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Baja Spearfishing Expedition 2004- Day 3

 

DAY 3: The Hunt is on!

We woke early from our very basic camp in a wash south of Bahia de Los Angeles at set out to find some FISH! After talking to some kind local gringos, we parked the vehicles on the rocky shoreline south of town and tested the water for clarity. Visibility was near 20 feet, so we tossed on our gear and began trolling the reefs. I was the first in the water, and made a clean shot on a 2-3 lb fast moving Mullet. I had to lead him by several inches in front of his snout to make the shot. A Mullet does not make for great eating, but good attractant (burly) to entice the larger reef fish and pelagic species.

The first fish of the day
The crew, readying themselves for some adventure!

We found a very productive reef about 100 yards north of our location, and were very successful spearing larger reef fish, and some Barracuda. I was able to shoot a 3-4 lb. Sargo a smaller Triggerfish and several other species. The other members of the group were also successful, providing a good catch for lunch. We blackened the fish and pan seared them on the beach for lunch.

Collage of L.A. Bay
Nate
The Crew
Paul

We left L.A. Bay shortly after lunch, and gassed up the vehicles at $3+ per gallon at the local station (not Pemex). We wanted to cover as much ground as possible on Mex 1. We camped near the beach North of El Rosario, and made an early push to the border. I had the interesting experience of being stopped by Mexico Highway Patrol Officer near San Vicente. I was speeding, though not near the rate he indicated. I did not intend to argue the point with him, and we came to an "agreement" that $61 was an appropriate fine for my transgression. I gave him cash, and he gave me back my drivers licence. There was no receipt or ticket given, not that I expected one. The fact that he was wearing $200 ray-ban sunglasses was not lost on me, but he was nice/respectful, and I was quickly on my way. We took the Toll road from Ensenada to Tijuana, and crossed the border shortly after 2:00 pm.

We had a very nice, though rushed trip into Baja; only wetting our appetite for clearer water, and bigger fish!

 
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