Catapalooza '08 sign up! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rhyno1 · 03-05-2008, 12:56 PM

Ah T-man, you know how I like that cactus juice!!! It is going to be a colorful invasion to be sure!
Grego that is just the nature of the beast, from my past experience with these sorts of trips.
If you guys need any secret spots close to camp, you better stop by and visit me at the Fred Hall show this weekend in Long Beach. My 3:15pm seminar both Saturday and Sunday is on Camping and Mothershipping Catalina and the Channel Islands, go figure! Good luck out there, be safe and have a blast! I know you will too! TL Rhyno1

spooky007 · 03-05-2008, 06:21 PM

Andy, when your not busy with work and FHS, can we get a list of who's going???

Al

Handymansd · 03-06-2008, 12:15 PM

Since ice will be difficult to keep the filets... and cervesa'a for up to 3 days... should we plan on blocks instead of cubed or crushed? Just Wondering...

I also have a two person tent that I could share if needed, it is a nice Mountain Hardware conversion tent... it will sleep three, but only if I know you better!

it is the four seasons of tents... no pun intended...

Who all will be bringing stoves that they are willing to share so that we do not have 30 different stoves? I have one, but did not know if I should bring it or not.

Does anyone have information on 12V solar chargers for VHF, batteries, etc?

I have never been on a trip like this, so I am just trying to be prepared, as you can tell I have lots of questions...

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Thanks in advance!

peguinpower · 03-06-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

I have never been on a trip like this, so I am just trying to be prepared, as you can tell I have lots of questions...

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Thanks in advance!

Opportunity favors the prepared!

I believe there are fire pits and fire wood for sale. The stoves wont be too important except for coffee or some instant food.

If you are making fresh food meals, cutting board, your knife, a pot and frying pan. If you will go the Boyardee (MRE's) way, single pot will do. Dump foil packs in hot water or just re-heat.

I have no idea how to keep fish in a trip like this. Would appreciate advise. Dont think the ice in the cooler thing will work out for three days.

/bing

Zed · 03-06-2008, 01:01 PM

This is obviously not a meat trip.
Think about the logistics of keeping fish.

This is very similar to an extended stay in MEX. You will not have a freezer and you will not have unlimited ice. Take what you want and eat what you take. If you're thinking of stocking up on filets, maybe you might want to just get on a Sport Boat with your $185.

Or, dump some fish on this Parker I keep reading about. That must be the reason for it being there.

tylerdurden · 03-06-2008, 01:08 PM

I haven't done a ferry trip to Cat either but...

Does the ferry allow dry ice in an icechest? If they do that could help with the fish storage problem if we get so lucky. I couldn't find any info on the ferry website about that. For a 3 day trip I don't think we'll need extra ice, if we stock the ice chest well before hand. I've done 3 day baja trips and the ice has been fine. Bring lots and possibly blocked ice. Maybe cut down on the beer and bring harder stuff to conserve icechest space for blocked ice and fish.

Andy (Iceman) collected all of our emails, I believe so we can organize things through email.

Don't count on the guys in the parker for storage. They are bringing at least 3 guys and fish/kayak/camping gear. They will likely already be cramped for space.

This trip is more of an adventure than a meat trip. I do hope we hit the ghosts, but you never know.

Holy Mackerel · 03-06-2008, 01:09 PM

You mean there is no where to plug in my vacuum sealer?

I think your standard 5 day cooler with ICE BLOCKS will be fine... I do not plan to keep any fish, unless it is a big arse WSB, but I can't seem to catch those lately,

so my cooler will be for beer and sodies... Any other fish I catch will be released, or will be harvested responsibly hopefully for some sort of community beer badder taco night(s)...

madscientist · 03-06-2008, 01:19 PM

Yeah, we'll be tight on space on the boat, what with my beer and Mike's KY.

Grego · 03-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Be sure to bring heavy duty foil, not the cheap walmart crap or standard kind to be used in an oven. You can wrap fish and other edible creatures (land/sea) in it and throw it on top of a wooden fire.

Back when I fought in panama and the gulf, that foil was standard in our survival kits for cooking, collecting water, and as a signaling device. We would raid the rear echelon guys for the foil

03-05-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
Rhyno1 Rhyno Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 9	Go Cat GO.... Ah T-man, you know how I like that cactus juice!!! It is going to be a colorful invasion to be sure! Grego that is just the nature of the beast, from my past experience with these sorts of trips. If you guys need any secret spots close to camp, you better stop by and visit me at the Fred Hall show this weekend in Long Beach. My 3:15pm seminar both Saturday and Sunday is on Camping and Mothershipping Catalina and the Channel Islands, go figure! Good luck out there, be safe and have a blast! I know you will too! TL Rhyno1

03-06-2008, 12:15 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Since ice will be difficult to keep the filets... and cervesa'a for up to 3 days... should we plan on blocks instead of cubed or crushed? Just Wondering... I also have a two person tent that I could share if needed, it is a nice Mountain Hardware conversion tent... it will sleep three, but only if I know you better! it is the four seasons of tents... no pun intended... Who all will be bringing stoves that they are willing to share so that we do not have 30 different stoves? I have one, but did not know if I should bring it or not. Does anyone have information on 12V solar chargers for VHF, batteries, etc? I have never been on a trip like this, so I am just trying to be prepared, as you can tell I have lots of questions.... Thanks in advance! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

03-06-2008, 01:08 PM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I haven't done a ferry trip to Cat either but... Does the ferry allow dry ice in an icechest? If they do that could help with the fish storage problem if we get so lucky. I couldn't find any info on the ferry website about that. For a 3 day trip I don't think we'll need extra ice, if we stock the ice chest well before hand. I've done 3 day baja trips and the ice has been fine. Bring lots and possibly blocked ice. Maybe cut down on the beer and bring harder stuff to conserve icechest space for blocked ice and fish. Andy (Iceman) collected all of our emails, I believe so we can organize things through email. Don't count on the guys in the parker for storage. They are bringing at least 3 guys and fish/kayak/camping gear. They will likely already be cramped for space. This trip is more of an adventure than a meat trip. I do hope we hit the ghosts, but you never know. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th. Last edited by tylerdurden; 03-06-2008 at 01:17 PM. Reason: more thoughts

03-06-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Yeah, we'll be tight on space on the boat, what with my beer and Mike's KY. __________________

03-05-2008, 06:21 PM	#2
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Andy, when your not busy with work and FHS, can we get a list of who's going??? Al

03-06-2008, 01:01 PM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	This is obviously not a meat trip. Think about the logistics of keeping fish. This is very similar to an extended stay in MEX. You will not have a freezer and you will not have unlimited ice. Take what you want and eat what you take. If you're thinking of stocking up on filets, maybe you might want to just get on a Sport Boat with your $185. Or, dump some fish on this Parker I keep reading about. That must be the reason for it being there.

03-06-2008, 01:09 PM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	You mean there is no where to plug in my vacuum sealer? I think your standard 5 day cooler with ICE BLOCKS will be fine... I do not plan to keep any fish, unless it is a big arse WSB, but I can't seem to catch those lately, so my cooler will be for beer and sodies... Any other fish I catch will be released, or will be harvested responsibly hopefully for some sort of community beer badder taco night(s)...

03-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#9
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 445	Be sure to bring heavy duty foil, not the cheap walmart crap or standard kind to be used in an oven. You can wrap fish and other edible creatures (land/sea) in it and throw it on top of a wooden fire. Back when I fought in panama and the gulf, that foil was standard in our survival kits for cooking, collecting water, and as a signaling device. We would raid the rear echelon guys for the foil