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YELLOW TAIL BITE IS FINALLY ON IN ASUNCION

shari - 8-11-2008 at 08:46 PM

Finally the water warmed up and the yellowtail have arrived in Asuncion. We had been waiting for sushi since february. Timo swore he was gonna catch the season's first YT and he was RIGHT. He caught the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and let his compaņero Ed catch a few too...they got 8 YT, a bunch of big calicos and some bonita.

They had a good laugh because the 1st yellowtail hit a white scampi when they were jigging at San Roque Island so got 7 more trolling there with red and white rapallas. So Timo still holds this years record YT and is looking forward to winning the tournament!

Ed who just wanted to calico fish was pretty excited to catch a yellowtail too on his first fishing charter out of Asuncion... More action tomorrow!

[Edited on 8-12-2008 by shari]

[Edited on 8-12-2008 by shari]

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shari - 8-11-2008 at 08:49 PM

After a grueling day and cleaning all that fish, the happy fisher folks chowed down on sashimi...tomorrow will be the grand yellowtail/calico BBQ party...got lots of fish for anybody wanting to come!

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fishbuck - 8-11-2008 at 09:38 PM

Yee Haw! The yellowtail bite is on!

I could tell from the surfing pics that the water looked right!

A scampi!? Those yellowtail are hungry!

Diver - 8-11-2008 at 09:48 PM

Shari,

That's the smile I U2'd about in the second picture ! :lol:

Since I met Tim last December and he has been spending time in Baja, I could swear he looks younger !! :yes:

jorgie - 8-12-2008 at 06:48 AM

I think I just heard Diver start up the 350 ..........

beachbum1A - 8-12-2008 at 07:07 AM

And how's the Halibutt doing?

shari - 8-12-2008 at 07:14 AM

It's halibut season now too....the kids are slaying them off the jetty in town and San Roque is full of em....Juan has been spearfishing in order to get the size he wants. Tim even got a couple Pacific croakers casting off the beach there. Corvina are hanging around too...geez first real great day of fishing and my freezer is full (we have a small freezer compartment though). Our friends and family are all having yellowtail today!

fishbuck - 8-12-2008 at 08:51 AM

Shari, you are a tease!

Okay no kidding. I would like to fly down in a couple of weeks.
I have two planes that will make the trip to B. Asuncion. They are parked at Brown Field. Since I a not fully checked out I will take my instructor. He likes to fish and already agreed to go.
But it's not cheap so I would like a couple of people to go along and help share the cost.
Both of these planes can fly at about 150mph so as you might guess it's much quicker and easier than driving.
My plane of choice is a Piper Cheerokee 6. I have over 50 hours Pilot In Command in this type but insurance companies are strict these days so I need to build a little more time with the instructor before they will rent it to me solo. It can carry six people but I usually take out 1 back seat and take 5. We could go with 4 and it would still be reasonable.
We could leave Sat morning at around 9am and be there by about 2 or 3. Plenty of time to get in on the afternoon bite.
We could fly home Sunday afternoon or come back Monday for a 3 day weekend.
If you are a little adventurous this is the funnest way to get to the good spots in Baja. And definately the quickest!
Let's go get some Yellowtail, Halibut, Croakers, and don't forget those giant Calicos!

You're killing me Shari!

:yes:

[Edited on 8-12-2008 by fishbuck]

rbwrivers - 8-12-2008 at 10:47 AM

Le veo en dos semanas.
:bounce:

Iflyfish - 8-12-2008 at 05:20 PM

fishbuck, where are you flying out of?
Iflyfish

Diver - 8-12-2008 at 07:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Iflyfish
fishbuck, where are you flying out of?
Iflyfish


That would be San Diego area; Brown Field, east of Imperial Beach, I think.
You need to go get another yellowtail !!

fishbuck - 8-12-2008 at 10:38 PM

Ya, that's right. San Diego near the Otay Mesa crossing.

