1. Alan Tani - Saratoga, CA (8 year) Paid in full
2. David Hoffmann - Morgan Hill, CA (9 year) Paid in full
3. Ed Tani - Hayward, CA (8 year) Paid in full
4. Wes Tsutsui - Morgan Hill, CA (9 year) Paid in full
5. Warren Hamachi - West Covina, CA (9 year) Paid in full
6. James Libby - Hancock, WI (8 year) Paid in full
7. Mike Pate - Leesburg, GA (7 year) Paid in full
8. Jack Bradley - San Francisco, CA (7 year) Paid in full
9. Lee Putman - Klamath Falls, OR (7year) Paid in full
10. Tom McKinney - San Diego, CA (6 year) Paid in full
11. Tommy Dembski - Santa Cruz (6 year) Paid in full
12. Bryan Young - Campbell, CA (5 year) Paid in full
13. Lauren Dembski - Santa Cruz (5 year) Paid in full
14. Don Scheel - Santa Clara, CA (5 year) Paid in full
15. Ron Jones - Quilcene, WA (4 year) Deposit
16. Roy Qi - Santa Barbara, CA (3 year) Paid in full
17. Duane Winter - San Mateo, CA (3 year) Paid in full
18. David Tang - La Verne, CA (3 year) Paid in full
19. Bill Karr - Orinda, CA - (2 year) Paid in full
20. Bill Barella - Crestwood, CA (2 year) Paid in full
21. Rich Gunderson - Santa Rosa, CA (2 year) Paid in full
22. Bobbie Haskell - San Jose, CA (2 year) Paid in full
23. Eric Gunderson - Santa Cruz, CA (2 year) Paid in full
24. Frank Oclassen - Elk, CA (1 year) Paid in full
Is this instead of the 8-day? If so, sign me up.
I need to be on that list!
The Man
Quote from: q3fishboy on November 11, 2021, 03:04:35 AM
Is this instead of the 8-day? If so, sign me up.
no, there are now three trips on the SOA for 2022.
There are 3 SOA trips right? The Bill 3-day, your 3-day, and this 10-day? Or is there an 8-day as well? If there is no 8-day, then sign me up for this 10-day. Will get back to you on the 3-day.
sorry, 2022 is an 8-day. 2023 will be a 10 day.
Roger. Sign me up then (8-day).
roy, you may get bumped depending on the status of returning veterans. :-\
Boo. Ok. Just let me know. I would like to try and make sure I get on at least one trip. If I get bumped for this trip (the 8-day) I would like to try and do the July 3-day with you. Just not sure if I can swing both of them yet and I would prefer this trip (the 8-day).
I am on.
Hi Alan
Please count me in. If possible, I would like to get the last cabin on the port side:-)
Jeff
Robert Willis and Robert Smith would like to sign up for this trip!!!
Quote from: fwm0103 on November 11, 2021, 06:48:34 AM
Robert Willis and Robert Smith would like to sign up for this trip!!!
i'm going to add you to the waiting list until i hear back from the guys that were on the last trip. thanks!!!!
I'd like to be on this one. - Jimmer
If there is a spot open please add me to the list for this eight day.
Pete
I'm in
Hi Alan,
For the time being, put me on the 8-day.
Thanks,
Wai
please add me to the list.
Alan put me on the standby list.
Mike
I'm in along with Tim Yamaguchi and Jun Yamaguchi.
Tommy D will be helping me with the proper cocktail to help with my seasickness.
Maybe I need to drink Potts Monster energy drinks to help me. Or don't go all weekend warrior on the first day.
Please add me to the list, Alan.
GA Mike
I would like to be added, too.
Jack
My brother Eric and I would like to be on the list for this trip. We had a great time on the 2020 trip.
Wouldn't be a trip without the professor!
The Man
It will be nice to fish with you and Eric again.
Lauren and I would like to be on the list, Tommy
Please include me if there are any spots remaining for the trip. Thank you.
Warren
any spots. left?
The gangs all here!
The Man
Quote from: Surfingdakine on November 21, 2021, 04:23:57 AM
any spots. left?
please send me a pm with your name, city, cell # and email address. thanks! alan
Alan,
I replied to the tenative dates posting earlier this month.
Please add me here too if there is still room.
