Exotic Fishing..Sea of Cortez

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One of the most memorable fishing trips was on the sea of Cortez. I was with a group of family and extended family camping on the beach near a small village called La Manga. It's near San Carlos and Guaymas. It was Christmas time and part of a tradition my wife's family did for years before I came along. The local fishermen took 10 of us out on their boat that they used for scallops diving. We fished all day and caught so many fish of all kinds. We took the fish back. The families came out, including our group and the families in the village, and we all enjoyed fresh fried fish that night for dinner. All they wanted was $100. What a bargain! I did hook into something really big and I assume it was a stingray or manta ray. The guy felt what was on my line, shook his head, then cut the line. He knew it would not make it on board. If the drug cartels ever get under control, I would love to make that drive down and do that again.
Gabe

The San Carlos area was one of our favorites to go tubing and diving.  We had access to a condo on the beach so we lived large in between trips to the water.   Great times and great memories.  But don't look for the cartel situation to be resolved any time soon.  It is dangerous down there now.

The area around La Manga was one of our fave float tube and diving zones.  Lots of rocky habitat, beautiful clear water and with all the fish species it was like Jacques Cousteau's garden.  Attaching a few pics to rekindle your rememberies.