home. Anyone been on one of these before who can provide a heads up? Thanks! __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

05-08-2015, 05:13 AM	#3
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	Okay, this is what I've been able to find out so far. Arrive at the landing around 6:00pm. Park in the main lot to unload (30 min. free parking) and then go and park on the street or in the lot across the street. Bring everything that you would normally use to kayak, (battery, fish finder, net, gaff, etc...). There should be live bait available (may not know for sure until we get on board), but bring lures, plastics and iron just in case. The crew will help load and unload the kayaks. Not sure what else at this point. Should be a lot of fun and a new experience as long as the weather (and the fish) cooperates. See you on the dock! __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

05-11-2015, 07:56 AM	#6
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	OK -getting close- Wanted to update- we have 4 spots left for the trip. We had a couple guys that had to drop out. Call asap if you want one or all the spots. 619-866-6129 For the 15th be down at Fishermans Landing around 5:30 - 6pm. __________________ OEX San Diego 7718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 619 866-6129

05-11-2015, 08:01 AM	#7
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	Forgot to mention-The Islander just went through a little remodel- I think you guys are going to like it! __________________ OEX San Diego 7718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 619 866-6129

05-07-2015, 07:24 AM	#2
FlyinRyan Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 64	This will be my first kayak mothership trip as well. Figured I would bring everything but a sabiki rig. Just like any other day I'll probably use two out of five rods!! Just hoping the weather is a little bit better than it is now. See you there!!

05-08-2015, 04:33 PM	#5
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...309#post227309

06-02-2015, 01:24 PM	#8
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Just checked the web for the safety zone at San Clemente island and its showing the island to be completely closed on the 12th and only one section open on the 13th. Is there a back up plan if we are not allowed to fish the Island?? https://www.scisland.org/schedules/u...sageGoogle.php

06-02-2015, 03:49 PM	#9
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Seems that they are shifting things around a bit. Now about half shows as Green for that date. Couple weeks ago the entire Island was green. I am not opposed to a little offshore kayak Tuna action though