woody with a view - 8-13-2008 at 12:57 PM

what's the going rate for a seat or two?

shari - 8-13-2008 at 07:13 PM

Hey fishbuck, welcome back amigo...it would be awesome to see you for the derby...registration is on the 16th and fishing is Aug.17...we need to know though so we can get a skipper for Juan's other boat...Tim & Barb think they are gonna win it though...today they were out scouting and got 7 YT...glad to have you and we'll pick ya up at the strip amigos...
OH boy...Tim would have some serious competition if you came down mr.Iflyfishwhennottrollingforyellowtail

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shari - 8-13-2008 at 07:16 PM

and just to tease you a bit more...come on down and join the fun...eat, drink, dance and fish!

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capt. mike - 8-14-2008 at 05:49 AM

Bucky - i hope you get some paying pax and get to make it down. Tom is making you get extra time N type when you have already 50 hrs in Cherokee 6s?? most carriers are ok with 25. that sucks.

let me know if/when it happens maybe i'll get to join you. mine in the shop now hope it gets done on sat. been down better than a month between annual and some surprizes like a new jug. ouch!

fishbuck - 8-14-2008 at 08:52 AM

Okay Shari now that's just really rubbing it in!
I can't get it together quick enough for this weekend so I guess some other lucky angler can have my panga.
I'm going to try for a weekend in Sept. and maybe on in Oct.
Hey Cap Mike, I hope you bird is happy on the inside at annual.
We'll get this little flying club together eventually.
:yes:

Iflyfish - 8-14-2008 at 11:21 AM

fb

lo siento mucho!
altero tiempo
necessito mas YT con mi amigo Diver

pardon por mi mal espaniol, es frontero e no en esquela, solemente practical por cervesa, comida, banyo e similar causes

no fumar es necessario por me espaniol por favor

gracias mi amiga Shari por buen invitation

Requerdo Asuncion e Juan e grandote YT !

No mas polabras aqui, mucho gusto e avia bien

Iflyfishusinghisentirespanishvocabularyinonepostbutleavingoutreferencestothepalenqueorchickenolympics

shari - 8-14-2008 at 01:39 PM

WE look forward to planning a special trip for our nomad amigos...it's better after the fiestas anyway...bigger fish...less craziness. Hasta pronto.

fishbuck - 8-14-2008 at 03:56 PM

Claro!

Announcing the 1ST Annual Special VIP Bajanomad private Fishbuck Adventures Flyin Yellowtail fishing trip to the famous and fabulous Bahia Asuncion Blow Hole Bed and Breakfest oceanfront resort.

We're still working on the name but I think you get the idea.

I have reserved just for you the finest and fastest Piper Cherokee 6 for the following weekends in September. 13-15, 20-22 or basically any weekend you want. The plane is available with some advanced notice.
I will be flying it this weekend with my instructor to get my final checkout so I can take it solo.
I have over 50hrs in this type. All baja and mostly remote fishing spots.
We can go anywhere but I highly recommend we visit Jaun and Shari.

Click on the link to see your private aircraft:

http://www.firstflightcorp.com/aircraft.html

Click on the link to see the performance specs:

http://www.risingup.com/planespecs/info/airplane514.shtml

B. Asuncion is about 500 miles from the border and Brown field is just about right on the border. I'm thinking a little over 3 hours each way. We will stop on the way in at Ensenada and might be able to go nonstop on the way home to Brown.
Let's go get some yellowtail and have a great adventure!

tsgarcia69 - 8-14-2008 at 04:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fishbuck
Asuncion is about 500 miles from the border and Brown field is just about right on the border. I'm thinking a little over 3 hours each way. We will stop on the way in at Ensenada and might be able to go nonstop on the way home to Brown.
Let's go get some yellowtail and have a great adventure!


