San Quintin in October... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sbsyncro · 10-08-2007, 08:55 PM

Thanks Lamb, that sounds like the ticket - getting on a Panga to bring us out to the spots. Somehow, though, that just seems like cheating... (kinda like riding the ski lift up to the top to mountain bike back down)..

With only two or maybe three days to spend, the panga route seems the way to go.

Thanks again.

-Brent

madscientist · 10-09-2007, 08:10 AM

Also keep in mind that most Baja fish reports are a collection of "lies, damn lies, and statistics". They are desperate for business in SQ after the various incidents that have occurred recently on the highway and on the water. Make sure you have all the appropriate licenses/permits/visas. This time of year you are always gambling with the wind: it can blow like a SOB down there. The WSB bite has died off but you never know.

sbsyncro · 10-09-2007, 03:56 PM

Hmm... Fill me in on the "recent incidents"... typically this means getting pulled over by fake cops and shaken down for $20. Are you talking about something more than that?

esdees · 10-09-2007, 06:26 PM

There have been a few car jackings, but the "police" only took money in the last reported episode. The main thing to take away from it all is that you shouldn't drive through the border area at night.

lambadmin · 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM

http://forums.iwindsurf.com/viewtopic.php?t=13406

madscientist · 10-10-2007, 11:03 AM

Don't forget the navy incident...

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ba...ntin-pics.html

sbsyncro · 10-10-2007, 04:19 PM

God, what a mess. I've not been to Baja in a long time (been busy raising little ones) but now they are older, I get to have more free time and was really looking forward to getting back down the Baja.

I mean, let's face it, Mexico has always been "third world" but for a savvy traveler who can stay away from trouble, it has always been a great destination with wonderful people, great food, and a terrific culture. Now it sounds like the bad guys are really running things down there.

Damned shame; I'll be thinking real hard about it before I decide to go spend any money down there. We have a family friend who is a high-ranking officer in the Mexican navy - I've forwarded the story about the boarding incident to him - it will be interesting to hear his reaction....

10-09-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Also keep in mind that most Baja fish reports are a collection of "lies, damn lies, and statistics". They are desperate for business in SQ after the various incidents that have occurred recently on the highway and on the water. Make sure you have all the appropriate licenses/permits/visas. This time of year you are always gambling with the wind: it can blow like a SOB down there. The WSB bite has died off but you never know. __________________

10-10-2007, 11:03 AM	#6
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Don't forget the navy incident... http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ba...ntin-pics.html __________________

10-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#1
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Thanks Lamb, that sounds like the ticket - getting on a Panga to bring us out to the spots. Somehow, though, that just seems like cheating... (kinda like riding the ski lift up to the top to mountain bike back down).. With only two or maybe three days to spend, the panga route seems the way to go. Thanks again. -Brent

10-09-2007, 03:56 PM	#3
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Hmm... Fill me in on the "recent incidents"... typically this means getting pulled over by fake cops and shaken down for $20. Are you talking about something more than that?

10-09-2007, 06:26 PM	#4
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	There have been a few car jackings, but the "police" only took money in the last reported episode. The main thing to take away from it all is that you shouldn't drive through the border area at night.

10-09-2007, 06:42 PM	#5
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377	http://forums.iwindsurf.com/viewtopic.php?t=13406

10-10-2007, 04:19 PM	#7
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	God, what a mess. I've not been to Baja in a long time (been busy raising little ones) but now they are older, I get to have more free time and was really looking forward to getting back down the Baja. I mean, let's face it, Mexico has always been "third world" but for a savvy traveler who can stay away from trouble, it has always been a great destination with wonderful people, great food, and a terrific culture. Now it sounds like the bad guys are really running things down there. Damned shame; I'll be thinking real hard about it before I decide to go spend any money down there. We have a family friend who is a high-ranking officer in the Mexican navy - I've forwarded the story about the boarding incident to him - it will be interesting to hear his reaction....