Included / Not Included: –
Included: Guided fishing, transportation.
Not Included: Airfare, accommodations and meals, staff & guide gratuities, alcohol, licenses.
Travel Logistics:
Arrival Information:To get to Loreto you need to make flight arrangements to Loreto. To get to Magdalena Bay you need to travel to Lopez Mateos. To get to East Cape you need to fly into Cabo San Lucas.
Getting to the Lodge: The outfitter will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodations.
Departure Information: On your departure day you will transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule (see itinerary for details).
Note for those fishing two or more destinations with Baja on the Fly: The outfitter can arrange vehicle transfers for a fee from one destination to the next. Alternately, you can rent a car at the airport and enjoy the countryside and surroundings at your leisure.
Approximate Flying Times to Loreto: Los Angeles: 3 hours • Dallas: 2 hours • Miami: 3 hours • New York: 5 hours.
Documentation Requirements:
Entry into Mexico and return to the U.S. will require a passport. Non-U.S. citizens will need to obtain a visa from the Mexican consulate nearest them. Expect to pay a $12 (US) departure tax when leaving Mexico. U.S. Citizens: Upon your arrival at the airport, or during your flight, you will be issued a Tourist Visa allowing you a specified number of days to stay in Mexico. DO NOT lose this document; it must be turned in when you depart. If you are not a U.S. citizen, check with the Mexican Consulate to determine what documents you might need to enter and exit Mexico.
Currency:
US Dollars are widely accepted in Mexico.
For Loreto: American currency is accepted and preferred at all hotels and shops. Most of the local restaurants, hotels and shops accept credit cards.
For Lopez Mateos: Please note there are no ATM machines in Lopez Mateos, and locals prefer not to take Traveler's Checks. Please bring cash for your transfer, grocery items and gratuities.
For East Cape: The East Cape has no banks and very few merchants accept credit cards. Be prepared with plenty of traveler's checks issued in SMALLER denominations. Also please note that American currency is accepted and preferred at all hotels and shops. ATM Machine: There is an ATM machine in Los Barriles that accepts credit cards. There is a small bank charge for this service.
Travel Cash:
As a guideline we recommend that each guest travels with approximately $500 - $700 per week of travel for staff & guide gratuities, alcohol, transfers, licenses, etc.
Gratuities:
Recommended guide gratuities are about $30 per boat per day for the guide from each angler.
Fishing Licenses:
Fishing licenses are not included. Please be prepared to pay for these on-site with cash. See itinerary for details.
Climate:
Temperatures typically range from the low 70’s to the mid 90’s. Isolated afternoon thunder-showers are a possibility year round. Wind can be factor while fishing and the sun is very strong.
Medical Facilities:
Medical facilities are located in Loreto, Cabo San Lucas and Lopez Mateos. Guests have the responsibility to disclose any special medical, physical, or dietary needs to the lodge ahead of time.
In emergency situations, a charter flight may be required to reach a medical facility. Guests may want to consider medical evacuation coverage. We recommend Global Rescue.
Power and Communications:
All accommodations have power 24 hours a day and are compatible with U.S. appliances. Be careful when using phones that require your credit card for use to call the U.S. They can be VERY expensive. You can purchase "LADATEL" calling cards at many businesses on the East Cape for use in local pay phones (your guide will tell you how and where to purchase one), which are located throughout the area.
Water:
Bottled water is available throughout Mexico. We do not recommend drinking water from the faucets.
Clothing:
Quick dry pants and shorts, long sleeved quick dry shirts, casual cotton pants and t-shirts, shorts and shirts, sandals, bandana, “Buff” facial sun protector (www.planetbuff.com), hat with wide brim, sun gloves, light rain coat, and swimsuit are recommended. Wet wading with flats boots (Simms, Patagonia) is the norm. Supportive sturdy flats boots are best, as many flats have tough marl bottoms. Boat fishing footwear: Non- scuff - white soled deck shoes or sandals: Crocs work well and are comfortable.
Laundry:
Availability of laundry service will vary according to your chosen accommodations. In general, plan on laundry service not being available.
Beverages/Alcohol:
Plan on purchasing all beverages, alcoholic or otherwise.
Tackle/Equipment List:
Shore (sand, rock, gravel or just plain dirt)
Rods - 9-foot 8- to 10-weight
Reels - Saltwater capable w/disc drag and 200 - 250 yards of 20-pound backing.
Lines - In sandy areas, use seamless shooting head system or intermediate line. Floating lines work fine for around the rocks.
Leaders - non-tapered 6-foot 16-pound fluorocarbon.
Inshore (shoreline out to the first drop-off, or where the water color changes)
Rods - 9-foot 8- to 11-weight.
Reels - Same as from shore, but consider 200-300 yards of 30-pound backing.
Lines - Seamless shooting head system /intermediate (floating is fine for poppers.)
Leaders - Same as above, but bring wire leaders for sierra and 40-pound fluorocarbon for bite tippet for larger fish.
Offshore (bluewater or deep sea, i.e., no discernible color change caused by bottom)
Rods - 8- or 9-foot 10- to14-weight.
Reel - Same as inshore only larger for added backing capacity.
Lines - Intermediate or seamless shooting head system (500 grain.)
Leaders - 20-pound with shock tippet for billfish.
Flies
Clouser minnows (4 - 6/0) (Clousers which use super hair and epoxy in place of bucktail and head cement, are much more durable.) Edgewater brand poppers are great for dorado and roosters. Blue and white and green and white anchovy and sardine patterns are the ticket for success.
Gary's See-thru Deceivers
Lefty's Deceivers
Gary's Baja Deep Divers
Abel Anchovies
Gary's Billfish Babies
Mike Robrahn's Bluewater series for dorado, tuna and marlin
Sea Habits
Leaders and Terminal Tackle
Gary and his guides use an 8-weight or 9-weight most of the time both inshore and on the beach. Unless you are planning to target billfish, he recommends that you bring an 8-weight and 10-weight. There are some larger tuna and dorado that might require a 12, but normally your guide will have one you can use. Baja on the Fly is happy to rent tackle to our customers only for $25 per day.
