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striperphil
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Must have items!
Hello all, I'm coming to Baja for the first time on the third week of October. Can't wait. We're staying at Rancho Leonero and will be fishing out
of their cruisers for a few days. We will also be using kayaks a couple of days and they told us to bring our own tackle for this as there is none to
be had in the area.
Space is a factor, so what do I HAVE to have? I've packed a couple of 20 lb spinning reels and a couple of 20 lb conventional reels. (will rent
rods at the ranch) I've packed several plastic jerk baits (rapala x raps, etc), crocodile spoons, a couple of topwater baits, plastic swimbaits and
twister tails, various hoochies, a couple of lead baits, and a couple of sibikis. What else would you vets add to the "must have" list.
Thanks for the help, Phil
PS should I bring anything extra to use on the charters????
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woody with a view
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until you have +/- $300 worth of lures, weights, jigs and spoons, etc.... that sit unused in a box you don't have enough gear. and i'm being
conservative!
just go! it's just fishing. you will catch fish. let the guides do their job and report back here with all the details and fotos!
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wessongroup
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Ditto's ... 
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bigmike58
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we catch everything jigging with this...walmart has em cheap..the chrome comes off super fast..high quality chinese chrome..
10 oz shiney or hammered finish
Shouldn\'t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check or Sec.8 housing?
........... I had to pass one to earn it for them!
\"I\'ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go?\"
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captkw
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IRON !!!
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striperphil
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Maybe you're Walmart has em! hahaha I'm in southern KY. But......that's what the internet is for. I will latch onto some iron. Sizes???? 10
ozs???? That's probably heavier than my tackle will handle. May have to throw in a 40 lb outfit. Keep em coming, and thanks. Phil
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bigmike58
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youre dropping to 300 ft this time of year..water temp is high 80's.. you can go 6-7 oz..just takes forever to drop.... big bait=big fish, sometimes
Shouldn\'t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check or Sec.8 housing?
........... I had to pass one to earn it for them!
\"I\'ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go?\"
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willardguy
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if space is a factor i would leave the coffee grinders at home, and go with big mike's stingers for sure!
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Skipjack Joe
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As I read it you will be provided with tackle for the cruiser but need advice on tackle for the kayak?
One thing I would suggest is to switch from 20lb on spinning reel to 12lb Pline on spinning reel. You will get a lot more distance and the 12lb Pline
is incredible strong and abrasion resistant. The "coffe grinder's" are good when casting from shore or kayak fishing.
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Howard
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Cedar Plug, natural color and a bottle opener.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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BajaBruno
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Some fluorocarbon leader. Maybe 20# or 30#. Easy to pack and hard to find down south. If you use circle hooks, it's best to bring some of those,
too, particularly in the sailfish/marlin sizes.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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woody with a view
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be careful with these!
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OOWWWW----Woody. Didja hafta put that in there????OOOWWWW!!!!!!!!
I yam what I yam and that\'s all what I yam.
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bacquito
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| Quote: | Originally posted by watizname
OOWWWW----Woody. Didja hafta put that in there????OOOWWWW!!!!!!!! |
OUCH!! What damage was done??
bacquito
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bajaguy
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An FMM, Case or two of Pacifico and a waterproof camera......as "they" say, "no photos, it didn't happen"!!!!!!! 
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acadist
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just don't take pictures of your marlin catch
sorry, couldn't resist
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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David K
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Wow
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no pics of marlin marlin marlin?
so funny !!!!
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welcome to bajanomad striperphil !! I see you are a new to the site, so ... if you want to understand the inside joke about marlin - look up the
thread I started a couple days ago called MARLIN MARLIN MARLIN
and all kidding aside - post a pic at your own risk !
Can I ask how you heard about Baja ? We are kinda far fromKentucjy !
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Hi Phil,
Rancho Leonero is a great place, you will catch fish and have fun.
Bring;
Roberts original Ranger for casting for rooster fish from shore or kayak. Available by mail order at www.charkbait.com. Bring several as you will loose some on the rocks.
Small good quality hooks
Power bait plastics
Small slip sinkers
Boat towel for kayak
Bring many more lures than you think you will need. Many rocks and you will loose some when kayak or shore fishing.
One gallon freezer bags if keeping fish and a permanent marker
Ice chest and tape to secure it for flight
Full brim hat
Long sleeve T shirts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
MUST BRING a mask, snorkle and also fins if you have room. Great reefs right in front of the hotel provide nice area to snorkle.
Weather should be fantastic during your visit. Resort is casual, shorts and casual shirt. Bring a light sweatshirt and/or windbreaker.
As soon as you arrive go to the bar area and introduce yourself to Paco. He oversees the boat rentals. Tell him you have no tackle so he can make sure
the cruiser has everything needed. Ask him what is biting that day and discuss with him what you might want to fish for. Currently Dorado (a blast)
and billfish are the strong bite. Rancho Leonero is a strong supporter of catch and release of all billfish. A small tip is appreciated at this point.
He will take your lunch (Mexican or American) and drink order for the boat. It will be loaded on the boat on ice for you in the morning. You will have
a captain and deckhand. Maybe pack a couple extra cold drinks for them to drink at day end. Tip them at end of day also. They will ask what you want
to fish for, and your boat after leaving the dock will go to a "bait boat" so you can purchase bait. Plan on $20-40 per day for bait.
Your catch can be cleaned by the hotel staff. Another option is to request to have the smoke house pick up your fish for vacuum packing. They will
package the fresh fish or smoke it. Then they will freeze it for your return trip. Extra money for this of course. Hotel staff can clean for you and
you just tip them and maybe buy them a cold drink.
Take one of your fish to the kitchen if you desire and they will prepare it for your dinner. They can do sashimi (depending on type of catch), grilled
or fried.
Have a fantastic trip!
Scot
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