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redhilltown
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BOLA, wind, Santa Rosalillita, Coco...
Just back from a great trip to Baja this last Oct 4-8. We went south on highway one and had not crossed at TJ for a while so we were quite impressed
with the new digs. No problems getting the free week long visas and on our way. No major construction to speak of all the way to L.A. Bay.
Checkpoints no problems as well. Wind on the other hand, WAS a problem and kept us off the water with Igor for the first few days. Took a day trip
down to Las Animas the first "off" day...what a beautiful area...the estuary and all the wildlife seems to be a hidden charm. Road in was fine but the
main road south out of L.A. Bay certainly has been better. Next day we said screw the wind and headed south and crossed over to the Pacific courtesy
of the paved road to Santa Rosalillita. With a little stupid enthusiasm and possible desperation to get on the water, we asked about town and found a
really great guy to take us out in his panga. No real sport fishing here as it is mainly a lobster town but... And how wrong that turned out to be.
Yellowtail, Bonito, Sheephead, Whitefish, and all the Barracuda you could want/stand in three hours of trolling right off shore near the lobster
traps! I guess no one fishes there because if you are going that far south, you are going to L.A. Bay but since BOLA was getting blown out from the
north, Santa Rosalillita was a bit offshore as to the wind and calm. Keep it it mind.
Finally got out on the water with Igor on Monday and as usual, he led us to the fish...the guy is amazing. Mostly fished to the side of the major
current off of La Guardia (closer to the island) and it was Yellowtail after Yellowtail...15-30 pounds plus some Leopard and Gulf Grouper thrown in on
the deal. Live bait, 3/0 hooks and 16 oz sinkers down to 200+ feet...and yes, as some of you are thinking my arms and legs are still sore.
No..really...two days later kind of sore. How can 20 lbs seem like 80? What is in those guys?
Drove back thru Chapala towards San Felipe. Road to Coco's was rough but do-able. Coco was in good spirits and getting ready for the race. I always
ask him what he might need and he mentioned a few things I will list as a separate post. He has a metal bar frame for exercise as to his new legs but
would love it a bit longer so he can really move about...I realize probably some really nice nomads or guys from the race made it for him and if you
are on here or know of them, he would love to double the length of it to really practice. His wheelchair is old as well plus another batch of new
kitties that could use some food (that was my idea!). Always drop off whatever veggies and such with him I have left...these he really seems to
appreciate.
The new road is still stalled at the major bridge near Gonzaga...tons of mini rock slides on the road which I can see being a problem as the big rigs
start to shake, rattle, and roll those hills as they bounce down south. Coco said the new road will indeed come past his place but I am sure things
can change.
Pulled into secondary (again) on way back and for about an hour your tax dollars were wasted by at least six border agents messing with three old
fishermen...it gives you absolutely no faith in the system. They try to act tough, they ask tough questions, and you realize they are clueless in a
tough sort of way.
As I said though a great trip. Baja has still got it!
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woody with a view
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good times!
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Ateo
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Thanks for the report.
Yep, secondary sucks. They pull the wrong people in there all day.
[Edited on 10-11-2013 by Ateo]
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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excellent trip report...even without pics
Being flexible is important in baja and having alternative things to do helps when the wind blows...we had some fishers from BOLA show up here too who
got blown out...they were mighty happy with calm fishing on the pacific side.
Rosalillita is a great option for BOLA blows for sure...look up Juan's cousin Martin Arce when you are there and he'll fix ya up with what you
need...cool guy.
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Udo
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Yes, they did, as is with us.
We got sencondaried in Tecate. And after opening all of our empty suitcases, the went through our portable ARB refririgerator, and after 10 minutes of
digging, they found some leftover salami slices, and confiscated it stating that salami is "pork" and that is prohibited to bring back.
Then, just last week, I read in the CBP on-line regs, that "prepared" pork (which is what salami is) was ok to bring back. I am printing up a booklet
of their own regs and taking it down with me next time.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ateo
Thanks for the report.
Yep, secondary sucks. They pull the wrong people in there all day.
[Edited on 10-11-2013 by Ateo] |
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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John M
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redhilltown
see your U2U
JohnM
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bacquito
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Thanks, good report!
bacquito
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TMW
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Thanks, glad Coco is doing good.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Yes, they did, as is with us.
We got sencondaried in Tecate. And after opening all of our empty suitcases, the went through our portable ARB refririgerator, and after 10 minutes of
digging, they found some leftover salami slices, and confiscated it stating that salami is "pork" and that is prohibited to bring back.
Then, just last week, I read in the CBP on-line regs, that "prepared" pork (which is what salami is) was ok to bring back. I am printing up a booklet
of their own regs and taking it down with me next time.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ateo
Thanks for the report.
Yep, secondary sucks. They pull the wrong people in there all day.
[Edited on 10-11-2013 by Ateo] |
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a dork almosT coronaried when he found our unopened sandwich ham package. he said it wasn't that it was prohibited, just that i didn't declare it.
best thing to do is have an itemized list of your contents, down to number of dirty chones, and hand it to the turd!
