the 10-day long range trip is november 5-15, 2025. the total for the boat is $102,960. adding a 17% tip brings the total up to $120,464. divided through by 22 spots and rounding up comes out to $5476 per person. if we have fewer guys, i will just divide through by that number. hopefully, it will not come down to that.
as soon as possible, i will need a 50% deposit check of $2738 mailed to me. i will be on the phone all week. gentlemen, thank you! alan
here is the list -
1. Alan Tani - Saratoga, CA (Paid in Full)
2. Warren Hamachi - West Covina, CA (Paid in Full)
3. James Libby - Stoughton, WI (Deposit)
4. Mark Thomann - Mission Viejo, CA (Deposit)
5. Jack Bradley - San Francisco, CA (Paid in Full)
6. Lee Putman - Klamath Falls, OR ($4K Deposit)
7. Jeff Stokes - San Jose, CA (Deposit)
8. Tommy Dembski - Santa Cruz, CA (Paid in Full)
9. Dan Puma - Campbell, CA (Deposit)
10. Frank Oclassen - Elk Grove, CA (Deposit)
11. Tom McKinney - San Diego, CA (Paid in Full)
12. Roy Qi - Santa Barbara, CA (Deposit)
13. Paul Seghposs - Scottsdale, AZ ($2750 Deposit)
14. Jerry Goldstein (SOA Guest $730)
15. Dan Durbin - San Jose, CA (Deposit $3500)
16. Mike Richmond (Deposit)
17. Vince Outcalt - Scottsdale, AZ (Deposit)
18. Jerome Morris - San Jose, CA (Deposit)
19. Jim Cureton - San Jose, CA (Deposit)
20. Devin Morris - San Jose, CA (Deposit)
21. Kurt Cummings - Crawfordsville, OR (Deposit)
22. Casey Williams - Paul's friend
waiting list
1. Craig Pappas
2. Vic Herrick
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QuoteCharter Contract Agreement
Departure Date: 11/5/2025 Departure Time: 11:00 AM
Return Date: 11/15/2025 Return Time : 6:00 AM
Charterer: Alan Tani
alantani@yahoo.com
Charter Price: $102,960
up to 22 passengers (Mexican permits & CA licenses extra)
A 50% deposit is required to hold this charter. The deposit must be received by February 1, 2025.
The price includes food, bait and Mexican Visas. The price does not include fishing tackle, Mexican fishing permits, gratuities or beverages. If the deposit is not received by the above date, the charter may be automatically cancelled by Spirit of Adventure Charters without notice.
If the charter group does not appear on the above date and time, all monies will be forfeited. If the charter is not fully booked, or the charter price is not paid in full by time of departure, charter dates may not be granted the following year. Cancellation policy will be strictly enforced. If a passenger cancels 90 days or more prior to departure date, any payments shall be refunded less a $250.00 service charge. Cancellations within 90 days of departure will result in forfeiture of deposit unless the vacant spot is filled. Cancellations within 30 days of departure will result in forfeiture of ALL DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS unless vacant spot is booked. Travel Insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Please be aware, due to possible fuel price increases, Spirit of Adventure Charters reserves the right to implement a fuel surcharge. Spirit of Adventure Charters reserves the right to make changes in the trip that circumstances dictate, including cancellations, changes in the trip due to weather or fishing conditions, or substitution of boats as deemed necessary. Notification of any changes will be made in a timely manner.
I understand and agree to the above charter provisions.
____________________________________ __________________________
Signature of responsible Charter Master Date
Please Mail Deposit To:
Spirit of Adventure Charters
2803 Emerson St
San Diego, CA 92106
Denise Muller Date: September 2024
admin@soasportfishing.com
(619) 549-8002
This contract will not be confirmed until a signed copy is returned to Spirit of Adventure.
Thank you!
I'm in!
I am in.
I'm in if you'll have me
Check went out Monday
Quote from: Caveelk on January 07, 2025, 06:58:02 PMI'm in if you'll have me
Looking forward to fishing with you, see you at the Salem Saltwater Sportsman's Show.
Quote from: Caveelk on January 07, 2025, 06:58:02 PMI'm in if you'll have me
i should be able to get you one the trip. got a few guys to talk to first. stand by......
Please put me on the waiting list Alan.
I'll let you know for sure by next week.
Thanks,
Steve
Hi Alan
As we discussed, I am in. I'll drop off my deposit this week.
My check is in the mail
Jack
Hey Guys
I have reserved a room (2 queen beds) at the Sea Harbor Inn for this trip. Checking in on 11/4, checking out on 11/5. If anyone needs a room, I have a spot. Jeff
I'll take you up on the offer.
Sounds good Lee!
C'mon guys, we need 8 more guys to fill up the eight day October 1-9 2025. Only $4000 before tip. Let's go! Or if you know anyone (even ringers) get them on the boat.
Never been on a 10-day before. Is a 100lb rig likely to be needed?
Jack
I troll with 100#, dropper loop at times, flyline on the lower banks if there's anyone home!
Thanks Mark. I'm trying to decide if I should invest in a 100 lb class reel. I've got a 16visx, but I think 100 is a bit beyond it's wheelhouse.
Jack
The VISX 16 will do 100# but a 20 does it better.
We most likely will not be targeting BFT and I do not know if plus size YFT are in 10 day range. I am leaving my VISX 20 and 100# gear at home and fishing 80# for my heavy gear.
Yeah, my plan was to top out at 80. I'll keep watching reports.
Jack
I have a Avet EX30 you can borrow.
Thank you Lee, that's a very nice gesture. I have a line on a Mak 20 and have been trying to decide if I really need it. A few years ago my younger, working self would have just snatched it up.
Jack
Jack, take the 100#. We got into an early morning bite with Alejos Rocks Home Guard. It sure made it easier hauling those BIG fish to gaff. Bill
Quote from: Bill B on September 14, 2025, 10:34:18 PMJack, take the 100#. We got into an early morning bite with Alejos Rocks Home Guard. It sure made it easier hauling those BIG fish to gaff. Bill
Definitely, I've been busted off on 80# dropper looping at the Alijos ridge!
Okay, looks like I'll be getting another reel. Is there a significant difference in line capacity between a Makaira 20 and a 20 VISX?
Jack
Jack - Not that I'm one to help other people $pend their money (Hey, glad to be of service! ;D ) you will want to acquire a heavier outfit eventually even if you borrow from the Ohana for this trip. Steve "Tuna North" Carson just posted a report this morning on a 3-day Penn University bluefin trip on the Searcher where one of the other passengers watched a few hundred yards of line melt away on their 16VISX and they never did find out what exactly it was (other than big). And Steve (admittedly a VERY experienced fisherman) has caught some true MONSTERS on his 16 VISX. Truth of the matter, if you continue to invest in longer trips (8-10 day) the whole intent of these trips is to get to species and sizes that are not available locally. And as one of my friends that I fish with on my June RP 8 day summed up just this year - "If you have the right sized gear, with a properly adjusted drag, it can make things pretty manageable, almost easy. And if you don't, it can make things pretty miserable." - john
No significant difference between the Mak 20 SEa and the 20 VISX. You'd be happy with either one.
Quote from: MarkT on September 16, 2025, 07:12:47 PMNo significant difference between the Mak 20 SEa and the 20 VISX. You'd be happy with either one.
Agree with Mark, and having fished both I would put the EX Raptor as Lee mentioned in that catagory as well. - john