The List!

foakes · February 10, 2015, 02:39:04 AM

Welcome, Joey --

Looking forward to meeting you sometime.

Best,

Fred

alantani · February 11, 2015, 08:31:22 AM

welcome, ben! now let's just hope that we can both get the time off!

alantani · February 20, 2015, 12:04:55 AM

ken ....

... and randy are back

Bill Karr · February 25, 2015, 10:00:58 PM

I'd like to introduce myself and say how much I'm looking forward to this trip. I haven't done this type of fishing since growing up in SoCal and some in San Diego-courtesy of the Navy. Learned to fish on the Huntington Beach Pier and Redondo Barge. I do think I should try to be part of the Vintage Challenge. I'm vintage, none of my reels are made anymore, and I'm a lot more comfortable with mono than braid!
Looking forward to meeting all of you and trading fish stories !
Bill

Aiala · February 25, 2015, 10:09:04 PM

Hello, Bill!

I too am definitely vintage, prefer classic reels, and have never even tried braid (but probably will at some point... probably.) I think we'll all get along splendidly and have a terrific time on the trip.

Can't wait... only 3+ more months!

~A~

alantani · February 25, 2015, 11:35:48 PM

bill is a refugee from the august trip! glad you could make the switch. aiala, got your check so you are all paid up, thanks! we have one more spot to fill, and two more for standby. we actually did run with 26 last year and i think it worked out well, plus everyone got $100 back and some goodies!

Wally15 · February 26, 2015, 01:55:53 PM

Quote from: alantani on February 25, 2015, 11:35:48 PM
we have one more spot to fill, and two more for standby. we actually did run with 26 last year and i think it worked out well, plus everyone got $100 back and some goodies!

So the "standbys" DO get to go on the trip. I've been drooling over that 24th and last spot since the Aug trip was canx. Waiting on my taxes to be finished to see if I have any discretionary $ left over. Did some consulting work last year and did not do a good job of tax planning. Ugh! Should have the sad news by next week.
It's a $700+ plane ticket from GA to SD, so I didn't want to chance the standby route. I assume it's the same routine as we discussed for the August trip, arrive a day early (14th), stay at the Vagabond, dinner and tequila (dinner optional) with the gang, afternoon flight out on the day we get back. Bring ratty or disposable clothing. Designer trash bags in case of rain.
I can either rent tackle or use loaners. Don't think I want to fool with flying fillets cross-country, so you guys and gals can have mine.
Oh, the 15th is my 66th birthday. I'll expect a cake and some dancing girls. Aiala, you might have to volunteer

I have no idea what a "typical inshore trip" is, but I assume it involves catching fish.
Any other details can be worked out once Alan gets my check in hand.
Wally

Porthos · February 26, 2015, 03:17:32 PM

Quote from: Wally15 on February 26, 2015, 01:55:53 PM...I can either rent tackle or use loaners....

There are setups from last year's trip that I was going to leave at home this year...if you do sign up, they can be brought along too, as well as some other setups.

I'm in San Diego County so bringing along a total of 15-20 setups

is not an issue.

Bryan Young · February 26, 2015, 04:45:09 PM

Wally15,

Alan will have his spread of rods and reels...which usually consists of 3-5 of each combination. I think you need not worry about rods, reels, or tackle for that matter.

Bryan

Wally15 · February 26, 2015, 05:41:24 PM

Quote from: Bryan Young on February 26, 2015, 04:45:09 PM
Wally15,

Alan will have his spread of rods and reels...which usually consists of 3-5 of each combination. I think you need not worry about rods, reels, or tackle for that matter.

Bryan

I heard he has a bad habit of leaving them behind

And now he's even older. I don't want to end up with a snoopy pole and 4 lb line.
I'm sure there will be plenty of tackle available. In fact, I want to try out as many combos as possible so I can upgrade my GoM equipment back home. I'm even less knowledgeable about rods than I am reels.
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alantani · February 26, 2015, 06:18:47 PM

wally, whatever you bring with you from georgia, plan on leaving in california, unless you can take it carryon. as far as fish go, just get a ice chest at the local sporting goods store and we can talk to sarah at 5-star about flash freezing your fish for the ride home. except for a maybe reel, don't bring any tackle at all. this will work out well, because unfortunately tim can't make it

, which means you get the number 2 slot and you are now eddie's new drinking buddy!

Wally15 · February 26, 2015, 07:08:51 PM

Quote from: alantani on February 26, 2015, 06:18:47 PM
which means you get the number 2 slot and you are now eddie's new drinking buddy!

I'm not sure I can "run with the big dogs" anymore, but I'll bring a large bottle of Zantac 150 and see what happens. I just put the check in the mail, just reserved a room at the Vagabond (almost screwed up and made the reservation at Vagabond Bayfront in SF), and reserved a parking slot at the ATL airport for a week. Only thing left is get a plane ticket and twiddle my thumbs for the next 15 weeks. And be VERY nice to the wife.
Wally

Porthos · February 26, 2015, 07:12:02 PM

Quote from: alantani on February 26, 2015, 06:18:47 PM...because unfortunately tim can't make it , which means you get the number 2 slot and you are now eddie's new drinking buddy!

AAAAWWWW MAN!

Hope he's OK.

Guess I'll have to play the role of "That guy" for the trip...

sundaytrucka · February 26, 2015, 07:26:56 PM

So is it a definite that you guys will run with 26 people?

alantani · February 26, 2015, 08:23:47 PM

i would like to, yes. with 26, we all get $100 back, the deckhands get a better tip, the difference will hardly be noticeable and a guy can still get a complete refund if something disasterous happens last minute.