UPDATED Gonzaga on the FLY, October 24-31

[makobob]

Mr.PukaShell Tacos W Domtesta27 DAY 1
YakDout pizza DAY 4
Makobob DAY 6

[Dannowar]

Gonna try my best to make it down. No guarantee. Need to deliver the USS Ratdog and some paddles for the Baja house. Pargo/grouper season. Get stoked.

[makobob]

Pargo, grouper, cabrilla, YT, sierra, bass and corvina too. Yep time to get STOKED.

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Gonna try my best to make it down. No guarantee. Need to deliver the USS Ratdog and some paddles for the Baja house. Pargo/grouper season. Get stoked.

[farreola]

I can split a dinner day with someone...I can make some of that chili I mad last time.

[MrPukaShell]

Bob, do you know if a panga will be available to hire this year? That was fun last year and would like to do it again is possible.

[Mahigeer]

I am still deciding, but if I go, can me and Bob have the second night.

I will be bringing stuff that should be eaten fresh and ASAP.

Thanks.

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Bob, do you know if a panga will be available to hire this year? That was fun last year and would like to do it again is possible.

Pollo should be floating around rancho grande/Alphonsinas. Shouldn't be too hard to get a hold of him.

[makobob]

Robert it should not be a problem to get a panga. Hashem can do. let me know, thanks.

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Bob, do you know if a panga will be available to hire this year? That was fun last year and would like to do it again is possible.

[Gr8fuldude]

Hey Bob

So glad to hear you are planning on making it down, the crew at the restaurant will all be VERY happy to see you. I'm able to maybe team up with anyone who wants to share any night for dinner at the restaurant and cook up our fresh caught fish.

And now for a report from last week: I fished three days, one at las encantadas and two in gonzaga proper. On the second day I ran into Steve (EOD) from Idaho while fishing Gonzaga. I pulled up to him and his buddy fishing out of PA's and asked him how they were doing and he said, "Hey I've fished with you before!" After he took off his buff/sunglasses I recognized Steve from last year's October trip. Happy to have the company, I fished with Steven and his buddy Brian for the next day and a half. We caught all the usual suspects (Sierras, triggers, spotties) and also got into the skippies (although they were harder for me to catch on the flyrod this time than they were last October). I also caught an 8 pound yellowtail on my 8 weight that put up a great fight. Steve's buddy Brian caught a jack crevalle and Steve caught a nice cabrilla (15 lbs?) that ended up getting us a free lunch at the restaurant in Gonzaga. Fishing wasn't always fast and furious but was plenty good enough to have me stoked to go back in a few weeks

Looking forward to hanging out with the group and especially Senyor Mako!!!!

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by makobob

Mr.PukaShell Tacos W Domtesta27 DAY 1

YakDout pizza DAY 4

Makobob DAY 6

With 15 people on the trip I think 3 people per night will be fine. Faster cook and faster cleanup.

Ok so right now:

Pukashell and Domesta Day 1

Makobob and hashem Day 3

Myself, mikescales and monstafish Day 4


The rest of you guys on the trip need to jump in here and partner up and pick a day to cook. Whether it be at the restaurant or at Bobs. There are 7 nights total. Some will leave earlier. There are only 7 people accounted for on a night right now. The other 8 need to pick a night to cook.

[Mahigeer]

Senior Bob,

Do you have heavy items to load to your truck for the trip?

If so, do you have someone to help you load your truck on Sunday before the trip?

Unfortunately I am too far to be able to help. Maybe some of the members here who are closer can help out.

Of course at the camp I will be glad to lend a hand if needed.

On the lighter side;
I picked up my Mexican fishing license for a one year duration for ready-----$10.00. I think I paid more last time.

Getting serious about packing on Monday.
I also picked up a new 30 cm wheeleez kayak cart from Randy of OEX on Saturday. Some Pesos and cash for the trip as well.
Furthermore, I have two kayak seats for sale if anybody interested. One brand new and one bought at OEX and used only few times. PM me for pictures and if you want me to bring them to Baja.

[YakDout]

Bob, I can gladly help you Sunday afternoon with any loading you may need help with. Im gonna be crashing at shanes house in Carlsbad so I will pass through vista Sunday and can stop and help. Let me know.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Senior Bob,

Do you have heavy items to load to your truck for the trip?

If so, do you have someone to help you load your truck on Sunday before the trip?

Unfortunately I am too far to be able to help. Maybe some of the members here who are closer can help out.

