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

oceansdyaker · 07-25-2018, 03:59 AM

From what I heard, BOLA is not a place for kayakers. The conditions are not the best for it and it can be dangerous. I have heard others tell me this also. You should consider an alternate. Just my opinion.

Zed · 07-25-2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by oceansdyaker

From what I heard, [the ocean] is not a place for kayakers. The conditions are not the best for it and it can be dangerous. I have heard others tell me this also. You should consider an alternate. Just my opinion.

FFY

fishnstix · 07-26-2018, 05:37 PM

Ya shouldn't post second hand knowledge...if ya aint done it then stfu, its not dangerous if your smart about it just like any other place.

Most of the fishing grounds are too far out for a yak (yes I have done it, been there maybe over 75 times over the last 30 years) but launching out of la gringa and heading north along the shore can be very productive. Plan trip around moon phases, full moon brings high tides and heavy currents. Smith Island and coranditos island are very doable in a yak from la gringa and the gap between them can be smokin hot for yellows up to 60 lbs and big groupers too. The back side of Smith can be very good as well, very deep. Small roosters and yellows can be caught from shore at la gringa. Best bet is to do a panga...go see Rubin Daggett or ask around at Guermos for a super panga (good place to stay and eat also). I always stay a few nights at the Diaz hotel just because of the history.

Zed · 07-26-2018, 06:47 PM

Yeah he forgot to mention the krakken.

oceansdyaker · 08-11-2018, 11:13 AM

Hey Fishnstix, I can give my opinion on a place. So don't tell me to STFU. I fished Baja plenty of times. Keep your comments civil.

Mahigeer · 08-12-2018, 07:30 AM

All opinions are welcomed.

Please no fighting. I like the thread not to be locked.

We are go in September. Still waiting for an exact date. Thinking abut a 10 day trip.

Traveling on Pacific side for better road conditions.

I offered several plans to my friend, including taking his large boat, but it was not practical.

We are taking two kayaks, and will rent Panga as well.

Any and all info about where to stay and eat is highly appreciated.

Any info about gas station locations would be great too.

Thank you guys.

A long post to be posted for sure afterwards.

fishnstix · 08-13-2018, 03:54 PM

Ocean...you posted hearsay, a second hand opinion based on someone elses opinion. These guys are going down for the first time and don't need second hand knowledge. If you have never been there (with yaks) don't offer advice that might endanger these guys. if you don't know what you are talking about then please don't offer useless info.

oceansdyaker · 08-15-2018, 01:10 AM

First off Fishnstix, I'll offer anything I want to on comments. You're not the arbitrator of information. My advice is not useless, it's garnered from friends who have fished there for years and I trust their advice. Second hand knowledge does not mean useless knowledge. It's called a person's experience and it's used all the time in Baja. I have fished Baja by yak for years and I know it's pleasures and dangers. My point to you was simple, just keep it civil.

07-25-2018, 03:59 AM	#1
oceansdyaker Junior Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 11	BOLA From what I heard, BOLA is not a place for kayakers. The conditions are not the best for it and it can be dangerous. I have heard others tell me this also. You should consider an alternate. Just my opinion.

07-26-2018, 05:37 PM	#3
fishnstix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	Ya shouldn't post second hand knowledge...if ya aint done it then stfu, its not dangerous if your smart about it just like any other place. Most of the fishing grounds are too far out for a yak (yes I have done it, been there maybe over 75 times over the last 30 years) but launching out of la gringa and heading north along the shore can be very productive. Plan trip around moon phases, full moon brings high tides and heavy currents. Smith Island and coranditos island are very doable in a yak from la gringa and the gap between them can be smokin hot for yellows up to 60 lbs and big groupers too. The back side of Smith can be very good as well, very deep. Small roosters and yellows can be caught from shore at la gringa. Best bet is to do a panga...go see Rubin Daggett or ask around at Guermos for a super panga (good place to stay and eat also). I always stay a few nights at the Diaz hotel just because of the history.

08-11-2018, 11:13 AM	#5
oceansdyaker Junior Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 11	Hey Fishnstix, I can give my opinion on a place. So don't tell me to STFU. I fished Baja plenty of times. Keep your comments civil.

08-12-2018, 07:30 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	All opinions are welcomed. Please no fighting. I like the thread not to be locked. We are go in September. Still waiting for an exact date. Thinking abut a 10 day trip. Traveling on Pacific side for better road conditions. I offered several plans to my friend, including taking his large boat, but it was not practical. We are taking two kayaks, and will rent Panga as well. Any and all info about where to stay and eat is highly appreciated. Any info about gas station locations would be great too. Thank you guys. A long post to be posted for sure afterwards.

08-13-2018, 03:54 PM	#7
fishnstix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	Ocean...you posted hearsay, a second hand opinion based on someone elses opinion. These guys are going down for the first time and don't need second hand knowledge. If you have never been there (with yaks) don't offer advice that might endanger these guys. if you don't know what you are talking about then please don't offer useless info.

08-15-2018, 01:10 AM	#8
oceansdyaker Junior Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 11	First off Fishnstix, I'll offer anything I want to on comments. You're not the arbitrator of information. My advice is not useless, it's garnered from friends who have fished there for years and I trust their advice. Second hand knowledge does not mean useless knowledge. It's called a person's experience and it's used all the time in Baja. I have fished Baja by yak for years and I know it's pleasures and dangers. My point to you was simple, just keep it civil.