Gonzaga Bay, MX Nov 23-27
 

A BWE member and I have decided we will be heading down to Gonzaga Bay over Thanksgiving Weekend, starting early morning Wednesday Nov 23th and coming back Sunday Nov 27th. We intend to drive down on Wednesday, fish from Thursday to Saturday and drive back on Sunday.

Any one care to join us?

This will be our first trip down to Gonzaga so any suggestions are welcome! Especially areas to fish, depths, how to locate structure in the bay.

I have been to Baja in the past, so I am familiar with basic rules to follow. Travel by day, Mexican insurance, passports, etc..

I plan on heading down the day you leave.

Dang... Would have been nice to have a free diving buddy.

I just sent you a pm.

I'll be down there then... bringing spear gear as well.

Wetsuit necessary this time of year?

I might have to pick up a reel for my gun if I'm spearing.

Lot's of turtles around and they eat Jelly fish, yes you might need a suit. Water should be in the high 70's or low 80's. Good hunting.

Do that...99.9% reef diving besides the yellowtail that will come check you out in the open. Even then. Guess where they're gonna run...I'd suggest rigging your shooting line with coated cable and keeping it as short as possible. Be patient and get a good holding shot. These fish are strong. You don't need to be tearing off slow growing fish because you got too excited. As soon as you get a shot off HIT THE BRAKES. Even with large grouper once you turn the head you've won a majority of the battle.

Also. Bring a wetsuit. You're gonna have to schralp around some good size rocks and terrain not to mention digging fish out of holes. Rocks hurt.

Also, if you're kayaking, launch out of papa Fernandez,kayak out to punta Willard. That whole point is loaded with Pargo/cabrilla. Not too deep either. Gonzaga bay itself isn't usually a spearing hot spot.... you're gonna have to go north. Anywhere you see rocks isn't a bad gamble.

Dont shoot the golden grouper. It's bad luck.


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Looks like a party... Can't wait!

Thanks for the tips. I need to brush up on the species available in the area.

What Depths can I expect to be diving?

Also, went to Bob Sands Tackle shop and bought upgraded split rings and hooks. An assortment of jigs, wire leader and got my reels serviced.

This week will be for making sure the fluids are topped off and maintenance is done on the truck.

Good news guys,

I just got off the phone with the owner of Playa Del Sol. Which is about 2 mile's north of Bobs place.
He just got back today and said they were catching Yellowtail 10-12 lbs from shore. He said the last 3 days in a row they have been killing it from the shore of his house on cabrilla, corvina and Yellowtail.

He said as soon as the sun comes up they have been boiling all around. Let's hope it lasts. Will have a lot more range on the yak and will hopefully get into some bigger models in deeper water.

Rob, that whole area from our place to well past the tree holds fish, specially just before high tide. Also the beach area just before reaching Punta Buefo. We pass through Sunday on our way to Asuncion. Tight Lines.

What time do you guys expect to get in on Sunday? It's gonna be nice seen you, Jim and Buddha. Hopefully we can all get on the water!

You really know how to get a girl excited :D

YEA BOI!!!!!!!!

With Jim driving, hard to tell, I usually arrive by 1pm. Jim should be able to make it there by noon.

Bob
Colin, Fitz & I will be camping with some non kayak friends on the beach at Nuevo Mazatlan south of San Felipe. Stop by for a visit if you have time.

John

I would expect we will be in a HURRY, we have to load the truck when we get to our place. Tight Lines.

Denis Ruso. There are some good guides to the fish of the sea of Cortez out there. On line guides too. The variety in that area can be incredible. And that's on hook and line. If you're in the water you'll see many more. You might even get a chance to dive with whale sharks. And definitely bring a light wet suit cause if you're wrestling Cabrilla n grouper out if the rocks your going to get cut. You can protect your suit by wearing mechanic style 'over all' over our suit. They even come in camo. Mike

Thanks for the tips Mike.

Still deciding if I want to get a reel and float for my gun. I may just bring my free diving gear and swim around, maybe bring my go pro. I'm thinking I will hopefully catch enough fish staying dry.

Bucket list item for me - swim with a whale shark.

I had plans on going for the Thanksgiving break, but a broke tibula in my right leg this past Sunday. I have a Dr. appointment with a specialist on Friday to see if I will need surgery or just a cast. It all depends on how I recover in these next few days...I just might make it out there for some RR.

Wow, broken tibula?

Wishing for a speedy recovery.

This may or may not be an issues depending if you use a Mirage Drive or not :)

Speedy recovery to you sir

I'll be leaving La Jolla area at about 4 am on Wednesday the 23rd. Hoping to cross the border in Calexico by 8 or 9am. PM me if you want to try to caravan with our group. We will likely be staying near Las Encantadas.

I'll see you guys at HOW!

Frank is a paddler.......for now. Chris, see you at HOW. Tight Lines.

Chris are you caravanning down with Druko and SDRob?

Im leaving this Saturday morning:D

Rob, myself, Jim and Jeff should see you about noon on Sunday. Tight Lines amigo.

The more I read the worst I feel...I will miss you guys this year!!! There is always next year and spring time!!!

DO NOT LIMIT yourself Frank, ASK your doctor what he thinks your limits should be and use those. If he says you can walk 50 yds, START there and increase as YOU feel stronger. Paddling should not be a problem so please do not make it one. Fast healing and hope to see you soon.

Yeah Frank, just go:D. You might as well be sitting on the beach than sitting at the pad.

Hey Denis,

Ya Druko was planning to meet up on the way down to the 8. Are you driving that day as well? I'll send you my cell#.

Thanks!
CB

Come on down Frank, we can always use a spotter. Put you up on the roof with a pair of binoculars and a VHF radio. You can spot birds and boils for us :you_rock:

Loading up today with my friend after work and leaving Los Angeles tonight around 4 am.

Will be at the Mexicali border meeting with Chris and Druko around 8am. Hoping to make to camp by 2 PM an maybe even get some afternoon fishing in. :jig: