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Old 04-24-2016, 10:11 AM   #1
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BAJA BASS

BAJA BASS for FLY Fishermen and LIGHT tackle fishermen

Spotties in Gonzaga up to 5 pounds.
Calicos in Asuncion to 10+ pounds.

These fisheries are very productive for those willing to accept some by-catch, YT, Sheephead, Bonita, Cabrilla and Snapper.
In the Gonzaga complex the spotties are on all the reefs. And in Asuncion almost every rock holds Calicos. It is here where the kelp beds end that huge Calicos come to DIE. At least that is the local rumor. Boiler rocks are tough areas to beat, kelp is ok if you can find it. The calico fishery extends all the way to Punta Eugenia so there is well over a hundred miles to explore.

I would be interested to set up a trip next year for those interested. Of course you could join the Asuncion trip this Thanksgiving or our Mag Bay trip for the New Year, leaving the day after Christmas and lasting thru 7 Jan 2017. Tight Lines to all!1.
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Old 04-24-2016, 01:08 PM   #2
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Sounds real good. Will have to see if I can swing one of these trips. Next year might be a better bet.
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Old 04-24-2016, 03:00 PM   #3
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Sounds real good. Will have to see if I can swing one of these trips. Next year might be a better bet.
Really easy. I set these trips up for YOU. Send me the dates and where you want to go. We invite anyone who wants to come to join us. WE then go FISH.
Not much to it, we all split meals and car pool down and usually back. Sometimes ride share to keep costs low. I DO NOT CHARGE for these trips. We can beach camp, rent rooms or stay at OUR place in Gonzaga. Tight Lines Amigos.
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Old 04-25-2016, 08:04 AM   #4
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October trip on the fly

Hey Makobob are you still planning on having the flyfishers only trip in October?
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Old 04-25-2016, 02:09 PM   #5
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Hey Makobob are you still planning on having the flyfishers only trip in October?
October 24-31 will be Gonzaga on the FLY. Yes some will not fly fish, but.......
You do not need to spend all week, you do not need to leave with us, but you will need to eat with us and share the fishing!!!
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Old 04-26-2016, 06:11 AM   #6
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Hey Bob. Do you ever catch the hold spot bass in Gonzaga? They're in the same genus (paralabrax) as dpotyies, dandies, and Calis. I think the Mexicans call them estrahenos. Beautiful fish n great eating. Mike
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Old 04-26-2016, 08:37 AM   #7
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Hey Bob. Do you ever catch the hold spot bass in Gonzaga? They're in the same genus (paralabrax) as dpotyies, dandies, and Calis. I think the Mexicans call them estrahenos. Beautiful fish n great eating. Mike
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Always found them in deeper water, 200-400 feet deep reefs. GREAT eating fish. And yes we used to catch them here from the pangas.
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Old 06-07-2016, 09:40 AM   #8
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This last trip to Gonzaga produced 100 fish days for a couple guys. Bass were all over the place, from the beach to 130 feet. Bigger bass, to 4 pounds were caught in deeper water..............water was between 72-77 degrees, mornings seemed much fishier. After high tide things really slowed down. Tight Lines.
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Old 06-07-2016, 02:28 PM   #9
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Hey Bob. Do you ever catch the hold spot bass in Gonzaga?
I have caught a few down there in as little as 40 feet on the reefs


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Old 07-07-2016, 07:09 AM   #10
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4th of July trip was good to great fishing for Spotties, a couple in the 4-5 pound class were caught on the FLY. With many smaller fish lineing up to take your fly, cast after cast, almost non stop action. Water temps at 85 degrees. Tight Lines.
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Old 07-07-2016, 02:15 PM   #11
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Must have been Summertime and hotter than hell because the sun burned a hole right through your head!

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Spring Baja Bass

Spring is almost here. Time to be thinking about warmer weather and Baja Bass. Spotties should be getting on the chew, Spring and early summer trips are the best time of the year for spotted bass around Gonzaga. Throw in some triggers and a cabrilla or two and it can be 100+ fish days for those few anglers willing to brave the possible Spring winds. Tight Lines.
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Old 03-08-2017, 10:17 AM   #13
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Will be riding past Gonzaga Bay on our way to La Paz on dirt bikes March 19th.

There will be ten of us - my brother and I will have fly rods on our bikes.

We won't be able to stop and fish Gonzaga on the way south- but may stop there on the way back north.

Is fly fishing from the beach at that time of the year worth giving a shot?

If so we may try to snag a palapa to hang our hammocks and throw some clousers.
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Will be riding past Gonzaga Bay on our way to La Paz on dirt bikes March 19th.

There will be ten of us - my brother and I will have fly rods on our bikes.

We won't be able to stop and fish Gonzaga on the way south- but may stop there on the way back north.

Is fly fishing from the beach at that time of the year worth giving a shot?

If so we may try to snag a palapa to hang our hammocks and throw some clousers.
Leaving from Gonzaga km 134 Campo Turistica sign on right at turn off. Half mile down dirt road, turn left at restaurant follow 2oo yds, on left 1st place past the row of trees, cactus on your left. Stop in and we can talk MAG BAY. Always fish available, even in the spring.
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Wow- cool thanks for the directions. If we're running on schedule we will make it a point to swing by. And once we get talking MAG BAY... who knows where that might lead... I do have all of June and have of July free.
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This is what I look like if I show up on your doorstep... spot is south of Mag Bay and was loaded with these little snook- all catch and release.

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Old 03-08-2017, 09:09 PM   #17
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Here's a couple more photos - still learning how to insert photos (what's the easiest way to pull them off my desktop and insert into the body of the text?).

Last shot is my brother Mike- he'll be with me.

First two are fishing some mangroves on my stando- this little chinomero rushed out and grabbed my fly- it was almost as big as he was.
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Oh, you are killing me with those pictures! Snook is a bucket list fish for me - even a little guy like that one. Love that large arbor reel too!!
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Let me know if you're heading to southern Baja and I can give you some info on where to go for those guys. I want to get in on the Baja bass fishing even if it means sweating my balls off in Baja in June!
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Oh, you are killing me with those pictures! Snook is a bucket list fish for me - even a little guy like that one. Love that large arbor reel too!!
MAG BAY is loaded with Spotties. Large nursery area, lot's of eel grass flats and a great fly line fishery. Spotties, grouper, halibut, corvina, snook, and pargo are local residents. most days spotties will out number all other catches. Tight Lines.
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