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Osprey
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Robin, you moved all the way down here to do Western Outdoor News. Now you're touting a local business. Did you quit already? Find another job? Let
us know where your heart is. We all have "friends in the biz".
[Edited on 11-22-2009 by Osprey]
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wadeinthewater
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"Friends?" LOL. It would appear I have none, which is okay. I try to give unbiased, fair alternatives from the "obvious." I have only met the owner of
the Awesome 2 x's. Once last year and then they sent me a report last week. I was trying to spread the opportunities around, not just keep suggesting
the same ones over and over. There are many good charters down here and I intend to try to give them all a little mention, when they are good, NOT
just the Van Wormers of the world.
I'm done. Seems like every time I say something I get raked over the rocks for it, don't need it. If I'd wanted to get ragged on over every little
thing I said and did-I'd have stayed married! So-I'm divorcing myself from this site.
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Osprey
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Won't you reconsider? A trial separation perhaps? It was his fault wasn't it? You can tell us.
Just settle down, rethink this thing. We need you here -- straight up and down, unowned and unbiased.
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Osprey
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Scotty, sorry about that. You already know you have the very best advice about this place, where to go, who to see, what's it like. You simply can't
go wrong -- all the places people have been, liked a lot for all kinds of reasons are fairly close at hand once you get to this broad bay. You'll find
the people here care about you and your dad and his needs and if you catch some fish, well, that's the bonus.
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capt. mike
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Robin - pls stay! sometimes it gets weird here. ignore it and roll.
Wilderone - i agree - ranch Leonero is a great place. it's been a long time since i been there, and of course Ireland recently passed... RIP to John a
true Baja legend in the resort biz.
once in 1990 i was on a dive trip there, got very sick and they drove me to La Riberia for a Dr. - no charge from the resort or the Dr.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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DENNIS
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Man....I didn't see anything in this thread that would drive a person off. It can get a little rasty at times but, this isn't one of them, in my
opinion.
Nomad is a good source of information on sport fishing and I'd think Robin, since she wants to report on that subject, would be able to adapt to some
of the different personalitys here and know when to seperate the wheat from the chaff.
I hope she doesn't leave but, I believe it's more her loss than ours. In the long run, her articles will be affected by her own limitations she
sets on research.
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wilderone
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"I'm done. Seems like every time I say something I get raked over the rocks for it, don't need it."
After only 37 posts? c'mon. Don't take it so personally - it's just a cyber-opinion. We welcome all points of view - some don't express themselves
as sensitively as others. Stay - please stay!!!!!
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Osprey
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It's my fault. I apologize. It's my overactive imagination. I guess all I could see was the (green?) uniform, the badge, the gun, the hat.
I don't know if Hocter was on the Nomad forums but Gene Kira was not a poster. I never thought to ask myself if recommendations here would be in
conflict with paid clients in the area. In fairness to Awesome, all there is locally on them is that they deliver what they offer. It just got to me
that the link to them was "hot" and appeared to be in a place that announces some condition of extended support or interest.
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ReverendEltonJones
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Hola,
First , I would like to thank all for their responses, I really do appreciate it.
However it would appear I have created some conflict, not unlike a good movie; my sincere apologies.
With respect to WadeInTheWater's response about "Awesome Sports Fishing" I wish to point out that I respect all posts whether they are solicited or a
sincere comment. It is why I came to and why Shari from Bahai-Asuncion suggested I check out this forum.
Whether she (I believe it is a she) was promoting or not, she did offer another suggestion, for which I am greatful and I believe was sincere.
Remember I have never been to this area and I was asking EVERYONE if taking an 83 year old from Victoria Canada to Verdugo's (for accomodation and
fishing) was a good idea or if anyone esle had a better suggestion; perhaps Barrilas is not the right place, again it was only a suggestion.
So, WadeInTheWater, Mulegemichael, Wilderone, Gnukid, Osprey, Capt. Mike, DENNIS and any others I thank you all and still look forward to all
suggestions.
Once again my elderly dad wants to go fishing one more time. We are staying in Los Cabos at a resort for most of his stay in early December. I have
access to my Jeep so anything within 200km of Cabo is fine as long as there are reasonable accomodations and fishing at the end for an 83 year old. I
would think the waters would more calm on the East side of the Baja.
Go for it!
thanks
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DENNIS
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Have a good trip, Rev. I hope your dad catches a lunker and, when the boat gets in, he says, "Let's do it again..and again."
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Bajahowodd
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My two cents: If you're bringing along an 83 year old man, and staying at a resort in Los Cabos, you might just consider using one of the local
charters in town, especially if it's just a half day. There are a bunch of professional, respected operations, and your hotel may actually be able to
set it up from their lobby and offer a discount. You can use your jeep to travel around on other days.
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ReverendEltonJones
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Hello Bajahowodd
Thanks for the comment. You are correct, it would be the most convenient however my concern is that the West Coast and the tip of the Baja may have
rougher seas as opposed to the East Coast. That is why I was interested in the East. Or is this an uncorrect assumption.
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Bajahowodd
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The boats that go out from the Cabo Marina will go to where the fish are. In December, I really don't think you'll experience much of a difference,
especially if go go out in the morning.
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gnukid
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You can go fishing from Verdugos in Dec and I think your older friend would like the community there very much. But fishing will be hit or miss. Still
fun.
You might enjoy a visit to Punta Pescadero where fishing is great, tio pablos for dinner and spa buena vista for a jacuzzi, also palmas has short gold
course with clubs usually open to nice people for free.
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Bajahowodd
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gnukid- I personally like Punta Pescadero. But just as I had recommended the "easier" way considering the fellow's age, and since they're already
staying at a resort in Los Cabos, I somehow think that the nine mile dirt road out from Los Barriles might be a bit much.
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ReverendEltonJones
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Bajahowodd,
is the dirt road any different than the road to the Old Mill (San Quintin)?
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Bajahowodd
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Hmmm. I guess you've been around. In my opinion, the road to Pescadero is considerably narrower and rougher. First off, the road to the Old Mill is
fundamentally flat. Not so to Pescadero.
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ReverendEltonJones
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Yes I've experienced a bit, but your response suggested that it is a road that perhaps is not one that my dad would like to experience.
With respect to your suggestion about fishing out of the Cabo Marina, do you have any favourite operators you don't mind sharing?
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gnukid
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Cabo is worth skipping in comparison to the serenity and beauty of LB
I tend to go about 3km/h and I go with lots of old people, way past punta pescadero to bajado de la mesa and cardonal. It is wash board but not bad or
dangerous and really quite a short fun trip.
Of course, Rancho Buena Vista is a great short trip and Spa Buena Vista. Occasionally they open el monumento de la bandera (sin bandera) which is
above LB.
Hmm what else, coffee at sunrise at Verdugos is a big highlight and well worth a big discussion about weather, who invented the margarita etc... I met
Marlin who's new this year and his wife who are very friendly and of course Jay "Valentine" is an expert on just about everything and he roast his
own beans, filters his own water and makes the best coffee, and the best margarita, and the best roast chicken ... ooooh
Back to boating and ranchin' and off roadin',
[Edited on 11-22-2009 by gnukid]
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Bajahowodd
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gnukid- Point is that they are already staying in Cabo!!!
Rev- I hestitate to recommend a single operator, there are many fine companies. Suggest you check out loscabosguide.com.
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