LAST CALL for Bahia Asuncion December 26-January 3rd FINAL UPDATE 12/8
 

LAST CALL For Anyone Interested In This Trip.

If you want to go on this trip and have meals with us please let us know before 12/15.

Anyone that is still interested in the trip should get a hold of Makobob or myself.

This is going to be a fantastic trip as we are going at the peak time down there.

There is plenty of room for people that want to camp near the house at San Roque or if you want to rent another accommodation you would need to do it fast as this is the peak season.

Please let us know if you are interested in this trip and get together.

DATES ARE SET:

We are leaving on December 26th and arrive in Bahia Asuncion on the 27th and will be back on January 5th.

If you want to leave earlier or stay later that is no problem.

Ok We are filled with 4 people for the San Rogue house.

If you want to tent camp next to the house it is 5 bucks/night.

If you want to rent another house you need to get a hold of Shari as this is peak season.

http://bahiaasuncion.com/php/index.p...tpage&Itemid=1

http://bahiaasuncionmexico.wordpress.com/

Fishing is great all year long here and is good everywhere also.

Surf fishing is very good and a lot of halibut.

Kayak fishing is very good.

Panga fishing is great.

October to December is the peak season and they get busy but january the fishing is just about peak.

Yellowtail fishing was awesome last January and the calico bass bite is epic.

Shari the owner has a New Year's Party, potluck, dancing etc you will be invited to of course!!! It's a blast."

I think this could be an amazing trip and one that we might do a few times a year.

So far Makobob, Svendawg, Rossman, and Buddha are in for this trip.

This gives me time to get my passport card and planning done. Im a bare bones tent guy and can do with basics.

OK guys, here is the start for January 2014, Jeff and I are both on board, TELL us what dates you want! This trip will be 7-10 days for us, however you can stay longer or come back sooner. It is a full day drive down, so a 7 day trip should be 5 days of possible fishing. Looks like William will be joining us also. We still need a start date. We will update this weekly as others want to join us! Expect to catch: Calicos to 15lbs, Bonita to 10 lbs, Yellowtail to 40lbs, Hailbut from the beach.

SAN Roque house has been RENTED. Tenters can pay $5 per night upon arrival in Asuncion. Two spots available in house, about $110.00 for the week. Contact Bob or Jeff San Roque house is FULL, or you could get a house in town from Shari.

This trip is CONFIRMED!

Anglers are:

Buddha, house
Makobob, house
William Novotny, tenting
Svendawg, house
Rossman, house
Dbrogdon, tenting
Shawn, tenting
Jason
Josh
Beergillz

So obviously you will be targeting bottom fish in January. All I can say is dress very, very warm. It should be quite cold there off the pacific! If you camp on beach try to hook up a space heater.....

They get yellowtail all through January and parts of February.

Depending on what week in January the daytime temps will be mid 70s and higher.

YES, bass, barracuda, yellow tail, halibut, and we will have a great time! Should be a very good trip. Hope to see you there with us.

Here was last January's weather: http://www.accuweather.com/en/mx/bah...onyr=1/01/2013

Here is a report from january

"Capt. Juan Arce started off the New Year successfully with clients catching 30-40 lb. yellowtails on the troll very close to Asuncion. The weather was super and fishing...even better!"

That was a good year for sure! Hot weather and YT in January is the bomb. Have fun..........

I'm interested
 

Sounds like a good trip. I'm interested.
I'm retired so my schedule is usually wide open.
I can do tent, truck camper or go in on renting a house

My name is Bob aka makobob, Jeff is buddha, William is William, a BIG welcome aboard to svendawg. So far everyone is open with dates to go, so will wait to see if someone wants to go and needs certain dates. Should be an AWESOME trip. Yellows, and the biggest calico bass in the world!

I would most likely be interested in this trip. I'll probably take two days to get there cuz I have a couple spots I want to investigate on the way down and I want to hit the road from highway 1 to BA in the daylight. Looks like at least 12 hr's of drive time to get to BA. I'm also retired so I'm pretty flexible on the timing of the trip.

You know some of us are envious of your flexible schedules to go fishing. I have only gone kayaking once this year! I miss 2011 I had almost 100 kayak trips that year.

Looks like fun times.. I wish to do something like this once things get settled. I might be going to San Felipe a bunch while I'm here in SD so plan to test out those waters.

Gonzaga Bay April 2014
 

Do yourself a favor and drive past San Felippe and go to Gonzaga and get some real fish. I am going to set up a trip to Gonzaga for April. Expect to catch,
Bay Bass, Trigger fish, Corvina, Pargo, Grouper, and White sea Bass. Best month for most of these species. Come down and join us or put your name on the list. Tight lines and bloody gaffs!

Makobob

I agree about skipping San F and continuing to Gonzaga. Aiwas down there with 10 other takers in May and the fishing was outstanding. Super highway from Puertecitos to GB.

