Guys there is a new restaurant right on the beach that is only open on Fri - Sunday which is a possibility one of those evenings.
I also found a contact that will sell me fresh lobsters. Just scored 4 for myself this morning and hope to grab enough for everyone while you are here if someone wants to cook or barbecue them up one evening. If not I can keep them frozen and thaw them out as needed in the next few months.

The bigger YT have been a bit illusive for me in the last week or so. Still very warm water. Almost 77. Dorado being seen on every session but no biters for me yet. Pangero are limiting on nice quality yellows fairly quickly in the San Pablo area. A bit too far for me to paddle. The last few days the wind has picked up quite early and chased me off the water by 10:30 or so. Today it is just beginning to freshen at 1:15 so maybe things are back to normal. I know if we lose a couple degrees in water temp, it is going to be game on at San Roque.

Yes I will cook up those lobsters for you and everyone.

Ross, this is a full moon trip so let me ask a question. Has the beach in front of your place been fishable? I thought it might be good on the full moon for corvina? I know San Roque will be good too. See you soon. Tight Lines amigo.

I actually haven't fished down the here for a month or so. The water has generally cleaned up and there is not near as much floating kelp and weeds washing in with the tides. Can't imagine that there would not be some corvina and halibut lurking out there. Hell even had some small dodos working some bait practically within casting distance a couple nights ago

Hey Jim or Greenscales, would one of you be willing to switch your cooking nights? Would love to stay for the whole trip, but have to be at work the following Monday. I will be making my famous Chicken once again. Let me know if either of you is able to accommodate. Thanks!

Another option would be that I could take care of dinner wherever we stop on the Travel day. The only problem would be that there would still be a few days to cover food towards the end of your stay.

TWO WEEKS TO LIFTOFF!

Kevin, if Jim or green scales do not want to change dates then you can do dinner on our travel day. Not a problem.
Jim I have not heard from RomSpaceNut, any idea if he is ok and still going. Looking to see which night he wants to cook.

Ross tell these guys what the weather has been like. Jackets at night? Sven is coming back so maybe the WSB will show for him again. Tight Lines and YT Dreams.

I will have something simple for you guys to eat when you get here if you don't want to stop for dinner. I'm thinking of my fish chowder or a pot of chili, chips and salsa, guacamole etc.

The weather has been very pleasant during the day. High 70s mostly. Evenings and nighttime are getting a little nippy by my standards. Mid 60s. Always a breeze off the ocean in the evening.

WSB for Sven? I don't think so. That's so passe'. I am fully prepared for the Dawg to put a Wahoo on his deck. Probably on a swim bait or salmon eggs or something dumb.

That sounds good, Thank you, we will plan on dinner with you. Seems some people up here have been chumming with Sunflower seed SHELLs for the pelagics and are doing well. Time will tell. Should be another great trip. See you soon and tight lines to all.

DIRECTIONS OF WHERE TO MEET FOR ASUNCION TRIP
 

Ok here is where we will meet at 4:30 AM on Monday November 23.

Take the 805 South to Palm Avenue and make a right. Make a right into the shopping center and it is easily found.

http://www.mapquest.com/us/californi...nalds-11300211

Hopefully everyone has their FMMs and all other documents as we want to be able to leave from the border at 5 AM.

Yes, thank you Jeff, I would like to be over the border and on our way south by 5 am. That should get us to Rossman's place just about dark, or about 6 pm. Ross will have a simple dinner ready for us. AND then it is GAME ON. Full moon two nights later, corvina on the beach, YT from the yaks, maybe a wahoo (RESERVED FOR JIM, and SVEN. THANKSGIVING in paradise.
Guys start thinking about a side trip to Turtle bay area or the Abreojos area.
Tight Lines and Fishy Dreams!!!

