2011 Islander Mothership Schedule
 

The 2011 Schedule for OEX Mothership Trips aboard The Islander has been set.

This year we will be offering several new trips that should provide some awesome fishing.

In addition to the 1.5 day trips to SCI that have become standard, the 2011 season will also be featuring day trips to the Coranado Islands and a 7 day trip that will fish the Mexican coast including Cedros, San Martin, and Sac Reef.

For those who have not done a trip on the Islander, anglers who have been out on these trips before will tell you that nobody does it better. Want the proof? Read the reports from past trips, customers have not been disappointed by this boat and crew.

Trip prices all include Food and non-alcoholic beverages.

3 full meals a day plus snacks on multi-day trips and on the full day it will be breakfast, snacks, and a simple burger dinner.

Trip Prices do not include Mexican permits. These run 15.00 for a day permit. Anglers that have one-year permits will be allowed to use these.


1.5 day SCI~ 295.00

1.5 day trips offer a full day of fishing. These trips are planned to run to SCI.

May 13-15
May 20-22
June 17-19


2.5 day SCI~ 495.00

2 full days of fishing. Departs Friday night and returns Monday morning. Most have found these trips to be a better format than 1.5 day.

June 10-13- Trip Full

*New Trip*- June 3-6


7 day Mexican Coast~ 1,999.00 --- Canceled

6 full days of phenomenal fishing. Cedros should be holding brute yellows and if you ever wanted a 10lb Calico San Martin is some of the best bass fishing you will ever see.

June 3-10

Full Day Coronado Islands~ 125.00

This trip will be departing the morning of May 15th after the 1.5day trip returns. After the kayaks are loaded we will make the short run to the islands where you will get a full day of fishing. After dinner is served the boat will then head back to the dock. This is the perfect trip to get your feet wet if you have never been on a mothership trip before.


To book your reservation on these trips or for more details please call OEX Mission Bay at 619-866-6129.

We look forward to another exciting season of mothership fishing with you.

How many peeps typically on the 7 dayer?

Limited to 18.

Will there be any surfing opportunities on the 7 day trip? Jason was trying to do a 7 day fish/surf trip last year and we couldn't get enough people, I was bummed.

If anyone is on the fence about doing a trip on the Islander just do it. Great boat, great crew, and a boatload of like-minded kayak fishing people.

Definately doing the Coronado trip next year.

no 2.5 day trips? bummer, love those. you can target one thing one day and have another day to change up. 1.5's are awesome too but you almost gotta be single-minded. oh well, i'll book at least one or two. june trips fit my schedule perfectly!!

the turnaround islands trip sounds pretty cool. gets me to thinking...

for those that haven't been on one yet, DO IT!!! the boat and crew are amazing. they do it right. it's not a boat that says "hey, throw a few kayaks on", but the whole thing, top to bottom, is catered to us. they know exactly how to get the yaks in the water, how to get everything rolling, and exactly where to put us. I've done three so far, each one is better than the last.

Rob I was bummed on the lack of 2.5 day too as those are my favorite but just think about what you could do on a 7 day :eek:

Just spoke with Shane from the Islander and told him some of us were disappointed by the lack of 2.5 day trips.

He told me that if there is interest we can always change any of the 1.5 day into a 2.5 day (with the exception of the one where we are running the Coronados trip).

Anybody have any input on this one? If we changed a trip to a 2.5 day would you sign up for it?

The 2.5 day format is a much more relaxed trip as you dont feel you need to be on the water every second of the trip to make it worth it.

I'd be interested, depending on date.

as for the 7 day, you can discuss that one with my wife. one day you'll learn about that :biggrinjester::biggrinjester::biggrinjester::bigg rinjester:

give yourself a few years though:D:D:D:D

2.5 day in June. would be perfect. if he made both june trips 2.5 days, I might just do them both!!

Where's the destination(s) for a 2.5 day trip? Targeting what and where?

What's the cost of a 2.5 day trip?

I want to go kayakfishing...
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7620219

That......was awsome...!!!:luxhello:
Crazy???? NOt nORmaL? Professional HelP...Huh??? I don't get it? :biggrinjester:......Damn that was funny!!:biggrinjester:

I signed up for two trips....can't wait! :luxhello:

lol
 

thats frigging hillariuss

Hey CJ, i would take 2 spots on a 2.5 day trip if you put one together.

Great video Bellcon, my wife sat there nodding her head as he was telling her how much the trip cost...:cool:

Interested in both 1.5 and 2.5 days :)

Went out with a bang! That vid is awesome.

Scared to book. Seems like when I do the trip gets cancelled

I would be interested in a 2.5 day trip in June.

2.5
 

I'd be interested in a 2.5 it it was over a weekend. I did a 1.5 a couple years ago and it was not long enough for me, felt rushed. 2.5 days would be perfect! Can't do the 7 day this year but that trip sounds epic and a must do in the future.

LOL hilarious :cheers1:. Makes me glad my wife likes to Fish although that doubles the cost of the trip :eek:

I really want to do one of these but I have a Pro Angler. Would it be too heavy of a yak to put on the boat?

I have a PA also and was just thinking the same thing. I would think it would be ok. We would just have to strip it down like removing the seat and what ever attachments.

Have someone book it for you.:D

I would defiantly be up for a 2.5 day trip. I am signed up for all the trips accept the coronado trip.

Sorry I havnt got back to you guys. The Islander crew says Pranglers are no problem. To do these however you will likely be the last one off the boat as they have been talking about putting them up top with the skiffs (using the lift system).


Ill let Shane know that there is interest in the 2.5 day change for a June Trip and see what we can figure out.

Alright guys good news, the June 10-12 trip has now been changed to a 2.5 day that will depart the 10th and get back on Monday the 13th. Price is 495.00 and a 100.00 deposit will hold the spot.

Last year we only had 1 of 4 trips make it out from what I recall. This year is already looking better on sign ups. If everybody tin this thread that said they wanted the 2.5 day signs up there will be no issue.

Gents, Just curious, but I do mostly bass fishing from my yak - I have most of the gear i would need for this trip due to some time out in Florida for a military school, but would this be a decent way to kind of "break in" to some "deep water" fishing? Trip sounds awesom, but I sure don't want to get out there, find out I'm in way over my head and wreck it for anyone else!:linesnap:

Unless you cause someone to lose fish or act like a complete ass you most likely won't ruin it. Depending on the group you may have some great talent to learn from. And you are a VHF call away from a zodiac buzzing out to you full speed for support. So, would be a good "deep water" learning trip. Plus, you just need to paddle to the island for bass if you decide deep is not for you

Need to shop it with the boss at home. Liking the June option

Shouldn't have spent my money on that Craigslist hooker, coulda paid for the 2.5 day trip with that money. Guess I'll have to start saving up again.

I'll be calling the shop shortly :D:D:cheers1::cheers1:

What's the typical gear setup for the 2.5 day trip?

Jigs sticks, two speed reels, light duty poles.....?????

i take the same gear id take to LJ except more Bass gear.

Usually a 25lb bait stick, 40lb yoyo/ heavy bait, and a jig stick then 2 bass rods.

Hunter, thanks for the reply! and CJ good tips on gear. I'll be checking with the "Household 6" and calling the shop this weekend! Any other tips on gear or set-ups would be appreciated!
:linesnap:

Just put down the deposit on the June 10-13

I'm looking at the June 17th trip..... BTW, Thanks for the hunting advice a while back CJ.