Ok I am thinking of doing this trip just after Christmas if that works for everyone. I plan on staying 7-10 days with Bob. Fishing should be great at this time of year. We plan on renting a small humble house called the San Rogue that would only cost 250 for the week.

So for 5 people that would be 50 bucks a piece.

This house is spartan and has no water or power.

It is right on the water and secluded and about 5-6 miles from town. The pangas are parked right outside the house.

You can pitch a tent there if you like also for 10 bucks a night. Anyone that wants better accommodations they will cost more but you will have hot water and power and nicer accommodations and be right next to town.

http://bahiaasuncion.com/php/index.p...d=14&Itemid=28

The house has 3 beds and a futon, you can check it out on the 1st post in this thread. It is the San Roque rustic. 6-7 miles out of town. Paddle out to Isla San Roque is two miles, kelp beds end here, no kelp further south. Or you can make arraingements for a room or house in town. We have to bring our own water, which can be bought in town. NO ELECTRICITY we are off the grid here.
If you need to be in town the two good houses hold 5 persons. and are $700 and $900 for a week. All are close to the water. Also hotel with rooms. Beach camping is also at all 3 places. $5-10 per night. Groceries, water, beer in town, good eating too. If you want something HARD to drink you need to bring it with you.

ok so i am thinking i may be in for this trip as well. I need to figure out a couple of things but please let me know dates when you figure them out! thanks Makobob!

I've been wanting to fish Accuncion for years. Cash and time are always the mitigating factors. Damn it.
Baja has so many places to fish that are ideal for the kayak. Just looking at a map gives so many fishing ideas. Mike

taggermike, tent camping will be 5 per night, so $35 for the week. If you car pool with someone, fuel costs get cut for both of you, auto insurance is about a dollar a day if you have a full years policy. We have been invited to the town's New Years party. No matter where you are you have to eat, why not in Baja!

The San Roque house is PAID for the week 28-29 Dec arrival, we can stay a couple extra days for FREE. Sleeps 4 but 3 are already paid for, tent camping is $5 per tent per night payable upon arrival at Asuncion. We were invited to the town's new years party. Of course you could stay in town if you wanted.

Ok if you are interested in the trip I have UPDATED information.

We are filled for the San Rogue House.
If you want to camp next to the house it is 5 dollars/night.

I have been chatting with Makobob and we are planning a trip down to Bahia Asuncion. There are several accomodations from tent camping to RV to renting out a house and all are reasonable.

http://bahiaasuncion.com/php/index.p...d=14&Itemid=28

http://bahiaasuncionmexico.wordpress.com/

Fishing is great all year long here and is good everywhere also.

Surf fishing is very good and a lot of halibut.

Kayak fishing is very good.

Panga fishing is great.

October to December is the peak season and they get busy but january the fishing is just about peak.

There are other houses that are very reasonable that have power and water and are more comfortable if you want to rent those. Post in the thread if you want to do this and hopefully there will be enough people to fill another place, actually only need 2 or 4 people for some of the other places.

http://bahiaasuncion.com/php/index.p...d=14&Itemid=28

Talking to the owner she said the calicos there are really huge and abundant.

Last year at this time it was the best for yellowtail.

Halibut in the surf is very good also.

Pangas to rent for the day for 2 people are 175/day a good deal.

The paddle from the house which is right on the beach is only 1-2 miles to the fishing grounds.

Come join us.

Baja or bust!

I think this could be an amazing trip and one that we might do a few times a year.

So far Buddha, Makobob, Svendawg, Rossman, Dbrogdon5, and Shawn are in for this trip.

Ok we have the house filled with 4 people.

If you would like to camp in a tent next to the house it will be 5 dollars/night.

There are other houses that are very reasonable to rent also.
http://bahiaasuncion.com/php/index.p...d=14&Itemid=28

Talking to the owner she said the calicos there are really huge and abundant.

Last year at this time it was the best for yellowtail.

Halibut in the surf is very good also.

Pangas to rent for the day for 2 people are 175/day a good deal.

The paddle from the house which is right on the beach is only 1-2 miles to the fishing grounds.

Come join us.

Baja or bust!

so, what is the exact mileage to Bahia from San Diego? for some reason my GPS services are not working so well. I will be coming down from yucaipa which is about 120 miles from San Diego

If the road in is paved all the way my little ford focus would make it but if owners of more Baja worthy vehicles would be willing to car pool at full occupancy the trip would be safer and more economical for all. A good trailer that could take many kayaks, coolers, and other bulky but light items would be a very helpful as well. A caravan is always a good way to travel in Baja. Just some thoughts. Mike

I usually just come on here to check conditions on the WebCam when Im thinking about taking the 14' Klamath out. I saw the Baja post and decided to chime in about BA.

Its an incredible place, old Baja for sure. Shari is a great host and the whole town is friendly. Make sure you eat at Juanitas, its like eating at grandmas house.

