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Loreto Fishing
Help. Six of us locos are departing to Loreto on June 30. We are thinking of towing two boats. Any opinions regrading towing the boats. Anyone have
any recomendations on a place to stay with good AC. Just in case we chicken out and do not take the boats any ideas who we should fish with.
Thanks. Will post our tirp report upon return..... El Comandante Loco
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Me No
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Try and get a reservation at the Iguana Inn. There is a link in the rentals section below. You won't be sorry. Also, see Juanita at www.elfuertesportfishing.com. It will probably be best if you break the drive up into two days, but if you must do it in one cross the border a
few hours before sun up.
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Towing the boats
If you have never towed a boat down before, spend two days getting there. make sure everything is fastened well.
I have see many incidents of wheel bearing failure so you may consider having spares.
The most frequent trailer accidents are from the right rear wheel going onto the nonexistant shoulder, sometimes just a plain drop off. Which then
causes the tow vehicle to fishtail and wreck.
If this happens, the only way to correct it is by stepping on the gas to pull it back up.
Extreme caution should be used just north of Santo Tomas all the way to San Vicente. The hills just north of El Rosario and just south of the town
"Rosarito", about 45 minutes north of Guerrero Negro. One famous corner responsible for many deaths.
Constant attention is necessary the entire way and it can be very tiring and nerve racking because of the oncoming buses and trucks.
I adjust my right rearview mirror so I can see the trailer wheel and exactly where I need to be to keep it on the road while staying to the right as
much as possible.
I have towed trailers down many times without incident. The key is to not drive when you are tired and pay close attention every second.
Have fun and catch fish!
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If you have never towed in Baja and are in a hurry, re-consider taking the boats. Everything JR said is true. Mex. 1 is more narrow than you might be
used to. Also the drop-off at the edge can be deadly. Then there is the buses, semi trucks, and crazy gringo's, all wanting more road than you have to
spare. Prepare for the worst and expect the best.. As for fishing, that time of year it will be wide open. I'm always there around then and fish with
whomever has a panga to rent. Good luck...GM
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Bulls eye....
Bajaloco and Jrbaja are right... be very caution on the highway 1....
A true example....
Yesterday, around 8:00 pm, I was in my gas station, in El Rosario, when a I saw one of those trailers they use to transport vehicles heading south. It
was towing a double platform. The reason I noticed it, besides it stopped righ in front of the gas station, was that he was carrying around 20 new,
out of the box, brand new, never used nissan 2004 vehicles, there were some specially nice 4x4 frontiers sport trucks....all of them quite beautiful.
Well, the company taking those cars, has been in Baja for a long time, the driver has been also driving in Baja for many years. It got dark and he
went off south, heading to La Paz.
A couple of hours later, around 11:00 pm, 5 big private towing trucks, with the lights on the roofs on, went by, quite in a hurry to the south.
The previous truck went off the shoulder and many of those new cars were wrecked....
The next day, many of those wrecked cars, pass in front of my gas station, been towed back to Ensenada... what a loss...
Now, if that could happen to a very experienced driver, can you imagine what could happen to us.
By the way... did I mentioned that the driver carriyng those new cars told me he was a bit tired when he pass to the south....
TAKE CARE AND YOU WILL HAVE A REALLY WONDERFUL TIME..!!!
Antonio M.
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Nerve wrecking
JR and the others have it right. It's no fun.
Maybe think about taking some radios to stay in contact.
I towed my 9'6" beam up from Santa Rosalia once. Never again! Made the mistake of running the moutains just east/south of El Rosario as the sun was
setting. Wow, what a big mistake!
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I towed my boat down to Loreto 4 months ago and had no problem at all.
True, it is narrow and extra time is needed, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I feared.
I would check with Pam Bolles at Baja Big fish Co. if you decide to go boatless.
Either way have a safe trip. And by the way, the dorado really busted loose today, I think all boats limited out, including fly fisherman.
Dan
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"El Loco"
I would consider taking the boats, but only if you have the time to trailer them down and for your stay in Loreto. This is a great time of year to
have a boat down there, due to the nicer water conditions. You can plan on getting out almost every day.
As for a place to stay, The Igunna Inn is great, but parking for your boats would be on the street? You might want to consider the La Pinta Hotel
which has lots of onsite parking in front of your rooms. Or more modest accomidations at Motel Brenda which also allows you to get your boats off the
street. The new Hacienda has parking around back which is also a consideratioin.
Have a great/ safe trip south, I will down on July 2nd, driving a White Landcrusier.
HAPPY TRAILS....Kristian
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All true answers. Words to be considered. Underpowered vehicles and inexperienced drivers need to be extra careful.
I bet you could get two boats and two trucks,off the street at the Iguana inn if you took all three rooms. Don't you think so La Tijereta?
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Good advice from JR.
It really is not that big a deal to tow a boat as long as you do it in a sensible way. I've made the trip many, many times with a boat without
incident.
When you get to Loreto, you will appreciate having your own vessel. Lots of fun things to do other than fish. I recommend at least one day
launching out of Puerto Escondido. Great fun!
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Take the boats...
Go slow...have good tires.
The adventure is half the vacation.
First day to Guerrero Negro. Second day to Loreto.
Road is the best it's ever been.
Leave the boats in the water.
We've just anchored in front of the Villas de Loreto. No problem.
They have off-road parking and a pool for after fishing. Another great spot to stay also.
We're not that good at fishing and need a guide the first day to show us where the fish are at. After that no problem.
Have fun
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Thanks for all of your replys. Looks like we will take the boats and just go slow.
We will shoot for GR the first day and Loreto on the second. Iguana Inn sounds interesting. Where exactly is it?
I welcome any more ideas especailly any regarding a good guide. Thanks again.
PS. I will be on the look out for a white landcruiser... Thanks again ELC
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Very good Advice from all Posters!
i to have towed Boats and 34 ft Trailers up and down many times>
i would strongly recommed that you have at least 15/16 inch Wheels on your Boat Trailer. Of the many boats I have seen in the years, the small size
are the ones that are seen parked on the shoulders with tire trouble.
My wife and a I, on our many trips from Los Banos Ca. would leave early{about 5 AM}ar rive in San Quintin{Los Circos Motel} then depart before
Daybreak and be in Loreto about 4/5 PM.
Be Sure to leave SanQuintin early as the Morning Sunrise is tough, stop in Guerrero Negro for some Scallops}
In Loreto I would stay at the La Pinta{cool , near the beach}
For fishing the first couple of days I would have Alvaro Murillo, his nephew Martin, or one of the Murillo Family members go out and show you "Where
the rocks are" and the Fish{No GPS Necessary}.
If you decide not to take your Boat, Ty Miller, Pam Bowles, Artureo's are All well established and Dependable.
If this is your First time it might be better to go with out your Boats and check it all out first,
Skeet/Loreto
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Be carefull of the gringos in the 80ft.long winniebegos pulling hummers behind them. They normaly run in packs up 25 winnies in a row. Do Not try and
pass! They will move even farther to the middle of the road. Leave early and stop before sunset, thats the cow hour! When you arrive have a coldie and
relax but NOT untill you arrive. Oh yea sushi is great right outa the water! Have a rippin trip!
All that wonder are not lost
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Good advice. Lokking forward to the adventure. No matter what a day in Baja is better than a day here.
ELC
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If you are interested in a secure place to store or even anchor your boat while enjoying (so says my family) one of the nicest places in Baja, try the
Villas de Loreto. The owners, Ron and Wendy are wonderful and the do have one of (if not) the best eating places in Loreto. Just another view. Tim
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Yup!
I give a ditto on that one, good call!
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JZ
It just hit me. A 9'6" beam being towed up, or down that road. You have my utmost respect in the driving world!
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