Official count down to La Paz...TAAAA DAAAA

[PilotLight]

Hey Drew, here's a pretty good link with a lot of info on Mexico, including Independence Day (Sept. 15-16) celebrations.
Mexico Travel Guide - Mexico for Visitors - Mexican Vacation and Tourism Info

As far as packing look at Eagle Creek stuff, I've used their stuff for years and they are really good at minimizing the space needed for your clothes and etc.
And dont forget the 3-1-1 rule from the TSA. All liquids have to be 3 oz. or less(including toothpaste and liquid medicines), and all have to be in a 1 qt. ziplock baggie, and your allowed one of these per person.
I CANT WAIT!
Kel

PS Boat 5 is gonna ROCK!

[moogie]

The Get Bent Boston Boys are packed and ready.
We'll be strollin' on into La Paz around mid evening on the 12th. We'll find you.
We will be bringing the fish gods with us.
By the way, the little spinning reel in the pic is loaded with#6 mono. I'm going to put it on the 11 foot noodle rod, steelhead style.
I'm soaking some salmon eggs in tequila as we speak.
Am I on the right track?
So, what do you think?
Moogie

[PilotLight]

Originally Posted by moogie

The Get Bent Boston Boys are packed and ready.
We'll be strollin' on into La Paz around mid evening on the 12th. We'll find you.
We will be bringing the fish gods with us.
By the way, the little spinning reel in the pic is loaded with#6 mono. I'm going to put it on the 11 foot noodle rod, steelhead style.
I'm soaking some salmon eggs in tequila as we speak.
Am I on the right track?
So, what do you think?
Moogie

Michael, your sick! Be prepared to be spooled! Those big Dodo's are Smart! I've been smoked in the past on 50 lb!
Salmon eggs in Tequila, that might work!
Can't wait to fish with you!
Kel
P.S. PM sent

[Joey805]

Just got back from bass pro shops....

Almost got everything ready to go!!!

WHEEHOOOO!!!!

[sourcreamnjive]

Moogie........tequila soaked eggs that's a first for me! LOL! Hey guys bring your "A" game jackpot and Jackpot winner plaques will be for bragging rights! Marlin-Dorado's-Roosterfish-Tuna's ONLY, no sharks or Ray's allowed.........I have a 50 lb. scale anyone have 100 lb. scale for weigh in oh and does anybody have the formula for length x width x girth if they get bigger than 100 lbs. ?

[Carnivore]

Ya spent 250 bucks at Bass proshops for some new shirts and a bunch of 9 dollar t-shirts LOL!!! even if they get wrecked WHO CARES...I picked up a Plano rod tube since I will need one next year anyway. Might just take some extra rods now LOL!! Still need a cooler and my reels relined that will happen Tuesday. Went through hooks tonight and holy heck I have WAY more then enough. I think just a couple more floro leaders and I am all ready to start packen. Na next weekend I will.

[Keone]

Hi Guys!

Just checked out the message. Let me see if I can shed light on a few things off the top of my head...

1. Phone service - ATT, T-Mobile and Cingular work the best. Verizon and Nextel work sporadically. Make sure you call your carrier and get them to put it on "international service" for the month so you can make calls. To dial home from here in La Paz dial 001+your area code+your phone number.

2. Yes, Los Arcos does have wireless at 10 bucks a day plus there's tons of internet cafes up and down that charge about 2 bucks an hour.

3. Just a tip on your paperwork...make a copy of your passport, i.d. etc. and put it somewhere different than the original copies. That way if you misplace the originals, you'll at least be able to prove who you are.

4. Bring lots of small bills. You will thank me for it later. 1's, 5's and 10's. Avoid bigger bills and avoid using your credit card.

5. If you go to my website, there's a whole list of favorite restaurants from clients: A guide to the best restaurants and tacos stands in La Paz by Jonathan Roldan at Tailhunter Tours.

6. Here's the link to FAQ and other stuff: La Paz FAQ sheet, facts and information for the Baja traveler who wants to be prepared for a great Mexican adventure.

7. No way around it, the limit on weight is 50 pounds per check-in item. They will charge you if it's overweight. So, bringing 100 quart coolers with wheels are pointless. Even bringing those coolers that are triple walled with wheels take weight! Just keep that in mind.

8. Zip lock bags are a plus...Mexican zip lock bags are pretty thin!

10. Tackle recommendations: Jonathan Roldan's "bare necessity" La Paz sportfishing tackle list, for the ultimate Baja fishing adventure.

11. Additional stuff...flurocarbon leader. You don't need much. Just a few feet to tie on.

12. Big squid have not show up. If they show up before you guys come down, I will post it up ASAP!

That's all I can think of right now...

See you soon!
Jonathan

[Carnivore]

Cool thanks for the info Jonathon.

[wodar1]

I am wondering about the coolers. I was planning on putting a few things in the cooler on the way down. What is the preferred way to close them up? Do you guys tape up the coolers on the way down or tie them closed (kind of Whiskey Tango, I'm thinkin') or what. Does TSA want to open them up or do they just X-ray? Same question for the ride home. When do we tape them shut? at the Hotel? airport? Thanks in advance. One week to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Carnivore]

One other question what are you guys using for tackle BOXS?? I can't seem to find something that works well. I wanted a soft type that I can pack in my check in luggage but nothing so far. With coolers what size are you all bring?? I was told by Joey 60 to 70 quart but those darn things look big?? past that I am all ready to go and even got my PASSPORT!!! ya 10 days it came in can you freaking believe it???