Great vid-- surf fishing adventure

About 25:47 really catches my attention,

Don't know if that was the same beach they were just checking out

Good vid

Hey Woody-- I thought you were going to comment on that tiny Spot Fin!!! BTW, yours had to be some kind of record!!!

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Originally posted by BornFisher Quote: Originally posted by woody with a view i've got the same truck and it makes me ill watching the video. i've been close to the same fate once north of Bocana..... [Edited on 10-24-2013 by woody with a view] Hey Woody-- I thought you were going to comment on that tiny Spot Fin!!! BTW, yours had to be some kind of record!!!

we try to only keep one each time.



did someone say world record? 29" and at LEAST 12#'s. we ate it that night and made a soup with the carcass a couple of nights later that fed 6 people.

I know a coupe of folk that have eaten a IGFA record fish from that area.

Yes that would be me who was the pilot on that trip, I guess according to 'chippy' that would make me "Dumber". We had planned to be down last month for 10 days, but my partner (lets call him "Dumb" since he was just the passenger) had family and work problems and we had to cancel the trip.

We learned a lot on the trip last year. We have not spent a lot of time on the beaches or off road areas of Baja, so this a learning experience for us. But one thing is for sure. I would not trade that experience for anything. It was an amazing adventure, even with the truck getting stuck. I mean darn, it was just a freaking truck. I ended up selling it, got home safetly, and went out and bought a new truck. No big deal.

We will be down again, and yes riding on the beach with new knowledge and experience.

We are a bit smarter now, and if it lines up that another crazy situation arises I will just have to get my butt across the border again and get another truck.

But I will not stop seeking adventure, and traveling to areas I have never been before.

And for you 'Monday Morning Quarterbacks' laying on the couch, have fun with that!

While you are b-tchen' about how stupid people are, I will be out in search of a giant spotfin........Yes Woody.....one even larger that yours

And oh yes.... I love my new truck! Someday I will teach you guys how to get in a great vacation, and also get a new truck to boot.

Kirk (Dumber)

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Originally posted by Finchaser2020 Quote: Originally posted by chippy Dumb and dumber do Baja. Yes that would be me who was the pilot on that trip, I guess according to 'chippy' that would make me "Dumber". We had planned to be down last month for 10 days, but my partner (lets call him "Dumb" since he was just the passenger) had family and work problems and we had to cancel the trip. We learned a lot on the trip last year. We have not spent a lot of time on the beaches or off road areas of Baja, so this a learning experience for us. But one thing is for sure. I would not trade that experience for anything. It was an amazing adventure, even with the truck getting stuck. I mean darn, it was just a freaking truck. I ended up selling it, got home safetly, and went out and bought a new truck. No big deal. We will be down again, and yes riding on the beach with new knowledge and experience. We are a bit smarter now, and if it lines up that another crazy situation arises I will just have to get my butt across the border again and get another truck. But I will not stop seeking adventure, and traveling to areas I have never been before. And for you 'Monday Morning Quarterbacks' laying on the couch, have fun with that! While you are b-tchen' about how stupid people are, I will be out in search of a giant spotfin........Yes Woody.....one even larger that yours And oh yes.... I love my new truck! Someday I will teach you guys how to get in a great vacation, and also get a new truck to boot. Kirk (Dumber)

didnt meet the guy but found this big boy standing in the middle of that loooong beachbreak, all by himself, nothing around for miles! and he was gonna give us the business for being on his beach!

Kirk... you have an A+ attitude for Baja!

Now, have a good tire air pump with you that clips onto the battery, and let the air out! On any dirt road, drop to 20/25 psi range to smooth the ride, improve traction, and reduce rock punctures! Sand (beach, dunes) requires you drop to 10/15 psi range... no sharp turns, no slamming brakes... and replace the air once off the deep sand.

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Originally posted by willardguy didnt meet the guy but found this big boy standing in the middle of that loooong beachbreak, all by himself, nothing around for miles! and he was gonna give us the business for being on his beach!

