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Bahia Surf Tackle?

jeremias - 9-13-2010 at 10:13 PM

Any suggestions as to what might work for tackle casting from the shore at Bahia de las Angeles? I haven't been or fished there yet and don't really have much of a clue when it comes to surf fishing anyways, so could use some help! Although I did catch a pretty good halibut off my longboard at San Miguel yesterday. :yes:

dtbushpilot - 9-13-2010 at 10:40 PM

Krockidles, swimbaits of every color, Rapalas that are heavy enough to cast. Clams, squid, sand crabs or any other aquatic organism that is local for bait. Scampi's are always a good bet too......Try everything and let us know what worked, wish I was there to fish with you......dt

jeremias - 9-13-2010 at 10:48 PM

Cool, ive got a bunch of swimbaits left..:) thanks Dt

jeremias - 9-13-2010 at 10:59 PM




Sure seemed bigger in person

Skipjack Joe - 9-13-2010 at 11:12 PM

That's the perfect eating size Jeremias.

jeremias - 9-13-2010 at 11:59 PM

It made some really good tacos! I think some perspective may be in order. The guy holding the fish is 6'4 and 230!

dtbushpilot - 9-14-2010 at 09:11 AM

Perfect eating size indeed. You can catch them like that all day long from the beach at Campo Serina in Bahia Asuncion.



For a size reference the guy holding the fish is 7'6" and weighs 450#:lol::lol:

jeremias - 9-14-2010 at 09:35 AM

Nice! I think yours wins....8)

[Edited on 9-14-2010 by jeremias]

Santiago - 9-14-2010 at 09:49 AM

Maybe someone else can tell me I'm wrong but the surf fishing in the Bay is pretty crappy. Little bass and puffers are about it. Sometimes the sandy beaches will hold small halibut. This time of year, you can get into cruising sierra and there are small roosters in the south bay.

Skipjack Joe - 9-14-2010 at 10:37 AM

That was my impression as well. The shore fishing near BOLA gets better as you move north or south of the bay. But I must admit that it's also relative: a newbie may be happy with an occasional triggerfish or spotted sand bass - especially a youngster.

sancho - 9-14-2010 at 12:03 PM

Are those flatties 22" ish?

dtbushpilot - 9-14-2010 at 12:11 PM

18"ish

BajaRat - 9-14-2010 at 12:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Are those flatties 22" ish?


I'm gonna have to guess no. Maybe the one with the 450 lb. guy.

Russ - 9-14-2010 at 04:18 PM

22cm:o

bajabass - 9-14-2010 at 04:31 PM

Looks like really thin tacos! :light: Some cabbage, guac, and salsa will fill them out though! :biggrin:

redhilltown - 9-14-2010 at 05:26 PM

Agreed that north or south of the bay is best for shore fishing. If you have 4x4 (and maybe not necessary but I don't know latest road conditions) head south to Playa San Rafael especially if you like halibut!!!!!

http://www.mexfish.com/bola/bola/rafamp/rafamp.htm

You can get to Isla Alcatraz and Guadalupe Bay north of there but you need to know what you are doing and where you are going and I'd say 4x4 for sure. Great leopard grouper fishing from shore though and I've also caught whitefish (tilefish) and sheephead from shore...any rocky outcropping with darker blue water nearby works best.