Christmas Break in Makoville (Video) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 01-02-2018, 11:14 AM

https://youtu.be/1sVLw1MeLv4

My father and I dropped down the day after Christmas for some kayak fishing at Makoville in Gonzaga Bay. First time down. 2 1/2 days on the water.

This was my first time really trying out flat falls, tadys, butterflies, and mega baits. Lost count of the triggers and spots by the end of the first day.

Spent the second day chasing sierra boils, but rigged way too heavy for the microbait they were after... Seemed like people were hooking up on 1 1/2 oz castmasters... The smallest thing I had was around 6oz. Also heard of some other anglers doing really well with the Cabrillo.

Did finally hook up with one nice Sierra, and had one *really* solid bite at the end of the 2nd day that immediately broke off in the rocks.

Big thanks to everyone who showed us such a warm welcome and helped us get settled in. It's great that Bob is so generous and welcoming with such an amazing place. Beyond the fishing (which was great even for slow season), I was constantly picking my jaw up off the floor at the dawn and dusk skies. Truly a wonderful place. This won't be my last trip down.

As was mentioned in another post, my father and I left early and it timed well to help get Bob back across the border since his health wasn't looking too great. If anyone hears from him, please update. I tried calling a few times, but haven't been able to get through.

Bob- I'd like to wish you a speedy recovery and thank you for creating such an open and friendly community.

WARRIORMIKE · 01-02-2018, 11:36 AM

One of the better fishing videos I've seen in a while. Not to long or short at all. Your edits were great. Made me want more !!

Glad you had fun!

Ggiannig89 · 01-02-2018, 01:13 PM

Wow cool video! That was a monster sculpin you pulled up!
Get well ASAP Bob and I can’t wait to visit your place some day soon.

steveooo · 01-02-2018, 01:45 PM

Cool report. Time spend fishing with pops is the best time you can spend. That zing pow at 1:00

Sorry to hear about Bob. Speedy recovery!

Baja_Traveler · 01-02-2018, 06:19 PM

Wish I could have lasted another day (still coughing my lungs out, but feeling better). Now I know why you were leaving the camera tripod on the beach for so long. Very cool video - we have got to get you down again just so we all can watch more of your video work!

summers in kuwait · 01-03-2018, 07:23 AM

Awesome post and great work on the video. Nice editing and love the Andrew Bird track!

Cheers.

PS

Sending positive thoughts to Bob!

MrPukaShell · 01-03-2018, 07:43 AM

Awesome video for sure. I spoke to Mako yesterday and he sounded good and is on his way to recovery. Will pass along the best wishes next time I talk to him. As Bob would say "Tight Lines".....

Dirty Curti · 01-03-2018, 09:19 AM

Awesome video and mix with good music. Well done!

ProfessorLongArms · 01-03-2018, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the kind words everybody

Glad to hear Bob is on the mend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Wish I could have lasted another day (still coughing my lungs out, but feeling better). Now I know why you were leaving the camera tripod on the beach for so long. Very cool video - we have got to get you down again just so we all can watch more of your video work!

Yeah... I am glad I got home early, as I'm only just starting to recover from getting nailed by the flu right as I finished unloading the truck. I'm a bit of an AV geek for sure. That place is amazing for shooting timelapse, and next time I won't forget my extra batteries and charger for my DSLR

Bert Vega · 01-03-2018, 01:37 PM

Thanks for sharing!

Mike scales · 01-03-2018, 06:07 PM

Great vid! Time lapse are always cool

Baja Marty · 01-05-2018, 07:27 AM

Great video, thank you.

It amazes me that the guys on this board are kayakers, fisherman AND great videographers. I just don't have those AV skills. It's all I can do to catch a few fish and maybe once in a while land one worthy of a photo.

WestFork · 01-05-2018, 09:48 AM

Just want to add to what others have noted, that the tightly edited video is excellent work! The skies there are fine to watch! :-)
Tight Lines!

SDROB · 01-10-2018, 06:06 PM

It was nice meeting you and your pops down there. Your pops is a good dude.
I agree 100% w Steevo!

Iceman · 01-15-2018, 10:35 AM

paradise! Captured the essence for sure

Gr8fuldude · 01-17-2018, 07:56 PM

Thanks for putting together the great video. I love that place so much, can't wait to go back.

Nice to hear that Makobob is on the mend!!!

ProfessorLongArms · 01-19-2018, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike scales

Great vid! Time lapse are always cool

Thanks mike! I found your stuff to be amazing, so it means a lot.

taggermike · 01-20-2018, 09:11 AM

Thanks for sharing. I need to get back down there. Mike

makobob · 01-20-2018, 10:22 AM

Beautiful video, great job. Thank you for posting. I am doing much better, about another week before they allow me to start walking on the rebuilt foot. Minus the big toe and the smaller one next to it I will need to relearn balance before walking again. But it is all good. The fish are waiting and your video MOTIVATES me to get back to our little slice of paradise. Tight Lines amigos and can some of you please help out by donating to the Steven Green fund? Thank you all.

kayakfisherman · 01-20-2018, 07:22 PM

Dear ReBalanced MakoBob!!!

