Asuncion 2016 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Deamon · 12-02-2016, 08:21 AM

One of those classic runs into Baja with an experienced, confident group (MB & Buddha) driving a big arse 4X4 truck. Topping this off with a warm, welcoming home to crash when we got to Bahia Asuncion. Jeff cooked up a GREAT Thanksgiving dinner and we also had plenty of homemade meals with the convenience of staying at Ross' place. Rossman...MakoBob...special, special people.

Asuncion is a true fishing village. The people are very friendly and welcoming. There's enough good small restaurants to change things up. The Langosta dinner (fresh) was about $13 just like the old days of Puerto Nuevo! The pangeros seemed to really like and respect us yakkers. Each morning, we'd jump their launch spot seemingly with open arms and small talk. I passed on a bag of pistachios to a couple of commercial dudes on the water and was given nearby gps spots with nice structure. The small gifting thing works and they just loved the fresh nuts.

The fishery at Asuncion is pretty special...monster Checkers, too many Sandies lol, Goats with attitudes, Bonies galore and the Tails. We went for the Tails but it was one of those "you shoulda been here a couple of weeks ago", lol. I ended up with nine firecrackers up to 14 #'s. Ross killed one for me to take home that was over 30. We were even trolling for Dodo's one morning when a pangero called us over to his bite. Only Bones for us after a lot of sprinting, lol.

I found my fossil shark tooth along the beach cliffs. Kind of small but beautiful in its own way. I also ventured inland a few miles to a well known dig (I went a few times, lol). Ended up finding (3) whale sites and dug up around 5 cu yds of soil looking for Mr. Megalodon's tooth but no such luck. Fun stuff even though it was a Megalodon zip again. One day, we went to a sand dollar fossil spot Ross knows well and I came home w 15 sand dollar fossils.

The Osprey seem to be thriving throughout Baja as we saw nests and birds EVERYWHERE we travelled. Great to see such a magnificent killer.

Enjoy the pics, they'll tell the story. Jim

YakHanded · 12-02-2016, 08:29 AM

Duuuuuuuude!

619-SWIM-DOG · 12-02-2016, 09:13 AM

Very nice trip Jim

octico · 12-02-2016, 09:18 AM

Very nice write up.

makobob · 12-02-2016, 09:25 AM

Very nicely done Jim, great post, thank you for sharing our trip. Asuncion 2017 will be even better as it will be our fifth consecutive year to visit this beautiful fishing village. Hope you all can make it down with us next year, Tight Lines.

Deamon · 12-02-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Very nicely done Jim, great post, thank you for sharing our trip. Asuncion 2017 will be even better as it will be our fifth consecutive year to visit this beautiful fishing village. Hope you all can make it down with us next year, Tight Lines.

Few more pics...

DanaPT · 12-02-2016, 10:16 AM

welcome back! sounds like a killer trip!

rossman · 12-02-2016, 10:31 AM

Always a treat to have folks visit my little piece of paradise here in Baja Sur but these Thanksgiving trips are most special. Thanks for making it traditional by providing the turkey and fixins. Everyone's generosity with food drinks and tackle was just simply over the top. I am thinking of opening a restaurant just to use up all of the food you guys left behind. You guys and any of the BWE crew are welcome any time.

Chuck D · 12-02-2016, 10:58 AM

Awesome trip, super jealous, need Baja, asap!

tamddo714 · 12-02-2016, 01:02 PM

looked like an awesome trip! i soon hope to be visiting baja in the near future. thank you for the report!

makobob · 12-02-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tamddo714

looked like an awesome trip! i soon hope to be visiting baja in the near future. thank you for the report!

GUY"S nothing stopping you but yourselves. I will help when you are ready to plan YOUR trip. Tight Lines.

buddha · 12-02-2016, 02:29 PM

Very nice report and pictures. Your help in driving and packing and overall assistance on the trip made it a great trip. Fastest ride ever to San Felipe from Makobob's place!

MrPukaShell · 12-02-2016, 05:18 PM

Very nice trip right there. Congrats on the tooth find. Thanks for taking the time to share.

Onit8 · 12-02-2016, 05:51 PM

Man looks like fun next year I'm gonna have to join u guys!! Great report!

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Caden · 12-02-2016, 06:05 PM

Nice Jim, I need to do that soon

Zed · 12-02-2016, 07:00 PM

Nice.

JeffB · 12-02-2016, 07:32 PM

Nice, cool pix!

