Reel Repair by Alan Tani

here is the list for the 3-day trip on the spirit of adventure, july 5-8, 2026.  the price for the boat is  $39,525.  i'm going to call it $1650 per person for 24 guys.  adding tip of about 17% brings the price to $1925 per person.  i've been on the phone for the last 2 weeks, badgering everyone, and i think that the trip is filled. there is a possibility that we could run with 26.  in that case, i will be handing out $150 per person when i take roll call on the boat. 

if anyone else is interested, please let me know.  hey, life happens. you never know.  there might be room.  thanks, alan

1. Alan Tani - Saratoga, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

2. Warren Hamachi - West Covina, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

3. David Kawamoto - Moraga, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

4. PJ Stevko - Three Rivers, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

5. Tom Ryugo - San Francisco, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

6. Wayne Deutscher - San Mateo, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

7. Mike Grosman - Germantown, TN ($1925 Paid in Full)

8. Wai Jung - Carlsbad, CA ($962.50 Deposit, $962.50 Due)

9. Steve Moulis - Citrus Heights, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

10. Wayne Skicki - Cupertino, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

11. Rick Gomes - San Jose, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

12. Pete Mateo - Fremont, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

13. Nikola Pang - Fresno, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

14. Vu Huynh - San Jose, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

15. Paul Seghposs - Scottsdale, AZ ($1925 Paid in Full)

16. Gary Truong - San Jose, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

17. Mike O'Leary - Westpoint, CA ($1925 Paid in Full, Needs rods and reels)

18. Alex Kitzies - Hercules, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

19. David Woodward - Milpitas, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

20. Wayne Locke - Scotts Valley, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

21. Lee Dickson - Redwood  Estates, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

22. Jonathan Musman - Petaluma, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

23. Andy Rivera - Fremont, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)

24. Daniel Musman - Petaluma, CA ($1925 Paid in Full)


waiting list

1. Jim O'Connor - Not available

2. James Park - Not available

3. Sam Bird-Robinson - Not Available

4. Ray Anoba

Charter Contract Agreement
Departure Date: 7/5/2026
Departure Time: 11:00 AM
Return Date:     7/8/2026
Return Time:        6:00 AM
Charterer: Alan Tani, alantani@yahoo.com, (408) 219-1149
Charter Price:   $39,525, up to 26 passengers (Mexican permits & CA licenses extra)

A 50% deposit is required to hold this charter. The deposit must be received by February 1, 2026.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. Please send your passenger list as soon as possible so we can send you any anglers on a waitlist or assist you with booking spots if needed. 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.Please make sure your anglers make reservations with a fish processer if needed.I understand and agree to the above charter provisions.

__________________________Signature of responsible Charter Master                                        Date

I'm signed up on the SOA 2-day trip prior to our charter if anyone wants to join me for a "warm-up" trip!

Don't forget to make your fish processing reservations NOW!!!!!

Still plenty of spots available for the 2 day trip before the charter!

8 spots left on the SOA 2-day trip prior to our charter if anyone wants to join me!!!!

gentlemen, thank you.  the trip is filled and deposits are sent.  i will let you know when final checks are due.  again, thank you.  alan

Can't wait! One of the only things I look forward to all year

300 pound mono knife jigs leaders and 300 pound mono kite leaders headed to the Spirit of Adventure. There are 50 of each. They were all individually tested to 75 pounds. It's alot of work, but you can't have one fail on a big fish!!!

Quote from: alantani on May 03, 2026, 03:30:15 PM300 pound mono knife jigs leaders and 300 pound mono kite leaders headed to the Spirit of Adventure. There are 50 of each. They were all individually tested to 75 pounds. It's alot of work, but you can't have one fail on a big fish!!!

Glad to see I'm not the only one getting gear situated already!

they're doing pretty well right now.

Yup if the conditions hold it could be the trip of a lifetime!

I really hope this keeps up!

Ok, this is going to be my first AlanTani.com long range, well three day, and not wanting to be "that guy" I figured I'd ask what the natives are bring in their tackle kits.

I know the obvious:

Flat Falls
Yo-Yo
Surface Iron
Poppers
Snipers
Fly Line Tackle

Anything unique rigging/s I need to think about for bait fishing?

Really looking forward to this trip, it's been a rough few weeks on me and my family, I actually called Alan to cancel twice... Think I'll take it out on some fish. 

Thanks,

Steve

mostly knife jigs, colt snipers and some flat falls. guys are even using plain lead 16 ounce torpedo weights. 

I wonder what the fuel surcharge will be......