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spikemd
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Thanks for the report. Heading to Gonzaga Bay in 3 weeks with a visit to BOLA. Good to know we can shoot over to Rosalillita if it too windy.
Since it is my first time down there, what should I expect to pay to rent a panga? and where can I find Igor? Thanks.
I will look for you post about what to bring Coco. I haven't met him yet, but am dying to. Any medical supplies he may need?
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John M
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spikemd
I can't speak for what redhilltown reports but the last few years he's needed quantities of triple antibiotic ointment for both his legs. We'll be
taking some to him in ten days or so.
John M
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rdrrm8e
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There's no fish in Rosalillita....!
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=48563#pid5589...
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=48564#pid5589...
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woody with a view
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Chuck, good to see you around again!
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Ateo
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Woody and Udo,
If you really think about it, if the government keeps tracks of crossing and stuff (criminal history), they would know that I've crossed like 300
times since 1990 or so. Never been caught with anything other than dog food and a hot dog.
They should profile.
They should know my criminal history (NONE).
They should know my drug smuggling history (NONE).
Why the hell are they wasting their time on me?
I know a 3 time felon/statuatory rapist who walked across the border drunk claiming he had no ID and they waved his arsse thru.
If I was doing something wrong -- shouldn't they have caught me by now?
Sorry to hijack the thread.............thinking about starting a new thread about this, but my Sentri appointment is in 1 week.
Maybe they monitor Nomads..........
Hahahahahahahahha.
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woody with a view
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if your rapist "friend" had ID they would have gave him the latex glove treatment. i doubt it is about common sense. it's about the govt wanting to
stick it down your throat and make you say "Thank You, SIR! That was AWESOME!"
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by spikemd
Thanks for the report. Heading to Gonzaga Bay in 3 weeks with a visit to BOLA. Good to know we can shoot over to Rosalillita if it too windy.
Since it is my first time down there, what should I expect to pay to rent a panga? and where can I find Igor? Thanks.... |
Since it will be your first time visiting Bahia, you might want to read through Mia's website on Bahia de Los Angeles. She has very useful info.
http://www.bahiadelosangeles.info/
Regarding panga prices, it varies depending on the panga/captain you choose. Average costs can start around $150 and $$$up from there. You can contact
Igor at "Guillermo's". If he's not there or out fishing, you might also find him at Sammy Jr's mechanic shop across the street from the Xitlali
market. Have fun.
P>*)))>{
[Edited on 12-10-2013 by Paulina]
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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Ateo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
if your rapist "friend" had ID they would have gave him the latex glove treatment. i doubt it is about common sense. it's about the govt wanting to
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I wish they'd have ID'd him. He deserves it. He's not my friend.
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redhilltown
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Hey gang. Thanks John and I u2u'd you back! I can get some packets of antibiotic ointment to you...possibly a wheelchair if you have room.
As to Martin, he may have been who (whom) we went out with...I am bad with names!!! Igor can indeed be found at Guillermo's...they can call
him...about 350 a day but oh so worth it! This email should work as well: igorgalvan@hotmail.com He is worth every penny.
I didn't mean to start a border pee off thread but hell, I have been pulled into secondary three times in the last two years...those guys should have
some sort of clue by now.
And I hate to be negative...I really do...but the first night we stayed at Villa Bahia and good god, what a dump. I don't want another Nomad to go
there and find what I did...and the deciding factor to leave was giant c-ckroaches on the kitchen counter in the morning... went back to the tried
and true at Costa del Sol and Victoria was great as usual...why we ever strayed I'll never know. I can see where Villa was a cool spot at one point
in its life but that point is NOT now.
Sorry for no pics Shari...that is the dork in me!
And Spike...if fishing is what you are after you may want to consider more time in BOLA with Igor than Gonzaga Bay...I love love love Gonzaga Bay but
my last trip there last October the gill netters were hammering the area...not that they haven't in BOLA but with the right captain you'll find the
yellowtail...you'll be sore but happy.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redhilltown
... And I hate to be negative...I really do...but the first night we stayed at Villa Bahia and good god, what a dump. I don't want another
Nomad to go there and find what I did...and the deciding factor to leave was giant c-ckroaches on the kitchen counter in the morning... went back to
the tried and true at Costa del Sol and Victoria was great as usual...why we ever strayed I'll never know. I can see where Villa was a cool spot at
one point in its life but that point is NOT now. ...
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Wow, how sad that the one place so popular (especially with dog lovers) has 'gone to the dogs'. This run down condition was reported once before, but
blamed on the caretaker when the owner had to go away for some reason... ?
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Humboldt Chris and Robin
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Thanks for the report - we will head down in a week or two for our usual Gonzaga Bay-Bahia de Los Angeles- Punta Abreojos and Bahia Asuncion and back
home.
Last year the road to Los Animas was wiped out by rains - did you happen to hear any thing about the road from Bahia de Los Angeles to San
Francisquita? Had to pass on that last year due to road conditions.
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