Gonzaga Bay camping thread - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tuff guy · 01-07-2014, 07:38 PM

Why not just put an air mattress in your tent, works great and they come in all sizes

roby · 01-07-2014, 07:43 PM

I own three of these pads for my family - it's awesome....durable and simple to use.

Check out the reviews.

http://www.rei.com/product/778152/re...-inflating-pad

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-07-2014, 07:50 PM

So where's Gonzaga Bay? After just reading that thread on Bahia Asuncion, I am a little intreagued by all this Baja talk. I used to go down there many years ago, but became a little concerned about all that drug BS. Can you guys tell me a little more about the details of this trip? How long of a drive is it?

Janine

buddha · 01-07-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

So where's Gonzaga Bay? After just reading that thread on Bahia Asuncion, I am a little intreagued by all this Baja talk. I used to go down there many years ago, but became a little concerned about all that drug BS. Can you guys tell me a little more about the details of this trip? How long of a drive is it?

Janine

There is nothing to worry about at all for the fishing places that we are going to they are all perfectly safe. The drive I believe is roughly 6-7 hours from San Diego and the roads are paved nicely I believe other than the last 3 miles?

The trip will be on April 14-21 and we will be camping. You can arrive earlier and stay later as I am sure some will be there at that time.

I think camping will cost 15 bucks/night but not certain of that.

Fishing will be great that time of year and megabaits, krocs, kastmaters and other hard baits are the ticket. No plastics.

People that have gone there before say that it is an amazingly beautiful place with great fishing.

I think you will have a great time if you come. Baja is an incredible place.

buddha · 01-07-2014, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roby

I own three of these pads for my family - it's awesome....durable and simple to use.

Check out the reviews.

http://www.rei.com/product/778152/re...-inflating-pad

So you use these pad and sleep on the ground?

danjor · 01-08-2014, 05:31 AM

I use a surplus military cot if I don't feel like using a air mattress. Problem with air mattress is in my experience 50% of the time you wake up to a delflated mattress. Lol

GregAndrew · 01-08-2014, 07:47 AM

I recommend the air mattress also. The campsites down there are sand over something the consistency of hard sand stone. Don't even bother with the cheap wire tent stakes and bring a hammer of some type. Fill all the rings with stakes and bring extra tent rods if you have them. Please use caution at Gonzaga Bay with the prevailing winds, which are offshore. I would not recommend the location to anyone without experience in wind and wind-chop. General rule of thumb is "when you see the dust kicking up on the hills, way back behind and above the camp, it is time to head back". If you don't experience high winds at some point, you have just experienced a miracle. Megabaits, Irons and some topwater lures are the mainstays. You can use plastics, but not in the open water cause the Triggers will bite em in half. There are a couple of mini marts within 1 mile of the camp grounds, one with gas. Pangas are available at Papa Fernandez' camp. I think we only went through 2 or maybe 3 checkpoints crossing at Mexicali, but one is between Papa's and the marts, and the beach camp grounds are on the other side of the marts. Last year they were 1 bridge completion from paving all the way beyond the bay. Campo Beluga, where we stayed, had flush toilet outhouses and fresh water shower stalls (not heated).

walrus · 01-08-2014, 09:15 AM

If you're not in a hurry to get equipped for the April trip, I would like to talk to you at our pre-trip get together.

I have been camping nearly all my life and I teach desert and winter camping skills. It's very difficult to find the right sleeping system for you via a web forum. I'll be happy to discuss what you need to be as comfortable a possible.

I would be happy to talk about any camping questions anyone on the trip may have at the pre-trip get together.

buddha · 01-08-2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walrus

If you're not in a hurry to get equipped for the April trip, I would like to talk to you at our pre-trip get together.

I have been camping nearly all my life and I teach desert and winter camping skills. It's very difficult to find the right sleeping system for you via a web forum. I'll be happy to discuss what you need to be as comfortable a possible.

I would be happy to talk about any camping questions anyone on the trip may have at the pre-trip get together.

Sent you a PM with my telephone number.

01-07-2014, 07:50 PM	#3
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	Tempted... So where's Gonzaga Bay? After just reading that thread on Bahia Asuncion, I am a little intreagued by all this Baja talk. I used to go down there many years ago, but became a little concerned about all that drug BS. Can you guys tell me a little more about the details of this trip? How long of a drive is it? Janine __________________ Fishtales

01-07-2014, 07:38 PM	#1
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	Why not just put an air mattress in your tent, works great and they come in all sizes

01-07-2014, 07:43 PM	#2
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	I own three of these pads for my family - it's awesome....durable and simple to use. Check out the reviews. http://www.rei.com/product/778152/re...-inflating-pad

01-08-2014, 05:31 AM	#6
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	I use a surplus military cot if I don't feel like using a air mattress. Problem with air mattress is in my experience 50% of the time you wake up to a delflated mattress. Lol

01-08-2014, 07:47 AM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I recommend the air mattress also. The campsites down there are sand over something the consistency of hard sand stone. Don't even bother with the cheap wire tent stakes and bring a hammer of some type. Fill all the rings with stakes and bring extra tent rods if you have them. Please use caution at Gonzaga Bay with the prevailing winds, which are offshore. I would not recommend the location to anyone without experience in wind and wind-chop. General rule of thumb is "when you see the dust kicking up on the hills, way back behind and above the camp, it is time to head back". If you don't experience high winds at some point, you have just experienced a miracle. Megabaits, Irons and some topwater lures are the mainstays. You can use plastics, but not in the open water cause the Triggers will bite em in half. There are a couple of mini marts within 1 mile of the camp grounds, one with gas. Pangas are available at Papa Fernandez' camp. I think we only went through 2 or maybe 3 checkpoints crossing at Mexicali, but one is between Papa's and the marts, and the beach camp grounds are on the other side of the marts. Last year they were 1 bridge completion from paving all the way beyond the bay. Campo Beluga, where we stayed, had flush toilet outhouses and fresh water shower stalls (not heated).

01-08-2014, 09:15 AM	#8
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	If you're not in a hurry to get equipped for the April trip, I would like to talk to you at our pre-trip get together. I have been camping nearly all my life and I teach desert and winter camping skills. It's very difficult to find the right sleeping system for you via a web forum. I'll be happy to discuss what you need to be as comfortable a possible. I would be happy to talk about any camping questions anyone on the trip may have at the pre-trip get together.