Bajapalooza '06

[Iceman]

Let's hope the weather cooperates this year, a nasty storm canceled last year's trip. MLK weekend January 14, 15 and 16th

http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/files/1/1/8/2/pst2003.jpg

http://www.puertosantotomas.com/

I just wanted to set the date, as a couple people have asked. Any questions, fire away and as we get closer we'll do a roll call and try to organize a caravan.

[madscientist]

I'm in. Should be a blast. Let me know if I can help with anything, Andy.

[Holy Mackerel]

I'm in pending rain, and Chargers playoffs... Love baja!!! 8)

Chris

[madscientist]

I'm in pending ...Chargers playoffs...
Chris

Guess you are in, then. Go Broncos! :D

[cabojohn]

Thanks Andy.
That weekend looks good.

[Holy Mackerel]

Guess you are in, then. Go Broncos!

You are a dead man!!! :P :lol: j/k Brad, a quick trip to Colonet, then back up to PST for the festivities?

It sucks, I have to listen to one of my roommates from Denver talk smack all the time....!! :twisted:

Bolts got a tough schedule, so see ya all in PST! 8)

Chris

[Corey]

I'm in as usual bro. SHOTGUN!!!! I'll bring the taco & ceviche fixins.

corey

[MKNOTT]

I am willing to pay for half the gas for a ride. I have access to the cheapest gas in San Diego upon departure. 8)

[kurt]

I'll be there, yo-yoing for halibut. :roll:

[swinginFish]

Andy,

Work is very thick now, but will likely ease up in January. I'm hopin' "Cookie," Jeff S., Cajun and Eagle Eye are in, as I'm hankerin' for a reunion, not to mention want a rerun of Kurt yankin' on somethin' other than - well uh, puffer fish. Thanks for instigating yet again, and hope the weather nymphs smile rather than ____ on the parade.

[Razorback]

Mike -

You can ride down with me and my other Bud. F350 Crew Cab w/ lumber rack. If 3 yaks don't fit - then I'll tow the landscape trailer down which will hold 2 more full size kayaks + shit loads of gear w/ lockable toolboxes.

Talk to me as the trip gets closer. We'll save a seat for ya.

Cris

[DESTROYER]

Are you sure you don't want to change that date? :D I will be in Vegas for my 30th birthday that weekend. I guess you will have to have fun without me. Good Luck!

[Hook 1]

Count me in. I'll bring some wood. I'm going to stay close to Kurt and see if I can't get his butt......I didn't just type that :shock:
Maybe the 50 year storm will not show this time.

[scwafish]

Whats biting that time of year?

[PAL]

Sean, PST is a great spot for rockfish. Calico bass too. In past years there've also been some halibut, bonito, and baracuda. I hope you head on down - the company will be great even if the fishing is blown out.

[steveooo]

How many miles one way? If I can only afford gas one way I'll stay down there and meet up with u guys next year. Cost for lodging, can I camp in my truck? Hey, you said fire away...

[Holy Mackerel]

Ensenada is about 68 miles south of the border. Once you pass Ensenada, the KM will start back at zero, the town of Santo Tomas is at about KM 48 after Ensenada, (this is where you turn off on the dirt road on your right heading south, you'll see a sign to Puerto Santo Tomas 31ish KM) The dirt road (this dirt road it will eventually fork: low, and high, take the low to the left) to Puerto Santo Tomas which is about 18 miles. So I think 68 + 29.8 (Km conv.) + 18 = 115.5 miles south of the border.

Hope this helps, and is accurate,

Chris

[scwafish]

PAL-so its pretty much rockies, calicos and sheepshead type stuff? No yellows or WSB? I would love to come, but I am hungry for a gamey fish, I have already whacked a zillion rockies this season.

[steveooo]

Thanks for the info chris. Is there a hotel that everyone will be staying at or are we allowed to rough it? :D

[Iceman]

Steveooo,
Here are some pics.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/aallen4@flash.net/album?.dir=19ab&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

On the Big waters Edge homepage, under movies there are 2 that were shot in PST.

In the past some guys have grouped up in the bunkhouse, most camped. Look at the webpage.

www.puertosantotomas.com

[cajunman]

Hotel,, Yep but ya gotta hurry the Hilton Express, PST, fills up quick this weekend,, go online and book fast!!!
Room at the Hilton will cost ya $20 bucks a head, and the rooms come with a flea bitten dog to eat your scraps and watch you stuff while ya fishin

OR:

you can camp with the rest of us losers

ragin
8)

[steveooo]

Im in. I was born camping in the dirt!
I Got room for one more plus a yak. :D :D :D :lol:

[lamb]

I’m interested. My parents will be here visiting at the time though. If they end up staying with me that weekend, I won’t be able to join. :( If they end up staying with my sister – I’m game. 8)

Looks like lots of fun.

[austin]

Anyone heading down thursday afternoon or early friday morning?

[Dean Machine]

I'm thinking about a weekend of fishing and how good that sounds. Not sure if I'd be butting in though. :?: Got lotsa room and can cook fish on a fire.

[Hook 1]

Come on down. Just don't bring a generator. :shock:

[Dean Machine]

Hook 1,
So far I'm planning on going as long as nothing changes with work. Also planning on camping instead of the bunk house for now. Don't see a need for a noisy generator. 8) Sleep sounds good. OBTW, I bought a battery from you once and I live real close. Lots of extra room in and on my truck for whatever. Kayaks. equipment, passengers etc. Thinking of heading down on friday or EARLY saturday depending on work on friday. Trying to get out early. :D

[Jay]

I would love to join you fellas, if thats ok! I have only meet Corey and Grego! I should have my yak rack by that time. I just gotta see if I have my daughter in that weekend?

JAY

[Dean Machine]

You know what, I'm starting to rethink the whole south of the border thing and I'm not so sure if I am in or not for now. :? I guess it depends on whether or not someone reassures me that this place and the group that is going is good to go. Far away from law and order and close to some corrupt cops and such doesn't seem to appeal to me for now unless I know the people I'm with well enough. I really like the U.S. for now but I might change my mind on going.

[Hook 1]

Dean I'm already riding with another guy. We are going down
early Friday.

[lamb]

I'm no go. :(

My parents will be here.

[Froman]

Weather is looking good for this trip... from Ensenada to Puerto Santo Tomas, to Colonet.

Ensenada Weather (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/world-forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&myadc=0&traveler=0&zipcode=NAM|MX|MX002|ENSENADA|&metric=1)

Puerto Santo Tomas Weather (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/world-forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&myadc=0&traveler=0&zipcode=NAM|MX|MX002|PUERTO%20SANTO%20TOMAS|&metric=1)

Colonet Weather (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/world-forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&myadc=0&traveler=0&zipcode=NAM|MX|MX002|COLNETT|&metric=1)

My Favorite Fútbol team didn't make the playoffs this year, so see ya up there,

-FRO-

[CalamARI]

Question for the veterans of PST: Do I need to make some sort of reservation with the campsite down there? Is first come first serve or plenty of space just pick a spot or ??? Thanks.

[Iceman]

Question for the veterans of PST: Do I need to make some sort of reservation with the campsite down there? Is first come first serve or plenty of space just pick a spot or ??? Thanks.


I will e mail Sam and let him know the expected number going. There should be no problem if you are just tent camping.

[Bing]

Me and Jimbo are in for sure. Was interested in leaving friday a.m.

Anybody else?

Hows about a roll call

Bing

[Mr_PeaCH]

Peach here, I'm in w/ 1 or 2 others. We'll be staying in a cabina however. (Too old for these bones to be camping.) :roll: Veteran of two PST trips but our first 'palooza. Looking forward. :wink:

[steamroll]

My ride fell through :cry:
Does anyone have room for one more?

[Holy Mackerel]

I said, I would be in this trip pending rain or Chargers playoffs...

MAD Wrote:

Guess you are in, then. Go Broncos!

Damn you Brad, for jinxing the Chargers! :lol:

Well the Bolts are out, and the weather looks good, so I will be leaving Ocean Beach, CA Thurs night, and fishing through Monday. All work, and muffin passes have been stamped and approved! :P

*Anyone use a reliable online Mexican Auto insurance website? I'd rather bypass having to stop just before the border, it is hell getting back on 5 south.

Chris

PS: Froman see you down there, you better have my money!

[cabojohn]

Try Dicover Baja -
3089 Clairmont Drive
San Diego, 92117
www.discoverbaja.com
(800) 727-2252

I was able to get my annual auto insurance at a good price plus my boat permit & license all online.

