Weekend Gonzaga trip - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 08-25-2015, 09:45 AM

Rob, Carlos and I spent the weekend in Gonzaga. Friday was a travel day and left San Diego at 3:15 pm and we arrived at our place about 9 pm.
Saturday was fish day for Rob and Carlos. They launched by 7 am, and were back by 11:30. Between them they caught over 50 bass/triggers. Out of that time they spent over an hour sitting on a beach decompressing. Why you ask? Well, over the last two weeks it seems that a few Great whites have moved into the area. They are targeting the dogs in the area.
The two they saw were 8 foot and about 12 foot. I locked down the lease on my old place. Sunday we drove home through Mexicali, border wait was less than an hour. Truck run well, cost of fuel was $155 for over 700 mile trip. Old truck fuel cost was $200 +-. So that is a win. Hope to return this coming weekend. Tight lines.

Dannowar · 08-25-2015, 10:26 AM

Sounds awesome!! I'll make sure to wear my chain mail!!

Zed · 08-25-2015, 10:34 AM

A large shark breached (not a white) in 10' water in the bay last w/e. It made the cool down swims pretty interesting. It was so f'n hot.

makobob · 08-25-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed

A large shark breached (not a white) in 10' water in the bay last w/e. It made the cool down swims pretty interesting. It was so f'n hot.

Besides the Great whites we also had a whale shark swim up the beach in 10-20 feet of water. Looked to be about 20' long. Still lots of turtles around too.
Tons of life around Gonzaga now. It was 80-98 degrees while we were there.

Zed · 08-25-2015, 10:54 AM

Def:not a whaleshark. I was close enough to see teeth. Grrr. We had just launched and starting the commute and it came up and thrashed on mullet right in front of me Gooood morning.

90 was the low.

SDROB · 08-25-2015, 11:20 AM

I'd be lying if said I wasn't scared as it was my first encounter with the TaxMan.

So scared I forgot to mention seconds before we seen the 2nd Great White a nice sized Dorado breezed right by at a fast speed which followed by Carlos letting me know that the Taxman was right behind me. It probably explains why he was hauling ass...

Anyhow be safe out there guys.... Here's a few pics from the trip. Bob's new truck and his chick, some travel pics and what Bob does best on these road trips!

I forgot my GoPro in my kayak at the pad so unfortunately no otw flicks....

makobob · 08-25-2015, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the pictures, The final total is, 770 miles at $155 and 16.8 MPG, pretty good for a diesel during break in. This is going to be a great truck for Baja or Bust trips. Tight lines.

Gr8fuldude · 08-25-2015, 08:31 PM

Sorry I missed the trip but at least I'm on good terms with the missus. So good it looks like she's letting me go to Baja for five days starting Friday

bigbarrels · 08-25-2015, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the report. Sounds like fun. Hope the GWS move on out before sept 29th

Mahigeer · 08-25-2015, 11:45 PM

I liked the fact that there are pee stops.

Is there a coating we can put on the kayak to repel sharks??

If not maybe someone can work on it.

walrus · 08-26-2015, 06:36 AM

I've never heard of a GW eating a kayak, I hear they only taste them.

makobob · 08-26-2015, 07:51 AM

Do not know about the shark repellant coating, but heard you do not want to pee on them. As to pee stops they seem to be a fact of life.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I liked the fact that there are pee stops.

Is there a coating we can put on the kayak to repel sharks??

If not maybe someone can work on it.

Dannowar · 08-26-2015, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I liked the fact that there are pee stops.

Is there a coating we can put on the kayak to repel sharks??

If not maybe someone can work on it.

Maybe you can put it in your alphabetized, subject sorted list.

Mahigeer · 08-26-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Maybe you can put it in your alphabetized, subject sorted list.

My daughter is a chemistry professor at Harvey Mudd college. Maybe I can get her to work on a formula.

EastLosYaker · 08-26-2015, 10:09 PM

The new wheelz are sweeeet Bob!

makobob · 08-27-2015, 07:51 AM

Thanks Kevin, going back tomorrow for weekend.

08-25-2015, 09:45 AM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Weekend Gonzaga trip Rob, Carlos and I spent the weekend in Gonzaga. Friday was a travel day and left San Diego at 3:15 pm and we arrived at our place about 9 pm. Saturday was fish day for Rob and Carlos. They launched by 7 am, and were back by 11:30. Between them they caught over 50 bass/triggers. Out of that time they spent over an hour sitting on a beach decompressing. Why you ask? Well, over the last two weeks it seems that a few Great whites have moved into the area. They are targeting the dogs in the area. The two they saw were 8 foot and about 12 foot. I locked down the lease on my old place. Sunday we drove home through Mexicali, border wait was less than an hour. Truck run well, cost of fuel was $155 for over 700 mile trip. Old truck fuel cost was $200 +-. So that is a win. Hope to return this coming weekend. Tight lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-25-2015, 10:26 AM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Sounds awesome!! I'll make sure to wear my chain mail!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-25-2015, 10:34 AM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	A large shark breached (not a white) in 10' water in the bay last w/e. It made the cool down swims pretty interesting. It was so f'n hot. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

08-25-2015, 10:54 AM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Def:not a whaleshark. I was close enough to see teeth. Grrr. We had just launched and starting the commute and it came up and thrashed on mullet right in front of me Gooood morning. 90 was the low. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

08-25-2015, 11:37 AM	#7
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Thanks for the pictures, The final total is, 770 miles at $155 and 16.8 MPG, pretty good for a diesel during break in. This is going to be a great truck for Baja or Bust trips. Tight lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-25-2015, 08:31 PM	#8
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Sorry I missed the trip but at least I'm on good terms with the missus. So good it looks like she's letting me go to Baja for five days starting Friday

08-25-2015, 09:16 PM	#9
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Thanks for the report. Sounds like fun. Hope the GWS move on out before sept 29th __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

08-25-2015, 11:45 PM	#10
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	I liked the fact that there are pee stops. Is there a coating we can put on the kayak to repel sharks?? If not maybe someone can work on it.

08-26-2015, 06:36 AM	#11
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	I've never heard of a GW eating a kayak, I hear they only taste them. __________________

08-26-2015, 10:09 PM	#15
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	The new wheelz are sweeeet Bob!

08-27-2015, 07:51 AM	#16
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Thanks Kevin, going back tomorrow for weekend. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN