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

jruiz · 10-30-2020, 03:15 PM

I'd be concerned with not being able to get back to shore if the motor was to go out under the heavy wind they tend to get there. Hard to do with a pedal kayak, nearly impossible with a paddle. With an inflatable, might as well head for mainland Mexico

Mahigeer · 10-30-2020, 04:23 PM

Winds can be strong there.

During one trip, I got to fish 3 hours out a week!!!

I did not want to leave by myself, so I stayed for the caravan.

Then caravan left without me at San Filipe.

TCS · 10-30-2020, 09:59 PM

It’s a good idea to be careful, keep an eye on the weather and think things through like you’re doing. Then go for it. I’ve made about 20 surf or fishing road trips to Baja and have had a few mishaps, but the adventures and memories make it all worthwhile. I’ve never regretted going on a road trip but I’ve often regretted not going.

I’d take the motor and stay close to shore.

10-30-2020, 03:15 PM	#1
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I'd be concerned with not being able to get back to shore if the motor was to go out under the heavy wind they tend to get there. Hard to do with a pedal kayak, nearly impossible with a paddle. With an inflatable, might as well head for mainland Mexico Last edited by jruiz; 10-30-2020 at 07:56 PM.

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10-30-2020, 04:23 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Winds can be strong there. During one trip, I got to fish 3 hours out a week!!! I did not want to leave by myself, so I stayed for the caravan. Then caravan left without me at San Filipe.

10-30-2020, 09:59 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	It’s a good idea to be careful, keep an eye on the weather and think things through like you’re doing. Then go for it. I’ve made about 20 surf or fishing road trips to Baja and have had a few mishaps, but the adventures and memories make it all worthwhile. I’ve never regretted going on a road trip but I’ve often regretted not going. I’d take the motor and stay close to shore.