Gonzaga 2015 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 10-26-2015, 05:45 PM

Nice video compilation.

Were there any women there? (Just curious.)

That place looks like paradise for hedonists.

I love adventure trips to Baja. I love primitive camping. I love fishing. I love Mexico. After a 10+ year hiatus, I may have to reconsider my policy of not going there.

The day I change my policy will probably be the day I get arrested and thrown in jail again.

Pulls mustache, ... ponders ...

The adventure traveler part of me says yes, go, ...
The side of me that makes rational executive decisions says it's better to go somewhere else.

Has anyone fished in Panama?

makobob · 10-26-2015, 06:26 PM

Yes sir, Panama is great fishing, and a beautiful country. BUT impossible to do on a couple of hundred dollars a week! I can fish Baja all year for what a trip to Panama would cost.

walrus · 10-26-2015, 07:13 PM

Good video, it made me feel like I was right back there again. Thanks for the mental vacation.

Mike scales · 10-26-2015, 07:48 PM

Thanks fellas. Mr. NiceGuy, I can honestly say I've never felt nervous or scared while down there. It was nice to see other Americans vacationing there with their children, and couples enjoying their anniversary. It's also nice to be traveling with a few fellas who have been down there enough times to know the 'do's and don'ts'. There is an array of species to target and plenty of time to just relax and chill out with a margarita. Haha... Hopefully you make it down there someday.

Gr8fuldude · 10-26-2015, 07:50 PM

Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times.

You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers

Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!!

Paul

Mike scales · 10-26-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gr8fuldude

Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times.

You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers

Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!!

Paul

Thanks Paul! I had a blast fishing with you. Those skippies were relentless!

10-26-2015, 05:45 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Nice video compilation. Were there any women there? (Just curious.) That place looks like paradise for hedonists. I love adventure trips to Baja. I love primitive camping. I love fishing. I love Mexico. After a 10+ year hiatus, I may have to reconsider my policy of not going there. The day I change my policy will probably be the day I get arrested and thrown in jail again. Pulls mustache, ... ponders ... The adventure traveler part of me says yes, go, ... The side of me that makes rational executive decisions says it's better to go somewhere else. Has anyone fished in Panama? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 10-26-2015 at 06:00 PM.

10-26-2015, 06:26 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Yes sir, Panama is great fishing, and a beautiful country. BUT impossible to do on a couple of hundred dollars a week! I can fish Baja all year for what a trip to Panama would cost. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-26-2015, 07:13 PM	#3
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Good video, it made me feel like I was right back there again. Thanks for the mental vacation. __________________

10-26-2015, 07:48 PM	#4
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Thanks fellas. Mr. NiceGuy, I can honestly say I've never felt nervous or scared while down there. It was nice to see other Americans vacationing there with their children, and couples enjoying their anniversary. It's also nice to be traveling with a few fellas who have been down there enough times to know the 'do's and don'ts'. There is an array of species to target and plenty of time to just relax and chill out with a margarita. Haha... Hopefully you make it down there someday. __________________

10-26-2015, 07:50 PM	#5
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Thanks for putting together the awesome video, Mike. I had a blast meeting you and hanging out. Too bad we couldn't get that last whale shark on the go pro. I learned a lot on this trip, including the need to take a higher quality fly reel to battle those brutes. My White River fly reel from BassPro finally blew up on the twelfth skipjack!! Every single one of those suckers, as well as a lot of the sierras took me deep into my backing--very good times. You sir, are a very cool dude, and I'm looking forward to future adventures with you and my other Baja Brothers Last but not least a big shout out to Mako for making this thing happen. Thanks Bob!!!! Paul