You are a big inspiration to me and the energizer bunny too! Keep living,
learning and fishing! Hope to fish with you soon in Baja! Yanni

Spencer,
LOVE THE VIDEO!!!!!!

01-02-2018, 11:14 AM	#1
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Christmas Break in Makoville (Video) https://youtu.be/1sVLw1MeLv4 My father and I dropped down the day after Christmas for some kayak fishing at Makoville in Gonzaga Bay. First time down. 2 1/2 days on the water. This was my first time really trying out flat falls, tadys, butterflies, and mega baits. Lost count of the triggers and spots by the end of the first day. Spent the second day chasing sierra boils, but rigged way too heavy for the microbait they were after... Seemed like people were hooking up on 1 1/2 oz castmasters... The smallest thing I had was around 6oz. Also heard of some other anglers doing really well with the Cabrillo. Did finally hook up with one nice Sierra, and had one really solid bite at the end of the 2nd day that immediately broke off in the rocks. Big thanks to everyone who showed us such a warm welcome and helped us get settled in. It's great that Bob is so generous and welcoming with such an amazing place. Beyond the fishing (which was great even for slow season), I was constantly picking my jaw up off the floor at the dawn and dusk skies. Truly a wonderful place. This won't be my last trip down. As was mentioned in another post, my father and I left early and it timed well to help get Bob back across the border since his health wasn't looking too great. If anyone hears from him, please update. I tried calling a few times, but haven't been able to get through. Bob- I'd like to wish you a speedy recovery and thank you for creating such an open and friendly community.

01-03-2018, 09:19 AM	#8
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Awesome video and mix with good music. Well done! __________________

01-03-2018, 01:37 PM	#10
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Thanks for sharing! __________________ I hate seals!!!

01-03-2018, 06:07 PM	#11
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Great vid! Time lapse are always cool __________________

01-05-2018, 09:48 AM	#13
WestFork Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 46	Kudos for tight editing! Just want to add to what others have noted, that the tightly edited video is excellent work! The skies there are fine to watch! :-) Tight Lines!

01-02-2018, 11:36 AM	#2
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	One of the better fishing videos I've seen in a while. Not to long or short at all. Your edits were great. Made me want more !! Glad you had fun!

01-02-2018, 01:13 PM	#3
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Wow cool video! That was a monster sculpin you pulled up! Get well ASAP Bob and I can’t wait to visit your place some day soon.

01-02-2018, 01:45 PM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Cool report. Time spend fishing with pops is the best time you can spend. That zing pow at 1:00 Sorry to hear about Bob. Speedy recovery!

01-02-2018, 06:19 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Wish I could have lasted another day (still coughing my lungs out, but feeling better). Now I know why you were leaving the camera tripod on the beach for so long. Very cool video - we have got to get you down again just so we all can watch more of your video work!

01-03-2018, 07:23 AM	#6
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Awesome post and great work on the video. Nice editing and love the Andrew Bird track! Cheers. PS Sending positive thoughts to Bob!

01-03-2018, 07:43 AM	#7
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Awesome video for sure. I spoke to Mako yesterday and he sounded good and is on his way to recovery. Will pass along the best wishes next time I talk to him. As Bob would say "Tight Lines".....

01-05-2018, 07:27 AM	#12
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	Great video, thank you. It amazes me that the guys on this board are kayakers, fisherman AND great videographers. I just don't have those AV skills. It's all I can do to catch a few fish and maybe once in a while land one worthy of a photo.

01-10-2018, 06:06 PM	#14
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	It was nice meeting you and your pops down there. Your pops is a good dude. I agree 100% w Steevo! __________________ 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)

01-15-2018, 10:35 AM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	paradise! Captured the essence for sure __________________

01-17-2018, 07:56 PM	#16
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Thanks for putting together the great video. I love that place so much, can't wait to go back. Nice to hear that Makobob is on the mend!!!

01-20-2018, 09:11 AM	#18
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Thanks for sharing. I need to get back down there. Mike

01-20-2018, 10:22 AM	#19
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Beautiful video, great job. Thank you for posting. I am doing much better, about another week before they allow me to start walking on the rebuilt foot. Minus the big toe and the smaller one next to it I will need to relearn balance before walking again. But it is all good. The fish are waiting and your video MOTIVATES me to get back to our little slice of paradise. Tight Lines amigos and can some of you please help out by donating to the Steven Green fund? Thank you all. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-20-2018, 07:22 PM	#20
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Dear ReBalanced MakoBob!!! You are a big inspiration to me and the energizer bunny too! Keep living, learning and fishing! Hope to fish with you soon in Baja! Yanni Spencer, LOVE THE VIDEO!!!!!!