Cedros Sportfishing - August 29 - September 2, 2022

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Almud

Quote from: Gobi King on July 06, 2022, 04:21:18 PM
Quote from: alantani on July 06, 2022, 02:40:57 PMnow that the two bluefin trips on the spirit of adventure are done, it's time to turn our attention to the cedros trips.  it's a smaller group and should be much easier.  hotel accommodations will be harder.  the prices of the hotels at the landing are nearly doubling.  we might have to find something closer to the CBX.   :-\

Alan, see if anyone on the trip has a negotiated rate with hotel chain(s), that might yield some savings.

There is a Hampton Inn near I5/CA56 intersection @ 11920 El Camino Real San Diego California 92130.  If one calls and asks for the "Philips" rate, it should be $95. 18556050317. 35 miles north of the CBX.

Ryan W

Arizona Rich and I are at the comfort inn chula vista. Was $102 when we booked, but looks like it is up to $161 now. Its about halfway from landings/airport and the CBX. You all are of course welcome to join!

alantani

from rosie......

QuoteRosie Flowers <rosie@cedrossportfishing.com>
To:
Cedros Sportfishing

Thu, Jul 28 at 10:10 AM

Tidbits of Information

NO REELS WITH LINE THROUGH TSA CHECK. Please put them in your checked baggage.

Please remember, on the return flight there is a 72# weight limit.  Pack light!  We try to get you home with as much fish as possible.

I have put this "Tidbits of Information" together for those questions that are frequently asked.
These snippets are in no particular order...just random thoughts that might help.

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED

CBX Passes are provided. If you lose your pass, you are responsible to purchase a new one. ($30 roundtrip, $16 one way)

Please bring your own rod and reel setups. 

I have this next section in the Final Roll Call, but it is by far the most asked question...
Gratuity is a personal thing and at times a tough conversation. With that being said, I'm going to tell you what we do and then please do what feels comfortable to you.
We tip 18%-20% of the cost of the trip.  I take 20's, 10's and 5's and I bring my "Gratuity Envelope".  Each day we take $35-$40 per person for our panga captain. (Each panga captain should receive $100-$120 a day in gratuity. Be mindful if you have requested to fish 2 per panga, the panga captain should still receive $100-$120 a day.) On the day of arrival, 1/2 day fishing, $10-$15 per person for the panga captain is fair.
If you are having Flor wash your laundry, please put it in the white bag and on your bed in the morning with $2 or $3 per item.
At the end of the trip, whatever is left in the envelope we brought, I put it in the provided "gratuity envelope"  for the tip jar that will be in the dining room on the last evening.
I hope this helps and like I said, this is just a guideline.

You have the opportunity to fish San Benitos Island. It is off the north point of Cedros and takes an hour and a half to get there.  With that being said, there is a $100 fuel surcharge payable to the Panga Captain and you must leave San Benitos Island by 3pm to return to Cedros Island. (San Benitos is the "Jurassic Park" of Calico Bass.)

Cedros Sportfishing is an All-Inclusive fishing adventure.
Alcohol and Gratuity are not included.
Not all cellular phone plans are created equally! Check with your carrier to avoid roaming charges, or put your phone in "Airplane Mode".

We have bottled water available.
Use bottled water for brushing your teeth.

Use the ice cubes from the kitchen refrigerator.
When drinking anything from a can, please wipe off any residual ice water from drinking area.
The small fridge by the coffee maker in the dining room has sodas, gatorades and bottled water.

Please don't be shy, ask the crew for anything you need.
Richard is our host and translator.
If you want anything from town (beer, tequila, rum, tortillas), please let Richard know and he will be happy to drive you.
 

FYI - When taking new rods or reels to the island, be mindful to take the reels out of the new boxes and price tags off of everything.  This has never happened to anyone in our groups, but we just heard of an angler who was going to La Paz, took a new reel with him, still in the box with the price tag, and customs charged him an import fee.

I have an APP on my phone that does the dollars to pesos conversion. It's Dollars to Pesos by Adiante Ventures

Please tip your panga captain daily as you may have a different captain the next day. For the most part, you will have the same captain.  On the last morning after breakfast, or the final dinner, our crew will have a gratuity jar available in the dining room.
We have a minimum of 10 crew members to serve you.
They will accept Dollars or Pesos for gratuity.

*Housekeeping will service your rooms daily.
There are towels in your room.
Your rooms have blow dryers. (You're welcome ladies! ;o) )
The outlets and electricity are the same as the U.S.
***Please note: No toilet paper in the toilets.  Please use the covered trash can in your bathroom. They will be changed daily.

No rod tubes.  Please use rod sleeves and bundle your rods together or you can wrap your rods with beach towels.

Please pack light. (You don't need to bring your 60# SKB tackle box) We fit everything for 2 of us in a small soft sided tackle box and our reels go in a duffle bag. There is a tackle shop on the island. Richard can get a hold of them if you need anything.
You will also need a few sinkers. The most used are: 2oz, 4oz, 6oz

Again, pack light. We have a daily laundry service available. Please put your laundry in the white bag provided and put it on the end of your bed.