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Originally posted by Finchaser2020 While you are b-tchen' about how stupid people are, I will be out in search of a giant spotfin........Yes Woody.....one even larger that yours Kirk (Dumber)

Kirk,

you guys embody the spirit of those who chase good times in Baja! you've paid your F*ing dues brother! i'd happily share some secrets with you in a place that shall remain nameless!

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Originally posted by TW Quote: Originally posted by willardguy didnt meet the guy but found this big boy standing in the middle of that loooong beachbreak, all by himself, nothing around for miles! and he was gonna give us the business for being on his beach! Are you sure that's long beach at Laguna Manuela? I've riden the entire 13 miles and I don't remember it being like that nor the mtns in the background.

well you hot shoes are riding wheelies the whole way so all you see are passing aircraft! the low mtn range you're looking at is up by millers landing, that IS the beach.

[Edited on 11-2-2013 by willardguy]BTW that was taken within a day or two of gary going missing.

[Edited on 11-2-2013 by willardguy]

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Originally posted by David K Kirk... you have an A+ attitude for Baja! Now, have a good tire air pump with you that clips onto the battery, and let the air out! On any dirt road, drop to 20/25 psi range to smooth the ride, improve traction, and reduce rock punctures! Sand (beach, dunes) requires you drop to 10/15 psi range... no sharp turns, no slamming brakes... and replace the air once off the deep sand.

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Originally posted by Finchaser2020 Quote: Originally posted by David K Kirk... you have an A+ attitude for Baja! Now, have a good tire air pump with you that clips onto the battery, and let the air out! On any dirt road, drop to 20/25 psi range to smooth the ride, improve traction, and reduce rock punctures! Sand (beach, dunes) requires you drop to 10/15 psi range... no sharp turns, no slamming brakes... and replace the air once off the deep sand. Well that is 'one' of the things that we have learned. Even though that would not have saved us in that one particular incident, I am looking for a pump that does just what you say. Many different ones to choose from in all price ranges. From what I have heard you want one with clips that go directly to the battery. But I want to make sure that I get a pump that does not take forever to inflate the tires. So if any of you have had good luck with a pump, I would appreciate it if you might share some brands and models that you use. I am going to need one to get to that 'secret beach' that Woody fishes..... Thanks Kirk

I have tried two... the Harbor Freight one ($50 on sale)... pumps 6 psi:min. Wires get hot and have fuses melt... but still works. The red Tsunami MV-50 is just a tad slower at 5 psi:min. but no melted fuse issues and it doesn't take as much room in my truck as the Harbor Freight case.

The ones that plug into the cigarette lighter are very slow: 2 psi:min.

Before and after dropping air in the tires:







Here is Art's 4WD van about to be swallowed by the sea... We got him to let more air out... and drive downhill just to get rolling (downhill meant towards the water)... Air pressure is everything in sand!

the weak link is the undersized wiring and poor connectors. ditch the factory wiring and use a short pigtail with a 15amp plug connector with another pigtail made up with quality alligator clips for the battery end. then carry a 25ft extension cord. simple and cheap

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Originally posted by willardguy the weak link is the undersized wiring and poor connectors. ditch the factory wiring and use a short pigtail with a 15amp plug connector with another pigtail made up with quality alligator clips for the battery end. then carry a 25ft extension cord. simple and cheap

Haysoos Crisco....! How big is she..?

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Originally posted by rdrrm8e Quote: Originally posted by Chupacabra Quote: Originally posted by MMc l have a friend that has a old Scuba tank that he fills, that thing rocks. He picked it used for 25 bucks and has some kind of converter on it. Mine tales up less space, his is faster. That would come in real handy on those cold nights when I need my blow-up doll in a hurry. It gets real lonely out in the desert. Haysoos Crisco....! How big is she..?

Chubby chaser.