mrfatboy
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Gonzaga Bay fishing tips for newbie?
I will be going down to Gonzaga bay mid oct. i will be bringing a friend that would like to try some fishing. Both of us are not fishermen by any
means. We have no boat and all fishing will be done from shore. Other than that he might try some spear fishing in punta final.
Is it even worth bringing his gear down and try fishing from shore?
What bait to use?
Best times of day?
Best tackle?
What type of fish might he catch from shore? Spear fishing at punta final?
I probably will be in the shade drinking a beer watching but it would be more exciting if he actually caught something 
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Skipjack Joe
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7' spinning rod and reel with 12lb test line.
lures:
motor oil grubs
kastmasters
swimbaits
bait:
try McFez's dry squid concoction.
Bring more than you think you need because you'll lose them. The fish are on the bottom and it's rocky.
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Desertbull
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Drink Pacifico!
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Udo
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You don't say when you are going, but you need to watch the tide calendar for close to a slack tide.
The tidal currents in the area are horrendous!
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mrfatboy
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Thanks for the advice. I think I will stick to drinking as my main Gonzaga activity  My friend will be on his own if he wants to haul all his gear down. But it will give me something to look at while I'm sitting in the
shade drinking mi cervesa.
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redhilltown
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That beer will taste a LOT better if you are using it to wash down a chunk of fresh grilled Corvina or chips with Trigger ceviche!!!!!!!
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Marc
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No license needed if fishing from shore. You do need a license if spear fishing or in a boat.
I will be there a the same time. Look for a white Tundra with roof racks. Camping at Ranch Grande or maybe Baluga. I take rods but hardly ever get
around to shore fishing.
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bonanza bucko
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Best fishing tip at Gonzaga Bay is don't....just go to the cantina and order pescado empanizado or pescado y ajo. You will be happy....oh..don't
forget the Pacifico.
BB
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I haven't fished at Gonzaga for a few years but someone on Nomads wrote about using artificial crabs and having good luck with them down there. I
ordered some and have used them on the pacific side with good luck. They are made by Berkley and called Gulp! as least that's what the label says.
They are 1 inch Peeler Crabs for saltwater. I've seen them in Sporting good stores here in Bakersfield. They come in different varieties etc.
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DavidT
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I've caught halibut and triggers fishing along the beach in front of Alfonsina's.
If you're using lures change out the treble hooks to a single and carry a small pair of needle nose pliers with you.
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willardguy
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gulp or gulp, take your pick
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bonanza bucko
Best fishing tip at Gonzaga Bay is don't....just go to the cantina and order pescado empanizado or pescado y ajo. You will be happy....oh..don't
forget the Pacifico.
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I'm with you on that!!
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Bait recipe
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=48739#pid5613...
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
7' spinning rod and reel with 12lb test line.
lures:
motor oil grubs
kastmasters
swimbaits
bait:
try McFez's dry squid concoction.
Bring more than you think you need because you'll lose them. The fish are on the bottom and it's rocky. |
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