Baja anyone?
 

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed
by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
--- Mark Twain




At the start of time, Baja was created. Now as my life is slowing down, I realize more time needs to be spent in Baja. So I am throwing this out to the forum, Baja or bust! For 2014 I want to make at least 10 camping, fishing trips to Baja. So that means about a trip a month. Where to go in Jan, Feb, Mar, April to start. Best areas to fish those months, dates, where to stay on beach, how many people should be on each trip? But the biggest question, WHO wants to go! I will try to keep this all together for the whole year. If we can get this going we can all fish some great areas. Might be nice to do a couple family trips? Ideas and suggestions, anyone interested?

Makobob

You know I'm in. I pack light. Bear grylls survival knife and a tooth brush

Yeah I thought those Baja trips would be awesome, and they are fun...but any fun you have will be negated by waiting in line to cross the border...

Gawd! that was a nightmare....

True waiting in line can be tough, but when coming back it just gets you ready for all the stress here.

Unless you are in possession of one of these!

Then the wait is 15 min max - my average is 10-12 min - once I got through in 30 seconds!

http://www.pbase.com/baja_traveler/image/152445113.jpg

Make sure everyone in your vehicle has the credentials to use the express lane at the border. And try not to cross on Sun. nite.

Thats why I ride alone...

Always best to cross South Sunday/Monday and cross North Thursday/Friday - that way you are opposite the prevailing traffic...

I heard the survival knife doubles as a tooth brush for a true outdoorsman!

I'm interested in a baja trip. My schedule is so crazy I cant even consider when though. I'll be watching as this develops.

I'm in

Can't wait til 2014. I'm headed to Bahia gonzaga mid Oct for a week or so. Solo trip at this point so if anyone's interested I'll be at campo beluga.

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Keep me in the loop, Baja has always been on my list of stuff to do! I'm working on opening my own BBQ catering business in the next couple months and sometime soon quitting my full time job so hopefully next year I can make some free time to go being my own boss. :luxhello:

Im totally in why dont we just paddle down from SD :D but seriously keep me updated.

This sept,oct,and nov will be great yt fishing at Abreojos area. Feb, march, april,and may awesome yt on sea of cortez side.

Thank you Dorado50, So for next year, Feb-May, WHERE in the SEA of Cortez? Sept-Nov looking at Abreojos. Thanks to those who said they were in, Need month, dates you will be available. Places to go? Most trips 4-7 days, but you could always stay longer or shorter.

I was at the Bay Bass Tournament about 4 years ago and met Zach Thomas who wrote the book, "The Angler's Guide to Trailer-Boating Baja". I asked him what he thought was the best place to kayak fish in Baja.

He mentioned bahia asuncion.
http://bahiaasuncionmexico.wordpress.com/

I have wanted to go there ever since and I think I will do it next year. This makes it more fun if we can get a group together.

I could bring down my smoker and cook some slow cooked brisket or ribs.

Also some short trips to the punta banda area could be done in 1-2 days.

William, Buddha, Danjor, Rossman, Baja_Traveler pm"s sent.

BWE, guys give me date you want to go, where and how long. With that info we can get it put together. Already have about 12 people interested. WE can do this!

Ill go file the papers for my passport and get the ball rolling on that then im open

Not so bad any more. I crossed on a Wednesday eve 3 weeks ago in about 15 minutes! Looks like the expansion is done with twice as many booths open and there are now express lanes for those who have passport cards. Get a passport card!

January trip to bahia asuncion is on!!!! Still need to set a date, but at least buddha, Jeff, and myself will go, so anyone else want to tag along, need someone to set the date you can go. Tight lines and bloody gaffs!

The last 3 trips we left Ensenada at 5 am
It take about 30 minutes to cross
We mainly fish San Quentin

So, what is the BEST time to kayak fish San Quentin? Let's get in on the calender for 2014. Families could make this trip.

