9/20/14

Off and running on our annual "Baja Fish Gear" seven day voyage we finally head south with a path clearing to traditional southern long range haunts. An incredibly active year thus far in the formation of tropical cyclones we have all been blessed to have the bounty of tuna to the far north to work on when weather has closed the door south. Though we are not one hundred percent in the clear for this run yet it appears that the remnants of the latest tempest to harry Southern Baja is going to rapidly dissipate and head west. Ahhh...

Day one of fishing will find us targeting yellowtail down the line and tuna offshore as we drag our feet for at least one more day allowing ample time for things below to clear out. We have a veteran group of anglers ready to wet their lines and engage in whatever fishing opportunities are to be had. For many years now we have been strong supporters of Ed Tschernoscha and his entire staff up at Baja Fish Gear. Always guiding anglers to successful outcomes with rod and reel combos and terminal tackle perfectly matched for whatever sport fishing adventures they pursue Baja Fish Gear has earned our endorsement by being fishermen themselves. We share this run with the one and only Ed himself seeking to continue the tradition of success that this voyage is so well known for.

In closing today I have a couple of worthy admin items to share. First is the upcoming ten day voyage departing Saturday October 4th, returning Tuesday October 14 that still has a few spaces available for any and all considering an early fall variety run. The water down below has thankfully cooled to reasonable temperatures paving the road for yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and all the fall variety species that make these voyages so popular.

The second item to share is the addition of a couple of new three day voyages that we added to our schedule in late October. As a result of some impromptu schedule shuffling space at the end of October became available. Before scheduling these condensed long range runs we have carefully observed conditions over the past couple of weeks. Right now all signs point toward a continuation of the stellar offshore and coastal fishing that we are presently seeing all the way into November and beyond. In such warm water cycles it is not uncommon for the fish to outlast the fishermen. For this reason we are confidant that these voyages will be well positioned to target yellowfin tuna and dorado offshore as well as abundant yellowtail along the coast of Northern Baja.

The dates of these new voyages are as follows: Saturday October 25 - Tuesday October 28, and Saturday October 31 - Monday November 3rd. The cost will be $1100 dollars all inclusive - no extra for permits or visas. Both voyages have already begun booking and interest among those who received advance notice is strong. This is a great opportunity to get a weekend of fine fall fishing in Royal Star style. Tracy will be in the office throughout next week ready to answer any questions and take reservations.

Meanwhile we are out on the water and at it scouting out future opportunities and doing a little fishing on our way down. Reports and photos will continue as the adventure unfolds.

Tim Ekstrom