GONZAGA in OCTOBER

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

PANGA TIME

YEP, $200 a day for 4-5 fishermen or divers. Panga now at our place, no need to chase one down at Gonzaga.

[Gr8fuldude]

Originally Posted by makobob

I got back this afternoon. Bass, triggers, cabrilla, corvina, Sierra, roosters, needlefish, seen or caught........ 3 GROUPER to 200lbs caught last week at island. Taxman was NOT to be scene. Whale shark and turtles hanging around. Yt and dorado seen in area. Also Skippies. You just never know, water temps were 88 degrees and winds were less than 10mph wind temps 85 low at night 105 high. Tight lines, Disney Land trip is coming soon, tight lines.

Roberto thanks for an awesome weekend! I had a blast, even in the 107 degree heat, even though I got part of thumb chewed off by a triggerfish. Can't wait for October, super stoked to fish the big island. One plan is to take a panga to the big island in the a.m., fish all day and camp out there, then have the panga pick us up the next afternoon. Should be absolutely epic!!!

Other possibilities beckon--chase yellowtail in Gonzaga proper, fish the pristine waters of Punta Final. I think my head is about to explode!

[Mahigeer]

Any pictures of these trips?

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by HobieScot

Is there still room on the Baja bus to fish town for one more?


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Scot. I may have room for one more. Dates are up in the air though

[HobieScot]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Scot. I may have room for one more. Dates are up in the air though

Thanks Danowar

Are you going to be spearing this trip?


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[Dannowar]

Awesome. Same brothers?


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[HobieScot]

Perfect
Thanks Makobob and Danowar!

It's been a couple years since I've done a Baja trip and my trigger finger is starting to twitch from withdrawals. lol

That and I'm craving some deep fried lobster from Puerto Nuevo

Dano are you going to be spearing down there?


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[monstahfish]

Buddha, I may take you up on the cooking thing. What kind of food are you thinking of? Anyone know which nights are still open for cooking?

[buddha]

Originally Posted by monstahfish

Buddha, I may take you up on the cooking thing. What kind of food are you thinking of? Anyone know which nights are still open for cooking?

If you cook early then chicken, if later in the week just catch some fish and we will chow on that.

I can cook anything that you like.

[Mahigeer]

Thanks Bob for the report.


since there are teethy fish in the bay, do you always use steel leader, or only switch when you start seeing the mean guys?

Most of the fish do not require steel leaders, but the ones that do, really do.

[Zed]

Never. I go until I have no more leader left then just straight tie spectra.

Even in wfo sierra losses are low personally.

[HobieScot]

What island is the big island? The only big island I know is Hawaii and that's a little to far of a panga trip for me lol


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[Mahigeer]

Are the Pangas big enough to take;
kayaks,
fishing gears,
camping gears,
cooler/s and passengers?

Or does he make several trips?


Do we sleep under sky or in a tent?

[fishnfoool]

I can only make it down on the weekdays. If anyone here can somehow make it down, leaving monday and make it back by friday night. Please let me know. also you must know the way, since I have never been.

Thanks in advance if anyone is available and if not, thanks for reading anyway.

[Gr8fuldude]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Are the Pangas big enough to take;
kayaks,
fishing gears,
camping gears,
cooler/s and passengers?

Or does he make several trips?


Do we sleep under sky or in a tent?

That's a good question. For an overnight trip, I'm thinking I bring the kayak, a couple of rods, small box of lures, sleeping bag (no tent but maybe a lightweight tarp in case of unexpected rain), water (2 gallons/per person?), and food for two days.

I doubt there'd be room (or need) for a cooler, but I guess that depends on how many people go. I'll probably pack like I'm backpacking (every ounce counts and not taking anything that isn't absolutely ESSENTIAL). I may bring my jet boil with some oil/spices to cook fish.

I'm not taking anything I couldn't carry on my kayak to paddle back to the mainland in case our ride back doesn't show up

[Dannowar]

A panga will not fit kayaks

[Mahigeer]

I gather the kayaks will be towed here.

I have seen it inside the Panga at Cedros Island pictures. No overnight camping there.

According to Bob, it is best NOT to sleep on the floor, especially if you are not in a tent. Little critters, you know.

I think being the first time, I will pass on the Panga trip.

[makobob]

The island is San Luis Gonzaga and it is about 4.5 miles from my place.
As to what to take to the island less is always better. Take just what you need.

Originally Posted by HobieScot

What island is the big island? The only big island I know is Hawaii and that's a little to far of a panga trip for me lol


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[Corvina]

I'm making my first trip to Gonzaga with a buddy. Do we need licenses to fish on the shore, kayak or float tube?

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Corvina

I'm making my first trip to Gonzaga with a buddy. Do we need licenses to fish on the shore, kayak or float tube?

From the shore NO, from Yak, Float tube, Panga, Boat YES.