Destination: Cabo - The Long Way

[Anthony179]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Ok, someone has to ask. Where the hell do you plan to sleep and eat? Baja can be great but sometimes the natives do not welcome strangers with open arms.

Camping on a beach that may be in the middle of some drug trafficker's turf could be interesting. I know of several people who have been robbed and the women raped while on an innocent camping trip in the wilds of Baja. I have heard stories of people being shot for no apparent reason. One of my son's friends was killed and dismembered for being in the wrong place a the wrong time somewhere south of Tijuana.

If you pull into some village for a little R&R, how do you plan to secure your yak and all the gear while you are on the beach? You will have to sleep sometime.

From my prospective it looks like you will be trolling for trouble for most of this trip. Am I missing something?

I wish you the best but fear for the worst.

Bob

Ethan Esparza (KCAL)

POMONA, Calif. (CBS/AP) After more than three years, the family of Ethan Esparza, the 3-year-old who was gunned down in front of his grandmother's home at his own birthday party, can rest a little easier knowing that police have finally made an arrest in the seemingly random tragedy.


Ethan was playing in front of his grandmother's house in Pomona, Calif., about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, on the day before his fourth birthday, when five or six shots rang out, killing little Ethan and wounding a 16-year-old boy.

Police at the time believed it was gang-related and that two other men standing nearby were the intended targets.

Police finally made an arrest Wednesday, taking Pablo Adame into custody just moments after he was released from prison on an unrelated domestic violence case.

"He didn't deserve to die the way he did," Ethan's mother, Alma Torres Esparza told CBS affiliate KCAL at the time of the shooting. "He suffered before he left. He was fighting for his life."

A month after the shooting a $50,000 reward was offered under the Governor's Reward program.

Adame, who is being held on $4 million bail, is scheduled to be arraigned June 29.





Sorry to hear what happened to the people you know. But the same thing that is happening in Mexico is happening out here. The difference is that in Mexico they are called Cartels and are fighting to control the drug industry. And in California they are called gangs. And they fight for drug turf and streets that they don't even own.

Good luck on trip Wavster. Can't wait to read about your trip when you get back.

[Thresher_Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Anthony179

Ethan Esparza (KCAL)

POMONA, Calif. (CBS/AP) After more than three years, the family of Ethan Esparza, the 3-year-old who was gunned down in front of his grandmother's home at his own birthday party, can rest a little easier knowing that police have finally made an arrest in the seemingly random tragedy.


Ethan was playing in front of his grandmother's house in Pomona, Calif., about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, on the day before his fourth birthday, when five or six shots rang out, killing little Ethan and wounding a 16-year-old boy.

Police at the time believed it was gang-related and that two other men standing nearby were the intended targets.

Police finally made an arrest Wednesday, taking Pablo Adame into custody just moments after he was released from prison on an unrelated domestic violence case.

"He didn't deserve to die the way he did," Ethan's mother, Alma Torres Esparza told CBS affiliate KCAL at the time of the shooting. "He suffered before he left. He was fighting for his life."

A month after the shooting a $50,000 reward was offered under the Governor's Reward program.

Adame, who is being held on $4 million bail, is scheduled to be arraigned June 29.





Sorry to hear what happened to the people you know. But the same thing that is happening in Mexico is happening out here. The difference is that in Mexico they are called Cartels and are fighting to control the drug industry. And in California they are called gangs. And they fight for drug turf and streets that they don't even own.

Good luck on trip Wavster. Can't wait to read about your trip when you get back.

Sorry, don't buy it. When's the last time a group of fishermen were assaulted by locals on a trip to the sierras or big sur? Sure there's violent crime in the states, but Mexico is a completely different ball game. Fishermen, kayakers, surfers and tourists are ROUTINELY targeted in Mex, especially camping in remote wilderness areas. Not the case in the States.

[wavster]

My Baja tackle box

Here's what's in my tackle box so far for this trip:


If anyone has any great suggestions for additional
tackle, that would be great (provided I have room).

[Siebler]

No rapalas dave?

[WahooUSMA]

I've done a lot of crazy stuff in my life - dropped into some serious shit holes, some I thought I would not make it out, but had a ball. No regrets. I wish you the best of luck and I am certain your travels will touch us all in one way or another. I only wish I could go! If you land in San Quentin, stop in and say 'hey' to Kelly and Oscar at K & M. They will hook you up for the night. If you would want me to reach out to them, just let me know. I'll drop them a landline. Roger>>
> >
Vaya con Dios, Brah! >>

[johnny7754]

Good luck with your trip! 99.5% of the most hardcore dedicated fisherman are not willing to take action and make this type of trip a reality in their lifetime. Your grandkids will have an awesome story to tell about you if you complete this journey.