You'd better do some more flight planning and study the flight rules for Mexico. A Cherokee 6 does not have the range to make it from Ensenada to Bahia Asuncion and back to Brown. You will have to stop and refuel at Guerrero Negro when you head north, or else it will get very quiet somewhere south of Ensenada while heading back. Also, you have to stop at an Airport of Entry in Mexico before crossing the US border. That would be Ensenada, on your flight path.

Most aircraft rental people won't let you land a rental aircraft on a dirt strip. You'd better check it out with them.

shari - 8-14-2008 at 06:49 PM

No fuel in GN...most people go to San Felipe to clear customs...

fishbuck - 8-14-2008 at 08:19 PM

Fuel Capacity: 94 gallons divided by 15 gal/hour or about 6.5 hours. I'm thinking about 300-400 miles from Ensenada at about 150 mph. I haven't measured it yet but don't worry, I will. I flew into the old DC-3 runway at GN when they still had fuel.
It might be a little less from San Filepe.
I've already got most of the other details covered. Plus I will consult with the flight instructor too. He's an old Baja hand so he knows.
Like I said, I've been there a few times so I know what I'm doing. But thanks for your concern:yes:

[Edited on 8-15-2008 by fishbuck]

fishbuck - 8-14-2008 at 08:46 PM

Another thing. I made it non-stop from Brackett Field in Pamona to Loreto in a PA-32R once. I'm pretty sure thats farther than Brown Field to Asuncion. It took about 4 hours.
And you don't have to clear out through a Mexican Airport of entry. Just on the way in.;D

tsgarcia69 - 8-14-2008 at 09:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fishbuck
Another thing. I made it non-stop from Brackett Field in Pamona to Loreto in a PA-32R once. I'm pretty sure thats farther than Brown Field to Asuncion. It took about 4 hours.
And you don't have to clear out through a Mexican Airport of entry. Just on the way in.;D


That's nice. Brackett to Loreto is 589 nm, well within the 750 nm range of a PA-32R. You said you were flying Brown to Ensenada to Bahia Asuncion and returning non-stop to Brown. That would require a little over 800 nm without refueling. There's no avgas in Bahia Ascuncion. That is outside the range of a PA-32R. Do you understand the difference?

By the way, are you aware of FAR Part 91.151? When you take off day VFR, you are required to have enough fuel on board to fly to your intended destination, plus another 1/2-hour's flying time beyond.

And there is a legal requirement when leaving to clear customs in Mexico at an AOE and drop off your paperwork to import the aircraft and pay a passenger departure tax. Some people don't do it, and get away with it. After all, it is Mexico. But the next poor schnook who comes into Mexico with the same plane may get into a world of hurt.

fishbuck - 8-15-2008 at 01:04 AM

Well TS, I can see that you really want to go on this trip with me. But since you are already "back seat piloting" me I'm going to have to say no.
I already said I haven't had time to measure out the distance on the WAC chart. I also said we "might" be able to make it non-stop. But if we need to stop for a sip of fuel to make it all the way home no problem.
This trip is in the concept stage only. Don't worry, I'll sit down with the chart and plotter and measure it out very carefully.
I have about 400 or 500 hours of flying. And even without you holding my hand I have newer run out of fuel yet.
So please stop raining on my little parade here. Because if I don't get some people to help with the expenses of the trip there won't be one. It will probably cost somewhere around $1000 and maybe a little more. Split 4 ways very reasonable. Split 1 way not to reasonable.
If I go alone I'll be flying my Ford down there again. And as much as I love Asuncion and spending time with Jaun and Shari, I can't jusify driving there when yellowtail are biting like crazy at my own little fish camp in San Quintin.
But flying down to B. Asuncion would be a fantastic trip.
But you know TS, if you want to measure out the exact distances from Brown to Ensenada and Ensenada to B Asuncion you would save me a few minutes.

