Buena Vista Beach Resort 7/19-26/2022. Long w/ pic. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 07-31-2022, 05:45 PM

Thanks.

I am done with them.

blitzburgh · 07-31-2022, 09:42 PM

Looks like a hell of a lot of fun!!!! Thanks for sharing!

MITCHELL · 08-01-2022, 03:16 AM

Thanks for sharing 👍

Mahigeer · 08-01-2022, 06:44 AM

Thanks.

Glad it is being liked.

katchfish · 08-01-2022, 08:58 AM

Cool adventure.
Thanks for sharing.
Gotta love those Sea of Cortez sun rises🌞

JohnMckroidJr · 08-01-2022, 10:35 AM

Nice documentation of your visit to Rancho Buena Vista. Sad to see the Marlin get harvested, but I imagine it was food for Valentino's family, and sympathize with the temptation. You noted that Valentino chose to clean it at sea and I imagine the lodge would have frowned on him for harvesting a traditionally released fish that bring the lodge its livelihood. I experienced a similar situation in Cabo where a fish was clubbed before I could express my desire to have it released.

In places like Costa Rica and Guatemala, it's against the law to remove a billfish from the water. Photos are taken of the fish in the water to increase the likelihood of survival. Satellite tag studies documented the increased mortality for billfish removed from the water. Since then there is also a law for Atlantic Federal waters making it illegal to remove a billfish from the water that is not intended for harvest. Sadly, This law is frequently abused off Florida.

Fish photos always look better when the fish are alive and full of color. With the lure hanging from their month, It tells the viewer even more about the catch. It's more challenging to hold up a lively Mahi, but If you can master that, your documentation will be that much more interesting.

Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with us.

Mahigeer · 08-01-2022, 05:25 PM

Thank you for your positive comments, but some corrections need to be made.

There is a Rancho Buna Vista.
However, it is different than Buna Vista Beach Resort (where I was). See my link for YouTube video.

As to Marlin, I was told by everyone that it was a good eating fish. And since it was a legal catch, I feel no regrets as to keeping it. I had no issue with the lodge either. As the picture #8 shows, they have a rope from a structure to hang Marlins for pictures. Next time all Marlins will be released.

To save Marlins, there should not be big money tournaments, or use of any lure/bait that may attract them.
Catch and release just to take pictures puts undo stress on the fish, by building lactic acid in their body.

Chasing Marlin for pictures should be banned worldwide.
Otherwise rest of the suggestions are just lip service.

I also do not want to take a chance of getting hooked by the lure as the live fish thrashes its head about. Ruin an expensive trip.
I could take picture of the lures used, but each captain/guide provides his own lures, so not sure it is useful. Actually, if I had known, I would not have taken a bunch of lures with me last time.

07-31-2022, 09:42 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Looks like a hell of a lot of fun!!!! Thanks for sharing! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-01-2022, 03:16 AM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,318	Great in-depth report 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍 __________________ Duke Mitchell

07-31-2022, 05:45 PM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Thanks. I am done with them.

08-01-2022, 06:44 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Thanks. Glad it is being liked.

08-01-2022, 08:58 AM	#5
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Cool adventure. Thanks for sharing. Gotta love those Sea of Cortez sun rises🌞

08-01-2022, 10:35 AM	#6
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,989	Nice documentation of your visit to Rancho Buena Vista. Sad to see the Marlin get harvested, but I imagine it was food for Valentino's family, and sympathize with the temptation. You noted that Valentino chose to clean it at sea and I imagine the lodge would have frowned on him for harvesting a traditionally released fish that bring the lodge its livelihood. I experienced a similar situation in Cabo where a fish was clubbed before I could express my desire to have it released. In places like Costa Rica and Guatemala, it's against the law to remove a billfish from the water. Photos are taken of the fish in the water to increase the likelihood of survival. Satellite tag studies documented the increased mortality for billfish removed from the water. Since then there is also a law for Atlantic Federal waters making it illegal to remove a billfish from the water that is not intended for harvest. Sadly, This law is frequently abused off Florida. Fish photos always look better when the fish are alive and full of color. With the lure hanging from their month, It tells the viewer even more about the catch. It's more challenging to hold up a lively Mahi, but If you can master that, your documentation will be that much more interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with us.

08-01-2022, 05:25 PM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Thank you for your positive comments, but some corrections need to be made. There is a Rancho Buna Vista. However, it is different than Buna Vista Beach Resort (where I was). See my link for YouTube video. As to Marlin, I was told by everyone that it was a good eating fish. And since it was a legal catch, I feel no regrets as to keeping it. I had no issue with the lodge either. As the picture #8 shows, they have a rope from a structure to hang Marlins for pictures. Next time all Marlins will be released. To save Marlins, there should not be big money tournaments, or use of any lure/bait that may attract them. Catch and release just to take pictures puts undo stress on the fish, by building lactic acid in their body. Chasing Marlin for pictures should be banned worldwide. Otherwise rest of the suggestions are just lip service. I also do not want to take a chance of getting hooked by the lure as the live fish thrashes its head about. Ruin an expensive trip. I could take picture of the lures used, but each captain/guide provides his own lures, so not sure it is useful. Actually, if I had known, I would not have taken a bunch of lures with me last time.