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

makobob · 10-14-2015, 04:23 PM

While waiting to see my doctor this afternoon I received a second phone call from Sven with an update. Sven and Steve caught two yellow tail today. He said every time they got the yaks up to trolling speeds they were bit. WFO mostly SIERRA, BASS, TRIGGERS, but fish after fish, after fish!!! The small mega baits and rapala type lures too. SILVER, SILVER, SILVER WFO!!!!! He said one YT was small 4 pounds.

GUYS bring a light outfit just to have a ball with. I will be surprized if anyone on this trip does not have a hundred fish day if they wanted one. a light spinning rod or a fly rod should be just the ticket, I will bring my 8 wt. to play around with.

In other news the cement floor inside our place is DONE, Sven said it looked good and they were working on the entrance ramp. So our new place is coming along just fine.

60 hours till we meet up at Johnny's Shell station, is EVERYONE ready for a fishing trip to paradise???? Tight Lines and fishy dreams.

Mahigeer · 10-14-2015, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the update Sir.

These hot days we are having in LA are like "Spring training" for fishing in Baja.

I got lots of small lures, maybe I should get more!!

Two fly rods and homemade flies to experiment with.

See you in Vista soon.

Was the trolling speed reached with Mirage drive or paddles? My guess is the Mirage drive.

Dannowar · 10-14-2015, 06:12 PM

mahigeer

stop playing around, bring some big boy tackle, hike out to the bird shit rock at bufeo at low tide and catch one of these, in ten feet of water....

...i was chasing yellow snapper around a rock when i went face to face with this big mother.

makobob · 10-14-2015, 06:33 PM

Way to go Danny, been feeding those puppies for years. Yep it is hard to get the guys in close enough the other problem is that they almost always rock you. Nice fish?

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

mahigeer

stop playing around, bring some big boy tackle, hike out to the bird shit rock at bufeo at low tide and catch one of these, in ten feet of water....

...i was chasing yellow snapper around a rock when i went face to face with this big mother.

Dannowar · 10-14-2015, 06:53 PM

this was the only cabrilla i took from the point. i was hanging out in massive balls of bait and watching the sierra absolutely go nuts. also hanging out shallow and hunting the VERY skiddish yellow snapper.....also stumbled upon a small DOGGY SNAPPER which made quite the meal.

visibility wasn't too great inshore. Our highspot on the other hand greeted us with 60 foot visibility and no shortage of Pargo, cabrilla and even a teenage gulf grouper.

Guys headed down, TONS of gill netting pangas out fishing every day/evening/night. tons of bait.

good luck and safe travels

Bob, if you could gather any info about the house for lease up the road that would be awesome!

Mahigeer · 10-14-2015, 08:31 PM

Will do Dannowar. Thanks for the tip.
My (2) two speed Avets are ready to go along with some smaller Shimanos. #60 braid with red Seaguar #25-30 top shot.

I got big Krocks and some poppers in different sizes. My go-to iron is Salas 6 X Jr. in scrambled.
I even have some knock-off flatfall lures.

Tied some weird looking flies with lots of flash on them. One even has lead wire, so it can sink.

Is that fish from the current trip, or previous ones?

Dannowar · 10-14-2015, 08:50 PM

The cabrilla is from Sunday afternoon. I really hope you score dude!

10-14-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Another Mexico call While waiting to see my doctor this afternoon I received a second phone call from Sven with an update. Sven and Steve caught two yellow tail today. He said every time they got the yaks up to trolling speeds they were bit. WFO mostly SIERRA, BASS, TRIGGERS, but fish after fish, after fish!!! The small mega baits and rapala type lures too. SILVER, SILVER, SILVER WFO!!!!! He said one YT was small 4 pounds. GUYS bring a light outfit just to have a ball with. I will be surprized if anyone on this trip does not have a hundred fish day if they wanted one. a light spinning rod or a fly rod should be just the ticket, I will bring my 8 wt. to play around with. In other news the cement floor inside our place is DONE, Sven said it looked good and they were working on the entrance ramp. So our new place is coming along just fine. 60 hours till we meet up at Johnny's Shell station, is EVERYONE ready for a fishing trip to paradise???? Tight Lines and fishy dreams. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-14-2015, 06:12 PM	#3
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	mahigeer stop playing around, bring some big boy tackle, hike out to the bird shit rock at bufeo at low tide and catch one of these, in ten feet of water.... ...i was chasing yellow snapper around a rock when i went face to face with this big mother. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

10-14-2015, 06:53 PM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	this was the only cabrilla i took from the point. i was hanging out in massive balls of bait and watching the sierra absolutely go nuts. also hanging out shallow and hunting the VERY skiddish yellow snapper.....also stumbled upon a small DOGGY SNAPPER which made quite the meal. visibility wasn't too great inshore. Our highspot on the other hand greeted us with 60 foot visibility and no shortage of Pargo, cabrilla and even a teenage gulf grouper. Guys headed down, TONS of gill netting pangas out fishing every day/evening/night. tons of bait. good luck and safe travels Bob, if you could gather any info about the house for lease up the road that would be awesome! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

10-14-2015, 08:50 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	The cabrilla is from Sunday afternoon. I really hope you score dude! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

10-14-2015, 05:47 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Thanks for the update Sir. These hot days we are having in LA are like "Spring training" for fishing in Baja. I got lots of small lures, maybe I should get more!! Two fly rods and homemade flies to experiment with. See you in Vista soon. Was the trolling speed reached with Mirage drive or paddles? My guess is the Mirage drive.

10-14-2015, 08:31 PM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Will do Dannowar. Thanks for the tip. My (2) two speed Avets are ready to go along with some smaller Shimanos. #60 braid with red Seaguar #25-30 top shot. I got big Krocks and some poppers in different sizes. My go-to iron is Salas 6 X Jr. in scrambled. I even have some knock-off flatfall lures. Tied some weird looking flies with lots of flash on them. One even has lead wire, so it can sink. Is that fish from the current trip, or previous ones?