Ok, so I don't want to screw up anything else, but...I was planning on getting my FMM filled out, paid for, and stamped at the border. I know the route pretty good, and was planning on just catching up to the caravan. I don't imagine there to be a lot of folks crossing south at that time, so I am hoping to get it done pretty quickly. What do you think?

Having crossed the border at that time on numerous occasions, I can tell you that there is seldom any wait to get the FMM. The only wait is trying to get the attention of the guy at the bank who is probably asleep in the back room.

BTW you guys probably know this but as of September, the FMM can be used for multiple land entries to Baja.

Kevin in TJ it takes about 5 minutes or less, should not be a problem. See you soon. Has anyone heard from RomSpaceNut??????? Tight Lines.

Spoke to Robert last night. He's driving with me. We're starting our trip on Sat the 22nd and bailing out the following Fri or Sat. Feel free to drop Robert into a cooking date that fits into this schedule please. He said something about shrimp and scallops...

Jim

Jim, thanks for the update on Robert. This is going to be so much FUN.

Hey Jim, that means we can caravan back up. Was planning on heading back up north solo, but I'll leave when you do on Friday or Saturday. Always better to have two cars. You never know.

Oh, and Jim, are you heading straight down to Asuncion, or fishing another spot on the way down MIGHT be able to leave early to get in an extra day of fishing. San Quintin/Socorro had crossed my mind. Although, don't want to be a 3rd wheel spoiler for you and the spacenut! Haha!

Jim, Robery + Eastlost - on dinner switch and leaving early.
 

Unfortunately I will be leaving early as well, Fri PM or Sat AM - w/open option for a room and 1/2 day fishing on the way home.

As for you guys fishing on the way down early - I also plan to head down Sat or Sun before (work permitting). I Was planning going to Punta Baja, $10 a night for a room, w/a possible Mon or Sun at San Antonio. Or, maybe camp in Puerto Santo Tomas - depending on weather/fishing in both locations. I have some killer structure spots GPSd in PB. Launch is just funky as are winds.

If I do Punta Baja still, I would meet you guys on the way down in El Rosario around 11 AM on Tuesday - maybe a lunch or fuel stop for some? But I haven't found great food in town yet, so maybe you eat in SQ and meet me at the gas station or grocery stores about noon. Look for my ride along the highway - should not be to hard to spot. Green PA14 on white 4runner w/rear cross bar on hitch.


Looking forward to this - Richard

HAHAHAHA!!! I've done Baja enough times. And I know the scouting required to dial in a new location. No fish stops for me and Robert. We're driving straight to Ross' place.

I'm also bring a few olive branch switches and I plan on riding Ross like the lean, mean, knowledgeable Baja burro that he is. Giddyup Rossie...take me to your 150 yellow spot...now let's go to your 40# spot...:paddleersmilie:

Jim

I will be holding nothing back (except from maybe my nemesis Sven) but chances are you will find some spots that I haven't found yet. If you guys have any Raider jigs in you quiver you might want to bring them along. I started using one this week mainly because there are a good number of wahoo roaming the waters and at Zed's suggestion they might bit attracted to the Raiders. Hit a new area yesterday and no hoo but managed 9 yellows on the Raider before being blown off at 10 am. All were pretty small between 8 and 12 lbs but stuck one nice chunky 20 pounder.

Yer doin it wrong. Again w the bycatch. Must be 9 [150?] dumber than your average yellows. You gotta wind faster or something.

Bounty on the first pelagic caught while fishing for them.

Rossman make sure Jumbo Jim does NOT get any of MY waypoints! He and The Svede have their own bycatch issues.

I'm sorry. That's not in the spirit of community. I'll share my calico area and you can do what you want.

Shaded Red is good calico bass areas. And I left in some spots where I hooked bottom.

Now for the important import: how many of your are a craft beer geeks and what types l do you like? (Hoppy, Dark, booze you, etc.)
Rossman - specifically you?
I want to p/u some seasonals from a few breweries (Punkincinno & some fresh hopped) and maybe pull a few from my cellared selection (old Brandy or bourbon barreled aged or sours). But I don't want to waste the room or beer if none of you will enjoy.


