MAG BAY 2016 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 01-04-2016, 02:15 PM

OPEN CALL, for trip to Mag Bay. 26th Dec 2016 through 7 Jan 2017. ANY member of BWE is welcome. This trip is a YEAR from now to give YOU time to plan for it. We should be able to get 9 days fishing. The 3 guys interested are all FLY FISHERMEN so.................................. Mag Bay is a world class fishery, and you could find most of the inshore fish found through out Baja there including SNOOK, Snapper, Bass, Butts, Corvina, Grouper and many others. To reserve a spot please post here. I would expect some of us might have room for a rider. This could be YOUR trip of a lifetime. Tight Lines.

Anglers are:
Makobob
EastLosYaker
FlyFishinSteve64 AKA Fishin Steve
PaddleMan
Svendawg Designated Driver
ChuckD ???????
Buddha ??????? Designated Chef if he comes

EastLosYaker · 01-04-2016, 02:20 PM

I'm down.

makobob · 01-04-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

I'm down.

Down, HELL you were #1, bring your fly rods. We will split meals as usual and post days as we go along. Teachers, fly rodders and all BWE invited. FISHY DREAMS.

flyfishinsteve64 · 01-04-2016, 08:44 PM

I'm in

Chuck D · 01-04-2016, 09:48 PM

hmmm....sure got me thinking

buddha · 01-04-2016, 10:24 PM

This is a disturbing article by gary graham on mag bay.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/gary-graha...y-under-siege/

paddle man · 01-05-2016, 08:08 AM

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BOB I'M IN

Chuck D · 01-05-2016, 08:37 AM

This makes me sad

Humans are so stupid, greedy and selfish sometimes. Our future depends on a different mindset or we will have no future...

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddha

This is a disturbing article by gary graham on mag bay.

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/gary-graha...y-under-siege/

svendawg · 01-05-2016, 08:53 AM

Put me down

makobob · 01-05-2016, 10:41 AM

Just updated anglers to list. I would expect it would be cheaper to double up with an extra rider to keep costs down. ANYONE having specific info on area, where to camp, lodging, fishing, maps, charts please post that info here as this will be a NEW area for most of us....................... We will be taking a small freezer for meats, a generator, tables. We have a year to work out the details. Fishy Dreams.

buddha · 01-05-2016, 11:00 AM

A distinct possibility.

makobob · 01-07-2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

A distinct possibility.

So many fish, so little time. Mag Bay is a BIG area to fish, anyone with info on the area please post it up here. Thanks guys.

makobob · 01-11-2016, 12:44 PM

IMPORTANT, some things are going to be mandatory for this trip. Everyone will need a working VHF radio and charger. a compass, polarized sun glasses, two night lights. The radio and charger and compass, are for getting home. It is easy to get lost in the mangroves. Because most of the waters are 20-25 feet deep a good set of POLARIZED sunglasses are a must, not only for glare but to spot fish and sand bars.........The two sets of night lights should include spare batteries. One set for camp and one for your yak.

A GPS would be good as most have your track so you could get back to camp easier. A tarp would help keep your gear dry at night as dew and fog are prevalent in Mag Bay. Maybe a stake out pole for the flats, if not then an anchor would be nice. Tides and channels create currents and there will be times when you want to stay in one spot. Fishing the mangroves a longer spare gaff might just save that grouper who tangled in the roots.

Expect to catch tons of bay bass, some areas over 30 an hour, corvina and WSB, then there are pargo, pompano, halibut, Grouper to 50 pounds and SNOOK.
Tight Lines and Fishy Dreams.

flyfishinsteve64 · 01-13-2016, 01:29 PM

which part of the bay do you plan on going to?

makobob · 01-13-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfishinsteve64

which part of the bay do you plan on going to?

Still researching but La Poza Grande, El Faro, and Puerto Lopez Mateos are all on the list. Do YOU have any areas you prefer?????

flyfishinsteve64 · 01-13-2016, 10:07 PM

I have only been to the El Faro site, way up north. I have no preference. I'm willing to go anywhere. I have heard the San Carlos area is a lil rough. Its not easy to find any info on Mag Bay as you are probably finding out.

Bob I will see if I can find another map or two to get us started. I have a couple, one of them being the Baja catch. The Baja catch had enough info for up north but the bay is skinny there and not too many roads. If you get on the wrong road in those tidal areas it can get really ugly as far as getting stuck but I'm sure your are aware of that.

Steve

flyfishinsteve64 · 01-14-2016, 05:35 PM

Checked in with my map guy he says what I have is all that's available. He suggested we use Google earth and a gps.

