[Crusty]

My uncle and I chartered the Shogun to do just that. We have a couple of spots open and Shogun Sportfishing wants the angler list in a couple of months to secure the boat. The trip isn't until Nov 2018 so there's plenty of time to beg, borrow or steal those 13-15wt setups.

400+ scoops of bait for chumming. 3-4 skiffs to chase down the big fish. 16 anglers is an ultra-limited load.

Interested? PM me here or call the number below.



This is my first post on this board. This is not a commercial advertisement. I'm one of the paying anglers on this trip just trying to fill some open spots. If the mods deem this post inappropriate, I will delete it.

 

[Robert Engleheart]

Guy I used to work with has done a similar trip with gear and says it's fantastic. With fly tackle it could only be better.

 

[JohnB]

What do kidneys sell for these days. Please make sure to post a trip report when you get back. That looks awesome! I hope you can find the anglers.

 

[River Pig]

Guessing there will be no trip report because it's an advertisement. Could be wrong, but not usually.

 

[wadin' boot]

If you want to advertise your trip, pay the site and become a sponsor.

 

[River Pig]

Didn't see the part under the picture about it not being an advertisement until just now. Just seemed fishy (haha) being the dudes first post and all. Sorry if I was wrong.

 

[VIUcutthroat]

I watched a slide show years ago given by Trey Combs. It was pretty impressive. It seemed to me at the time to be a good opportunity for someone like myself (with little experience) to go out and learn about rigging, flies etc. Having pulled on tuna with a 12 wt., I would definately opt for a couple of 14-15 wt rods for a trip like this. Wish I had the bucks, I think it would be a cool experience. And could spend the summer in a gym working out!

 

[Crusty]

Not a commercial advertisement. I'm not making a penny on this. I'm paying the full amount to fish, just trying to fill in a couple empty spots or the boat doesn't go.

Perhaps the professional graphics threw you off. That was done by my nephew who is a graphic designer. Sorry if it seems fishy.

 

[joellirot]

I moved up here from San Diego. Shogun is a really well known and respected boat.

 

[Crusty]

I moved up here from San Diego. Shogun is a really well known and respected boat.

Imagine it with only 16 anglers, instead of the usual 24-32.

 

[Tacoma Red]

I have done this several times in Hawaii for mostly Mahi-Mahi, Aku, and rarely Ahi and Ono. The speed and battle of an Ono on a fly rod (or on any tackle) is truly amazing. @$6K it would have to be 5-star accommodations/food.

 

[Crusty]

@$6K it would have to be 5-star accommodations/food.

It is. The food is arguably the best in the fleet.

The Shogun has 13 staterooms, and we're limiting to 16 anglers. Ten anglers have private staterooms and 3 staterooms will have two anglers. Most staterooms are designed for 3 anglers.

Pictures from shogunsportfishing.com

 

[SilverFly]

My uncle and I chartered the Shogun to do just that. We have a couple of spots open and Shogun Sportfishing wants the angler list in a couple of months to secure the boat. The trip isn't until Nov 2018 so there's plenty of time to beg, borrow or steal those 13-15wt setups.

400+ scoops of bait for chumming. 3-4 skiffs to chase down the big fish. 16 anglers is an ultra-limited load.

Interested? PM me here or call the number below.



This is my first post on this board. This is not a commercial advertisement. I'm one of the paying anglers on this trip just trying to fill some open spots. If the mods deem this post inappropriate, I will delete it.

Don't take this personally Crusty, but I kinda hate you right now! Just kidding of course. If I had $6K burning a hole in my pocket, I'd be on this like a sea lion eating endangered salmon in a fish ladder.

 

[Nick Clayton]

Hmmm.....

 

[DiejehHehdudhhe8373737]

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[Mems]

If you can afford it and don't get seasick then go. What have you got to loose except some flylines and a couple of rods if you high stick. I know when Trey Combs went they had small inflatable rafts to chase ono. You have better luck if you find something floating. You have never seen line peel off your reel until you hook an ono. It might be hard holding a school of ono at the back of the boat. Ahi and mahi would be much easier with live chum. If you had a group of friends it would be a blast. Mems.

 

[Crusty]

$600 is on the low end of the day rate for most saltwater guides (assuming they have boats, motors, and fuel to pay for). Book a 5-star hotel for a night and eat at 5 star restaurants just about anywhere and you'll be spending $600/day or thereabouts. Having done a handful of mothership trips, I can tell you that $6k for a 10-day trip with a reduced angler load is very reasonable.

I've always priced adventure vacations vs fly out lodges around Bristol Bay Alaska. They average about $1000/day. Anything cheaper is a treat!

 

[Crusty]

If you can afford it and don't get seasick then go. What have you got to loose except some flylines and a couple of rods if you high stick. I know when Trey Combs went they had small inflatable rafts to chase ono. You have better luck if you find something floating. You have never seen line peel off your reel until you hook an ono. It might be hard holding a school of ono at the back of the boat. Ahi and mahi would be much easier with live chum. If you had a group of friends it would be a blast. Mems.

Trey's trips were later (Jan/Feb) if I remember correctly. A cheaper time to get the boat, but tougher fishing. This trip is PRIMETIME, hence the price.

On another note: We're looking for Trey. Our last known contact was in Port Angeles or Townsend. Anyone know where he is these days, point him to this thread or call Ray (phone# on flyer). Ray and him are old friends.

 

[Tacoma Red]

$600 is on the low end of the day rate for most saltwater guides (assuming they have boats, motors, and fuel to pay for). Book a 5-star hotel for a night and eat at 5 star restaurants just about anywhere and you'll be spending $600/day or thereabouts. Having done a handful of mothership trips, I can tell you that $6k for a 10-day trip with a reduced angler load is very reasonable.

I prefer going to Hawaii and getting a boat for several days. More fun. More options.

 

[SilverFly]

Wahoo on the fly is way up there on my list. Maybe even #1, and I've got a long list.

If I were going on this trip, I'd take a deep sinking line and some flies that look like cut bait. Apparently wahoo like to slash through schools of baitfish (or live chum) then circle back to pick up the pieces. Just let the fly sink, don't retrieve. Seems a bit counter-intuitive considering these are arguably the fastest fish in the ocean but apparently a "dead" fly is a proven way to hook them. Of course take this with a grain of salt since I have exactly zero experience with wahoo.

On a side note, if anyone will be on the Big Island in July, I could be persuaded into splitting a charter to chase ono.