BAJA or BUST 2017 Trips - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Deamon · 10-08-2015, 05:46 AM

Are you all planning a trip to the freaking Galapagos Islands? Paved road, plenty of gas stations...beautiful location with lots of chrome eating fish in Mexico. Cook on your night. Bring ice. Enough said.

If DefJack cracks a smile at you...it doesn't necessarily mean anything...

Clean up after yourselves...including the bathroom if you made the mess...only you will know...

Don't make the cook clean up their dirty pots and pans after prepping and cooking...

Lazy slugs who think others will do your dirty work suck

Bring something to the table and help make this trip an epic one. Bob and Rob are incredibly generous. Pay it forward. I remember one trip someone brought some...

Mahigeer · 10-08-2015, 09:13 AM

All good points and advise.

I was kidding of course Bob about them catching all of the fish.

I am sure you figured that.

The Friday night cannot get here any sooner.

makobob · 10-08-2015, 02:58 PM

Hashem, I know how you feel, tomorrow is Friday and Rob and I will be getting there before dark, and just in time for dinner. That will give us Saturday to work on the place and get a little fishing in before heading back Sunday morning. So tonight is my Friday night and I might not sleep as I get SO excited, even if I go there every week. This place is MY Disneyland, and just for you I asked the big guy to stock fresh fish this week!!!

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

All good points and advise.

I was kidding of course Bob about them catching all of the fish.

I am sure you figured that.

The Friday night cannot get here any sooner.

SDROB · 10-08-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Hashem, I know how you feel, tomorrow is Friday and Rob and I will be getting there before dark, and just in time for dinner. That will give us Saturday to work on the place and get a little fishing in before heading back Sunday morning. So tonight is my Friday night and I might not sleep as I get SO excited, even if I go there every week. This place is MY Disneyland, and just for you I asked the big guy to stock fresh fish this week!!!

It's funny how we have been there so many times and yet I feel the same way. It will be hard to sleep tonight! See you tomorrow bud!

makobob · 10-08-2015, 05:53 PM

I guess thats what happens as you realize your dreams. Plywood, 2x4's, picture window and siding are going down for Rob's and my place, enough to finish the front. Also going is an 8D deep cycle battery to get the solar system for OUR PLACE to be known as ""Sueno del Mako"" or in english "Mako's Dream" up and running with power. I have one more battery but it will have to go on the next trip. This one lets me test the system and Sven will do the installation this coming week. Hopefully it will be up and running for the October trip starting on the 17th. That way we can charge electronics during the day and evenings too. Tight Lines all.

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Originally Posted by SDROB

It's funny how we have been there so many times and yet I feel the same way. It will be hard to sleep tonight! See you tomorrow bud!

Mahigeer · 10-08-2015, 06:38 PM

Thank you Bob for your reply.

Have a safe trip to and from, and let us know how it went.

Be sure to wear eye and ear protection when working with power tools.

SAFETY should be job 1.

Bon Voyage

buddha · 10-09-2015, 06:21 PM

Ok Monstahfish and I are all set. We got our FMMs taken care of today. It was about an hour wait today by car to come back.

makobob · 10-08-2015, 04:23 PM

YES, well I remember that trip, SIR BUG KILLER himself brought BIG BUG TAILS for all. Juicy and sweet were they!!! Jim the freaking Galapagos would be on my bucket list, but I heard it is all a preserve now. I do not know if fishing is even alowed.

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Are you all planning a trip to the freaking Galapagos Islands? Paved road, plenty of gas stations...beautiful location with lots of chrome eating fish in Mexico. Cook on your night. Bring ice. Enough said.

If DefJack cracks a smile at you...it doesn't necessarily mean anything...

Clean up after yourselves...including the bathroom if you made the mess...only you will know...

Don't make the cook clean up their dirty pots and pans after prepping and cooking...

Lazy slugs who think others will do your dirty work suck

Bring something to the table and help make this trip an epic one. Bob and Rob are incredibly generous. Pay it forward. I remember one trip someone brought some...

Mahigeer · 10-11-2015, 05:47 PM

I doubt any bait or otherwise fish in Gonzaga Bay would look like these flies, but I thought I will give them a try.

It is more satisfying to catch a fish with a fly that one ties after all.

No??

I am almost done packing, but some addition of accessories to the kayak remains. It should be done tomorrow.

I may even take out for a lobster hooping trip before our trip.

makobob · 10-12-2015, 09:59 AM

All your flies will get bit, lighter colors with flash or silver normally work better. 6" wire leaders will save flies and jigs. Plastics also work well BUT you have to move them faster or the triggers will tear them up. If you are getting lots of triggers MOVE your Jigs FASTER. Works for me. Tight Lines and fishy dreams.

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I doubt any bait or otherwise fish in Gonzaga Bay would look like these flies, but I thought I will give them a try.

It is more satisfying to catch a fish with a fly that one ties after all.

No??

I am almost done packing, but some addition of accessories to the kayak remains. It should be done tomorrow.

I may even take out for a lobster hooping trip before our trip.

buddha · 10-12-2015, 11:36 AM

Just to confirm.

We will be meeting at Johnnys Shell station in El Cajon at 5 am. Address is 515 N. Magnolia Ave, just off the 8?

makobob · 10-12-2015, 12:57 PM

YES, Jeff 5am Saturday morning, it is POSSIBLE I will be a few minutes LATE as I am loading TWO new guys that morning, but I will be there. Jeff you know how hard it can be to get loaded when there are going to be three of us all trying to get ALL our gear on board. Gr8fulDude will be coming in on Friday night and loading his stuff, then sleeping in his car until morning. Do not know when Hashem will arrive, hopefully by 3 so we should be on time but you never know.

Mahigeer · 10-12-2015, 02:39 PM

My plan was to leave LA around 8-10:00 PM on Friday. Take the (15) freeway.
Hit the Pechanga Casino for several hours, and then it is a 45 min. drive to Bob's place (according to Google Maps) and arrive to his place by 3:00 AM initially for the 3:30 AM rendezvous.
Since the rendezvous time was changed to 3:00 AM, I was planning to adjust my arrival.

I could also take (405) freeway come directly, to Bob’s place if that is a better plan and after loading, do something around there, or go to Pechanga afterwards.
I don’t know how much useful sleep I could get in the car.
As to loading the truck, I think all of the gear should be present, so the heavier/sturdier ones are on the bottom. Like my Yeti cooler and the Rubbermaid Actionpaker’s containers.
I have a roof carrier that in Lieu of Bob’s kayak could go on top. The light but bulky items like sleeping bags could go in there. I will have extra straps with me if needed.

I am available to suggestions.

10-12-2015, 12:57 PM	#12
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	YES, Jeff 5am Saturday morning, it is POSSIBLE I will be a few minutes LATE as I am loading TWO new guys that morning, but I will be there. Jeff you know how hard it can be to get loaded when there are going to be three of us all trying to get ALL our gear on board. Gr8fulDude will be coming in on Friday night and loading his stuff, then sleeping in his car until morning. Do not know when Hashem will arrive, hopefully by 3 so we should be on time but you never know. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-08-2015, 09:13 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	All good points and advise. I was kidding of course Bob about them catching all of the fish. I am sure you figured that. The Friday night cannot get here any sooner.

10-08-2015, 06:38 PM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	Thank you Bob for your reply. Have a safe trip to and from, and let us know how it went. Be sure to wear eye and ear protection when working with power tools. SAFETY should be job 1. Bon Voyage

10-09-2015, 06:21 PM	#7
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Ok Monstahfish and I are all set. We got our FMMs taken care of today. It was about an hour wait today by car to come back.

10-11-2015, 05:47 PM	#9
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	I doubt any bait or otherwise fish in Gonzaga Bay would look like these flies, but I thought I will give them a try. It is more satisfying to catch a fish with a fly that one ties after all. No?? I am almost done packing, but some addition of accessories to the kayak remains. It should be done tomorrow. I may even take out for a lobster hooping trip before our trip.

10-12-2015, 11:36 AM	#11
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Just to confirm. We will be meeting at Johnnys Shell station in El Cajon at 5 am. Address is 515 N. Magnolia Ave, just off the 8?

10-12-2015, 02:39 PM	#13
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	My plan was to leave LA around 8-10:00 PM on Friday. Take the (15) freeway. Hit the Pechanga Casino for several hours, and then it is a 45 min. drive to Bob's place (according to Google Maps) and arrive to his place by 3:00 AM initially for the 3:30 AM rendezvous. Since the rendezvous time was changed to 3:00 AM, I was planning to adjust my arrival. I could also take (405) freeway come directly, to Bob’s place if that is a better plan and after loading, do something around there, or go to Pechanga afterwards. I don’t know how much useful sleep I could get in the car. As to loading the truck, I think all of the gear should be present, so the heavier/sturdier ones are on the bottom. Like my Yeti cooler and the Rubbermaid Actionpaker’s containers. I have a roof carrier that in Lieu of Bob’s kayak could go on top. The light but bulky items like sleeping bags could go in there. I will have extra straps with me if needed. I am available to suggestions.