Recommendations for First Trip to Baja - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

AngryTurtle · 06-23-2016, 05:38 AM

Thinking of venturing down south of the border. I have been tempted to sign up for one of Mako Bobs trips, and will probably do that when schedule permits, but thinking of a Family trip down to see whats happening.

Since this is a family trip, its not going to be a hardcore kayaking trip. I may not even bring the kayak, Whats a good starter place to visit, hopefully not too long a drive from north county (Carlesbad) where I am located? Any do's and Don'ts?

SDROB · 06-23-2016, 07:20 AM

I would say San Felipe might be a fun place. Not to far and you can camp on the beach, hit up the strip for food and drinks right off the beach and launch the yak from your campsite. It seems to have a little bit of everything for the family.

Denis_Ruso · 06-23-2016, 07:40 AM

Rosarito/Ensenada for starters.

Do
Eat the local food
Enjoy drinks on the beach
Check out the local wineries
Charter a panga for some fishing
Offer to pay your fines on the spot if you get stopped by the policia
Be aware of your surroundings

Don't
Drink the water
Leave your belongings unattended
Flash your money everywhere you go
Advertise you are american
Eat the worm at the bottom of the tequila bottle
Break the posted speed limit or do illegal u-turns
Go into sketchy areas

AngryTurtle · 06-23-2016, 08:07 AM

Renting a Panga, thats a good idea that I hadnt thought of! I'm guessing that I should bring my own gear?

Denis_Ruso · 06-23-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryTurtle

Renting a Panga, thats a good idea that I hadnt thought of! I'm guessing that I should bring my own gear?

That's really going to depend on the company you book with, some have boat rods. But it's always nice to use your own gear.

Zed · 06-23-2016, 08:58 AM

Id say DO NOT ask to pay fines on the spot. It may be how it is, but its not the way their system is supposed to work. You are essentially bribing your way out. Its called mordida and is corruption plain n simple.

YakDout · 06-23-2016, 11:45 AM

If pulled over by mexican police, what I say is ok, ill pay my fine. Lets go down to the station where I can pay it. The legitimacy of the stop has to be there at that point. Ive heard plenty of stories of guys saying that and the cop tells them to have a nice day. I have family who have lived in baja for over 20 years, and this was their recommendation.

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06-23-2016, 05:38 AM	#1
AngryTurtle Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28	Recommendations for First Trip to Baja Thinking of venturing down south of the border. I have been tempted to sign up for one of Mako Bobs trips, and will probably do that when schedule permits, but thinking of a Family trip down to see whats happening. Since this is a family trip, its not going to be a hardcore kayaking trip. I may not even bring the kayak, Whats a good starter place to visit, hopefully not too long a drive from north county (Carlesbad) where I am located? Any do's and Don'ts?

06-23-2016, 07:20 AM	#2
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	I would say San Felipe might be a fun place. Not to far and you can camp on the beach, hit up the strip for food and drinks right off the beach and launch the yak from your campsite. It seems to have a little bit of everything for the family. __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

06-23-2016, 07:40 AM	#3
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Rosarito/Ensenada for starters. Do Eat the local food Enjoy drinks on the beach Check out the local wineries Charter a panga for some fishing Offer to pay your fines on the spot if you get stopped by the policia Be aware of your surroundings Don't Drink the water Leave your belongings unattended Flash your money everywhere you go Advertise you are american Eat the worm at the bottom of the tequila bottle Break the posted speed limit or do illegal u-turns Go into sketchy areas __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

06-23-2016, 08:58 AM	#6
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Id say DO NOT ask to pay fines on the spot. It may be how it is, but its not the way their system is supposed to work. You are essentially bribing your way out. Its called mordida and is corruption plain n simple. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-23-2016, 08:07 AM	#4
AngryTurtle Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28	Renting a Panga, thats a good idea that I hadnt thought of! I'm guessing that I should bring my own gear?

06-23-2016, 11:45 AM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	If pulled over by mexican police, what I say is ok, ill pay my fine. Lets go down to the station where I can pay it. The legitimacy of the stop has to be there at that point. Ive heard plenty of stories of guys saying that and the cop tells them to have a nice day. I have family who have lived in baja for over 20 years, and this was their recommendation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk