That is what I am trying to do. I live in Ventura County so it is not a trip around the corner to get to the border. If there is a place it can be done online, by mail or phone that someone knows about it would be appreciated. Have passport, & fishing License taken care of. Vehicle insurance will be done tomorrow.

See the link in my previous post.

If we all stay in the LEFT lane we could all stop at the border, you will have to follow behind me through the same inspection booth, it will be tuff to stay together, as soon as you go through customs booth we have ONE SHORT block to all stop and park on the left side of street. those needing FMM get them and come outside and make sure we all know you are ready. We will have less than 1/2 short block to cross 3 lanes of traffic to take right at light. Once across light you must stay together through traffic lights. If separated you will have to catch up. I will stay as slow as possible so it is easier. 10 miles down the road we can stop and make sure everyone is still with us. It might work out all right if we all say in a tight group but lead truck cannot see very far behind. I cannot tell if you missed the light

OR maybe you could drive to San Diego a day early and get it and have it stamped in TJ. Get it for 6 months have it stamped and you are done. We all meet up early the following morning at Johnny's shell station in El Cajon. That way we have less trouble going through Mexicali.

OR we could cross at TJ much easier to get FMM there because no traffic problem, lots of parking. Then travel from TJ through Tecate to San Filipe, a few miles longer this way and maybe an hour longer traveling Mexico roads in the dark which I prefer not to do.

Please print out a copy of driving directions on other sticky.


So as I see it those are the choices, maybe someone else has other ideas. I travel the route on the 8 to Mexicali bacause the driving before daylight is done in the USA we cross border at daylight so as not to drive MEXICO in the dark.

There might be ONE other possibility. Sven could lead those with FMMs through to my place while those needing FMMs would stop with me and get them, that would work if there were only two other trucks with people needing FMMS more than that it will still be rough crossing traffic.

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I would love to help out but I will already be in Gonzage with EOD.
The best bet i to pull to the left after you pass the inspection and get the FMM. It won't be crowded at that time in the morning.

Monstahfish and I are joining discover baja and will get a prepaid FMM. We still have to stop and get it stamped. I imagine it won't take long.

We will get it figured out. I know if you do not have the FMM they can send you back to the border to get it, but if you have it and it is not stamped, they will have their money and probably not really care? Don't know. And it will be early and traffic might not be a factor. We will make it happen.

If we are going from the 17 to the 24, that is seven days and we shouldn't need to pay, correct? I believe you only have to pay if you are going to be there more than seven days. Anyone know more about this?

17-24 is eight days, not seven. A week plus one.

It seems we have to get the FMM regardless if it is free or not.

I personally would not risk doing anything out of procedures.

Remember it is a different country, and they have their own way of doing business.


I see one other option.

At the shell station meeting, put everyone who needs FMM in the same vehicles.

Drive on US highways and go through Mexicali.

Meet at 10 miles pass border and swap passengers.

That way maybe less cars would have to stop for FMM.

Changing trucks at Johnny's Shell seems like a great idea. That should work.

Glad you liked and approved it.

I knew I was good for something.

Just did not know what.

Sorry Hashem I will have to reserve judgement until AFTER trip ends. HaHaHa!!
It is all good and almost always works out great. BTW the solar panels are now installed on the roof, just waiting on solar controller to arrive, baby steps, Solar System should be working by 1st of November at the latest. Tight lines.

Sounds fair.

I hope you won't be disappointed Bob.

Good to hear the solar project is advancing.

That means I have to come back to your place.

Everyone needs an FMM it doesn't matter anymore how long you stay you need it.

If staying less than a week you don't have to pay but you still have to get it.

Also they have been checking the FMM much more frequently through San Felipe now.

Most people pay and have it for 6 months.

Jeff you are right, last holiday weekend people were sent back from San Filipe to Mexicali to get it or to leave the country. I understand some just went home. Too bad Mexico could not just sell them in San Filipe.

Agreed wiser to pay the $22 and not need to worry later. Good call.

I was at discover baja today. The FMM is 28 dollars but they were sold out. They get them in every week though.

I would get yours asap as they sold over 100 yesterday!

Not sure why there is such a big surge now for traveling down there but they said that the Guadalupe wine valley is a big attraction now.

The way it works is that you pay in advance and then you get it stamped at the border. If going through the West entrance in Mexicali you enter and the office is on the left.

Discover Baja has a great deal on insurance for a 90 day policy.

You can use those 90 days anytime for a 365 day period.

With liability only coverage it is only 100 dollars.

Sold out??? I hope there are not out of forms when we get there.



On a positive note:

Yesterday, I went to Sunset OEX and got a really nice kayak seat.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ic-angler-seat


Andy rang the sale and it was good to see him again.

I wanted to spend more time at the shop, but my wife was waiting in the car, so I have to go back soon.



Step by step, I am getting ready for the trip. Next step is to install bunch of accessories, like rod holders, anchor trolley, compass, etc. on the kayak.

I will have a picture of the other seat if anybody interested in purchasing. Especially the crew who is going on this trip.

Jeff, as I understand it the FMM is good for 6 months for reentry. You just need to get it stamped for the 1st crossing into Mexico. Tight lines.

Mahigeer,

They ran out of the FMM's at Discover Baja. They never run out of them at the border.

If you join discover baja they will sell you a prepaid FMM and then you will only have to get it stamped at the border.

If you do it at the border please REMEMBER your glasses, the printing is SMALL and hard to read. Only takes a minute to fill out IF you can read it. Been there, done that. Tight lines.

Thanks for the tip; but I don't feel comfortable putting my passport and CC information on line via a scan and Email.

You can call them and take care of it.

Lol. The border official had to read mine to me and tell me what to fill out because the print was so small. Bob's not joking about the tiny print.

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The last two times I got my FMM (Two months ago in TJ and last week in Mexicali) the border official filled the form out for me. They just take your passport and fill it out without being asked to do so. Not sure if this is something new. Maybe they have too many blind tourist crossing the border.

While many people and boaters do not follow, the letter of the law states thar the FMM is good d for r 180 days but only a single entry. The previous rule to turn in or mail in the FMM after use is no longer in affect.

Why did you get your FMM two months ago and then last week?

I thought you would just get one FMM for 6 months?

I think the 180 days or 6 months is how long you can stay.

The entry is still single time.

One more item to add to my list.

A humble request.
Is it possible to post the real name of the anglers below and whoever is going which is not listed???
Unless the anglers prefer to be called by their webnames.

Mr Pukashell ====???
Svendawg ====???
Cookie Monster====???
Buddha ====???
Defjack ====???
Mahigeer ====Hashem
Monstahfish====???
Gr8fuldude====???
GunRunner ====????
Makobob====Bob

I need time to memorize them.

Thanks.

MrPukaShell=Robert, Simi Valley

The first time I went to Asunscion for 7 days so I didn't need to pay. Last week I went to Gonzaga and got the FMM because I plan on going down there several times in the next few months.

Svendawg is Sven
Cookie Monster is Jorgen (Sven's father)

I'm Shane. I also won't remember everyones names the first time we meet so I apologize in advance. I swear, I'm not a jerk just bad with names:D

Updated name list:

Mr Pukashell ====Robert/ Simi Valley
Svendawg ====Sven
Cookie Monster====Jorgen..Sven’s dad
Buddha ====???
Defjack ====???
Mahigeer ====Hashem/ LAX
Monstahfish====Shane
Gr8fuldude====???
GunRunner ====????
Makobob====Bob/ Vista, SD


Me too. That is why I am trying to work on it now.
I do have name tag holders that I can bring, but I doubt anybody would wear one.

Dam, your way to prepared for a vacation Hashem...

I just pack my gear and some cloths and will figure the rest out on the drive down.. Trust me you have plenty of time on the long drive to get to know everyone and talk about what to fish for.. Good luck and have fun..

Thanks Momo,

Wish you could join us.

Fishing trip of a lifetime deserves attention. Particularly since I have not been there before.

Goes back to my training as a Boy Scout.


You have seen my gear when I go to the Catalina Mole, Haven't you??

Buddha=Jeff Chula Vista
Defjack=Jack Santa Monica
GunRunner=Travis Imperial Beach

Almost completed name list:

Mr Pukashell ====Robert/ Simi Valley
Svendawg ====Sven
Cookie Monster====Jorgen..Sven’s dad
Buddha ====Jeff/ Chula Vista
Defjack ====Jack/ Santa Monica
Mahigeer ====Hashem/ LAX
Monstahfish====Shane
Gr8fuldude====Paul???
GunRunner ====Travis/ Imperial Beach
Makobob====Bob/ Vista, SD

Not giong
 

The cookie monster will not be making this trip, so your cookies are safe.
I will already be down in Gonzaga with EOD (Steve -- Idaho) We'll be heading down on October 8th. See you guy down there.

Hava a safe trip Sven, say hi to Steve for me. See you guys soon.