Caravan to Bahia de Los Angeles, fall 2018 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tandem Assassin · 07-09-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Does anybody have information about renting a power boat/trailer in S. Cal to take to Baja?

That will never happen in your life time my friend. No one in their right mind would let their property go to mexico where there are no laws and no accountability when gringos are robbed...

MITCHELL · 07-09-2018, 02:18 PM

And 5hp motor unless you plan on going to the guardian angel island

Mahigeer · 07-09-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tandem Assassin

That will never happen in your life time my friend. No one in their right mind would let their property go to mexico where there are no laws and no accountability when gringos are robbed...

That is why insurance companies are in business for.

When I got my car insurance, they also asked about if I was towing anything. My kayak is on the policy even though it is not towed.

I know it is not a common thing, that is why I asked here.

I have one place, but I have to call to confirm. A small chance I think.

Mahigeer · 07-10-2018, 07:06 AM

I also read on some website; NOT TO BRING to Mexico---
Weapons, firewood and gasoline.

I get the weapon part, but gasoline and firewood?

Denis_Ruso · 07-10-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I also read on some website; NOT TO BRING to Mexico---
Weapons, firewood and gasoline.

I get the weapon part, but gasoline and firewood?

That is correct, they want you to buy gas down south and firewood is no-no as well. Heard people get turned around at the border at times for firewood unless its stashed away somewhere deep in your car. Once past the border- no way to know where you got the wood.

Mahigeer · 07-10-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

That is correct, they want you to buy gas down south and firewood is no-no as well. Heard people get turned around at the border at times for firewood unless its stashed away somewhere deep in your car. Once past the border- no way to know where you got the wood.

Wow.

I did take some firewood to Mako-ville since Bob mentioned.

I think many others did too.

Another new issue I learned while going to Cabo, was the four (4) rod limit!!

Go figure.

equyst · 07-13-2018, 11:26 AM

interesting thread

domtesta27 · 07-13-2018, 02:49 PM

I got hassled at the border last year for having a 10 gallon gas can, they wanted me to either give it to them or not cross the border. I played dumb and got lucky with a warning. They just want you to spend the money down there. Besides you don't want the headache of dealing with border security to start off your Baja adventure..
And the weapon thing is no joke, even pocket knives are outlawed...I know a few people who have been hassled for that and have had to bribe their way out of going to jail.

I hope the Bahia de los angeles trip is great mahigeer, its def on my bucket list. Place looks amazing with great fishing and very safe by Mexico standards, although I did read about a pretty nasty double murder there back a few months ago.

07-09-2018, 02:18 PM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	All you need is a car top 14ft boat And 5hp motor unless you plan on going to the guardian angel island __________________ Duke Mitchell

07-10-2018, 07:06 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	I also read on some website; NOT TO BRING to Mexico--- Weapons, firewood and gasoline. I get the weapon part, but gasoline and firewood?

07-13-2018, 11:26 AM	#7
equyst Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 23	interesting thread

07-13-2018, 02:49 PM	#8
domtesta27 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 111	I got hassled at the border last year for having a 10 gallon gas can, they wanted me to either give it to them or not cross the border. I played dumb and got lucky with a warning. They just want you to spend the money down there. Besides you don't want the headache of dealing with border security to start off your Baja adventure.. And the weapon thing is no joke, even pocket knives are outlawed...I know a few people who have been hassled for that and have had to bribe their way out of going to jail. I hope the Bahia de los angeles trip is great mahigeer, its def on my bucket list. Place looks amazing with great fishing and very safe by Mexico standards, although I did read about a pretty nasty double murder there back a few months ago.