Sounds like a job for a retired guy:-)

makobob · 01-20-2016, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyfishinsteve64

Checked in with my map guy he says what I have is all that's available. He suggested we use Google earth and a gps.

Sounds like a job for a retired guy:-)

Yep, google earth for sure. Can not tell if they are still good road as they are all over a year old. We will figure it out.

MrPukaShell · 01-20-2016, 02:11 PM

Look on YouTube too. Found several video's on the area.

Quote:

Originally Posted by makobob

Yep, google earth for sure. Can not tell if they are still good road as they are all over a year old. We will figure it out.

01-05-2016, 08:08 AM	#7
paddle man Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 81	] BOB I'M IN Last edited by paddle man; 01-05-2016 at 08:14 AM.

01-05-2016, 08:53 AM	#9
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	I'm in Put me down

01-05-2016, 10:41 AM	#10
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Just updated anglers to list. I would expect it would be cheaper to double up with an extra rider to keep costs down. ANYONE having specific info on area, where to camp, lodging, fishing, maps, charts please post that info here as this will be a NEW area for most of us....................... We will be taking a small freezer for meats, a generator, tables. We have a year to work out the details. Fishy Dreams. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-11-2016, 12:44 PM	#13
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Things to think about IMPORTANT, some things are going to be mandatory for this trip. Everyone will need a working VHF radio and charger. a compass, polarized sun glasses, two night lights. The radio and charger and compass, are for getting home. It is easy to get lost in the mangroves. Because most of the waters are 20-25 feet deep a good set of POLARIZED sunglasses are a must, not only for glare but to spot fish and sand bars.........The two sets of night lights should include spare batteries. One set for camp and one for your yak. A GPS would be good as most have your track so you could get back to camp easier. A tarp would help keep your gear dry at night as dew and fog are prevalent in Mag Bay. Maybe a stake out pole for the flats, if not then an anchor would be nice. Tides and channels create currents and there will be times when you want to stay in one spot. Fishing the mangroves a longer spare gaff might just save that grouper who tangled in the roots. Expect to catch tons of bay bass, some areas over 30 an hour, corvina and WSB, then there are pargo, pompano, halibut, Grouper to 50 pounds and SNOOK. Tight Lines and Fishy Dreams. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-04-2016, 02:15 PM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	MAG BAY 2016 OPEN CALL, for trip to Mag Bay. 26th Dec 2016 through 7 Jan 2017. ANY member of BWE is welcome. This trip is a YEAR from now to give YOU time to plan for it. We should be able to get 9 days fishing. The 3 guys interested are all FLY FISHERMEN so.................................. Mag Bay is a world class fishery, and you could find most of the inshore fish found through out Baja there including SNOOK, Snapper, Bass, Butts, Corvina, Grouper and many others. To reserve a spot please post here. I would expect some of us might have room for a rider. This could be YOUR trip of a lifetime. Tight Lines. Anglers are: Makobob EastLosYaker FlyFishinSteve64 AKA Fishin Steve PaddleMan Svendawg Designated Driver ChuckD ??????? Buddha ??????? Designated Chef if he comes __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN Last edited by makobob; 01-05-2016 at 12:06 PM.

01-04-2016, 02:20 PM	#2
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	I'm down.

01-04-2016, 08:44 PM	#4
flyfishinsteve64 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: santee ca. Posts: 57	I'm in

01-04-2016, 09:48 PM	#5
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	hmmm....sure got me thinking

01-04-2016, 10:24 PM	#6
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	This is a disturbing article by gary graham on mag bay. http://www.bdoutdoors.com/gary-graha...y-under-siege/

01-05-2016, 11:00 AM	#11
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	A distinct possibility.

01-13-2016, 01:29 PM	#14
flyfishinsteve64 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: santee ca. Posts: 57	which part of the bay do you plan on going to?

01-13-2016, 10:07 PM	#16
flyfishinsteve64 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: santee ca. Posts: 57	I have only been to the El Faro site, way up north. I have no preference. I'm willing to go anywhere. I have heard the San Carlos area is a lil rough. Its not easy to find any info on Mag Bay as you are probably finding out. Bob I will see if I can find another map or two to get us started. I have a couple, one of them being the Baja catch. The Baja catch had enough info for up north but the bay is skinny there and not too many roads. If you get on the wrong road in those tidal areas it can get really ugly as far as getting stuck but I'm sure your are aware of that. Steve

01-14-2016, 05:35 PM	#17
flyfishinsteve64 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: santee ca. Posts: 57	Checked in with my map guy he says what I have is all that's available. He suggested we use Google earth and a gps. Sounds like a job for a retired guy:-)