Thanks
Tom
Btw, I'll pay in full as soon as you poat a number, I want my rods out of the bow for once.
got it!
Alan can you add me to the waiting list......TY....Bill
will do. i've been so busy that i haven't had time to sort all of this out.
gentlemen, i'm finally getting to the point were we will start collecting checks. the total cost of the boat ride is $67,110. divided 24 ways it comes out to $2796.25 per person (or about $350 per day). with a 15% tip, i'm going to call it $$3216 total. if you would, please send in a check for half that amount, or $1608. i will be sending out emails to each of you. i would like to collect the final check a few months before the trip.
for those on the waiting list, i deeply apologize for the delay. it's a pretty stable group, but life does happen so spots might open up. if one does, i will let you all know immediately. thanks! alan
Checks in the mail! Bill
thanks!!!!
From: admin@soasportfishing.com <admin@soasportfishing.com>
Date: Tue, May 3, 2022 at 11:10 PM
Subject: Spirit of Adventure Fishing Information
To: <phildez2@aim.com>, <jcox@coxmachine.com>, <daniel_scanlon91@yahoo.com>, <bill.barella@gmail.com>, <1fishhunter@sbcglobal.net>
Hello Anglers!
Thank you once again for booking with the Spirit of Adventure! The fishing season is quickly approaching so we would like to send out some friendly reminders and information for you to share to better prepare for your upcoming trip.
1.We are currently not requiring COVID testing for trips shorter than 7 days, but this may change at any time. If and when they are required, rapid tests will be available at a small cost dockside. Please board at your own discretion.
2. We ask you still bring your own pillows and blankets for sanitation purposes. A bottom/fitted sheet will still be provided on your mattress. Should you need a pillow and blanket due to travel, please contact us via email: admin@soasportfishing.com. We are following strict sanitation guidelines for the safety of our crew and passengers and our crew is regularly tested regardless of vaccination status.
3. Reminder to bring your own reusable water bottle. The vessel is equipped with a purified water faucet and an ice machine. No water bottles are sold on board. Beer and soda are available for purchase.
4. For all trips departing at 11:00am, check in will begin at 9:00am. Lunch will be served. For all trips departing at 6:00pm, check in will begin at 4:00pm. A light dinner will be served.
5. California fishing licenses are not included in your trip cost and can be purchased at H&M Landing on the day of departure.
6. Mexican fishing licenses also are not included in your trip cost but will be purchased by our staff on the day of departure.
7. Passports are only required for trips 3 days or more.
8. Outstanding balances are due 2 weeks before trip departure. Please contact our office for any necessary arrangements/considerations.
9. Rods and reels are available for rent at a limited quantity at a rate of $15/day per outfit due at sign-in. If you need to reserve a setup, please contact our office asap.
10. In addition to license and permit costs, we recommend passengers bring cash for the following: jackpot participation, beverage/galley tabs, rental equipment, crew tips/gratuities, and Spirit of Adventure merchandise.
11. A fuel service charge may apply depending on price of diesel at time of departure.
Charter masters, please provide us with your list of anglers as soon as possible so we can update our passenger lists. Please also let us know if you will be needing us to assign bunks or if you will be doing so. If any of the anglers on your trip require special dietary restrictions, let us know in advance in order to properly accommodate their needs.
For additional information regarding your trip, please contact our office via email or phone at admin@soasportfishing.com or (619) 549-8002. For any tackle or equipment related questions, please contact H&M Landing at info@hmlanding.com or (619) 222-1144.
We look forward to a great season!
Thank you,
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(619) 549-8002
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I know we are still about 7 weeks out. I checked with the SOA and as of today there will be no CV-19 test required and fuel surcharge will be $20 per day.
As with my old sergeant used to say, "What I'm telling you was true 10 minutes ago and maybe subject to change in the next 30 minutes". Bill
30 minutes? I know that wasn't the Navy. If I heard something 10 minutes ago it DEFINITELY wasn't true anymore!
