Alan Tani 11th anniversary crab and rock cod charter

[pjstevko]

We will be fishing deep so bring heavy weights.

Mike

Thanks for the info Mike. I'll be bringing big and heavy jigs!!!!

I'm really looking forward to this trip as I just realized I don't have any rockfish/lingcod in the freezer and I've never done a crabbing trip before!!!

[Bill B]

Ok I'm in, sent PP today. The wife is coming along to go shopping while we are fishing. I think this trip is going to cost me more than I thought 😱 Figure we will drive up Friday and back home on Sunday. Looking forward to meeting you guys.....and sharing a few cold frosty beverages.....🍻  Bill

Edit.....stupid question, we may fly up ( thanks to flight miles) and southwest charges $75 for fishing poles...would anyone happen to have a pole I could borrow?  I will supply the reels. 😉

[JoseCuervo]

Previously I have always used about 8-10 ounce weights for cod fishing. On our trip on the 7th tangles were happening all around the boat right from the get go on a flat calm day. The current under the surface was apparently bad and the deck hands had everyone bump to 1 pounders (16 ounces).

It sucks having to have a wide variety of heavy leads on hand.. Whatever you need is available for purchase on the boat though.

[Swami805]

I'm driving Bill so I can bring a few extra with me for you,something for a baja special and a jigmaster I'm thinking?

[pjstevko]

Bill with the names I see on the confirmed list I'm sure there will be plenty of gear to use! You could probably even leave the reels at home!!!!! I know I'll be bringing a couple set-ups 

[El Pescador]

Bill,

NO NEED to bring rods or reels,

Between Alan, Dominick and me - you have plenty of choices.

I have 4 Penn Surfmaster 100's all tricked out (Thanks SAL for the great reel recommendation),

Just get here, you'll be set.

Wayne

[jlezama]

Gentleman
      The maximum depth we will be fishing is 230 ft but as low as 50. The boat has a wise assortment of lead weights, so you can buy them there. They also have flies which are most effective. The area we are going is deep reef about a mile or two from the harbor (takes around 45 mins to get there)
Juan

[Swami805]

What style is the fishing ?  Do they anchor or get everyone one side of the boat and drift?  Maybe "free boat" and use the motor to hold over a spot? 

[jlezama]

What style is the fishing ?  Do they anchor or get everyone one side of the boat and drift?  Maybe "free boat" and use the motor to hold over a spot? 

We drift and leave the motor running so we don't go to far from the marks. We do not anchor down, more of A SoCal thing.
6-8-10 oz bars with a teaser fly should work perfectly for lingcod but nothing beats a pair of flys if you are after big reds and olives
Juan

[Bill B]

Thanks for the offer guys, I will take you up on it if we fly.....I think I have some materials to make some shrimp flies, if I do I'll tie some up and bring them along...need to see if the Nep-Tuna will make the slot size and not incur a baggage fee, if it does it will make it's maiden voyage this trip...Bill

[pjstevko]

Did we charter this boat or are we just taking over an open party trip?

[mikeysm]

We are chartering the boat.

Mike

[Swami805]

Heard from my brother that crab opening for commercial has been postponed until Dec 15th. If that's a fact Should have some good crabbing!

[jlezama]

Heard from my brother that crab opening for commercial has been postponed until Dec 15th. If that's a fact Should have some good crabbing!

Indeed! they are pulling big pots almost every day now!

[pjstevko]

Are we gonna be able to fill up the boat? If not, whats the plan?