Baja Camping Trip 10/11-10/18 w-pics

[Red Drum]

I went on a week long and highly anticipated fishing trip with my fishing buddy Mike “bajamike” down 400 miles south of Tijuana MX, to a little town called Santa Rosalillita. Mike towed my 15ft aluminum Duroboat the “Red Drum” and I towed my Starcraft 3212 Pop-up tent trailer.

Here is Mike towing the “Red Drum”. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/10192008santarosalillita036.jpg

Here are the rigs a little north of San Quintin.
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They are finally widening the road between El Rosario and Catavina. Nice!
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However, most of the trip down south of Ensenada is still on the narrower roads.
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It took us a little under 9 hours to get down to the camp site. Sweet! http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/10192008santarosalillita025.jpg
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The 15-25 knot east winds were unrelenting the first 2 days but we did get at least 4 days of beautiful seas conditions.

We caught a gazillion 3-6 pound Bonita, all the Calico and Sand Bass you’d want and an occasional Yellowtail…if you were able to get your bait down past the Bonito.

Here I am with a Whitefish.
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Mike and some of the typical size Calico Bass.
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Also, a bunch of Sandies.
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Mike and one of the many Yellowtail we caught.
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Here I am with a nice Yellowtail.
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Typical early morning kill.
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Also had steamed mussel that we yanked off these rocks during low tide. They were very good.
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Plus we made some fried clams with some of the many Pismos.
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I took this picture of a lady during laundry by hand in the town. I had to show my wife the pic to let her know that she shouldn’t complain about doing the laundry when she has the luxury of having washer and dryer.
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Here is a pic of the harbor that needs a serious dredging.
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We had a blast fishing and camping and can’t wait to do it again.
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This was the worst part of the trip. A 2 hour and 45 minute wait at the border, trying to get back in the good ole USA.
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HOOK-UP!

[sansou]

Now thats a great report!

Your report inspires me to push my baja exploring further south than what I am used to.

[one_leg]

Vince, great pics and another quality report.

Those are some mighty fine looking fish you guys got.

That lil' red boat sure gets around.

[howstar]

sweet trip :Thumbs Up: Thanks for sharing

[gavin310]

Wow, very cool. That looks like a lot of fun! Just curious, did you slice the fish under the gills to bleed them, or is there another reason for that? I heard you don't want the fish to die until you're done bleeding them, which is why I'm asking.

[Ifishtoolittle]

WOW! Red Drum that's a nice bunch of fish, especially the whitefish or as I call it poor man's yellowtail.

[Red Drum]

Wow, very cool. That looks like a lot of fun! Just curious, did you slice the fish under the gills to bleed them, or is there another reason for that? I heard you don't want the fish to die until you're done bleeding them, which is why I'm asking.


We cut the throat to bleed them out, so the fillets will be nice and clear/white when you cut them up.

[Red Drum]

Vince, great pics and another quality report.

Those are some mighty fine looking fish you guys got.

That lil' red boat sure gets around.



Thanks for the reply Alan, I wish I was going back down there with my buddy Joe in November.

[Red Drum]

Now thats a great report!

Your report inspires me to push my baja exploring further south than what I am used to.


I'd like to push down to Bahia Asuncion or Tortugas. A lot more different species and fishing options.

[Wingnut]

Whoa! That's one bad ***** trip Vince. :Shocked: :Cool:
Rich (Sansou) is planning an adventure like that for a few of us next year, I'm there! Very cool report. :Envious:

[SoCalGuy7]

Awesome trip and report, make sure the boat is empty while sitting in line to come back, I hear alot of stuff gets snatched there....

[chivo]

looks like you guys had a good time. Nice bass.keep reporting those trips.

[steve092]

Dang!!! Between the clams and the fish, there is a fish fry!

[tpfishnfool]

Is that town right off the highway ? Santa rosalita ? Looks great !! Thanks for the report..

[OnDaHunt4Fish]

super Nice Report thanks for sharing sounds like a lot of fun , wAs there any problems getting there as far as the extra street fees from the local police.....

[Badfish2]

I envy you guys..truly. You guys have balls going down there with gear and what not.

[jplee3]

SWEEEET! Love them clams. Gonna have to check this place out possibly next year! :D

[supasportkid]

awesome report man! WTG on all those hogs you caught!!

[primo55]

sweet report,cool pics!

[Coach D']

That looks like the funnest trip EVER! No fear of getting jacked?? Been hearing some ruff stories lately about tryin to get down there.

Awesome!

[Skyler]

Wow, what necromancer brought this thread back from the dead, lol?