Baja anyone? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 09-20-2013, 10:38 AM

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

William Novotny · 09-20-2013, 10:59 AM

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

ful-rac · 09-20-2013, 11:22 AM

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....

makobob · 09-20-2013, 11:43 AM

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

Baja_Traveler · 09-20-2013, 12:06 PM

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!

GregAndrew · 09-20-2013, 12:11 PM

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.

Baja_Traveler · 09-20-2013, 12:35 PM

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...

tattuna · 09-21-2013, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

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....

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!

makobob · 09-21-2013, 08:36 PM

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!

solyluna · 09-21-2013, 09:22 PM

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

bigbarrels · 09-23-2013, 08:09 AM

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

YakMedic · 09-20-2013, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Novotny

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

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.

Linglifter · 09-20-2013, 01:11 PM

I'm in

rossman · 09-20-2013, 03:56 PM

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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danjor · 09-20-2013, 04:32 PM

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.

makobob · 09-29-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossman

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.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

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

easyday · 09-20-2013, 04:36 PM

Im totally in why dont we just paddle down from SD

but seriously keep me updated.

dorado50 · 09-20-2013, 10:16 PM

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.

makobob · 09-21-2013, 09:44 AM

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.

buddha · 09-21-2013, 10:53 AM

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.

09-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	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 __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN Last edited by makobob; 09-28-2013 at 02:30 PM.

09-20-2013, 10:59 AM	#2
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	You know I'm in. I pack light. Bear grylls survival knife and a tooth brush __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-20-2013, 11:22 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	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.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-20-2013, 11:43 AM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	True waiting in line can be tough, but when coming back it just gets you ready for all the stress here. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-21-2013, 08:36 PM	#9
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	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! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-20-2013, 12:06 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	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!

09-20-2013, 12:11 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	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.

09-20-2013, 12:35 PM	#7
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	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...

09-21-2013, 09:22 PM	#10
solyluna Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 73	The last 3 trips we left Ensenada at 5 am It take about 30 minutes to cross We mainly fish San Quentin

09-23-2013, 08:09 AM	#11
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	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 __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

09-20-2013, 01:11 PM	#13
Linglifter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San diego Posts: 166	I'm in

09-20-2013, 03:56 PM	#14
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	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. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

09-20-2013, 04:32 PM	#15
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	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.

09-20-2013, 04:36 PM	#17
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Im totally in why dont we just paddle down from SD but seriously keep me updated. __________________

09-20-2013, 10:16 PM	#18
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	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.

09-21-2013, 09:44 AM	#19
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	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. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-21-2013, 10:53 AM	#20
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	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.

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