Of course at the camp I will be glad to lend a hand if needed.

On the lighter side;
I picked up my Mexican fishing license for a one year duration for ready-----$10.00. I think I paid more last time.

Getting serious about packing on Monday.
I also picked up a new 30 cm wheeleez kayak cart from Randy of OEX on Saturday. Some Pesos and cash for the trip as well.
Furthermore, I have two kayak seats for sale if anybody interested. One brand new and one bought at OEX and used only few times. PM me for pictures and if you want me to bring them to Baja.

Sounds like you may have gotten the one day mexican fishing license. I believe its closer to $40 for a year.

[makobob]

Brandon, thank you for the offer, but not much packing for me. I pack ice chest in truck, just add ice and food. ALL camping stuff is already in Gonzaga so it is just clothing and food. Everything alse is now packed in truck. I am ready to go. Tight Lines


The two roosterfish were caught last week on a Shamano wax wing and a crock one was 30# and the other 35#+.

Temps days 80's and 90's, nights low 70's and high 60's YOU will need a sweater or jacket in the evenings. Winds expected still below 10 for the first couple days, LONG RANGE looks good for low winds for the duration. Please be prepared to FISH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mahigeer]

Bob, glad to hear that you are packing light.


The dates for the fishing license, show one year.

$10.00 maybe the shop's fee, and the 707 pesos maybe charged by Mexican F&G independently on my CC.

I have to wait for my CC statement.

Since my Spanish is not efficient yet. Up to now I did not want take a chance of ordering on line (like the shop does) by myself.

Next year I will try differently.

[farreola]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Bob, glad to hear that you are packing light.


The dates for the fishing license, show one year.

$10.00 maybe the shop's fee, and the 707 pesos maybe charged by Mexican F&G independently on my CC.

I have to wait for my CC statement.

Since my Spanish is not efficient yet. Up to now I did not want take a chance of ordering on line (like the shop does) by myself.

Next year I will try differently.

Sounds about right 707 pesos is about $38, depending on the exchange rate. Add the $10 and it comes out to $48. You can also purchase the licenses in Mexicali and or San Felipe.

[Gr8fuldude]

Originally Posted by YakDout

With 15 people on the trip I think 3 people per night will be fine. Faster cook and faster cleanup.

Ok so right now:

Pukashell and Domesta Day 1

Makobob and hashem Day 3

Myself, mikescales and monstafish Day 4


The rest of you guys on the trip need to jump in here and partner up and pick a day to cook. Whether it be at the restaurant or at Bobs. There are 7 nights total. Some will leave earlier. There are only 7 people accounted for on a night right now. The other 8 need to pick a night to cook.

Who wants to share a night with me at the restaurant? If we bring the fish they'll cook it up with rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, etc for $5/plate. No need to cook, no clean up, support the local restaurant, like Bob says, that'll leave more time for fishing

[John M]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer View Post
These are the names that I have from the last October trip.
Please add yours, or correct as needed.
Thanks.

RECONFIRMED Domtesta27
RECONFIRMED Makobob=== AKA Bob=== AKA Host with the most!
RECONFIRMED Mahigeer=== AKA Hashem
CONFIRMED Sivak
RECONFIRMED YakDout === AKA Brandon
CONFIRMED Fishnstix
RECONDIRMED Monstafish=== AKA Shane
COMFIRMED YTHunter
RECONFIRMED Farroela AKA
RECONFIRMED Gr8fuldude=== AKA Paul== AKA Spanish language instructor!
CONFIRMED Baja_Traveler
CONFIRMED John M
CONFIRMED Bill will replace Colin
RECONFIRMED MrPukaShell=== AKA Robert
Fishing md
RECONFIRMED Mike scales=== AKA Mike
CONFIRMED Dannowar===AKA Dan
RECONFIRMED Jafe Dos +++TWO F

[Sivak]

Originally Posted by Gr8fuldude

Who wants to share a night with me at the restaurant? If we bring the fish they'll cook it up with rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, etc for $5/plate. No need to cook, no clean up, support the local restaurant, like Bob says, that'll leave more time for fishing

I will if you still need someone, I am there the 27th thru the 31st.

[makobob]

If you bring the meat and do the restauant is will cost you $5.00 per person, they can pay their own drinks, But I would really love a nice corvina fillet.

Originally Posted by Sivak

I will if you still need someone, I am there the 27th thru the 31st.