Skeet/Loreto - 8-15-2008 at 03:12 AM

Fishbuck:
I applaud you on your Dreams! It is great to see people going to Baja for Adventure, trying new ways and creating excitement for those who might not have a chance to Fly in Baja!!
Good Luck and please read the following Story, get as much time and experience as you can. Might be that you could go down with Capt. Mike for a Test Trip or if at the right time I would go down with you.

Skeeter - Aviation Accident Investigator 11 years, Member Society of Aviation Investigators 12 Years- Flying into Baja since Oct. 1967. Cessna 172,/cessna 182,/Bonanza a 36/Cessna 172 wuth Lyc. 180 with Constant Speed Prop and my favorite a Cessna 170B aquiring over 2,00 Hours Flying time mostly in Baja Sur/ From Bishop Calif, San Francisco, and Oakland and FresnoCalif.
Towed Gliders into the Sierra Wave at Bishop for three years using a Super Cub{Pa 18}
PLEASE BUY AND READ A COPY OF 'EXPLORING THE MONSTER' WRITTINBY BOB SYMON AND ROWBOTTOM, it might just save your life and those of your Passengers in the Future.

In my duties as claims Manager at Associated Aviation Underwriters San Francisco I recovered several Aircraft from Baja and the East Coast Area of the Sea of Cortez. I have some knowledge of the operation on Flying in Baja.

On one Occasion I departed with my Son in my 170b from Loreto headed for Brown Field. I had a full tank of fuel and usually fueled at Sta Innes.
On departing Loreto I encountered some very strong Head winds so landed at Sta Rosalilla{where two Mexicanos had to come out and hold down the wings while I taxied in to the Parking area for Tiedown.
Spent the night and dparted toward GN and again encountered Strong Head Winds arriving over Gn and landing an taxied on the Streets to find that all of GN was out of Fuel{This was the week end the Road Opened

Took off and headed for Sta Innes and low and behold my fuel gauge showed empty over Lake Chapala. Landed on the Strip at the old Ranch and walked over to the newly opened Road, hitched to Sta Innes where Senorora Josephine gave me fuel , two guys, and a Pick up to return and fuel my Plane.

THE MORAL OF THIS STORY:

Sometimes you can encounter things out of your control , that will change your original Plans. so before you try that 800 mile Trip Please get some more time with your Instructor!

Added: I investigated many, many Aircraft Accidents and 98% were caused by "Pilot Error".

See the next Post for an example
Skeet/Loreto

Skeet/Loreto - 8-15-2008 at 03:26 AM

One day while towing gliders at Bishop Airport, Bishop Calif. Elevation 5116 FT, I had just returned and dropped my Tow Line and landed, taxied up to the Fuel dock when I noticed a Cessna MixMaster_ Push-Pull} starting a Take-off roll on Runway 16, It was ablut 105 Degrees, no Wind, and his rear Engine was shut down.

As he Lifted off he got about 100 Ft when he stalled and hit the Runway, I grabbed the fuel truck and got to the Aircraft where I discovered the Nose section completly torn off, with the Pilot setting in his Seat with no shoes on his feet.
As I checked his Pulse, he Died!
I received the claim and completed it for the Insurance Company, finding that the Pilot had only about 75 Hours Flying time Total, no time at Hi Altutude!
He had left his two passengers at the Fuel Office while he decide to make an "Air=Start} on the Rear Engine.

Bad Judgement!

I also investiged 3 Accidents of Aircraft Wrecks in Christmas Valley, at the South end of Lake Tahoe--It was found that Reid-Hillview Aviationin San Jose was spitting out Pilots with a bare 40 Hours of Flying all in Cessna 150"s.
As soon as they got their Ticket, Reid-Hillview would rent them a Cessna 172 for a Trip to Tahoe and the Casinos. No additional Training.

I would suggest that you go on the NTSB Web site and read the Reports, It is a good education and will make you a better Pilot so that you may enjoy all of your Flying in the Future.

It is only my intention to advise, not Scare you.

Have Fun and Good Flying!!!

Skeet/Loreto