I only get to travel to Baja during the summer when the days are longer. I dont think you can make it down in 1 shot without driving at night. Guerro Negro has Hotel Cowboy, left side of the street as you enter town. Catavina has a hotel on the right headed south, its really nice.

We have a video from our summer trip. In the video is Sharis place with the rock rooms then it goes onto San Roque. San Roque is very small and its a definte must see. The Kelp beds out that area are pristine. I didnt get to wet a line, but I will be back very soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--thJ...Rh9y9ZwodQgaWg

Frank

Taggermike,
If I end up going on this trip I have a trailer that I put my PA on and can hold two other smaller kayaks (12 OK etc..) and I can throw another on top of my vehicle. I will let you know if I make the trip for sure.

And I just put a THULE xsporter on my silverado, so I can take an extra yak too.

Shari said mileage from US border is right at 560 miles, or about 13 hours, roads seem in fair shape all the way to Asuncion. I would suggest a night stop somewhere on the way, Baja can be bad to drive at night.

The San Roque Rustic House is full. Buddha, Makobob, Rossman and Svendawg. Plenty of room for tents, if you look at pictures of house there are miles of beach to camp on. House should provide some wind protection. Also appears to have covered porch, patio. More houses in town, but that is miles away. We are on the water, with Isla San Roque 2 miles away!!! Don't forget New Years in town! We will have small generator for recharging our electronics.

Ok so far we have 6 guys confirmed for the trip.

Buddha, Makobob, Rossman, Svendawg, dbrogdon5 and friend Shawn.

Talking to the owner she said that the best place and easiest to get tourist visas is just past the border. 25 bucks for 6 month visa.

We have tent camping available for 5 dollars a night.

If you want other accommodations there are other options.

http://bahiaasuncion.com/php/index.p...d=14&Itemid=28

If you want to rent a house I would think about doing it soon as Oct-December are the busy months to make sure you can get a spot.

The owner's sister in law also does lobster meals and can deliver it to wherever you are staying.

I think we may take her up on this!

Yellowtail, calicos, halibut fishing all great at this time of year!

Ex rap rapalas in white and root beer color, plastics and irons are what you need. Surf fishing carolina rig and then scoop up sand crabs for bait.

Should be a great trip!

Baja or bust!

yellowtail in January

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yh0T...RE5nAp5CwflRZg

Its gunna be sweet!! So its official, my friend and I will be heading down to meet you gentleman in bahia asuncion. We will not be able to head down on the 28th so we will be heading out that way on Jan 1st and returning on the 6th. Still enough time to get some good fishing in. This will be the first time for both my friend and myself so we will be looking to you guys for the expert advise and help!

Makobob and Buddah, thank you for the opportunity and I am looking forward to getting out there with you guys!

Great glad to have you come along. Remember you have to get a tourist visa.

We are going to share in the expenses for groceries for breakfast: eggs, sausage, bacon, french toast, pancakes, cereal, etc.

We will get sandwich stuff to bring along for the day.

Also share some dinners and also go out to the town for some meals also.

I will be bringing an outdoor propane cooker. If you have any large stock pots let me know.

I do not believe I have any pots but ill keep an eye out. I have a passport so i think i am good there. I will let you know if i come across any items that will be beneficial to everyone

Even though you have a passport you still need to get a tourist visa.

I will try to put together a list of things we might need as we get closer to the time.

Thanks and looking forward to meeting you.

I will also try to have at least one get together here in San Diego before we leave.

Large pot
 

buddha

I have a large stock pot I can being, we can talk when we get together

90 days and counting! This is the 1st Baja or Bust for 2014 with 6 of us ready to go, join us!

Budda
 

Is this your trip there ? if it is its a great place; I world taking lots of plastics tails and leads heads the calico fishing is outstanding and 6x jr for yo yo for the yellow tail any color will work, if you a get Juan to take you to san pablo up the coast there is a reef there you will yo yo there .also take x rap rapalas the deep diver ones. sometimes the yellowfin tuna come there also so bring trolling feathers and cedar plugs. in your kayaks troll around the islands with cd 14 and 18 rapalas, always troll a rapala when you are moving the fish are close sometimes come close to shore. when i did that l got two yellowfin tuna and a dorado, trolling cd rapalas the kids in town fish from shore with cut bait and do very well they even catch small yellowtail from shore. sounds like a great trip. good luck. sitinsidejim

guess its a personal choice. Spoke to owners of place we are staying at and they said in 40 years they been living and driving there, they have never been asked for FFM. And told us not to buy one..

so confused.

Shari the owner of the house we are staying at told us it is best to get the tourist visas right after you cross the border.

Better safe than sorry especially in Mexico.

I know.. Just confusing as some say get it and so e don't as its a waste.. I was told unless your in TJ or Ensenada its not worth it as you won't get stopped and asked for it.. I rather save money and spend it on the locals verses paying for something that is rarely checked.. I will start a poll here :)