Gonzaga 2015

[Mike scales]

Here is a quick vid of our trip I slapped together. I have a fresh baby at home so I wasn't able to perfect it. At least you'll get somewhat of an idea of our trip. Hope you all enjoy, cheers!
Disclaimer- Celine Dions voice is on this vid. lol
https://youtu.be/E3G8cI1Kfu8
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[JohnMckroidJr]

Nice Video !

[acorad]

Good to see there's another fly guy on BWE!

Andy

[Mike scales]

Thanks! The fishing there is ridiculous! A fly fisherman's dream!

[momo fish]

Nice video Mike ! Almost cried at the end with Celine 😊.

Will try to join you next time if things don't pop up like last time we tried to plan it..

[Mike scales]

Nice video Mike ! Almost cried at the end with Celine 😊.

Will try to join you next time if things don't pop up like last time we tried to plan it..
lol! Thanks momo! I've always wanted to catch a Jack Crevalle! It was a lengthy battle with light tackle, almost fell like I was close to losing it several times. Aside from the whale sharks, and other cool fish, it definitely was the highlight of the trip for me. Looking forward to next time for sure! :cheers1:

[makobob]

Great video Mike, Thanks for coming down again. Yes this is a fly fisherman's paradise. I will continue to host this October trip as long as I can. It is EPIC every year. FLY fishermen WELCOME. More posts to follow I am sure. Thank you all for coming to share paradise.

[Mr. NiceGuy]

:D

Nice video compilation.

Were there any women there? (Just curious.)

That place looks like paradise for hedonists.


I love adventure trips to Baja. I love primitive camping. I love fishing. I love Mexico. After a 10+ year hiatus, I may have to reconsider my policy of not going there.

The day I change my policy will probably be the day I get arrested and thrown in jail again.


Pulls mustache, ... ponders ...

The adventure traveler part of me says yes, go, ...
The side of me that makes rational executive decisions says it's better to go somewhere else.

Has anyone fished in Panama?

[makobob]

Yes sir, Panama is great fishing, and a beautiful country. BUT impossible to do on a couple of hundred dollars a week! I can fish Baja all year for what a trip to Panama would cost.

[walrus]

Good video, it made me feel like I was right back there again. Thanks for the mental vacation.

[Mike scales]

Thanks fellas. Mr. NiceGuy, I can honestly say I've never felt nervous or scared while down there. It was nice to see other Americans vacationing there with their children, and couples enjoying their anniversary. It's also nice to be traveling with a few fellas who have been down there enough times to know the 'do's and don'ts'. There is an array of species to target and plenty of time to just relax and chill out with a margarita. Haha... Hopefully you make it down there someday. :cheers1:

[Gr8fuldude]

Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times.

You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers :cheers1:

Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!!

Paul

[Mike scales]

:cheers1:Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times.

You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers :cheers1:

Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!!

Paul

:cheers1:Thanks Paul! I had a blast fishing with you. Those skippies were relentless! :cheers1:

[acorad]

Great video Mike, Thanks for coming down again. Yes this is a fly fisherman's paradise. I will continue to host this October trip as long as I can. It is EPIC every year. FLY fishermen WELCOME. More posts to follow I am sure. Thank you all for coming to share paradise.

That is very, very generous Bob. I love Mexico, I've been there many times for both business and pleasure. And next year my youngest son will be in HS so I won't be committed to spending 5 months every summer/fall coaching youth football anymore. I might be able to swing a trip to paradise!

Andy

[makobob]

Andy IF you want it to happen, you will make it happen. The September and October trips are always full because it is the best fishing and weather of the year. The Roosters should stay in the area for YEARS as there are so many young fish there now. Large WSB should start showing up soon. Water temps were in the mid 80's last week. We caught lots of pargo from the panga trips. Those who could not make the trip this year missed a great one.


That is very, very generous Bob. I love Mexico, I've been there many times for both business and pleasure. And next year my youngest son will be in HS so I won't be committed to spending 5 months every summer/fall coaching youth football anymore. I might be able to swing a trip to paradise!

Andy

[makobob]

Guys you know what happens when you get old? You forget things, some times IMPORTANT things.
All those skippys were the perfect BAIT size for fishing grouper from the panga, the 50-200 pound grouper love them whole. Sorry I had a senior moment on that one. Tight Lines.

[tunaseeker]

Very nice!

[monstahfish]

Hey Mike, Nice video and it was great to meet you and the rest of the crew. Bob, you're the man, thanks for having all of us. I think there will be a lot more fly based adventures ahead for us.

[Zed]

Nice jack!

[kayakfisherman]

Great Video!!Music was perfect, especially Pink Floyd.

Fishing the JT's is insane. They are so strong!!
Can't wait to join you guys.

[Mike scales]

Great Video!!Music was perfect, especially Pink Floyd.

Fishing the JT's is insane. They are so strong!!
Can't wait to join you guys.
Thanks, Kayakfisherman! I added Celine D. just to add dramatic effect. lol!
Those Jacks never give up! :cheers1::reeling:

[Mike scales]

Great video Mike, Thanks for coming down again. Yes this is a fly fisherman's paradise. I will continue to host this October trip as long as I can. It is EPIC every year. FLY fishermen WELCOME. More posts to follow I am sure. Thank you all for coming to share paradise.
Can't thank you enough!:notworthy: By the way, my daughter Lily loves the bow your wife made her! :cheers1:Cheers! Hope you guys have fun in November!

[Harry Hill]

Listening to Celine made me want to go to confession.

[Mike scales]

Lol!
Some put rap, some put rock or techno. I thought I'd kick it up a notch and do something never been done before. Something ground breaking and more hard core! And that's when it hit me. ~CELINE~
Plus, aren't fishing and church about the same thing? :D

[FISH11]

That was a great video Mike. I thought you did a great job and would be hard to improve on. I'm going to have to go on one of these trips down south with Makobob it looks like a fantastic time.

[buddha]

Nice video.

Enjoy the wine I left in your cooler!

[Mike scales]

Nice video.

Enjoy the wine I left in your cooler!

Thanks FISH11!
Jeff, I'm saving that bottle for you next year. Haha:cheers1:

[fishdude]

Great Video Mike!!!
Boy I really miss that place. It's been several years since I've been down.
Was one of the best keeped secrets for kayak fishing I know.
Would love to go down again with a fun group like the guys you went with.
All my buddies have moved out of Cali.
If by chance you read this, would love to know when some of the guys go down and maybe go with sometime.
That's the place that got me hooked into kayak fishing in the year 2000.
The Dude

[Mike scales]

Great Video Mike!!!
Boy I really miss that place. It's been several years since I've been down.
Was one of the best keeped secrets for kayak fishing I know.
Would love to go down again with a fun group like the guys you went with.
All my buddies have moved out of Cali.
If by chance you read this, would love to know when some of the guys go down and maybe go with sometime.
That's the place that got me hooked into kayak fishing in the year 2000.
The Dude

Oh man, that place is definitely a slice of heaven! Second time I've gone and always had a great time with who ever came along. MakoBob puts these trips together and anyone is welcome to join, just watch for the posts. Hope you can join us on our next trip! Cheers!:cheers1:

[buddha]

If I go back I need to practice fly casting.

My only experiences fly fishing were in Alaska where I only had to cast a fly about 6 feet in front of me to catch silver salmon up to 20 lbs. and arctic grayling which were great fun on a fly rod.

[Mike scales]

If I go back I need to practice fly casting.

My only experiences fly fishing were in Alaska where I only had to cast a fly about 6 feet in front of me to catch silver salmon up to 20 lbs. and arctic grayling which were great fun on a fly rod.
I wish it were always that easy! haha! :cheers1:

[fishdude]

Oh man, that place is definitely a slice of heaven! Second time I've gone and always had a great time with who ever came along. MakoBob puts these trips together and anyone is welcome to join, just watch for the posts. Hope you can join us on our next trip! Cheers!:cheers1:


Awesome, Thanks Mike.
Will be bringing my Fly gear for sure.
My pops lives in Cody Wyoming so fly fishing is a no brainer.
Hell maybe get to meet some new peeps and head up to his little ranch on the N Shoshone River. It's OK for fly fishing:p

[makobob]

I have about a dozen trips scheduled for 2016, choose and let me know what works best for you. WELCOME to paradise!!!!!


Awesome, Thanks Mike.
Will be bringing my Fly gear for sure.
My pops lives in Cody Wyoming so fly fishing is a no brainer.
Hell maybe get to meet some new peeps and head up to his little ranch on the N Shoshone River. It's OK for fly fishing:p

[carbonbass]

dude I love the part where you are hooked up and fish are boiling all around you guys!

Were all of those fish Jack Crevalle?

Do they fight similar to a YT?

~CBass

[fishdude]

I have about a dozen trips scheduled for 2016, choose and let me know what works best for you. WELCOME to paradise!!!!!

Bob,
Any chance of getting that schedule??
My work schedule is pretty hectic and would love to plan a trip down in 2016, April or May is when I'm thinking.

Really can't wait to get back down, it's been way to long.
Alfoncina's still around at the point? Spelling I know bad.
The Dude

[buddha]

Bob,
Any chance of getting that schedule??
My work schedule is pretty hectic and would love to plan a trip down in 2016, April or May is when I'm thinking.

Really can't wait to get back down, it's been way to long.
Alfoncina's still around at the point? Spelling I know bad.
The Dude

Here you go.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=27124&highlight=kentucky

[fishdude]

Thank you, Mike, Bob and Buddha.

[Ramos23]

Great video