Druko · 12-03-2016, 08:03 AM

Killer report Jim! definitely looking to get back there next year and fish points north and south of Ross's place

erinoo · 12-03-2016, 10:00 AM

Nice Jimmy, real nice..

makobob · 12-03-2016, 04:57 PM

So Jim who is that in picture #5, and did you find your Kamprite?

12-02-2016, 08:21 AM	#1
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Asuncion 2016 One of those classic runs into Baja with an experienced, confident group (MB & Buddha) driving a big arse 4X4 truck. Topping this off with a warm, welcoming home to crash when we got to Bahia Asuncion. Jeff cooked up a GREAT Thanksgiving dinner and we also had plenty of homemade meals with the convenience of staying at Ross' place. Rossman...MakoBob...special, special people. Asuncion is a true fishing village. The people are very friendly and welcoming. There's enough good small restaurants to change things up. The Langosta dinner (fresh) was about $13 just like the old days of Puerto Nuevo! The pangeros seemed to really like and respect us yakkers. Each morning, we'd jump their launch spot seemingly with open arms and small talk. I passed on a bag of pistachios to a couple of commercial dudes on the water and was given nearby gps spots with nice structure. The small gifting thing works and they just loved the fresh nuts. The fishery at Asuncion is pretty special...monster Checkers, too many Sandies lol, Goats with attitudes, Bonies galore and the Tails. We went for the Tails but it was one of those "you shoulda been here a couple of weeks ago", lol. I ended up with nine firecrackers up to 14 #'s. Ross killed one for me to take home that was over 30. We were even trolling for Dodo's one morning when a pangero called us over to his bite. Only Bones for us after a lot of sprinting, lol. I found my fossil shark tooth along the beach cliffs. Kind of small but beautiful in its own way. I also ventured inland a few miles to a well known dig (I went a few times, lol). Ended up finding (3) whale sites and dug up around 5 cu yds of soil looking for Mr. Megalodon's tooth but no such luck. Fun stuff even though it was a Megalodon zip again. One day, we went to a sand dollar fossil spot Ross knows well and I came home w 15 sand dollar fossils. The Osprey seem to be thriving throughout Baja as we saw nests and birds EVERYWHERE we travelled. Great to see such a magnificent killer. Enjoy the pics, they'll tell the story. Jim Attached Images __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S" Last edited by Deamon; 12-03-2016 at 05:56 AM.

12-02-2016, 10:31 AM	#8
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Always a treat to have folks visit my little piece of paradise here in Baja Sur but these Thanksgiving trips are most special. Thanks for making it traditional by providing the turkey and fixins. Everyone's generosity with food drinks and tackle was just simply over the top. I am thinking of opening a restaurant just to use up all of the food you guys left behind. You guys and any of the BWE crew are welcome any time. __________________ "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!

12-02-2016, 07:00 PM	#16
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Nice. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

12-02-2016, 07:32 PM	#17
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nice, cool pix! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

12-03-2016, 04:57 PM	#20
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	So Jim who is that in picture #5, and did you find your Kamprite? __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-02-2016, 08:29 AM	#2
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	Duuuuuuuude!

12-02-2016, 09:13 AM	#3
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Very nice trip Jim

12-02-2016, 09:18 AM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Very nice write up.

12-02-2016, 09:25 AM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Very nicely done Jim, great post, thank you for sharing our trip. Asuncion 2017 will be even better as it will be our fifth consecutive year to visit this beautiful fishing village. Hope you all can make it down with us next year, Tight Lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-02-2016, 10:16 AM	#7
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	welcome back! sounds like a killer trip!

12-02-2016, 10:58 AM	#9
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Awesome trip, super jealous, need Baja, asap!

12-02-2016, 01:02 PM	#10
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	looked like an awesome trip! i soon hope to be visiting baja in the near future. thank you for the report!

12-02-2016, 02:29 PM	#12
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Very nice report and pictures. Your help in driving and packing and overall assistance on the trip made it a great trip. Fastest ride ever to San Felipe from Makobob's place!

12-02-2016, 05:18 PM	#13
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Very nice trip right there. Congrats on the tooth find. Thanks for taking the time to share.

12-02-2016, 05:51 PM	#14
Onit8 Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: anaheim Posts: 34	Man looks like fun next year I'm gonna have to join u guys!! Great report! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-02-2016, 06:05 PM	#15
Caden Homeless will fish 4 food Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rosemead Posts: 171	Nice Jim, I need to do that soon

12-03-2016, 08:03 AM	#18
Druko Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 205	Killer report Jim! definitely looking to get back there next year and fish points north and south of Ross's place

12-03-2016, 10:00 AM	#19
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Nice Jimmy, real nice..