The Man
gentlemen. i received a call from melanie at fisherman's processing today regarding our reservations. we will be allotted only five "same day" reservations.
our next option was "next day" service. melanie tells me that our fish will likely not be ready the next day, but actually the day after. for the eight of us from the bay area, that means two extra nights in san diego. that likely will not work.
right now, the plan is for me to drive back to san diego the next week with a u-haul van and all the ice chests, load up the fish and drive back. this situation might change depending on the amount of fish caught by our boat and others, but i'm thinking that this is the best bet.
i'm not sure if five star (619) 299-9996 or mario's at sportsmen's seafood (619) 224-3551 has any availability this late, but feel free to contact them.
Wow, getting a little silly.
The Man
nah, it's ok. i'm retired..... ;D
Quote from: alantani on September 11, 2022, 11:55:52 PMnah, it's ok. i'm retired..... ;D
That's alright.... I only got a few decades left of work... ;D
Quote from: alantani on September 11, 2022, 11:55:52 PMnah, it's ok. i'm retired..... ;D
So am I. But I live 2300 miles East of SD. ;D ;D
GA Mike
@alantani Thank you.
For water, I'm bringing a 24 reusable aluminum bottles of water and sharpies to mark them so we can reduce the number of cups. The problem is that the bottles have a small opening so it'll be hard to shove ice in the bottles. A little cooler that we could fill and put the water bottles in could solve that since the bottles chill pretty fast.
Quote from: Wally15 on September 13, 2022, 07:37:49 AMQuote from: alantani on September 11, 2022, 11:55:52 PMnah, it's ok. i'm retired..... ;D
So am I. But I live 2300 miles East of SD. ;D ;D
GA Mike
Typical Dog Face, Peaches. Passing on the hard jobs.
;D ;D ;D
The Man
Quote from: Bryan Young on September 13, 2022, 06:23:16 PM@alantani Thank you.
For water, I'm bringing a 24 reusable aluminum bottles of water and sharpies to mark them so we can reduce the number of cups. The problem is that the bottles have a small opening so it'll be hard to shove ice in the bottles. A little cooler that we could fill and put the water bottles in could solve that since the bottles chill pretty fast.
Great idea, Bryan. How big a cooler would you want?
Each bottle is the diameter of a 12 oz can but it's taller, and holds 20 oz of liquid. I may have a cooler now that I think about it. Let me check.
Do the coolers need to be soft side? If not I have an Igloo Playmate I can bring. Bill
Playmate cooler would be great. Thank you. I was thinking of bringing one too...I just could not remember what it was called. I'll let you bring yours unless you notify me otherwise.
Quote from: Bill B on September 14, 2022, 02:07:58 AMDo the coolers need to be soft side? If not I have an Igloo Playmate I can bring. Bill
Quote from: Bryan Young on September 14, 2022, 02:41:51 AMPlaymate cooler would be great. Thank you. I was thinking of bringing one too...I just could not remember what it was called. I'll let you bring yours unless you notify me otherwise.
Quote from: Bill B on September 14, 2022, 02:07:58 AMDo the coolers need to be soft side? If not I have an Igloo Playmate I can bring. Bill
Cool beans, I will add it to the packing list.
My brother Eric had been scheduled to come on the SOA, but his wife took a fall a couple of weeks ago and broke one of her thoracic vertebrae. She's lost feeling and much of the control of one of her legs, and the other is partly numb also. So Eric needs to stay home with his wife to help get the situation stabilized and hopefully get her to start recovering.
Is there anyone who is interested and able to take his place with this late notice?
Any idea what the fuel surcharge is going to be? Bill
hadn't heard.
I sent an email to Denise and she states $20 per day. 8 days x $20= $160. Bill
Chief is in the house!!!
I am hitting the road in about an hour.
Finishing up the honeydo's today and start packing. I will drive down to SD Tuesday am. Bill
Good luck folks!
Quote from: alantani on October 02, 2022, 05:40:28 AMChief is in the house!!!
Lock up your daughter
Lock up your wife
Lock up your back door
Run for your life
The man is back in town
So don't you mess around
Have a safe and productive trip guys! For sure you'll have fun!
I'm finally packed. Heading to ATL at 5:30 EDT. Not looking forward to Monday morning ATL rush hour traffic. 11:00 departure, 12:30 arrival SAN on Delta flt DL2507
Rooming with Bill Karr at the Sea Harbor.
Looking forward to sharing a rail with everyone again.
On a positive note, my garage that burned in June is essentially completely rebuilt. The garage door gets installed tomorrow!
Safe travels!
