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05-20-2014, 03:38 PM
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Location: 1-2 miles off the point
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Bajapalooza III
 I invited my dad to go down to Baja. He flew out from Minnesota and we took off in the middle of the night to meet a few others at Dennys in Calexico to run down together. My dad suffered his first heart attack 2 years younger than I am now and has had a couple more heart attacks and a stroke. He is 77 and still kicking ass  I had a great time with him. I got to hear stories from jungle warfare training in Panama in the 60s to elk hunts in Idaho. He was even gored in the thigh by a big buck 10 years ago. We reminisced about all the fishing and hunting trips we have shared together and I even heard him drop a few F bombs for the first time ever. We battled some wind and it got a little hot at times, we managed to catch some good fish and ate fish every day there. I'd go back tomorrow if I could. Whale sharks were every where Great bunch of guys to hang out with as usual. Gracias a Dios!
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05-20-2014, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay
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Looks like you guys rocked it too. We were 10 miles north of you with the same conditions. No big fish this time, but still lot's of fish and fun. Baja, Baja. Nice pictures. Full moon too.
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05-20-2014, 03:50 PM
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Where in baja did you fish?
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05-20-2014, 03:51 PM
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Sounds Awesome, maybe some day when my kids are older and my old lady doesn't get mad due to the fact that I abandonedthe kids with her, I will go.
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05-20-2014, 03:53 PM
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WOW WOW WOW!!!
The music, the scenery, and the romance. Best of all: it's totally in pure and simple pics. I was sucked in the moment I hit the play button! Never been the Gonzaga Bay, but I'm stowing away with you guys next year. (I've already grabbed a few pics for my screen saver) |
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05-20-2014, 04:28 PM
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Awesome photos Andy. Nothing better than fishing with Pop's.
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05-20-2014, 05:12 PM
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Location: Vista, California
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Dang!!!!!
 Great vid/pic's!!! Wish I could be there!!! Way to capture the moments!!! :notworthy :
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05-20-2014, 05:25 PM
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Looks insane down there. Salty group of guys you were there with too. Great reminder to seize the day, and to spend as much time with loved ones as you can.
Awesome pics too. If there weren't a few fish pics in there I'd think you were auditioning as a freelance photog for National Geographic. Good stuff all around 
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05-20-2014, 05:56 PM
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Location: Carlsbad Ca.
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My Pop is going on 80 and while he's still in relatively good health, I'm sad to say our fishing days are in the past. He loves seeing the pictures of me on the water but is still trying to figure out the whole idea of fishing from a kayak thing.
Thanks for sharing your trip. It looks like it was awesome! I hope you and your dad have plenty more trips together.
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05-20-2014, 06:00 PM
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Great pics as usual, Andy. Always thankful to get down there. Those whale sharks are amazing.
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05-20-2014, 06:06 PM
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Great trip Andy! Always nice spending time with pops.
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05-20-2014, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Santee
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Fishing and sharing stories with Pops ...Priceless !!!!
Nice video as well..... 
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05-20-2014, 06:30 PM
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Wow great pics are you sure your not a photographer and work OEX on the side?
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05-20-2014, 07:14 PM
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05-20-2014, 07:59 PM
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Hell yeah Andy!! You don't even need to catch fish in a place like that. Too cool
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05-20-2014, 08:03 PM
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Love those glass water pics super jealous !!
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05-20-2014, 08:21 PM
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More than the fishing... creating those memories with your Dad is priceless!!!
Unfortunately, I lost my Dad way to early (he was only 63) but probably some of the best memories I had with him was when we spent time together fishing. He wasn't as "addicted" as I am about fishing, but he enjoyed it. There was a lot that we didn't see eye to eye about as a young man growing up... but we put all that aside when we fished together... it was "our moment" to bond... I miss him everyday. Cherish those moments with your loved ones, for they are gone way too soon! Thanks for sharing your trip with us Andy... what a great trip that must've been. Beautiful shots by the way... amazing photos. - Ken
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05-20-2014, 08:21 PM
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great photos. awesome memories. thanks for sharing.
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05-20-2014, 08:26 PM
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You're really good (and sneaky) behind that lens. I'd hitch a ride with ya in a heartbeat if we could go back tomorrow.
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05-20-2014, 08:59 PM
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Location: Baja fish camp
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Awesome as usual, what could be better than Gonzaga Bay in May.
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