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angbrown
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1st time bring the boat
We are headed to mulege and loreto for a month in late march thru april. We are bringing a 15' aluminum boat w/ a 25hp motor. As a newbie to boating
in the sea of cortez, I know you have advice. I'd love to hear it. Thanks.
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chuckie
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Use it! Catch fish! Mulege has 2 launch sites, one on each side of the river. The easiest one to use is on the North side by the lighthouse. Road has
just been graded so you can get there with all your fillings, and even at lowtide the ramp is usable..Be careful the pond is long and skinny and can
blow up in a hurry....Motor problem? see Bernie, ask at Sauls Market....
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by angbrown
We are headed to mulege and loreto for a month in late march thru april. We are bringing a 15' aluminum boat w/ a 25hp motor. As a newbie to boating
in the sea of cortez, I know you have advice. I'd love to hear it. Thanks. |
Make sure you have your current registration for the boat (and trailer?) with you when crossing the border. And have a good time.
[Edited on 2-29-2012 by BajaWarrior]
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Diver
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If you plan to beach launch ... beach launches are downhill.
You can drive or drag the boat down to the water.
Bring a stout rope to pull the boat back up the beach to where you can reach it with the trailer.
Beach wheels help but you can't always get the truck that close to the water.
Check the weather, go out in the morning and beware afternoon winds.
Head out upwind if any wind is predicted so you can ride home with the swell.
If caught in wind, get some weight in the bow to help tracking.
Even a 5 gallon bucket or cooler of sand or water helps a lot in a small tin boat.
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Bob and Susan
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yea the border guys like to check registration
we launch our 15 footer right off the beach...
you won't need "no stink'in launch ramps" there are no waves
it's like a lake
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Islandbuilder
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Sorry if this is stuff you know, but the Boy Scout in me needs to say:
Bring a handheld VHF, or 2, so that someone on the beach has a radio on, set to the pre-arranged channel, and on their belt the whole time you're out.
Make sure your flare kit is current and complete.
PFD's for everyone on board.
Bailing bucket and pump (I like kayak pumps to get the corners dry.
Nothing moves more water than a scared guy with a bucket!
Consider bringing something to create shade, some umbrellas?
Tools and spares. Two gas cans, both full. I cannot conceive of leaving the beach with only one can of gas, no matter how short your planned trip is
going to be.
Okay, sorry. Have a great trip!
[Edited on 2-29-2012 by Islandbuilder]
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bajaguy
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Don't forget
When you buy insurance for your car/truck, don't forget insurance for the boat trailer.............
http://www.bajabound.com/
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DaliDali
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1.5oz chrome w/prism tape Krocodiles.
At least 10
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woody with a view
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i'm prepping to bring my 12' valco to LA Bay late this spring. i can't wait!!!
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Diver
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And some extra spark plugs and a carb kit if there's any doubt.
Also make very sure that your hose and bulb are in good shape as the sun can dry them and a leak is bad news.
Depth finders are nice toys too !
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Hendo
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Back up bottle of Tequila! You know. Safety first.
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Bob and Susan
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...and a cooler for the dorado
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gnukid
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mex fishing license for each gringo on board
fishing knife, pliers, bucket, fishing pole leashes
lime salt and pepper
don't overpack
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Russ
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I like to clean/filet my catch asap and get it on ice. So ziplock bags and a cooler large enough for beer food and fish. Buddy boat when possible and
the radio is a must. Ch. 73 for chivato area.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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woody with a view
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anyone know what channel in LA BAY?
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Cypress
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Be sure and give us a fishing report. Good luck.
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Martyman
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Get out at dawn. If there is wind it will kick up by 11am
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Barry A.
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See if you can find a copy of THE BAJA CATCH, by Gene Kira and Neil Kelly---------a great read, and the BIBLE for small tin-boat fishing in the SOC.
Don't leave home without it---------tells you EVERYTHING you need to know, and a lot of fun learning.
Barry
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wsdunc
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Emergency stuff: A couple gallons of gas, a gallon of water, basic tools including duct tape, spare spark plugs, spare drain plug, flare gun. Radio
is a good idea although I never used one, but the I was young and dumb. In the future I plan to.
Oars- my 15 ft gregor has oars and oarlocks. I always carry the oars. I wouldn't want to but if the motor broke I figure I could row a long way (as
long as the weather was good). Plus you can row into areas too shallow for your motor. I have also rowed into schools of boiling fish that would
disappear if you ran into them using your motor.
The scariest thing is the wind, keep a CLOSE eye on the wind. If I am far offshore and the wind comes up a bit I at least run in closer to shore, so
that if it really comes up I can race for the beach.
Once the wind comes up don't mess around, time to go home.
I used to camp at Punta Chivato, so I would fish at the Santa Inez islands, and along the coast on the way up to the south end of San Marcos Island.
San Marcos is about as far as I would go. Sometimes straight out a few miles looking for dorado, sailfish, etc.
With any luck you should have great weather, not sure about the fishing at that time of year, may still be yellowtail as the dorado haven't arrived
yet? Some of the local experts can enlighten us I'm sure.
However it goes it should be a whole lot of fin. Have a great trip.
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angbrown
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Thanks for all the pointers. We're already making a list.
@Hendo: We were counting on you to bring the tequila?!
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