SoCal Mothership trips early 2017?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by FISH11

If you don't think the crew does much, then you should try loading and unloading all the kayaks plus all gear and rods for 20+ anglers several time per day of the trip. That is on top of all the other things they have to do for the operation of the ship, fish cleaning loading bait on to your live well, bringing you drinks and snack to your kayak and picking up fish, so you don't have to have then on deck for hours. They don't get to just kick back because we are out on our kayaks. They worked harder then I have seen on any fishing charter boat. You couldn't pay me enough to do that for the kayaker on those trips!

Because of the things noted above I was able to do the things noted below

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I recall fishing from darkness to sunset which was from right around 0530 until almost 2100. I don't recall how I fished all day without having to crap but I do recall that the sun has just set when I finally got back on the mothership.

[Rock Hopper]

Don't get me wrong, the new pricing is a bit tough to swallow but it is still totally worth it. On previous kayaking trips the Islander folks were starting to not even break even with what they were charging. Owner/Captain John was hinting to this on our 3.5 day trip last year.

Mahigeer - if you have any doubts as to whether the crew busts their asses off or not, try reading just about any review of their operation. They are TOP NOTCH. The one thing you will see repeated time after time is how awesome the crew is and how hard they work to make everything damn near PERFECT. The boat is also in pristine condition. I didn't realize how nice it is to have two to a bunkroom until I had the opportunity to go out on other boats. I won't mention the other two boats I've been out on (both well known and both good fish producers) but the Islander blew 'em both out of the water in regards to cleanliness, accommodations, and overall space to relax.

Also, as mentioned, the food is off the hook. Three real meals and snacks in between. I've never eaten so well over a three day period.


Anyway - I didn't mean to start up a debate, just wanted to let you guys know that the prices have gone up a bit this year.

[Mahigeer]

Looks like I had the wrong idea about what goes on these type of trips with regards to the crew.

Still, $825.00 is a lot of money for 2.5 days. Not all of it fishing.

I hope someday I can effort it though.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Looks like I had the wrong idea about what goes on these type of trips with regards to the crew.

Still, $825.00 is a lot of money for 2.5 days. Not all of it fishing.

I hope someday I can effort it though.

Actually, you get TWO FULL days of fishing. If you play your cards right you can fish from sun up to sun down.

[jbl_91762]

I better start saving now. Come on income tax return!! I see whatever I get going towards this trip.

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by Rock Hopper

Anyway - I didn't mean to start up a debate, just wanted to let you guys know that the prices have gone up a bit this year.

No, thats awesome. I think a lot of us are surprised to hear just how well serviced these trips can be. I legitimately thought it was load boat, ride out to the spot, dump yaks, fish, reverse process. I never thought about the food, service, etc.

I'm super interested in this, so long as I can make the $$ work...