Baja anyone? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 09-20-2013, 09:59 AM

You know I'm in. I pack light. Bear grylls survival knife and a tooth brush

ful-rac · 09-20-2013, 10:22 AM

Yeah I thought those Baja trips would be awesome, and they are fun...but any fun you have will be negated by waiting in line to cross the border...

Gawd! that was a nightmare....

makobob · 09-20-2013, 10:43 AM

True waiting in line can be tough, but when coming back it just gets you ready for all the stress here.

Baja_Traveler · 09-20-2013, 11:06 AM

Unless you are in possession of one of these!

Then the wait is 15 min max - my average is 10-12 min - once I got through in 30 seconds!

GregAndrew · 09-20-2013, 11:11 AM

Make sure everyone in your vehicle has the credentials to use the express lane at the border. And try not to cross on Sun. nite.

Baja_Traveler · 09-20-2013, 11:35 AM

Thats why I ride alone...

Always best to cross South Sunday/Monday and cross North Thursday/Friday - that way you are opposite the prevailing traffic...

tattuna · 09-21-2013, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Yeah I thought those Baja trips would be awesome, and they are fun...but any fun you have will be negated by waiting in line to cross the border...

Gawd! that was a nightmare....

Not so bad any more. I crossed on a Wednesday eve 3 weeks ago in about 15 minutes! Looks like the expansion is done with twice as many booths open and there are now express lanes for those who have passport cards. Get a passport card!

makobob · 09-21-2013, 07:36 PM

January trip to bahia asuncion is on!!!! Still need to set a date, but at least buddha, Jeff, and myself will go, so anyone else want to tag along, need someone to set the date you can go. Tight lines and bloody gaffs!

solyluna · 09-21-2013, 08:22 PM

The last 3 trips we left Ensenada at 5 am
It take about 30 minutes to cross
We mainly fish San Quentin

makobob · 09-22-2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solyluna

The last 3 trips we left Ensenada at 5 am
It take about 30 minutes to cross
We mainly fish San Quentin

So, what is the BEST time to kayak fish San Quentin? Let's get in on the calender for 2014. Families could make this trip.

Baja_Traveler · 09-22-2013, 01:18 PM

Late May / Early June is the best time to take advantage of the killer halibut fishing in San Q. I think it'd be awesome to get a group together and hit it up - either camping out on the point or staying at the Old Mill. Camping puts you closer to the fishing grounds though..

I'm in for some trips (depending on work requirements) - Gonzaga is high on my list because I haven't been there yet (October is the best month i understand). Springtime in San Quintin and Asuncion Bay would be cool.

Sentri passes - it costs $150 to get a Sentri pass, and it's good for 5 years. If you cross more than a couple times a year it's totally worth it at $30/year.
To apply, go to the following link and create a login, then fill out the application. There is a $25 application fee, then when the application is approved you have to go down and do a face-to-face interview. The office is just this side of the Otay border crossing. Then they fingerprint you, tell you the rules and ins & outs of being a pass holder and collect $125. The card arrives in the mail a few weeks later.

https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes

bigbarrels · 09-23-2013, 07:09 AM

always down for a trip......Abreojos is a great place as mentioned above.....my Avatar is an Abreojos YT.......just got back from San Quintin last night

makobob · 09-23-2013, 09:57 AM

Mike, and barrels, where and when?

YakMedic · 09-20-2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Novotny

You know I'm in. I pack light. Bear grylls survival knife and a tooth brush

I heard the survival knife doubles as a tooth brush for a true outdoorsman!

I'm interested in a baja trip. My schedule is so crazy I cant even consider when though. I'll be watching as this develops.

Linglifter · 09-20-2013, 12:11 PM

I'm in

09-20-2013, 09:59 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	You know I'm in. I pack light. Bear grylls survival knife and a tooth brush __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-20-2013, 10:22 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Yeah I thought those Baja trips would be awesome, and they are fun...but any fun you have will be negated by waiting in line to cross the border... Gawd! that was a nightmare.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-20-2013, 10:43 AM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	True waiting in line can be tough, but when coming back it just gets you ready for all the stress here. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-21-2013, 07:36 PM	#8
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	January trip to bahia asuncion is on!!!! Still need to set a date, but at least buddha, Jeff, and myself will go, so anyone else want to tag along, need someone to set the date you can go. Tight lines and bloody gaffs! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-23-2013, 07:09 AM	#12
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	always down for a trip......Abreojos is a great place as mentioned above.....my Avatar is an Abreojos YT.......just got back from San Quintin last night __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

09-20-2013, 11:06 AM	#4
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Unless you are in possession of one of these! Then the wait is 15 min max - my average is 10-12 min - once I got through in 30 seconds!

09-20-2013, 11:11 AM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Make sure everyone in your vehicle has the credentials to use the express lane at the border. And try not to cross on Sun. nite.

09-20-2013, 11:35 AM	#6
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Thats why I ride alone... Always best to cross South Sunday/Monday and cross North Thursday/Friday - that way you are opposite the prevailing traffic...

09-21-2013, 08:22 PM	#9
solyluna Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 73	The last 3 trips we left Ensenada at 5 am It take about 30 minutes to cross We mainly fish San Quentin

09-22-2013, 01:18 PM	#11
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Late May / Early June is the best time to take advantage of the killer halibut fishing in San Q. I think it'd be awesome to get a group together and hit it up - either camping out on the point or staying at the Old Mill. Camping puts you closer to the fishing grounds though.. I'm in for some trips (depending on work requirements) - Gonzaga is high on my list because I haven't been there yet (October is the best month i understand). Springtime in San Quintin and Asuncion Bay would be cool. Sentri passes - it costs $150 to get a Sentri pass, and it's good for 5 years. If you cross more than a couple times a year it's totally worth it at $30/year. To apply, go to the following link and create a login, then fill out the application. There is a $25 application fee, then when the application is approved you have to go down and do a face-to-face interview. The office is just this side of the Otay border crossing. Then they fingerprint you, tell you the rules and ins & outs of being a pass holder and collect $125. The card arrives in the mail a few weeks later. https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes

09-23-2013, 09:57 AM	#13
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Mike, and barrels, where and when? __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-20-2013, 12:11 PM	#15
Linglifter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San diego Posts: 166	I'm in