Very happy with the service.

John

[fishtrapper]

Chris I have been using discover baja for years and the last time I did the on line thing and it work very well and easy to do. Of course I have never had to use the insurance before and I hope I never do. I think that is when you'll find out how good it is. All and All discover baja has been a great company to work with over the years.

Steve

[Holy Mackerel]

Thanks guys, I forwarded the info to all my friends driving this trip! See ya all down there... Chris :D

[GDDill]

After talking with Holy Mackerel today my son and I are in. We don't know many of those going but look forward to meeting everyone
We're looking at departing about 1pm on Friday and plan on tent camping.

Do any of you PST veterans have a recommendation for rigging your rods or other recommendations? Should we bring squid or just irons and sibikis?

GDILL

[fishin_freak]

Myself and a buddy will be there. I am planning on leaving friday around noon from Escondido. If anyone else is leaving around the same time lets get together and convoy down. If not thats cool...I'll see you down there.

[sanomick]

Please add one more to the count - I plan on coming friday morning. I'll bring my video camera and sleep in a tent.

See ya soon, Mike

[Iceman]

It looks like the instigator is not going to make this one. My wife is flying home for a week to help her mom, recovering from surgery and the kids are with me. Hope all have a good trip. there should be a group that rivals the 24+ that were there in 2004.......next year :( I look forward to the posts and pix.

Andy

[Zed]

Maybe next time, Andy.
You know I had a beer for ya, at least.

[madscientist]

Really sorry to hear that Andy. Hope all is well with the family.

I'll try to catch a big WSB for you. 8)

[Hook 1]

Will see you down there next time Andy. I have some Patron...that's more for me. I'll take lots of photos.

[madscientist]

Speaking of Patron, does anyone know a good brand of mezcal to look out for down there? I drink enough of that smooth, tasty, good stuff up here, I want something smoky, firey, with a worm for around the campfire! :P

[steamroll]

Oro De Oaxaca

[Zed]

I want something smoky, firey, with a worm for around the campfire!
Well, combine a 'gar, Hook1's temper, and the existing Patron, and I'm sure he'll tell you all about his worm.

[Froman]

After a hard day at the Basura, I like this stuff, isn't Mezcal, but good... Cazadores...

http://www.beerliquors.com/images/spirits/tequila_casadores.jpg

If I had a hard day at the Basura, and to little fro-lady is coming over, I get some of the Cazadores, and take some of this to the baño... :wink:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006M34CI.01-A3CDPEGSIQM61V._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg

-Fro- :mrgreen:

[madscientist]

I want something smoky, firey, with a worm for around the campfire!
Well, combine a 'gar, Hook1's temper, and the existing Patron, and I'm sure he'll tell you all about his worm.

Uh...I'll think I'll pass on that one. :lol:

[Bing]

Theres always the ever popular Gusano Rojo. Nasty Mezcal with the worm in the bottle. I have a bottle want me to bring it?
Bing

[Holy Mackerel]

Theres always the ever popular Gusano Rojo.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Oh man, I just had a bad flashback from Chico State spring break days, a trip to Ensenada, let's just say, the worm didnt stay down long... :oops: :lol: As a matter of fact, Gusano Rojo has a cool logo, I am gonna pick up a T-shirt down there! :P

Chris

[kurt]

I'm sorry you can't make it down, Andy. I'm devestated your wives brownies won't be attending.

[TACO DESTROYER]

for those who are headed to Puerto Santo Thomas, any clue about the weather. Looks like it may storm. Waiting to hear from Sam. Feedback please.

[Mr_PeaCH]

It doesn't sound like much of the storm is expected to reach down past San Diego so I'm not letting it deter me.

/famous last words :lol:

Then again there's always the high road. :wink:

[Jay]

When are you fellas having this trip? What dates? I'll be willing to give someone a ride if anyone needs one? Would I be able to followsomeone down there?

Jay MFEMFEMFEM

[Jay]

Sorry fellas, looks like I MADE A COMPLETE ARSE OUT OF MYSELF!!! tHIS TRIP WAS JUST LAST WEEK OR SO!!!

Jay

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[Iceman]

whoops, missed another year's Bajapalooza:D .

[lambadmin]

we'll do it a bit later...


baaaaaaaaaahjapalooza.

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