Yellowtail everywhere in Asuncion!Traditional Fiestas Begin!

Juan & Tim did some scouting today in preparation for the big governors cup fishing tournament on Sunday. The reeled in 8 nice size YT 15-25 lbs. in under an hour and found some good spots. Tim & Barb will be the first canadian couple to enter the derby...BArb, the first woman ever...
Here is Tim with a sample of the YT...eat your hearts out amigos...sorry, I''m not usually that cruel...must be getting trollish myself!

[Edited on 8-15-2008 by shari]

We had fun yesterday at the beach events, volleyball, tecate downing contests, and my favorite event, the dinghy races where most of em sink trying to get out through the surf before they start the race!

these guys had to come back in and turn the boat over to get the water out and start again...they lost!

Last year we still caught some in later January but the bite is less.
Unless you fish with Bajaboy and then all bets are off - he communes with YT !

Speaking of which; any news on the baby yet ??
Zac has been mysteriously absent.

i am requesting all nomads refrain from the area mid october as 2-8 of us MAY show up. depending, of course, on surf, fishing conditions and the ice situation at our annual fiesta +/- 100 miles upstream.

oh, don't ask...

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Originally posted by Diver Last year we still caught some in later January but the bite is less. Unless you fish with Bajaboy and then all bets are off - he communes with YT ! Speaking of which; any news on the baby yet ?? Zac has been mysteriously absent.

Funny thing about babies. They haven't learned yet to follow anybody else's schedule.

No worries about bigger fish.
Last year I pulled on a yellowtail until I pulled the head clear off !
Nah, a sea lion got it but when we pulled in the head alone, it weighed 20 lbs !!

My experience has been the day before I show up.........

Glad to hear that the bite is on. Regarding the smaller fish. They can only get big if they live long enough. Too many hooks, too many nets. They're taking their toll. Mark my words, this overfishing, keeping way more than can be used, giving away the rest, will haunt those folks when their kids ask them " Where are the fish?"

You should run for president Skeet !!
Your arguments make about as much sense as our current nominees !

Skeet/Loreto. You must be on/off your meds. Getting hard to tell one way or the other, seems like you're drifting in and out of La-La land. If you have a dictionary, put your glasses on and look up "denial". Ignorance? That's found under the "I"'s.

Bajaboy, Personal attack? I don't even know Skeet, for what it's worth, he's got lot's of stories and knowlege about way back when. That's a good thing. He ought to write a book. But I do know something about fisheries. His concept of fisheries is wrong, dead wrong and to patronize him is doing a disservice to everybody involved.

Here we Go!!!!!!!!!!!

Bajaboy, You're right! I'm not qualified to talk about medical matters. My expertise? Fishing? Yea ! I can tell you a story or two. How 'bout going out in the morning and catching 1,500 lbs. of fish(red snapper) before noon. Hook and line, in over 100 ' of water, crew of three, those 4/0 Penns would smoke. Your arms would hurt! Now, under the current laws and regulations you can keep 4 fish that fit within some sort of size limit.Expertise? Naugh!

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Originally posted by Cypress Bajaboy, Personal attack? I don't even know Skeet, for what it's worth, he's got lot's of stories and knowlege about way back when. That's a good thing. He ought to write a book. But I do know something about fisheries. His concept of fisheries is wrong, dead wrong and to patronize him is doing a disservice to everybody involved.

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Originally posted by Cypress Bajaboy, Personal attack? I don't even know Skeet, for what it's worth, he's got lot's of stories and knowlege about way back when. That's a good thing. He ought to write a book. But I do know something about fisheries. His concept of fisheries is wrong, dead wrong and to patronize him is doing a disservice to everybody involved.

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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto "The Sea of Cortez is Ruined"..THAT IS AN OUTRIGHT LIE!!!! So Cardon Man"Prove me Dead Wrong!!!! ~~~~~~ I too saw the fisheries in '68 in the SOC. It is a fact that my memory is something very flawed.But there has been a huge decline in the numbers of resident fishes. I've been here nearly full time the last 15 years. I would love to "prove" you wrong but it is not possible. Our best professionals, scientist or those that claim to Know the condition of any fishery have been consistently wrong. Your example; "Yes in some Fisheries, they have been completely lost, such as the "True Cod" in the Bay at Seattle. Yes there has been a slow down and some Loss on the Columbia River." I lived in Kitsap county WA. from '80 to '92 and watched those two examples take place. And before that I lived in Laguna Beach and lived through the decline of So. Cal. fisheries while the experts "protected" the resources. I'm certainly not a trained professional in fisheries management (Is that an oxymarooon?). And I'm not saying, "The Sea of Cortez is Ruined". BUT, I am saying that the Sea of Cortez fisheries has seen a MAJOR decline in just the 10 or so years I've lived here full time. Proof, not likely, but opinions of the pongeros and my observations. Skeet, I'm glad your opinion/observations are so rosy. I literally pray you're right and I'm wrong. Since "we" are a kinder and gentler Nomad today I'll just say you are a jewel.

Alright all you thread jackers quit messing up Shari's thread!

Anyway, I was thinking of why B. Asuncion is so special. When I fished there with Juan. I caught my yellowtail and a bunch of other fish less than a mile from the beach. We only fished for a couple of hours and had a pile of fish in the boat.
I've caught yellowtail in alot of different places and it usually requires a long boat ride. That plus we were the only boat on the water.
That was the most pure, best feeling fishing day I have ever had.
Top that off with a sushi fest at Juan and Shari's and it's pure magic.
And Fishbuck Adventures still has seats available for a private flight down there on Sept 13-15. About a 3.5 hour flight and share expense estimate is about $250 each.
I think it's about a 10+ hour drive from the border. Flying is so much more relaxing. And way funner!

fishing tourney

We don't fish and yesterday John cooked and we enjoyed a nice baked yellowtail----wonder where we got it.

We were surprised to see more gringos this year--took a few very early morning pix of some of the boats going out. Will post some later. --- Shari, I am sure will post the winning fish---right now she is probably meditating with visions of Juan with the winning fish.

Has been a fun fiesta week.

Diane

Shari, Catching a few fish and sharing them with friends, it doesn't get any better than that. Your community has a lot at stake in conserving and preserving their wonderful resources. Beware of the gill netters, the long liners, and the night divers.The Sea of Cortez is like the canary in the cage, the Pacific Ocean is big, but coastal zones aren't. Good luck with the tournament, they call 'em "Fishing Rodeos" in some areas.

Diver, You're right about my having not been to Asuncion, my loss. Wish 'em all the luck in the world in maintaining their community. Coast watchers 24/7. That's a major commitment. Curious. If they see illegal fishing activities who do they call? What is the response?

Yfesterday, we went to the horse races which were part of the fiestas...it was very well attended and lots of fun. I won 2 out of three bets...for a total winning of $7!!! This was the closest race of the day.