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Baja Nomad member 'ZThomas' to be guest speaker at Discover Baja Nov. 5!

David K - 10-21-2008 at 07:39 AM

PRESENTATION by Zach Thomas - Author of the new best-selling fishing book 'The Angler's Guide to Trailer-Boating Baja'

Zach Thomas will be at Discover Baja on November 5, 2008 for an evening packed with information about fishing, driving and camping our favorite place in the world. Thomas' discussion of fishing Baja from private, trailerable boats will cover launch spots (both well-known and remote), boat and tow-vehicle requirements, Baja-specific grear, logistics, on-water safety, seasons, species and techniques.

The presentation will be from 7:00-9:00pm at the Discover Baja office--3089 Clairemont Drive in San Diego. Member cost is $3.00; nonmembers $5.00. Refreshments will be served. Call--800-727-2252 to make reservations.

Bajalover - 10-21-2008 at 08:17 AM

Thanks for the info / invite. Look forward to it.

Zack Thomas speaking engagement

Pompano - 10-21-2008 at 11:45 AM

Thanks for this info, David.

See you there, Zack.

Coming up for some R&R, fishing tackle, and a Boll Weevil Burger... and will now take in your appearance at Discover Baja.


Hook - 10-21-2008 at 11:59 AM

Oh no...........THERE GO MORE SECRET SPOTS !!!! :o

Hook...

Pompano - 10-21-2008 at 12:17 PM

There are no secret spots in Baja anymore....the last one was Bart's Ladies Bar of Mulege before it was raided.

capt. mike - 10-22-2008 at 06:45 AM

gawd i miss those weevil burgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fishingmako - 10-22-2008 at 04:40 PM

I don't know what happened to the great BOLL WEEVIL BURGER? I have watched over the years slowly they are dissapearing at a good clip, the one in SAN MARCOS just closed.

David K - 10-22-2008 at 05:07 PM

Along I-15, North San Diego County at the Hwy 76 exit (for Pala or Oceanside), in the Car Poolers parking lot area: NESSEY BURGERS... You won't be disappointed! Now open Sundays...

fishingmako - 10-22-2008 at 05:34 PM

You are so right, they are GODDDDDDDD!

Noooooooo....

Pompano - 10-22-2008 at 06:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fishingmako
I don't know what happened to the great BOLL WEEVIL BURGER? I have watched over the years slowly they are dissapearing at a good clip, the one in SAN MARCOS just closed.


Say it ain't so, Joe! I have my mouth all set for a Boll Weevil burger made to my own specs!!

Can anyone confirm the one at Shelter Island still being open?

signed: Anxious in Baja

David K - 10-22-2008 at 06:27 PM

Saw it when we ate at Red Sails Inn nearby... maybe a year ago?

Pompano - 10-22-2008 at 06:29 PM

Red Sails Inn is on my list, too...also the Brig across the street......think I got the munchies.

David K - 10-23-2008 at 08:46 AM

Yah, some good eating in San Diego, on the bay!:light:

tripledigitken - 10-23-2008 at 08:58 AM

There are few others in neighborhood also.

Point Loma Sea Food for squidsteak and smoked fish sandwiches, order a cold Ale and go outside and enjoy while watching the fishing boats!

Old Venice for good italian food also is just around the corner from Boll Weevil.

Umi the Sushi Restaurant across from the Brig is worth a try, they have excellent rolls.



Last time on Shelter Island Boll Weevil was still in business. They have been closing a number of restaurants lately. Still open in Lakeside and La Mesa though.

Ken

Pompano - 10-23-2008 at 09:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by tripledigitken
There are few others in neighborhood also.

Point Loma Sea Food for squidsteak and smoked fish sandwiches, order a cold Ale and go outside and enjoy while watching the fishing boats!

Old Venice for good italian food also is just around the corner from Boll Weevil.

Umi the Sushi Restaurant across from the Brig is worth a try, they have excellent rolls.



Last time on Shelter Island Boll Weevil was still in business. They have been closing a number of restaurants lately. Still open in Lakeside and La Mesa though.

Ken


Right you are, Ken.

I have eaten at all the ones you mentioned and have the extra pounds to show for it! I recall having my first truly great Italian meal at Old Venice back in the 70's with some Baja sailing buddies. I will be gaurding my french fries from the seagulls at Pt. Loma Seafood in a couple days..then shopping next door at Fisherman's Landing and Hook, Line, and Sinker for Baja supplies.

Would you please pass the vinegar. eh?

The one off H in Chula Vista IS

Dave - 10-23-2008 at 09:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
Say it ain't so, Joe! I have my mouth all set for a Boll Weevil burger made to my own specs!!


'Cept it ain't called Boll Weevil. But it's the same. Ate there last week.

Speaking of good burgers:

I have to go to LA next week. Anyone know if the Apple Pan is still open? (Pico & Westwood)

Pompano - 10-23-2008 at 09:37 AM

Dave, what is the name of that Chula Vista burger place? I will be going into the marina near there and will certainly test one.

Can't help you with LA, as my kevlar warranty forbids travel there.

Dave - 10-23-2008 at 09:47 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
Dave, what is the name of that Chula Vista burger place? I will be going into the marina near there and will certainly test one.


860 Broadway. Between Marina Pkwy and L. West side of street. Not called Boll Weevil. Not sure of new name but the exact same menu.

tripledigitken - 10-23-2008 at 09:57 AM

Pompano,

If you get to Broadway in Chula Vista, forget a Burger and have a steak at the Butcher Shop served by a delightful waitstaff!:yes:;);D:tumble::spingrin::P:o

Ken

Von - 10-24-2008 at 06:47 AM

I was there on monday Ken, hahaha....Speaking of burgers has anyone tried a

Hodads burgers in Ocean Beach now thats a burger a mutant burger that is its huge and perfect.

BajaWarrior - 10-24-2008 at 06:49 PM

The Boll Weevil that was on Morena Blvd. near Clairemont Dr. (Discover Baja's street location one mile east) has moved three miles north on Morena Blvd at Avati St. very near Costco.

Still great burgers, and yes, Boll Weevil on Shelter Island is still open for business.

[Edited on 10-25-2008 by BajaWarrior]

woody with a view - 10-24-2008 at 07:04 PM

the one in OB has closed AGAIN. my wife can't get past the fact that a place named after a bug could have great burgers. she won't budge.

woody with a view - 10-24-2008 at 07:12 PM

hey Pompano

when you hit the bar at the Brig tell Roger the bartender that Woody said to hook you up! we go back to elementary school.

pl seafood is WAY over rated.
hodads is pretty good but since it was on the food network there is a line out the door. not worth the wait.

if you make it into OB go to south beach bar and grill by the pier parking lot. starting at noon they have $1 beer of the day from the tap. every 15 minutes the price goes up .25 until it tops out at $2.75. they have a great pulpo coctail and the mahi tacos are decent. tell Heather Woody said hook you up.

bajasol - 10-24-2008 at 11:50 PM

Speaking of burgers in SD area, the San Elijo camp grounds store and grill has an amazing burger and street tacos. Lobster tacos, oyster tacos, carne asada, king crab tacos...and mussles & clams to die for. The owners used to own a few restaurants in the Pasadena area and then decided to move to SD to get away from LA.

great food, trust me!

And yes the Apple pan is still open for business in Los Angeles.

Pompano - 11-2-2008 at 07:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
Dave, what is the name of that Chula Vista burger place? I will be going into the marina near there and will certainly test one.


860 Broadway. Between Marina Pkwy and L. West side of street. Not called Boll Weevil. Not sure of new name but the exact same menu.


I found that place, Dave. Thanks for the tip. It was very easy as I had just left the Visitor's Information Center a few blocks away. As luck would have it...I was hungry.

It's called


It is indeed the Old Boll Weevil in Chula Vista.

It was high noon and time for a burger. Odd thing...I met a cutie waitress/owner? named Patsy. Very nice friendly gal.

I told her I was there on a burger recommendation from 'Dave', whom I know from a Baja online forum. Her eyes lit up, she smiled from ear to ear and asked if that person had a boat in Baja named SeaQuest? I couldn't answer that. She seemed lost in some dreamy thought...a sweet smile on her lips....




I was on a mission, so got the cheeseburger to go...and thoroughly enjoyed eating it while dodging illegals jogging north on the freeway. I highly recommend this very good eatery to any hamburger fans.


Thanks again, Dave. Does Patsy have a sister?

[Edited on 11-3-2008 by Pompano]

Zack's talk coming up Nov 5th!

Pompano - 11-2-2008 at 07:47 PM

See Zack Thomas at Discover Baja on November 5th from 7pm - 9 pm on Clairemont Drive...per David K's first post on this thread.

"Baja Nomad member 'ZThomas' to be guest speaker at Discover Baja Nov. 5!



PRESENTATION by Zach Thomas - Author of the new best-selling fishing book 'The Angler's Guide to Trailer-Boating Baja'

Zach Thomas will be at Discover Baja on November 5, 2008 for an evening packed with information about fishing, driving and camping our favorite place in the world. Thomas' discussion of fishing Baja from private, trailerable boats will cover launch spots (both well-known and remote), boat and tow-vehicle requirements, Baja-specific grear, logistics, on-water safety, seasons, species and techniques.

The presentation will be from 7:00-9:00pm at the Discover Baja office--3089 Clairemont Drive in San Diego. Member cost is $3.00; nonmembers $5.00. Refreshments will be served. Call--800-727-2252 to make reservations."


.Right after that presentation....I am going to check out all those other eateries!! Plus have some of those draft beers in OB. Been to the Brig and will go back for intros to another Roger.

[Edited on 11-3-2008 by Pompano]

David K - 11-5-2008 at 08:41 AM

How many Nomads plan on going tonight? Please let us know how it was... not sure if we can make this one...?

hi all

desertcpl - 11-5-2008 at 07:05 PM

speaking of great burgers,, is Fuddrucker still in Chula Vista,, I remember going there many times ,, really great,, think it was on 3rd ave, we really love point loma sea food,, we usually just get the fish and chips best ever, we used to take my parents there,, they lived at that time in san macos,, on my dads birthday, he was about 89 at that time,, we was living in yuma then,, my mother wanted to take him out for dinner and asked him where he wanted to go,, he said PT loma sea food for fish and chips,, mom and dad was not driving at that time,, so they hired a limo,, he just loved it,

ElFaro - 11-5-2008 at 10:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody in ob

pl seafood is WAY over rated.


I'll tell you how bad and expensive Pt. Loma seafood has gotten...

In May this year my brother came out to visit. He wanted to go to the Fishing Landings to check things out. We decided to eat a lunch at Pt. Loma Seafoods. We ordered two "Seared Ahi tuna" sandwiches and two medium cokes. Each sandwich had a piece of tuna about 3" diameter, a tomato slice, and piece of lettuce on a hamburger bun. Total cost for the 2 sandwiches and 2 cokes ??? - $30 !! Yes - Thirty Dollars !! We could'nt believe it...even the guy taking our money seemed a little embarrassed. I'm through with Pt. Loma Seafoods for good...never again.

If you want some excellent seafood for good dollar value go to "MARISCOS HECTORS" in East Lake. Heck...for $40 we stuffed ourselves with ceviche camarron, marlin tacos, fish tacos, etc. It's all Mexicans who go there and they demand good Mexican style seafood not the idiots who think Pt. Loma Seafoods overpriced fish flavored beer batter tacos are so great.

Also everytime I've been by the Red Sails Inn (RSI) its always empty. RSI has been around what 50 years? It's been a local hangout/bar for as long. I think their food is mediocre and overpriced.

Also...Fishermans Landing Tackle is the most expensive place to buy fishing tackle in San Diego bar none. If you don't mind 30%-200% markup on prices go for it. But if you want the same tackle / Baja supplies at near wholesale prices then go to Squidco Tackle on Midway Drive. They are a low markup / hi volume tackle store that literally is putting most other tackle stores out of business in San Diego.

For a good hamburger ??...go to the "LONGHORN" over off of Mission Gorge Road in the strip mall by the Ralphs. Heck the Charger front line used to go there.

David K - 11-6-2008 at 08:03 AM

"For a good hamburger ??...go to the "LONGHORN" over off of Mission Gorge Road in the strip mall by the Ralphs. "

This is a true statement!! Baja Angel worked at Kaiser Hospital (behind/next door to the strip mall) and we would have the Longhorn Buffalo Burgers for lunch anytime I was in the area... real buffalo (bison) meat. VERY good!!

Now, how about the presentaion last night by Zack, anyone go?

BajaBad - 11-8-2008 at 05:48 AM

The book sounds great, especially if it is being introduced by David K.

How does it compare to the Baja Catch? Is the Baja Catch still considered to be a good resource for fishing the Peninsula? Is this new book similar, or do both cover different aspects/areas, etc?

BajaBad
www.vivalabaja.com
vivalabaja.blogspot.com

David K - 11-8-2008 at 08:52 AM

It is an extremely well done book and as the title says, it is about trailering your boat to Baja's hot spots. Maps, where to launch, road conditions, etc.

The Baja Catch is more about fishing itself. Both books belong in your library or truck!

ZThomas - 11-11-2008 at 05:46 PM

Just got back from San Diego the other night and discovered this thread. Thanks, David K, for the plug! I myself thought the talk went pretty well, if that means anything. At least it was fun to do. Did one the next night for San Diego Rod & Reel Club at the Bali Hai, which was quite a bit rowdier, but also a lot of fun.

Incidentally, I'm doing a little holiday sale on the book--25% off now through the end of the year. That's $22.50 instead of $29.95.

BajaBad--to get a good idea of the main focus of the book, go to my site and click "Sample Chapter" on the front page.

ZT