Mike Pate
Coming up on pre-trip: best wishes for everyone that has major travel involved. Wishing everyone best of luck and smooth travels! Be safe and have a good trip! - john
Well I think I have everything in one place, just need to figure out how to pack. I guess this would the 36 hrs weapons pre load out. Bill
I stopped by Alan's today, and MAN O'MAN what a party going on at the winding station!!!!
Dominick and I did a run to Alan's to pick up my fish from THE Ted, Ron, and Wayne's recent Northwest Washington state trip. THANK YOU Ron for keeping my catch cold, and processed, I do appreciate it very much.
But what an assortment of charterers!!!!
From Left to Right,
Bryan, Alan, Lee and Dominick
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This time, let's add Ron to the photo!!!!
Same count down, left to right: Alan, Bryan, Ron, Lee and Dominick!!!!
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I hand the phone to Ron for this photo!!!
Alan, Wayne, Bryan, Lee and Dominick!!!
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Man we shared lots of laughter and jokes, while Alan was at the winding station getting reels ready for the upcoming SOA trip.
A few items at the Winding Table that MIGHT catch your attention!!!!
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All of you guys going have a GREAT and Productive trip on the SOA!!!! AND Posts lots of photos, I won't be there.
Wayne
Drove down to Temecula today to pick up a reel and lend support to Eric. They got bad news... the big C. Hopefully they figure this out and the news gets better when we're at sea.
Quote from: scrinch on October 03, 2022, 02:51:11 AMDrove down to Temecula today to pick up a reel and lend support to Eric. They got bad news... the big C. Hopefully they figure this out and the news gets better when we're at sea.
!!!! :0( !!!!
crud...... :'(
Good Luck to all!
I'm going to stop getting my picture taken.. I am looking too old in photos. :'( Dominick
Dom it beats lying in State !!
Cheers:
todd
At least you weren't wearing Speedos 😆😆
Miguel's!!!
Jack, Georgia Mike and Bill!
The usual suspects! See ya gents manana
Marina!
See ya in 12 hrs. As Chief Jones would say, 12 hr weapons load out complete and stowed, transportation inspected and ready for movement, transportation pilot ready (wife), international documents stowed, financial arrangements stowed, liquid libations stowed, visual enhancers stowed, communication gear charged and stowed. 10 hrs and a wake up, 2.5 hrs drive and I will be there. Bill
Marina!
Have fun gentlemen! Hope you guys get into the big ones!
I stuck my head in the door and saw the rough crew at the pool table and decided it was past my bed time.
Tight lines guys!
Good luck guys!!
Mike
On our way?
go get them guys... enjoy the trip :d
I'm sure you guys will have a blast! "How I Wish, How I Wish I was There" (DSOTM reference anyone?) 8)
Great trip. One of the best ever. A few days of tough fishing, smaller fish, but full limits.
Nice Hoo, Alan!
Had a great trip, weather was warm, seas mostly calm, great friends, good drink (Thanks John!), and Capt. Evan Kraft at the helm. My streak of firsts continued with my first visit to Alijos Rocks and my first wahoo! With the help of some kindly souls made my limit of yellowtail. Sheepshead were caught by many, wahoo, trigger fish, sand bass the size Southern California wished they had, bonito and dorado continued their plague at at couple stops. We stopped at Canales Bay and the yellowtail slaughter was in full swing, dropper loop, flyline, flyline with egg sinkers, irons all caught their share. The boat stopped counting after we hit 250 yellowtails. The wahoo were a menace at the Rocks continually cutting off hooks, Alan's titanium leader brought my fish to gaff. Ohh yeah almost forgot, someone managed to hook and bring to gaff a striped marlin, but I will let him tell the story 😉 Safe travels to all who are still on the road. Bill
Wa HOOOOOOO! Nice one Bill looking to hear more great tales from the trip!!!!! - john
I got a micro wahoo.... :0) and one close to Alan's.
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Nice wahoo Bill!
Does Lee get the Golden Carp for the wahoo category?
-J
Finally made it home about 12 midnight GA time. Rained most of the way home, but we really need the rain.
Had me a large time with some good friends and great fishermen.
GA Mike
Mike, was that your first time at the Rocks? You finally made it?