Take plenty of pictures, get as much rest as possible and drink lots of water. Be safe and have a great time. This type of trip is what dreams are made of!

[Tman]

Hope that isn't the only knife you're taking with you, the one in the top left...an upgrade is in order, nice well honed dive blade and a bigger fillet knife as well and maybe a Hunter Honer to keep the blades sharp...

[wavster]

Wahoo - Thanks for the offer. I've known Capn. Kelly for a few years
and I've already made contact with him about this trip. He said
he'd love to help out, so I'm going to try and call him today.
His sons have always been helpful when I fish down there, as well.
Oscar even gave me a lift out to the point once with my kayak.

Kelly and his family are good people and definitely the ones
to charter if you want to fish SQ without a kayak. Actually,
they used to take kayaks on board(they had 2 Hobie Outbacks),
and fish San Martin, but I'm not sure if they still do that.
Kelly always puts people on fish and he's a top notch, stand up guy.

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

I've done a lot of crazy stuff in my life - dropped into some serious shit holes, some I thought I would not make it out, but had a ball. No regrets. I wish you the best of luck and I am certain your travels will touch us all in one way or another. I only wish I could go! If you land in San Quentin, stop in and say 'hey' to Kelly and Oscar at K & M. They will hook you up for the night. If you would want me to reach out to them, just let me know. I'll drop them a landline. Roger>>
> >
Vaya con Dios, Brah! >>

[WahooUSMA]

Originally Posted by wavster

Kelly and his family are good people and definitely the ones
to charter if you want to fish SQ without a kayak. Actually,
they used to take kayaks on board(they had 2 Hobie Outbacks),
and fish San Martin, but I'm not sure if they still do that.
Kelly always puts people on fish and he's a top notch, stand up guy.

Yeah, they still take ya out...I think they even have a few Revo's now. Roeboat and I were there a few months ago. We are planning another trip soon. Man I envy you!

Roger

[dos ballenas]

Originally Posted by wavster

My Baja tackle box

Here's what's in my tackle box so far for this trip:


If anyone has any great suggestions for additional
tackle, that would be great (provided I have room).

didn't you read the baja catch? where are your rebel fast tracs!

radio: any icom

channels: usually 16

local fish camp: most have radios

[wavster]

LOL. I read that book cover to cover. Lots of good info in there.
I do have a couple of Rebel FastTracs that I'm taking, but they
aren't new, so they too were camera shy...

[PAL]

Dave, I'm looking forward to the shot that shows your entire pile of gear, not just the hooks, lines and sinkers.

Kayak Kevin, the guy who paddled from Pensacola, around Florida, and up to the Chesapeake (1800 miles in 18 weeks) in 2005 just started a new trip of his own. This one is a shorty, a 'mere' 600 mile circumnavigation of the Chesapeake Bay. You can follow his trip here. Click the SPOT page link for his track.

The bounds of this sport are definitely getting a hard push forward by those of an adventurous bent.

Forgot to add, the Baja Trailer Boater's Guide is more recent than The Baja Catch. If you haven't seen it, might be worth a look. You could contact the author Zack Thomas and ask him how much of the Pacific Coast he covers.

[PEMEX]

Originally Posted by Thresher_Cowboy

Sorry, don't buy it. When's the last time a group of fishermen were assaulted by locals on a trip to the sierras or big sur? Sure there's violent crime in the states, but Mexico is a completely different ball game. Fishermen, kayakers, surfers and tourists are ROUTINELY targeted in Mex, especially camping in remote wilderness areas. Not the case in the States.

Thats what makes Baja great, people who think like you wont go.

[maui jim]

So whats the current update on Dave...Seems to have stalled along the way, I only see tracking from 2 days ago.
Hpefully due to awsome fishing bite

[Bob Madore]

I sure hope he in in conact with someone. Everything is probably fine but when you see no movement it gets me worried.

[buttchaser]

An update from Daves blog page

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Change of Plans


This is the first update I've been able to make. As you can see, I've changed course somewhat. This was due to high surf and an extremely heavy kayak. After several reductions in equipment and supplies, I was still very heavy. Much too heavy to deal with surf. Unfortunately, the Sea of Cortez side has some extreme heat and its own challenges. Currently catching lots of grouper in Punta Buffeo.

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Well no reports again and now it seems, at least for me, nothing on the SPOT site. I certainly hope he is OK.