Late May / Early June is the best time to take advantage of the killer halibut fishing in San Q. I think it'd be awesome to get a group together and hit it up - either camping out on the point or staying at the Old Mill. Camping puts you closer to the fishing grounds though..

I'm in for some trips (depending on work requirements) - Gonzaga is high on my list because I haven't been there yet (October is the best month i understand). Springtime in San Quintin and Asuncion Bay would be cool.

Sentri passes - it costs $150 to get a Sentri pass, and it's good for 5 years. If you cross more than a couple times a year it's totally worth it at $30/year.
To apply, go to the following link and create a login, then fill out the application. There is a $25 application fee, then when the application is approved you have to go down and do a face-to-face interview. The office is just this side of the Otay border crossing. Then they fingerprint you, tell you the rules and ins & outs of being a pass holder and collect $125. The card arrives in the mail a few weeks later.

https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes

Baja or Bust! 2014
 

CONFIRMED Dec 26-Jan5+, Asuncion
Feb, OPEN
Mar, OPEN
CONFIRMED April Gonzaga Bay
May OPEN
June, San Quintin 1st week June
July, OPEN
Aug, OPEN
Sept, Gonzaga
Oct, Abreojos
CONFIRMED Nov, Asunsion
Dec, Merry Christmas

This is what we have after a week! We have months left, so start planing and post YOUR wants. When, where, how long, we can do this! Tight lines and bloody gaffs.

Makobob

November or December would be the best months for another trip to Bahia Asuncion. We might have to make earlier reservations as this is their busiest time.

I'm in as I can afford.

always down for a trip......Abreojos is a great place as mentioned above.....my Avatar is an Abreojos YT.......just got back from San Quintin last night:)

Mike, and barrels, where and when?

Mike does this mean that you will furnish the lollipops?

Hey , Abreojos in October would be a sick trip but I bow hunt Missouri in October the past three years......if I don't go to Missouri next October then I would be down for Abreojos......otherwise, could fill in on other trips if schedule lines up

Ross, do you have your dates set for this trip?

Bob, I,ll be heading down on the 15th and coming back ....., hell I don't know. Whenever I run out of food or money. I've got to be at work on the 25th

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Dates
 

What are the dates for Gonzaga Bay in April so I can pencil it in on my calendar

Hey Bob,

Very good for you to do this. I would love to jump in on a trip or two if time allows. I've gotta say it's just a bit too far off to fully commit though. Gonzaga and San Quintin have been on my list for years so tentatively, yes to both. I've got a truck or would love to jump in and share costs if anyone has extra space.

With the weather updates being pretty accurate these days...if there's a poor weather week looming on your trip date, are you guys ALL IN? This raton would rather jump ship than hunker down in a wet or windy tent. Let me know your thoughts about bailers and/or reschedules. Thank you sir.

Jim

Svandawg, Gonzaga will be 14-20 April. Deamon, I do not charge for these trips, unless lodging costs are involved. If you want to bail because of weather so be it. The long lead times are so people who work can plan time off for the trip. I've had to hunker down for weather before, but can usually find some how or where to fish.

If there is a house to be rented there will be a date where no refunds should be allowed maybe a week or two before arrival date.

People camping in tents it would not be an issue.

The owner could tell us the cutoff date when a cancellation would be allowed.

I think that if that happens and no else fills in then everyone would have to make up the difference in money because of someone canceling.

Hopefully there would be another person that is going on the trip that would want to go in on the rental house so that wouldn't happen.

Honestly depending on the time of year weather may not be an issue.

Our December trip we could run into weather though but all of us are committed to going.

You can always rent a panga or go surf fishing in the rain.

Thanks Buddha & Bob. I've got the dates down. I'm going to shoot hard for them. Jim

Jim, if you do join us, you will need to furnish the lollipops! Thanks for your interest. Tight lines and bloody gaffs!

Im really going to try hard to make one of these trips.