Quote from: MarkT on October 13, 2022, 05:07:47 PMMike, was that your first time at the Rocks? You finally made it?
Fishing Alijos has been a "bucket list" trip of mine for many many years. I sort of gave up making it there on an 8 day, so I went on the 10 day Grady White SoA trip just last year and we did very well at "the Rocks". Less than a year later, my 2nd trip to the Rocks was on an 8 day.
GA Mike
Quote from: Wally15 on October 13, 2022, 11:11:18 PMQuote from: MarkT on October 13, 2022, 05:07:47 PMMike, was that your first time at the Rocks? You finally made it?
Fishing Alijos has been a "bucket list" trip of mine for many many years. I sort of gave up making it there on an 8 day, so I went on the 10 day Grady White SoA trip just last year and we did very well at "the Rocks". Less than a year later, my 2nd trip to the Rocks was on an 8 day.
GA Mike
I've done a dozen 10 days and only one didn't go to the rocks (due to weather). The last few years the sharks (bronze whalers) have been bad at the rocks. The YFT and YT have been better though.
Our overnite at the ridge, Alan, Dave, Ron, and I were on the back of the boat fishing for "whatever". Dave's flylined sardine got picked up and off to the races, but broke off. Figuring maybe his knot failed I followed suit, great pick up, good run and broke off 🧐. Ok I'll fix his little rd wagon, tied on a titanium leader... now what you gonna do! Woohoo, picked up in short order, pulling drag, and pow! Broke off. Errrr, now Alan gets involved, rigs a multi strand leader, Dave flylined that, but no takers. Now it's late, I'm tired, maybe a few beers, and off to bed. All the pick ups were just outside the deck lights, but figured it was sharks. Bill
Anyone remembers what trolling lures were used to catch those wahoos?
On my Excel 10 day I got mine on a Cowbell Jr. Most other troll fish came on DTX minnows. A few on Marauders. Most troll DTX minnows so that's what catches most fish.
Thanks Mark. I have all the lures you mentioned. Just wondering if the magbay magtrak is productive. I was on Alan's last 8-day trip but couldn't recall if the magtrak caught any fish. I have another 8-day trip at the end of October and look forward to trying different lures for wahoo.
I have the Magtrak too. I don't have anything on it but no one did any better on those trolling rotations! I'm pretty much all in on Wahoo and have multiple DTX 200 and 220 Minnows (and a couple of 165's), a Magtrak, a Madmac 240, Halco Max 190 and 220, and both sizes of Cowbells. I had one trip where they called me Cowbell Mark 'cuz it got hit every time it got wet. The 32oz is the orange/black and the small 16oz is pink. They both feel the Wahoo love! Dorado, YFT and striped Marlin hit them too.
Quote from: DFT on October 21, 2022, 11:24:58 PMAnyone remembers what trolling lures were used to catch those wahoos?
The micro wahoo was caught on a purple and black Maruder and the other troll caught one on a Tony the Tiger Maruder.
Marauders still work well, especially in the corners. Back when Marauders were the only game in town, no body wanted to be long down the middle... but the Cowbell loves being long down the middle! DTX Minnows like to be long too. Marauders, Magtraks, Madmac's, etc like the short corners better than being long down the middle.
Oh yes Lee. Now I remember your Tony the Tiger Marauder caught the first wahoo on the trip at the Rocks. Thanks Lee.
Quote from: Bill B on October 14, 2022, 02:03:32 AMOur overnite at the ridge, Alan, Dave, Ron, and I were on the back of the boat fishing for "whatever". Dave's flylined sardine got picked up and off to the races, but broke off. Figuring maybe his knot failed I followed suit, great pick up, good run and broke off 🧐. Ok I'll fix his little rd wagon, tied on a titanium leader... now what you gonna do! Woohoo, picked up in short order, pulling drag, and pow! Broke off. Errrr, now Alan gets involved, rigs a multi strand leader, Dave flylined that, but no takers. Now it's late, I'm tired, maybe a few beers, and off to bed. All the pick ups were just outside the deck lights, but figured it was sharks. Bill
Didn't realize you went to bed. I got one of those three foot bronzies on a dropper loop up to the boat. I've played with stupid little sharks my whole life, there's a knack to it.
The Man
Does one of those knacks include thumbing the spool? ;D