Gear for Mothership trip - San Clemente

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by Bruntoj

And wheels! When I did this a couple of years ago they stored all the carts/wheels in a van onshore. Bright red zip tie for easy ID. Worse than suitcases at the airport.


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Yep, clear markings will save you A LOT of frustration in getting ready and set-up quickly.

[rhyak]

Borrow a tank if you can for sure, Which trip are you on?



I will be on the 13-16th trip with a bunch of other buddies from the Central Coast.



The VHF radio is mandatory now as well.



Rods your looking good.

Think the above tips are also really good to follow.

[GregAndrew]

Here are a few basic mothership tips.

1) Keep it simple. Anything that is a creature comfort, you probably don't need.
2) Take only what you will use on the boat. Kayak cart can stay in the car.
3) Consolidate. Everything you bring needs to fit on the deck with everybody elses stuff. I try to keep it to a tackle bag, milk crate and bait tank.
4) Set up to get on and off the water quick. I put most of my loose stuff in my bait tank when getting on and off the water.
5) You don't need to be fully rigged before your kayak leaves the deck. Don't kill the crew lifting your rig.
6) You don't have to be fully rigged before leaving the swim step. Don't tie up the only launch site. Rods, gaffs, nets and bait can be handed to you over the rail after you have set up the rest of your gear.
7) Don't leave your waders or paddle jacket out overnight to dry. Anything that water can condense on will be wet in the morning.
8) If it doesn't float, leash it to something that does.
9) Like the others have said, mark your rods, gaff, bait tank and especially paddle for quick and easy ID.
10) It is very easy to go overboard on tackle. If you have not used something before, you are not likely to try it on the trip (unless fishing for a species you have not fished for before).

[Uncle_Tomas]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Here are a few basic mothership tips.

1) Keep it simple. Anything that is a creature comfort, you probably don't need.
2) Take only what you will use on the boat. Kayak cart can stay in the car.
3) Consolidate. Everything you bring needs to fit on the deck with everybody elses stuff. I try to keep it to a tackle bag, milk crate and bait tank.
4) Set up to get on and off the water quick. I put most of my loose stuff in my bait tank when getting on and off the water.
5) You don't need to be fully rigged before your kayak leaves the deck. Don't kill the crew lifting your rig.
6) You don't have to be fully rigged before leaving the swim step. Don't tie up the only launch site. Rods, gaffs, nets and bait can be handed to you over the rail after you have set up the rest of your gear.
7) Don't leave your waders or paddle jacket out overnight to dry. Anything that water can condense on will be wet in the morning.
8) If it doesn't float, leash it to something that does.
9) Like the others have said, mark your rods, gaff, bait tank and especially paddle for quick and easy ID.
10) It is very easy to go overboard on tackle. If you have not used something before, you are not likely to try it on the trip (unless fishing for a species you have not fished for before).

Thank you Greg!

[Uncle_Tomas]

Originally Posted by rhyak

Borrow a tank if you can for sure, Which trip are you on?



I will be on the 13-16th trip with a bunch of other buddies from the Central Coast.



The VHF radio is mandatory now as well.



Rods your looking good.

Think the above tips are also really good to follow.

I am on the 6/27 trip. I think that’s the last one.

Thanks for all the tips! I really appreciate that.