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makobob

09-21-2015, 12:32 PM

2017 will probabally be my LAST year to HOST these trips, after that I will be happy to HELP others do it. The camp at Gonzaga will stay open for BWE member use. Looking for members to STEP up and keep this open for BWE and YOUR use.

Time to start the planing process for Jan through June 2017.
This is YOUR chance to set up a trip that conforms with your time schedule. If you have a proposed trip with dates please post here. If possible we will make it happen.

IF YOU do not post I will figure there is no INTEREST and not worry about it. If that happens I will post some of my trips before the end of the year, you are always welcome to join me.

29 April to 13 May. I plan on going to Kentucky this is a private trip and I hope to see Svendawg on this trip. In June I plan on doing the San Quintin Halibut Tourney again. Thanksgiving I hope to spend with Ross depending on his location. Christmas and New Years I will be doing the Mag Bay trip.

15-30 OCTOBER on the FLY will be split into two weeks so more can attend the best time for Baja. ALMOST HALF FULL.

NOW is the time for you to get your sh-t together for next year. You deserve a break, you work for it, plan it out and make it happen. Set up your own trip or join one of mine. Tight Lines.

Mahigeer

09-21-2015, 03:36 PM

When are you going to be there for installation of your solar panels?

Is it part of these trips or an special trip for that project?

makobob

09-21-2015, 03:48 PM

Solar installation before end of this year, special trip. Want power for NEW YEARS party. So much fun, so little time.

makobob

09-21-2015, 05:18 PM

I will use this thread to post all up coming trips and to post everything I can about these trips, driving directions, recommended tackle, possible weather conditions, any thing pertaining to these trips. By doing this I hope to have all the information for Baja or Bust trips in one easy to find place. You are welcome to post but let's try to keep in on target. Mahigeer please post your equipment list. Walrus could you post your fish caught list? Chuck D how about your tackle suggestions. Thanks guys and BWE. Tight lines.

makobob

09-21-2015, 05:56 PM

We meet at 5 am at Johnny's Shell station in El Cajon located at 515 N. Magnolia ave. Just off of the 8 at the 67/N.Magnolia exit From there we stay on the 8 to the 98 exit, follow about 30 miles to the 111 and take left to border crossing, San Diego to border 125 miles. From there we follow the Mex 5 thru Mexicali, follow signs to San Filipe, Puertocitos, Rio Hardy staying on the 5 all the way to San Filipe. Another 125 mies. Going through San Filipe take right at sign to Putrtocitos/airport, go about 9 km to sign saying Puerticitos and take a left, DO NOT go to the airport.. From here is is another 95 miles to camp. VADO means dip in road and years ago they could and would take your rear axel out, SLOW DOWN for them. At km 60-65 be very careful. When you reach km 134 you went 100 yards too far. Sign to camp will say Campo Turistico and you take a left. Up until now roads are all good at 60 mph unless posted lower and passable by any car. At turn off for camp it is unpaved dirt road, 15-25 mph but bumpy. Camp is about 1/2 mile from main road. I suggest lowering your air pressure at turnoff on your first trip, to about 20 psi WE have compressor in camp. Follow until you crest hill and go down to beach, Restaurant is on your left, follow to beach and turn left before reaching palapas, follow less than 100 yards to my place, as soon as you pass the trees on your left there are two rows with driveway between them you will take a left up a small incline OUR place is on the left. The sand on the beach can be very soft at times. WELCOME TO PARADISE.

Every one going on these trips should print out a copy of this and carry with you JUST INCASE we get separated

buddha

09-21-2015, 06:50 PM

Did you stop for shrimp on your last trip to San Felipe and was the quality good?

makobob

09-21-2015, 07:08 PM

Did you stop for shrimp on your last trip to San Felipe and was the quality good?

San Filipe shrimp is inconsistant, I buy here and keep frozen until needed. That way I get quality and size I need.

Mahigeer

09-21-2015, 07:10 PM

The items in the same "category" are in the same color.

GONZAGA TRIP LIST<O:p</O:p
A-Ahi rod/Sabiki rigs ---anchor/rope
B- Back support--- bashing club--- BENGAY cream--- bowls ---Boga grip--- braid cutter--- bread ---battery operated fan/extra batteries<O:p</O:p
C-Cooler/ice ---cigarettes/cigars [lighter/fluid] ---contact lenses/fluid ---compass ---Car GPS ---Cell phone/charger ---Camping chair ---cutting board ---chaise lounge--- cereal ---cot air cushion<O:p</O:p
D-Dive booties ---diving lures
E-Extension cord ---extra reels<O:p</O:p
F-Fillet knives-- fishing shirts--- fish clip/rope--- fish finder battery/charger--- --- fishing cover towel--- fly rod/reel/flies/leaders/sinking line ---flash light--- First Aid kit ---Five gallon bucket--- folding table<O:p</O:p
G-GoPro/battery/charger/harness--- gaff--- Ginger ale--- Ginger pills
<O:p</O:pH-Hook cutter--- headlamp/charger
I-IPod/charger/waterproof case---ice bottles ---Ibuprofen pills
K-Kayak--- Krocodile lures
L-Line cutter--- lures (Salas, Krocodile, top water)--- leashes--- leader material--- food/drinks for the road--- lantern/tripod/charger
M-Multi-plug strip--- Mexican fishing license--- Meclizine pills---milk--- Misc. chargers--- map to Bob’s house/Gonzaga Bay
N-Net---needle nose plier--- night shortsnote book/pen
P-PFD--- prescription medicine/glasses/sun/regular--- PASSPORT----paddle--- pillow
R-Rods/reels--- VHF radio/charger--- rope/stretch/regular plates/cups/flat wear--- rod belt
S-Sandals---socks ---sun glasses X2/box--- swimming trunks--- sinkers--- swim bait--- steel leader---sleeping bag---- St. Croix rod/Shimano reel/Penn reel---squid jig--- sandwich items/bags--- stove/fuel--- surf fishing tackle
T-Tackle box--- tarp (gray) tent/long stakes/ax ---tie-down straps ---towel toiletry bag--- travel wallet (cash, CC, Kaiser, ATM, AAA, Pesos)---tea/coffee/creamer
U-Underwear--- urine bags
V- Vacuum sealer/bags/cellophane/marker
W-Water---wide brim hat/leash/cap---white towel---whisky
Z-Zippered pants--- zip-lock bags

<O:p</O:pKAYAK FISHING CHECKLIST FROM THIS WEBSITE<O:p</O:p
Paddle--- Seat--- Lifejacket--- Rods Tackle--- Leashes (rod and paddle)--- VHF Radio ---Gaff and/or Net ----Bait Tank ---Sabiki Rig ---Battery Water/Food Pliers/Knife Wetsuit/ Waders/ Splash wear ---Sunscreen--- Fish finder--- Camera <O:p</O:p

makobob

09-21-2015, 07:57 PM

What do you need for these trips.

Your passport or passport card, I carry both. The FFM card issued by Mexico, I carry mine and renew every 6 months. Mexican auto insurance, I get mine every year from Vagabundos Del Mar. NO MATTER what your auto insurer up here says that policy does not protect you in Mexico, it MUST be Mexican insurance by a Mexican Carrier. Mexican fishing license is also needed. All papers on your car/truck, including registration and american insurance, paperwork on your trailer if you are taking one. You may NEVER be checked for most of these but a few dollars and some time might just save you big problems latter.

buddha

09-21-2015, 08:22 PM

FMM information.

http://www.discoverbaja.com/go/fmm-tourist-permits/

EastLosYaker

09-21-2015, 09:07 PM

Any chance of getting a crew to roll down to mag bay for the new year's trip? Tough to get a group to go that far and for that long, but...trip of a lifetime.

makobob

09-21-2015, 09:22 PM

Any chance of getting a crew to roll down to mag bay for the new year's trip? Tough to get a group to go that far and for that long, but...trip of a lifetime.

Kevin you talking this New years or next new years. For this new years we talked about it earlier in the year and could not get 3 trucks to go. So I made the decision to do Gonzaga and a grand opening on my new place there. For next year I am up for it, we would need your truck, my truck and another 4x4 truck. Driving time is two full days each way, maybe a little more in winter as it gets dark earlier. So one more 4x4 and two full weeks. Let's do it.

EastLosYaker

09-22-2015, 04:57 AM

Sounds good Bob. When the time comes, I am in.

walrus

09-22-2015, 05:41 AM

Fish I have caught on a Baja or Bust trip:
(I mainly fish catch and release, but some are just too good and I keep them for dinner)
Azure Parrotfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/azparrot/azparrot.htm), Loro Chato, Azul Perico, Scarus compressus.
Ballyhoo Halfbeak (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/bally/bally.htm), Agujeta Brasilena, Hemiramphus brasiliensis.
Barred Sand Bass, Sand Bass (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/bsandb/bsandb.htm), Cabrilla de Arena, Cabrilla de Roca, Paralabrax nebulifer.
Blunthead Triggerfish, Stone Triggerfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/bhtrig/bhtrig.htm), Cochito Bota, Pseudobalistes naufragium.
Broomtail Grouper, Broomtail (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/btgroup/btgroup.htm), Garropa jasplada, Mycteroperca xenarcha.
Bumphead Damselfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/bhdamsl/bhdamsl.htm), Jaqueta Vistosa, Microspathodon bairdii.
Sierra, Pacific Sierra, Sierra Mackerel (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/srra/srra.htm), Sierra, Scomberomorus sierra.
Burrito Grunt (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/burgrnt/burgrnt.htm), Raidito, Roncador, Anisotremus interruptus.
Calico Bass or Kelp Bass (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/calicbas/calicbas.htm), Cabrilla Alguera, Cabrilla Sargacera, Paralabrax clathratus.
California Lizardfish, Snakefish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/calliz/calliz.htm), Chile, Lagarto, Synodus lucioceps.
California Scorpionfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Sculpin (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/calscorp/calscorp.htm), Lapón, Scorpaena guttata.
Cortez Barracuda, Lucas’ Barracuda (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/cortbarra/cortbarra.htm), Barracuda de Cortés, Sphyraena lucasana.
Cortez Grunt, Yellow-Spotted Grunt (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/ctgrnt/ctgrnt.htm), Burro de Cortez, Haemulon flaviguttatum.
Crevalle Jack, Jack Crevalle (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/crevjack/crevjack.htm), Jurel Comun, Cavalla, Cocinero, Toro, Caranx hippos.
Dog Snapper, Pacific Dog Snapper, Pacific Cubera Snapper (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/dgsnap/dgsnap.htm), Pargo Perro, Lutjanus novemfasciatus.
Eastern Pacific Bonefish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/epacbone/epacbone.htm), Zorro del Pacifico Oriental, Macabi del Pacifico Oriental, Albula esuncula.
Flat Needlefish, Barred Needlefish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/fltneed/fltneed.htm), Agujón Sable, Ablennes hians.
Mexican Hogfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/mhog/mhog.htm), Vieja, Vieja Mexicana, Vieja de Piedra, Bodianus diplotaenia.
Sechura Lizardfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/igliz/igliz.htm), Chile Iguana, Garrobo Iguana; Lagarto Iguana, Synodus sechurae.
Leopard Grouper, Cabrilla, Golden Grouper, Golden Cabrilla (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/lepgrp/lepgrp.htm), Sardinera, Reina, Mycteroperca rosacea.
Bullseye Puffer, Concentric Puffer (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/beyepuf/beyepuf.htm), Botete Diana, Sphoeroides annulatus.
Orangemouth Corvina, Orangemouth Weakfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/omcorv/omcorv.htm), Corvinata Totoaba, Cynoscion xanthulus.
Orangeside Triggerfish, Filescale Triggerfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/osdtrig/osdtrig.htm), Taxi, Cochino, Sufflamen verres.
Pacific Jack Crevalle (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/pjkcrev/pjkcrev.htm), Toro, Torito, Caranx caninus.
Panamic Graysby, Pacific Graysby (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/pngrays/pngrays.htm), Cherna, Enjambre, Ribera Cabrilla, Cephalopholis panamensis.
Spottail Grunt (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/spttgrnt/spttgrnt.htm), Roncodor Rayado, Ronco Soldadito, Haemulon maculicauda.
Spotted Bay Bass, Spotted Sand Bass, Calico (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/spbaybass/spbaybass.htm), Cabrilla Pecosa, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus.
Yellowtail, California Yellowtail, Yellowtail Amberjack, Jurel (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/yltl/yltl.htm), Jurel de Castilla, Seriola lalandi dorsalis.

Fish I have witnessed being caught (that I have not caught as of yet).

Spotted Rose Snapper (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/sptrssnap/sptrssnap.htm), Pargo Chibato, Pargo Flamenco, Lutjanus guttatus.
Roosterfish (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/roost/roost.htm), Pez Gallo, Nematistius pectoralis.
Threadfin Jack, Thread Pompano (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/thrjck/thrjck.htm), Jurel de Hebra, Carangoides otrynter.
Wavyline Grunt (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/wvylngrnt/wvylngrnt.htm), Ronco Jopatón, Corocoro Jopatón, Microlepidotus inornatus.
White Seabass, White Weakfish, King Croaker (http://www.mexfish.com/fish/whsbas/whsbas.htm), Curvina, Corvinata Blanca, Atractoscion nobilis.

Most fish I’ve caught in a single day: 117

Most fish I’ve caught in a single trip: 603
(In 2015 have stopped counting how many spotted bass, triggerfish, and ribera I catch so I no longer keep a count of total fish).

Average number of lures lost in a week: 12

Favorite lure: rapala or candy bar twister spoon ( it’s a toss-up, but, I tend to lose a lot less of the rapalas).

Best tip: use wire it doesn’t seem to slow down the strikes, but you have less break offs when rocked or the Sierras are active.

Mahigeer

09-22-2015, 06:30 AM

Excellent post. Very informative. Thanks a lot.

makobob

09-22-2015, 06:47 AM

Dorado, skipjack tuna, sharks and cortez halibut have also been caught. Also an octopus, and turtle.

makobob

09-22-2015, 09:46 AM

Kevin, I just put it on next years schedule, subject to one more 4X4 truck coming along with us and two full weeks. Should be an AWESOME trip. I will have room for at least one passenger and gear. If I took two we might not have enough space for gear unless I took the trailer. Let's see what shakes out.

Sounds good Bob. When the time comes, I am in.

Mike scales

09-22-2015, 07:06 PM

Dorado, skipjack tuna, sharks and cortez halibut have also been caught. Also an octopus, and turtle.
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k529/Mikesacles/Screen%20Shot%202014-10-25%20at%205.56.01%20PM.png (http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/Mikesacles/media/Screen%20Shot%202014-10-25%20at%205.56.01%20PM.png.html)
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Ya, there's definitely dorado and turtles! haha!
BTW- Bob, there is a good chance i may join the fly trip this year for late October. My baby came early and the dust has settled. My wife giving me signs of green light for this trip, hopefully I can squeeze in with you guys.
Best

Mahigeer

09-22-2015, 08:19 PM

I will have room for at least one passenger and gear. Let's see what shakes out.

Put me down for a possible, maybe and we'll see.

If that is ok for now.

EastLosYaker

09-23-2015, 12:52 PM

Next year sounds good for Mag Bay, and gives us plenty of time to plan.

makobob

09-24-2015, 01:22 PM

Congradulations on the new one, boy or girl? Always room for you Mike. Let me know when you are firm and I will assign a day for you to cook or take us to the restaurant. Welcome aboard.

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k529/Mikesacles/Screen%20Shot%202014-10-25%20at%205.56.01%20PM.png (http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/Mikesacles/media/Screen%20Shot%202014-10-25%20at%205.56.01%20PM.png.html)
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k529/Mikesacles/Screen%20Shot%202015-09-22%20at%207.48.34%20PM.png (http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/Mikesacles/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-09-22%20at%207.48.34%20PM.png.html)

Ya, there's definitely dorado and turtles! haha!
BTW- Bob, there is a good chance i may join the fly trip this year for late October. My baby came early and the dust has settled. My wife giving me signs of green light for this trip, hopefully I can squeeze in with you guys.
Best

Mike scales

09-24-2015, 02:24 PM

Congradulations on the new one, boy or girl? Always room for you Mike. Let me know when you are firm and I will assign a day for you to cook or take us to the restaurant. Welcome aboard.
Thanks, Bob! I have a late model 2015 baby girl! I should know if I can go very soon.
best,
Mike.:cheers1::reeling:

makobob

09-27-2015, 09:15 AM

Would someone like to post their tackle suggestions and Kai could you repost your Sertri information here please. Thanks guys. Tight lines.

makobob

10-03-2015, 06:25 PM

THREE WEEKS LEFT

If YOU have a trip YOU want to do for 2016, I NEED to KNOW by October 25th as that is when I will try to fill out the full calendar for 2016. To schedule all the time I want to spend in Baja I will use your dates, and add my trip dates to that. And as usual you can come along on MY trips too.................Next year could again be a MINI El Nino. So take the next 3 weeks to figure YOUR trip for next year. Thanks and Tight Lines.

NEW YEARS in Gonzaga this year, less then 3 months away. I plan on doing it at MY NEW PLACE. It won't be perfect but it is enclosed and or covered, will have power and both 12 vdc and 120 vac. Freezer should be operational and maybe with a vacuum bagger. The guys on the OCTOBER trip can let you know how it is coming along as they will be back from there in in 22 DAYS. Last year on the 1st and 2nd of January we caught a 30 and 40 pound WSB. Tight Lines.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hope you all enjoy.

SVEN are you going to make it 3 years in a row???????

Mahigeer

10-03-2015, 10:24 PM

You scared me sir.

I saw the big THREE WEEKS LEFT and right away checked my calendar.
It is 12 days not counting today.

Then I read the whole post and realized, you were not talking about the October trip.

sigh of relief.

makobob

10-04-2015, 07:17 AM

Let's see, I go back Fri, Sat, Sunday this weekend to make a material run, then I will be traveling with our group on the 17th. Retirement is fun.

You scared me sir.

I saw the big THREE WEEKS LEFT and right away checked my calendar.
It is 12 days not counting today.

Then I read the whole post and realized, you were not talking about the October trip.

sigh of relief.

EastLosYaker

10-04-2015, 02:50 PM

Hey Bob, do we already have a 2016 spring break trip set? If not, I would like to propose leaving on Sunday 3/20, fish Monday-Friday, and return home on Saturday, 3/26 (the day before Easter). I would suggest Las Encantadas, but would be open to fishing almost anywhere.

makobob

10-04-2015, 03:05 PM

OK Kevin I just added SPRING BREAK in Gonzaga 20 Mar-26 Mar 2016.

Hey Bob, do we already have a 2016 spring break trip set? If not, I would like to propose leaving on Sunday 3/20, fish Monday-Friday, and return home on Saturday, 3/26 (the day before Easter). I would suggest Las Encantadas, but would be open to fishing almost anywhere.

Mahigeer

10-04-2015, 08:56 PM

Bob,

I replied to your PM. However, I don't know how to check the "sent messages".

Thus, I am not sure if it went through.

Please let me know if you got it and how I can check for sent messages.

If you like I can post it here.

Thanks.

makobob

10-05-2015, 06:39 AM

Go to private messages, center of screen you see a box, it will have a small blue up down box next to a go button. hit blue box and check SENT then hit go. your message should be on top of list. Hope this helps.

Bob,

I replied to your PM. However, I don't know how to check the "sent messages".

Thus, I am not sure if it went through.

Please let me know if you got it and how I can check for sent messages.

If you like I can post it here.

Thanks.

makobob

10-13-2015, 10:21 AM

If you want to schedule a trip I need to know soon, around the 25th of OCTOBER just less than two weeks away, I will post the schedule for 2016. TO secure the dates YOU want PM or post here. To fill in the empty areas on the calendar I will add my trip dates. You can join any trip marked OPEN or ask person who set up trip if there is a space for you. All my trips will be OPEN. I will have room for 10+ people at my place and ways to expand if needed. So hop on the BAJA EXRESS and take a trip to paradise. Tight Lines and Fishy Dreams.

makobob

10-25-2015, 01:37 PM

As promised the trips for Baja or Bust have been updated through the END OF JUNE. If you want to add a trip for the 4th of JULY OR later in 2016 NOW is your chance. I will update JULY - DECEMBER in MARCH, any dates you do not fill I will at that time.
UPDATE is 1st post in this thread. Post or pm with questions.

NEW for 2016, I will limit the trips to GONZAGA to 8 anglers and myself, UNLESS you rent a trailer or palapa there. More than that is just getting to much for me to handle. And the new place can only handle that many and still be comfortable.

All these trips will be a go, even if I go alone, these trips will happen, so some might fill up EARLY and some will not. If YOU want a place on a trip please be sure as if you cancel it might to be to late for someone else to fill in.
Tight Lines, Fishy Dreams.

Dannowar

10-25-2015, 02:29 PM

That place is getting more and more tempting every day Bob. I may have to pull the trigger

makobob

10-25-2015, 02:47 PM

Not so sure Danny, most times you pull the trigger something dies. That place would be a steal, but it is not easy to launch there. But it is BIG.

That place is getting more and more tempting every day Bob. I may have to pull the trigger

Dannowar

10-25-2015, 03:17 PM

I don't really mind driving elsewhere.

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Gr8fuldude

10-29-2015, 08:35 PM

Bob, put me down for the Oct on the FLY trip. I'll turn 50 during that week!

Also I can commit to the April 16 trip as well. Thanks Bob!!!

Paul

makobob

10-29-2015, 09:34 PM

Paul, you are confirmed for 16 April trip and On the Fly for 2016, welcome aboard! Of course I am sure you will have a better fly reel by then.

Bob, put me down for the Oct on the FLY trip. I'll turn 50 during that week!

Also I can commit to the April 16 trip as well. Thanks Bob!!!

Paul

Baja_Traveler

10-30-2015, 01:14 PM

Just got back from 2 weeks in the Yucatan ( a small fishing village south of Cancun called Puerto Morelos that we are just in love with).

This is a reply to Bobs request for Sentri Info. If you travel the border more than once a year, it is totally worth going through the hoops to get. Border crossings are a complete breeze (crossings that have Sentri lanes that is - Tecate does not - San Ysidro, Otay and Mexicali do).

Another benefit of having one of these Sentri cards is if you are flying into Mexico with the family like I just did - Enter your card number when you book, and you will have a "TSA Pre-Cleared" stamp on your boarding passes. The wife and I just flew through the TSA check lines flying out and coming back - and most airports have a Pre-Check line that hardly anybody is ever in. No taking off your shoes, and no B.S.

If you go through it and get your card - make sure you log into GOES within a week to activate it! Just because they sent it to you does not mean you are good to go like in the past - you'll get immediately diverted into secondary if you do (Don't ask me how I know...:o)

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/tr...tri/sentri.xml

SENTRI Program Description
Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection

(09/03/2013)SENTRI provides expedited CBP processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Applicants must voluntarily undergo a thorough biographical background check against criminal, law enforcement, customs, immigration, and terrorist indices; a 10-fingerprint law enforcement check; and a personal interview with a CBP Officer.

Applicants may not qualify for participation in the SENTRI program if they:
Provide false or incomplete information on the application;
Have been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges to include outstanding warrants;
Have been found in violation of any customs, immigration, or agriculture regulations or laws in any country;
Are subjects of an ongoing investigation by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency;
Are inadmissible to the United States under immigration regulation, including applicants with approved waivers of inadmissibility or parole documentation;
Cannot satisfy CBP of their low risk status or meet other program requirements.

SENTRI was first implemented at the Otay Mesa, California port of entry on November 1, 1995. SENTRI Dedicated Commuter Lanes also exist in El Paso, TX; San Ysidro, CA; Calexico, CA; Nogales, AZ; Hidalgo, TX; Brownsville, TX; Anzalduas, TX; Laredo, TX; San Luis, AZ and Douglas, AZ.

Application Information

Applicants to the SENTRI Program may submit their application online using the Global Online Enrollment System (GOES). Once the application is certified as true and complete, it will be submitted to CBP for processing. Applicants can monitor the status of their application by logging back into GOES, and will be advised of "Conditional Approval", or "Denial" through the GOES account posting. A $25 application fee will be charged at the time of application submission.

Step 1
To complete a SENTRI application via the Internet, click on the GOES link to be transferred to the online application.

Step 2
Once notification of conditional approval is received, you will be directed to schedule your appointment online through your GOES account. Applicants have 30 days from that date to schedule an interview. Otherwise, applicants will be denied further enrollment consideration for failure to schedule an interview, which is the final requirement in determining program membership. This denial will not prevent an applicant from submitting a new application in the future. However, a new payment fee will be required. At the time of interview, payment of the fingerprint fee, lane fee, and any additional vehicle fee will be required. Applicants must bring the following original documents with them to the interview. Please ensure the exact documents you provided during the online application are those presented at the time of interview.
Originals of evidence of citizenship that you listed on your application
If not a U.S. citizen, originals of evidence of immigration admissibility to the U.S., that you listed on your application
Valid driver’s license (or state identification) issued in state where applicant lives
Vehicle registration and evidence of US automobile insurance by a company authorized to write automobile insurance in the US.
If the vehicle is not registered in the name of the applicant, a notarized letter authorizing its use by the applicant is required. A company vehicle requires written authorization on company letterhead.
Evidence of employment or financial support. (For instance, most recent years tax return, pay receipt, or direct deposit salary statement. Those self-employed must present a business license, current tax information and bank statement)
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makobob

11-11-2015, 09:51 AM

With the new truck, riding with Makobob.

Fuel me plus 1 your share $60, me plus 2 your share $40.
Water for showers and toilet flush $5.00 for the week
Food for 6 at restaurant including a drink each $40.00, plus meat
Your drinks??? $20-40.00
Ice, misc $25.00
Total LESS than $200

If you watch your pennies this trip should not cost you $300 for a week in paradise.

What are YOU waiting for? Schedule for 2016 posted as 1st post in this thread. Tight Lines and Fishy Dreams.

greenscales

12-03-2015, 03:32 PM

Bob and Rossman - thanks. Had a great time last week. (Rossman -can you shoot me a pic of my YT in the yak?)
After talking to Jim and wondering what EastLos thought - I would be willing to plan a trip to Punta Baja sometime next year. An hour South of San Quintin, so 3-4 days. Not looking at your list, 4th of July would work. The water is cool and keeps the peninsula nice during the summer. 17610Only an hour North of Catvina dessert for a PM trip if the winds are up. 17609. I probably C&R 50 Cabrilla 2-8lbs in bad winds both Sat and Sun on jigs, kept 10 Reds a few big goats and a few smaller Calicos. $10 a night for a room and good home cooking cheap. They felt I was overpaying for dinner, breakfast, and a 1
Night for $20. But we need a Spanish speaker.
I will try to get to Puerto Santo Tomas in the next few months. Just below Ensenada, but at least 1 1/2 hours more do to length of dirt road. Easy 3 day and beautiful. Bough heart issues was getting thorough the kelp at the launch, but El Niño should limit that the year 17611 Looking for input.

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makobob

12-04-2015, 02:55 PM

Depending on dates I would be up for that.

greenscales

12-04-2015, 09:16 PM

"Bough heart issues was getting thorough the kelp at the launch, but El Niño should limit that the year". Was supposed to be 'But the hard part was....' Typing while buzzed is always dangerous.

The 4th of July falls on a Monday - so allows a 3-4 day trip easily to either Santo Tomas (coastal kelp and rocks w/ Lings, WSB, Cabezon, etc.) - beautiful but far from town, you do not leave until you are ready to go home. Or Punta Baja (big bay and open water reef w/almost no sportfishing pressure), close to El Socorro, San Quintin, and Catavina Desert. Determine which location 3 months prior based upon El Nino, erc.

rossman

12-05-2015, 01:18 AM

I might be interested in hooking up with a group at Punta Baja. Spent the night there on the way down to Asuncion last thanksgiving. Camped by some abandoned buildings out on the point. Good looking area. How many rooms are available there?

Deamon

12-05-2015, 11:44 AM

greenscales

12-05-2015, 04:17 PM

1 Large Room downstairs w/2beds and a couch - which I have passed out on working on my gear - so 3 people in there. I think 5 single rooms upstairs. Do not if they rent any of the other places down there. I've seen tent and small RVs there at times as well. Santo Tomas has houses and the like for rent and some excellent camping spots. All have standard off and on working toilets.

Mahigeer

12-06-2015, 06:21 AM

Where exactly is this place?

Google Map shows several places.

rossman

12-06-2015, 06:58 AM

Where exactly is this place?

Google Map shows several places.

First big point south of El Rosario

Mahigeer

12-06-2015, 07:49 AM

rossman

12-06-2015, 09:13 AM

Found it. Thanks.

It looks like halfway to same latitude of Cedros Island.
I have fished the place called Bahia Santa Rosalillita, which across from the Cedros Island.
There is a small motel there, though I slept in a truck most nights.

If interested, I can provide a link to a report that I posted about that trip.

I spent a few days there a few months ago. Very nice fishery. The bay used to be a fabulous place for halibut but the Comercial guys really put a hurt on them. Very few decent one left in the Area. I understand that the hotel is booked as far as you can see with construction guys as they are building a huge aquaculture facility just north of town. Plenty of camping areas. Hope it fairs better than the big beautiful walled in Harbor that they built that filled in with blowing sand before it was even finished.

greenscales

12-07-2015, 02:26 AM

If one of the Spanish speakers wants - PM me and I will get you Chuy's phone # in Punta Baja

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Mahigeer

12-07-2015, 08:06 AM

I spent a few days there a few months ago. Very nice fishery. The bay used to be a fabulous place for halibut but the Comercial guys really put a hurt on them. Very few decent one left in the Area. I understand that the hotel is booked as far as you can see with construction guys as they are building a huge aquaculture facility just north of town. Plenty of camping areas. Hope it fairs better than the big beautiful walled in Harbor that they built that filled in with blowing sand before it was even finished.

We did not try for halibut, but caught a lot of yellowtails as well as other fish.

I think the idea of harbor was to have the big boats come in and then go on land to Bahia the Los Angeles. A shortcut if you will from Pacific to Sea of Cortez.

Like you said the sand became an issue, but I heard it was from the sea washing into the harbor.

rossman

12-07-2015, 08:58 AM

We did not try for halibut, but caught a lot of yellowtails as well as other fish.

I think the idea of harbor was to have the big boats come in and then go on land to Bahia the Los Angeles. A shortcut if you will from Pacific to Sea of Cortez.

Like you said the sand became an issue, but I heard it was from the sea washing into the harbor.
That was certainly the plan for the harbor. There seemed to be a real lack of planning on the project. First and foremost was marketing research. How many of these larger boats go by there in a months time and then how many of them would like to take a shortcut to the SOC. I would think that a very high percentage were just going to Cabo. They built and abandoned some state of the art infrastructure with cranes and hoists etc. Not to mention the road off from Highway 1. The widest road in Baja, maybe all of Mexico. I kept looking in my mirrors thinking a commercial airliner might be landing behind me

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ful-rac

12-07-2015, 09:05 AM

If one of the Spanish speakers wants - PM me and I will get you Chuy's phone # in Punta Baja

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CHUY!!!! EL CHUY!?

Es Mi Carnal!!!

greenscales

12-10-2015, 11:17 AM

17671
Rossman's pic of my YT

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rossman

01-15-2016, 03:42 AM

The exchange rate on pesos to dollars broke through the 18 peso mark today. For those of you who that are taking some trips to Baja I just wanted to give a couple suggestions on taking advantage of these rates. First of all I would suggest that you shop around for the best exchange rate use pesos wherever you can. At least in my area I have not seen any significant price changes as a result of the weak peso but there really doesn't seem to be any consistantcy in what a retailer or service provider uses as the exchange rate. It could be 14.5 or could be 17.5. You won't know unless you ask and once you know they are not apt to change it just because you tell them it should be different. Fuel and lodging are going to be your big ticket items. Mexico lowered it's maximum fuel price by 3 percent on January 1st but again you are at there mercy when it comes to the exchange rate. Some places will have it posted, some will not. The Pemex station in Asuncion is at 17 but the Pemex in Gonzaga was at 15 over Christmas. You can now shop for lower fuel prices because Pemex stations can charge what they want without exceeding the maximum but if you at their mercy on the exchange rate, any savings could dissappear if you use dollars. So shop for your pesos and use them wherever you can.

Mahigeer

01-15-2016, 07:22 AM

rossman

01-15-2016, 09:28 AM

Good tip.

I bought Pesos when I was coming in October. I paid $7.50 for shipping fee to B&A.
I did not needed them, since Bob drove (he accepted Dollars for my part of gas cost) and only other expense was dinner at the restaurant. I paid in Dollars there too, since me and Paul were sharing the cost. It was easier to figure out.

I saw everyone accepted Dollars, so when I got back I sold them. Yet again another fee. Who knows how much it cost me by buying and selling.

Then I decided to make the New Year's Eve trip. This time I drove and paid for gas, some stuff and food. I wish I had kept the Pesos.

Oh well, when one travels, one cannot think of nickel and dime stuff.

But every penny also counts.

In Baja Norte most everyone takes the dollar. Just a small example. I stayed at Campo Beluga for 3 nights on my Christmas trip. He charges 25 dollars a night for his little enclosed cabanas. Since I only had pesos it was 400 pesos per night. I got my pesos from the atm at the 17.5 rate so my cost was around 23 bucks a night. 3 nights and I saved 6 bucks. That's a 6 pack of Pacifico

makobob

01-22-2016, 02:05 PM

ATTENTION DIVERS:

On this last trip there were TWO accidents. First, watch where YOU put your hand. Please not on top of a live SCULPIN. Second, AGAIN watch where you put your hand. Please not in a dark cave as MOREY EELS live there and they BITE. We discussed the eels the night BEFORE at dinner, however the diver got his finger and finger nail tore up pretty good.

Kesepton

02-05-2016, 11:19 AM

Mako bob, I want so bad to go on one of your trips. Ive been reading and watching your threads for awhile now. I see youre getting very good at organizing these things! I don't even have a kayak right now so its been rough for me....

I was hoping to go down to Baja this march but my dates don't match yours sadly... (I am thinking march 25-29) Do you think if we did end up going we will have issues with easter finding places to stay/eat?

We are hoping to see some whales and do some surf fishing at least. Is Gonzaga still a good destination for that during that time?

Thanks for all your work and contributions to these trips. I really hope to join you on one.

makobob

02-05-2016, 01:44 PM

YOU could join us for those dates, there should be room at the inn. I am leaving for there tonight and wont be back until Tuesday. I have some people going 20-26 march it would be ok if you stayed an extra day or two. This is spring break so there might be 20 people on our 2 miles of beach.

Kesepton

02-05-2016, 04:04 PM

Great, thanks bob, youre too generous. I just put in my requests today for the time off. Hopefully ill catch you guys before you leave and you can help orient me. It will be my first time in Baja, other than on cruise ships...

My friend wants to bring his boat, its a boston whaler. I think it might be a little small but he insists itll work. Its a 14 or 15ft I believe. Is this suitable for this area?

I gotta start reading all your old reports to figure out what to bring and buy!

makobob

02-05-2016, 04:09 PM

Small whalers are fine, bring gas as it is not always available, beach launching can be tricky, you might want to launch at the pamp at Papa Fernandez. Or the back side of Alphonsinas.

