Tommy A - 7-10-2004 at 04:00 PM
Going down to Los Barriles/Buena Vista area in Oct would like to know if anyone has done some surf fishing there and couldget some pointers (area,
what bait High tide / low tide best)
Thanks
Tommy A
Manhattan Beach, Ca
East Cape Beach Reports
M_Man - 7-12-2004 at 08:08 PM
Tommy, Gary Graham of Baja on the Fly fame posts his weekly reports here. His screen name is Bajafly.
There is good shore fishing right in front of Rancho Leonero, and north about a half mile is a great pargo hole, though it's better to fish the pargo
from kayaks or pangas. Leonero rents fishing-rigged kayaks.
A few Octobers ago, we drove up to El Cardonal from Leonero. There was great looking shore fishing the whole way up- about 12 miles if memory serves.
South of Los Barriles is Punta Colorado, and further south is Punta Arena- both are roosterfish havens, though October isn't prime-time for roosters.
Pick up the "Fish-n-Map" Co. "Sea of Cortez Charts-South" about $6.00, very helpful for shore fisherman. They've got a website.
The usual tackle for Baja beach fishing is 10-15 lb rod-n-reel, bring some frozen squid, plenty of Krockadiles in Blue/chrome, some heavier leader
material, live bait hooks sized 1 thru 2/0 and some wire leaders in case the sierra are in. robert's Rangers are good, and you can really huch 'em out
there.
One more thing, good pliers are a must! Never put your fingers in the mouth of a bullseye pufferfish, they'll take it off!
Tommy A - 7-12-2004 at 08:21 PM
Thanks M_Man
I will get the Fish n Map
Thanks for the help
Bait...
Cardon Man - 7-12-2004 at 09:48 PM
Frozen squid and other bait can be Purchased from Bob at East Cape Tackle in Los Barilles
The Baja Catch
M_Man - 7-13-2004 at 06:12 PM
Tommy,
If you haven't alraedy, get a copy of "The Baja Catch" 3rd Edition
Is the Bible for baja fishing. Here's the author's website-
http://www.bajadestinations.com