Our cooks serve local favorites, the same dishes they serve their own families. If you are fortunate enough to share a fish with the kitchen...ask for ceviche, it is wonderful! And yes! You have to put the mayonnaise on the chips...yum! Chips are made fresh daily. Dang they're good.

The tortillas are made fresh daily on the island and are epic! Best I've ever had!
On one trip, we took over 40 packages home! Yes, seriously... Take some home!

Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner Daily.
Lunch will be packed to go on the pangas.

3 anglers per pangas and they have flat bottoms.

Bring Sabiki's for making bait.
Bring 3-4 rod and reel combinations, hooks, lures (light & heavy), plastics, weedless and regular leadheads. Please check our website under GEAR. www.cedrossportfishing.com

The crew will rinse your gear clean after returning everyday.
Fish processing is included and all fish will be frozen.
Do not bring a cooler to the island, but please have a cooler in your car at your drop off point.

There are 99 steps down to the beach. The steps are by the BBQ area.
There are mosquitoes and if you are like me, you'll want to bring insect repellant or wear long sleeves. I even have to spray my toes and feet.



Rosie Flowers
General Manager
Cedros Sportfishing BCM, LLC
rosie@cedrossportfishing.com

619-772-7570
19957 Harrison Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91789
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Cortez_Conversions

Hey Guys,

I'm not going to be able to make this trip. Please contact Alan if you can go and take my spot.

Tom
Visit: cortezconversions.com
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.-Sal

alantani

send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

alantani

tom, i have tracy wong to take your place.  i'll have him send a check directly to you. 
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Ron Jones

Sucks,
Was looking forward to fishing with you again. It will be fun to fish with Tracy, however!
The Man
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"

Ron Jones

Gear question,
I'm getting ready to order my go to Salas 7x in blue and white; but it occurs to me that possibly just one color is not a good idea. What s color #2? First thought is scrambled eggs.

The Man
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"

natch!

 I was doing great on a mint and white JRI 3 until I broke it off. Switched to the same jig in scrambled egg and continued to clobber 'em.

Jack

rogan

I was in the boat when Jack broke off the mint/white and switched to scrambled egg. He was killing it with the scrambled egg. There is definitely a scrambled egg JRI in my bag this year.

Rich

Almud

Poseiden Green, mint and blue/white JRI DW1 worked well for me last year.  Will have Scrambled Egg in case it works as well as last year for Jack.  Picked up some JRI Stingers for Calaicos.  Blue Pacific Tackle online store and Squidco in San Diego (closed Sunday) had them in stock last time I checked.

Ryan W

For what it's worth I asked Rosie what the hot color was last week and she told me mint. Got a gold and mint one from last year I'm throwing in the bag

MarkT

I like mint and sardine (bird poop) in addition to blue/white. I think I'm taking a dozen jigs, most are 7x with a few 45's and a couple JRI 4's. I tossed in a few smaller jigs too... ok, make it 15 or so!
When I was your age Pluto was a planet!

Wally15

This is ALL the Cedros related tackle that survived my garage fire. One plano box was in the house for some unknown reason. I leave in the morning for 10 days in northern Manitoba. Not sure I'll have enough time to order online what I need when I get back (14th).
I'm rooming with Alan, but I don't know where. Maybe I can hit the Landing to restock, just not sure what selection they may have. I arrive 12:20 on DL 2387 from ATL.
Would some kind soul purchase me a half dozen surface irons in popular sizes (the lighter the better for my 73 yo elbow) and colors. And a half dozen swim baits or more in your favorite colors. And anything else you think I need based on the photo (sabiki's, lead heads, etc.) I will repay you with confederate cash or rubber check when I get there. :D
Alan, based on Rosie's memo saying no rods are available, I'll have to borrow some from you. I'm only bringing 2 reels, a Curado 300DSV for calico's and my favorite reel, Andros 5 (compliments of Alan's dad). I also have an Andros 12 available if you think I'll need a 3rd reel. After age 70, a 2 speed is your best friend! I plan on dropping by the Navy Class VI liquor store in SD so if anyone wants discounted booze, I'll be taking orders. Ron can handle that chore as well.
I'm not taking any fish home. Alan, you can have as much of my share as you want, the rest can be spread around. I can bring a blue soft side cooler bag if needed and just pick it up on the SoA trip.
I'm supposed to have limited internet access in Canada. Maybe I can check in to answer any questions.
We need to take LOTS of photos. I've been gone "fishing" so much lately that the wife is suspecting I've got a Victoria's Secret model on the side.
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Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground.
"Fire and Rain"
James Taylor

Hardy Boy

Quote from: MarkT on August 03, 2022, 04:54:08 AMI like mint and sardine (bird poop) in addition to blue/white. I think I'm taking a dozen jigs, most are 7x with a few 45's and a couple JRI 4's. I tossed in a few smaller jigs too... ok, make it 15 or so!

and a few for me to loose !  ::)

Todd
Todd