Great, thanks bob, youre too generous. I just put in my requests today for the time off. Hopefully ill catch you guys before you leave and you can help orient me. It will be my first time in Baja, other than on cruise ships...

My friend wants to bring his boat, its a boston whaler. I think it might be a little small but he insists itll work. Its a 14 or 15ft I believe. Is this suitable for this area?

I gotta start reading all your old reports to figure out what to bring and buy!

fishnstix

05-13-2016, 01:22 PM

Is this trip still a go?

SDROB

05-13-2016, 03:02 PM

Is this trip still a go?

Bob's in Kentucky and isn't due back untill tomorrow. I believe thats why he hasn't set up a separate sign up thread for this trip yet... You should expect to see it up by Sunday at the latest, or knowing BOB he'll be checking in tomorrow night if he gets in at a decent time.

makobob

05-14-2016, 11:51 AM

Bob's in Kentucky and isn't due back untill tomorrow. I believe thats why he hasn't set up a separate sign up thread for this trip yet... You should expect to see it up by Sunday at the latest, or knowing BOB he'll be checking in tomorrow night if he gets in at a decent time.

JUST POSTED 28 May to 4 June GONZAGA this trip is a GO. Hope to see you.

farreola

06-05-2016, 09:45 AM

I left a Bending Branch Angler Ace paddle at Bob's place and it has gone missing. I'm thinking someone took it by mistake. Please PM if you happen to of taken the paddle. I can meet somewhere and pick it up.

Farreola

Dannowar

07-25-2016, 12:21 PM

Was thinking about heading down this Sunday. Bob...gonna call you this week. Let me know if you need me to bring supplies

makobob

07-25-2016, 02:34 PM

Weather warm, high 90's humidity over 50%, winds under 10mph. As to what to bring??? Bathroom working, Fish cleaning table needs light for your night cleaning adventures, maybe something to plug into the generator. I should be there, it not you know where to find the keys.

Dannowar

07-25-2016, 05:41 PM

Actually have to push it back a week. I'm gonna buy a light specifically for that table.

makobob

09-19-2016, 01:19 PM

New info posted in 1st post in this thread.

Get ready for 2017, start planing now. Tight Lines.

brew

09-19-2016, 05:44 PM

Makobob,

I am in for the New Year's trip to Mag Bay. I've never been, but have wanted to for a while. I have fished the La Bocana and Coyote estuaries near Abreojos and has a blast.

How long are you thinking for this trip and what are the dates? 10-14 days? It's about 800-850mi from the border, so 2 long days to get there.

Let me know if you need any help planning. A place to stay or at least shower a couple of times in Mag Bay?

Best regards,

Tim

makobob

09-20-2016, 06:26 AM

Tim, I have been asking BWE members for any local knowledge on Mag Bay for a year. No one seems to know much, any input would help.
My plan for this trip is, spend New Years at our place in Gonzaga, on morning of 2 Jan 2017 I will leave my place at day light and drive thru CoCos corner to CHAPALA.b People can spent New years with me OR meet me at Chapala before 8 am on the 2nd. From there we book for Mag Bay. I would expect to fish Mag Bay area for a full week before coming back to San Diego. It would be nice to have youalong.

Makobob,

I am in for the New Year's trip to Mag Bay. I've never been, but have wanted to for a while. I have fished the La Bocana and Coyote estuaries near Abreojos and has a blast.

How long are you thinking for this trip and what are the dates? 10-14 days? It's about 800-850mi from the border, so 2 long days to get there.

Let me know if you need any help planning. A place to stay or at least shower a couple of times in Mag Bay?

Best regards,

Tim

brew

09-20-2016, 09:27 AM

Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos seems to be a popular access spot. This is where some others access the northern part of the bay. You can launch and fish from there and there are also dirt roads leading north and south to explore further.

Further south and getting into the larger part of the bay is San Carlos. I believe this is where the sardine processing plant is.

There are a couple of hotels and restaurants in each, and even some Airbnb listings for houses!

I will do some research and see what I can find.

www.garybulla.com has some info and offers paid tours.

brew

09-20-2016, 09:36 AM

An information packed 6 part series on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/7Osk3OvC5Vc

makobob

09-21-2016, 12:11 PM

An information packed 6 part series on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/7Osk3OvC5Vc

YES lot's of great info for YAKERS. I looked this over 3 times in the last year, it helps answer many question. Did you notice his call for fins to help control yak without much paddle use. Would be rougher for Hobies but it does make sense to be able to back out of mangroves on hook up. I would also want a stake out pole as used on the east coast along with an anchor.

WINDS are normal most afternoons so must be taken into consideration. Camping areas will be very important. Hope others are looking into some of this and trying to do research to make this the trip of a lifetime. Tight Lines.

fishnstix

11-18-2016, 06:14 PM

you can count me in for the May and October trip...Let me know if I can help plan, lead, help, organize, etc with these trips or others in the future

wolfman

12-26-2016, 10:32 AM

I have been wanting to go down since I got my new boat! Who is going to Mag bay and when? I can take 1 other person and am flexible on dates. Please call me @ 619 850 2742

makobob

08-04-2017, 03:44 PM

Mods this STICKY can be closed as it is not being used, thanks.

stevie951

06-22-2020, 09:14 PM