Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Cabo help

And as a point of clarification the regulations do not require a permit for shore fishing (but they do from any boat including a kayak I've been told). That doesn't mean you won't be shaken down for fishing on the beach...

On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:10:46 AM UTC-7, Brad wrote:

Remember, have only small bills in your wallet. Don't give them any ideas. I've been shaken down more times than I can count, but only one time did it make me angry. Got a "ticket" for driving the Rhino on the beach in San Carlos (mind you there were like 100 other Rhino's on the beach). $50. Very steep for the typical shakedown. I think the price was set because he could see into my wallet (hence the small bills comment). We were so pissed we immediately drove straight to the beer distributor in said Rhino. Who was there spending our $50 when we got there? You guessed it. Oddly, he got very embarrassed and gave us $20 back. Ah Mexico. Love it.

I also hear from a buddy that goes down there monthly that porn works even better than cash at the typical roadblock shakedowns. When I was a kid, US Coca Cola in cans and ground coffee were better than money. 

On Friday, February 28, 2014 8:17:14 AM UTC-7, Tim Donaldson wrote:

Kind of what I figured. Keep cash on hand in case some local Policia wants a bribe. Reminds me of my gambling trips to TJ. Thanks Brad,

On Friday, February 28, 2014, Brad <br...@gentnergroup.com> wrote:

Mexico has required a fishing permit for at least 20 years. It is a law on the books. It is, however, selectively/rarely enforced. But it does give any guy with a badge the excuse to stop you and take your kit. I grew up going down there and fishing and was never asked for it. After the first couple of years trying to get one and being met with various levels of success, we quit trying. You can get them any tourism office. If you go to a local tourism office expect the major run around. Expect puzzled looks. They will often make you fill out the paperwork and then go pay at the bank and then come back. 

Here are the official regulations from CONAPESCA - http://www.conapescasandiego.org/contenido.cfm?cont=regulations

This place says you can get one online, but the system is broken - http://www.bestbajafishing.org/fishing-permits.php

Brad

On Monday, February 24, 2014 2:38:32 PM UTC-7, timdonalds...@gmail.com wrote:

Relatively new to the area and TPFR, but I was hoping to get some advice from anyone who has fished Cabo.  

The girlfriend and I are staying at the Hilton in Cabo for a 5 days in late March.  Looks like that's the beginning of the season for Roosterfish, which is on my all time bucket list of species to target.  I am "allowed" to fish one day, and I am planning on surf casting versus going in a boat.  Will probably get up early to fish sunrise and beat the offshore wind, and then go back out late afternoon/early evening if the day permits.       

I have a 9 wt setup from my San Diego days, and I'm fairly competent with it.  My question is; is it critical to get a guide?  I know it will automatically bump up my odds, but I also enjoy doing research and trying to figure stuff out on my own.  Is it like bonefish where self guiding is next to impossible?  Or like Steelheading where a guide helps but doesn't guarantee success?  Do all the guides in Cabo fish from boats or is there anyone who specializes in surf casting for Roosters?  The Google has been helpful but any first person experience will be greatly appreciated.  

Also, if anyone has any Cabo specific advice please let me know (specific beaches, time of day, flies, places to eat/not eat, etc...).  Thanks,

Tim Donaldson

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