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Very generous Richard. I'm always up for a taste.

While I certainly enjoy my beer, what I don't know about craft beer 's would fill a lot of books. Something lite and blond would be something I would certainly sample. Not a fan of the darker heavier beers. Trying something new would be a treat but not something I would truly miss if it didn't happen. If you are short on space, fill it up with what you think you are going to need.

I am like Ross I like light ambers mostly and not dark beers. I am more of a red wine guy.

Newby
 

Hi Guys,

My name is Frank and I'm new to Kayaking, and to posting in any type of forum. I was wondering if I could tag along on your next trip so I can pick your brains and learn as much as possible from you guys. I live in Calexico Ca. last stop in the US before crossing to Mexicali. I am Familiar with the San Felipe area and somewhat with Puetecitos. Went to Puertecitos a couple of weeks ago for My 1st Kayak fishing trip, hopefully the 1st of many to come. Still working on the details but I can either meet you guys at the Am/PM on 98 entering Calexico or meet you out in Gonzaga, as I'm still working with my schedule

Here is next year's schedule for baja trips. Just sign up for them or contact Makobob to join in on the fun.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=27124

what time do you guys usually get to Calexico and do you always stop at the AmPm...I saw the videos:). I was hoping i can catch the group there for the next upcoming trip.

We usually leave from El Cajon, CA at 5 AM. So approximately 2 hours more or less.

The next upcoming trip is the NEW Years trip and we should be at the am/pm around 7am. Please let me know if you are going.

A WEEK from now we will be fishing Asuncion.
JIM, so you want good spots?????? We know JUAN! Do you know JUAN? If not then you need to meet him. He has been catching WAHOO the last couple of weeks. And I am sure he would be happy to put you and some friends in his panga and show you what he knows. And that 150 YT spot, well it is no secret, just ask Sven.
Guys you can always rent a panga from Juan or other panga fishermen in Asuncion, or do it the BAJA or BUST way, just follow Rossman at 4 am to San Roque fish a few hours and come home around noon when the wind starts to build. The island is only about 2.5 miles from the launch, even Makobob can make the crossing. There is a reef about 1/2 way to the island that holds Yellows. BTW if you need help Sven has been known to TOW anglers home. Tight Lines and Fishy Dreams.
JIM, last trip down, Sven caught a WSB there............................................. ..in daylight!!!!!

So it looks like everyone is leaving EARLY??? WHO will be meeting Sven, Buddha and me at the Mc Donalds? I think Jim, green scales and Kevin are all leaving early, is that right? Thanks guy's, tight lines. See you all soon.

Hey Bob, Still working out the logistics, but it looks like Greenscales and I will be leaving LA super early Sunday morning. Hope we can make it down before dark. I think Jim is also leaving Sunday morning, but they'll have a couple hour head start.

Did you switch cooking days with either Jim or Greenscales?

Let Makobob know.

I am curious about this chicken you are cooking.

I'm pretty sure Jim and Romspacenut are leaving Saturday morning. I'm sure you know this but the Baja 1000 is this week with start/finish in Ensenada. I think it finishes Sunday so that area will be a madhouse. Closures and detours will mess with your timing. The earlier the better through that area on Sunday.

Race ends Saturday night - I have been caught in it on the road to PST, boy did I piss some
Racers off. Sunday are the awards in the AM and all other areas look like a Zombie Apocalypse and eerily quiet (1000 miles capped by shooting tequila until sunrise will do that). So driving in Sunday will have a couple small bad spots with other areas better than usual. Monday will be worse with school and farm worker busses and pedestrians in every town while others try to clean up the trash from the race.
I kept Wed for food since I need to be back by Sunday as well. Rossman - do I need to bring pans, etc. for cooking in?


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No need to bring pots and pans.

Have fun guys, safe travels