Spirit of Adventure Charter, November 4-14, 2026

[Keta]

If you leave it at home you will need it Jack.

[natch!]

  I know Lee, happens every time. But also, that stuff I bought in the off-season that would have killed 'em last year doesn't get used at all this year.

  Jack

 

[Keta]

I hear ya, every year is different.   I am probably not bringing a 20# rig due to Marks on the water information.

[natch!]

 I'll only bring the 20 lb stuff if I hear we're getting mostly small bait.


  Jack

[Bill B]

I'll likely call them if I haven't made all my decisions within a couple of weeks. Mainly I just wanted to make sure everyone was as conflicted as I am.

 Jack

I've been 100% set for awhile now.  And then Bill calls me, makes me rethink the plan, and talks me into bringing more stuff 
-john

Yup, lets blame it on Bill.... well I think I have "helped" him a few times too.

Same here, I was all set, then had a few conversations, and suddenly I have 12 rigs 😱.  But like Lee said, anchovies most likely won't be on the menu, so 20# stays home, but 20# leader will be going.   Bill

[CI_Seawolf]

I'll be out on an 8 day the end of next week, will try to share my info.

[Keta]

TY

[MarkT]

I'll likely call them if I haven't made all my decisions within a couple of weeks. Mainly I just wanted to make sure everyone was as conflicted as I am.

 Jack

I've been 100% set for awhile now.  And then Bill calls me, makes me rethink the plan, and talks me into bringing more stuff 
-john

Yup, lets blame it on Bill.... well I think I have "helped" him a few times too.

Same here, I was all set, then had a few conversations, and suddenly I have 12 rigs 😱.  But like Lee said, anchovies most likely won't be on the menu, so 20# stays home, but 20# leader will be going.   Bill

I'm taking 8 rigs...

40# UC US Tilefish 80/Avet JX 6/3
50# UC US Predator 76/Avet HXJ Raptor
50# Phenix psw809xhj/Shimano TranX 500 HG
50# UC Monster 90/Shimano TranX 500 HG
60# UC RGP Predator 76/Okuma Mak 15T
60# UC RGP Terminator/Avet HX Raptor
80# UC Centaur 76/Okuma Mak 16 SEa
100# UC Viper 76/Avet HXW Raptor

[natch!]

 Seems to be decidedly on the heavy side, Mark, but you have recent experience.

  Jack

[Keta]

100# Seeker 2x4 w/Penn International VISX 16
80# Seeker 1x3 w/Penn International VISX 12
80# Seeker KOA Heavy Jig Rod XH w/Penn FTHII60NLD2
60# Fishing Syndicate FSC-760 XH w/Penn TRQ40NLD2 w/FTHII40NLD2 gears
40# UC GP85 w/Penn TRQ25NLD2 or 30NLD2
30#/40#  Pheonix Megladon MPX606C Jig Rod  w/ Penn TRQ25NLD2, TRQ15XNLD2 or FTHII15XNLD2LH
30#/40# Rainshadow 7'6" blank W/Penn FTHII15XNLD2LH OR TRQ15XNLD2
20# Rainshadow 8' blank w/Avet MXL

SLOW PITCH/LONG PITCH RODS

Penn Carnage III CARSPJIII450C80MH (450 gram long pitch and 20# flyline) w/Penn FTHII25NLD2 or TRQ25NLD2
Edge SLJR661-1 (200 gram slow pitch) w/Penn FTHII15XNLD2LH

[MarkT]

Seems to be decidedly on the heavy side, Mark, but you have recent experience.

  Jack

YFT were mostly 50-80# and mostly down deep. The water is very warm due to El Niño... which is supposed to peak in Movember. I had a 30# reel on my last trip but only used it when small Dorado were around. I see no need for anything less than 40#. I didn't take anything under 40# last year and conditions were better then! I'm taking 2 60# this time since it was the most used. Water temps on the Ridge was 84f. The Independence went there and it was a waste of time. They should've stayed with us at the Rocks but hey, you don't know if you don't go!

[Keta]

I realy do not want to keep YFT and will fish for them with my 30#, 40# and slow pitch gear.  The year before last I had no problems dealing with flyline caught YFT I  the 60-70 pound range on 30#, and I was not trying to keep any.

I usualy fish for dorado with 25#-30# rigs.