Gonzaga 2015

[Mike scales]

Here is a quick vid of our trip I slapped together. I have a fresh baby at home so I wasn't able to perfect it. At least you'll get somewhat of an idea of our trip. Hope you all enjoy, cheers!
Disclaimer- Celine Dions voice is on this vid. lol
https://youtu.be/E3G8cI1Kfu8

[JohnMckroidJr]

Nice Video !

[acorad]

Good to see there's another fly guy on BWE!

Andy

[Mike scales]

Thanks! The fishing there is ridiculous! A fly fisherman's dream!

[momo fish]

Nice video Mike ! Almost cried at the end with Celine 😊.

Will try to join you next time if things don't pop up like last time we tried to plan it..

[Mike scales]

Originally Posted by momo fish

Nice video Mike ! Almost cried at the end with Celine 😊.

Will try to join you next time if things don't pop up like last time we tried to plan it..

lol! Thanks momo! I've always wanted to catch a Jack Crevalle! It was a lengthy battle with light tackle, almost fell like I was close to losing it several times. Aside from the whale sharks, and other cool fish, it definitely was the highlight of the trip for me. Looking forward to next time for sure!

[makobob]

Great video Mike, Thanks for coming down again. Yes this is a fly fisherman's paradise. I will continue to host this October trip as long as I can. It is EPIC every year. FLY fishermen WELCOME. More posts to follow I am sure. Thank you all for coming to share paradise.

[acorad]

Originally Posted by makobob

Great video Mike, Thanks for coming down again. Yes this is a fly fisherman's paradise. I will continue to host this October trip as long as I can. It is EPIC every year. FLY fishermen WELCOME. More posts to follow I am sure. Thank you all for coming to share paradise.

That is very, very generous Bob. I love Mexico, I've been there many times for both business and pleasure. And next year my youngest son will be in HS so I won't be committed to spending 5 months every summer/fall coaching youth football anymore. I might be able to swing a trip to paradise!

Andy

[makobob]

Andy IF you want it to happen, you will make it happen. The September and October trips are always full because it is the best fishing and weather of the year. The Roosters should stay in the area for YEARS as there are so many young fish there now. Large WSB should start showing up soon. Water temps were in the mid 80's last week. We caught lots of pargo from the panga trips. Those who could not make the trip this year missed a great one.

Originally Posted by acorad

That is very, very generous Bob. I love Mexico, I've been there many times for both business and pleasure. And next year my youngest son will be in HS so I won't be committed to spending 5 months every summer/fall coaching youth football anymore. I might be able to swing a trip to paradise!

Andy

[Mike scales]

Originally Posted by makobob

Great video Mike, Thanks for coming down again. Yes this is a fly fisherman's paradise. I will continue to host this October trip as long as I can. It is EPIC every year. FLY fishermen WELCOME. More posts to follow I am sure. Thank you all for coming to share paradise.

Can't thank you enough! By the way, my daughter Lily loves the bow your wife made her! Cheers! Hope you guys have fun in November!

[Harry Hill]

Listening to Celine made me want to go to confession.

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Nice video compilation.

Were there any women there? (Just curious.)

That place looks like paradise for hedonists.


I love adventure trips to Baja. I love primitive camping. I love fishing. I love Mexico. After a 10+ year hiatus, I may have to reconsider my policy of not going there.

The day I change my policy will probably be the day I get arrested and thrown in jail again.


Pulls mustache, ... ponders ...

The adventure traveler part of me says yes, go, ...
The side of me that makes rational executive decisions says it's better to go somewhere else.

Has anyone fished in Panama?

[makobob]

Yes sir, Panama is great fishing, and a beautiful country. BUT impossible to do on a couple of hundred dollars a week! I can fish Baja all year for what a trip to Panama would cost.

[walrus]

Good video, it made me feel like I was right back there again. Thanks for the mental vacation.

[Mike scales]

Thanks fellas. Mr. NiceGuy, I can honestly say I've never felt nervous or scared while down there. It was nice to see other Americans vacationing there with their children, and couples enjoying their anniversary. It's also nice to be traveling with a few fellas who have been down there enough times to know the 'do's and don'ts'. There is an array of species to target and plenty of time to just relax and chill out with a margarita. Haha... Hopefully you make it down there someday.

[Gr8fuldude]

Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times.

You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers

Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!!

Paul

[Mike scales]

Originally Posted by Gr8fuldude

Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times.

You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers

Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!!

Paul

Thanks Paul! I had a blast fishing with you. Those skippies were relentless!

[kayakfisherman]

Great Video!!Music was perfect, especially Pink Floyd.

Fishing the JT's is insane. They are so strong!!
Can't wait to join you guys.

[Mike scales]

Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

Great Video!!Music was perfect, especially Pink Floyd.

Fishing the JT's is insane. They are so strong!!
Can't wait to join you guys.

Thanks, Kayakfisherman! I added Celine D. just to add dramatic effect. lol!
Those Jacks never give up!

[FISH11]

That was a great video Mike. I thought you did a great job and would be hard to improve on. I'm going to have to go on one of these trips down south with Makobob it looks like a fantastic time.