Here is a recap of 2008's trip.
After a great day on the
Pacific Ocean we arrived at San
Benitos Island at around 2 pm on
day 2. We anchored at Lunker
Rock in hopes for some
Yellowtail action to warm up
prior to heading off to the
famed Alijos Rocks.
Unfortunately, the Yellowtail
and White Sea Bass did not want
to play. We made one more dive
at San Benitos the following
day, but with off colored water
we decided like kids on their
first trip to Disneyland to load
up the skiffs and headed off in
the deep blue water off Baja to
Alijos Rocks.
Around 9 a.m. the next
morning we were greeted with 65
degree blue water and the
“Rocks” looming on the Horizon.
After the first dive in the 100
plus foot visibility on a dive
spot called “5 Fathoms” some of
us ventured into the shallower
area around the “Rocks”
themselves. This move was
rewarded with Yellowfin Tuna to
87 pounds and Yellowtail to 54
Pounds. Not bad for our first
two dives at Alijos Rocks.
The next 3 ½ days we
were greeted with visibility in
the 125 foot range, a hand full
of Pargo, big Yellowtail with
many fish over 45 pounds and 5
fish over 50 pounds, and more
Yellowfin Tuna in the 50 to 75
pound range. We also saw Green
Sea Turtles, Grouper, Mexican
Hog Fish, Galapagos and Silky
Sharks along with numerous
tropical reef fish.
If you are interested in Joining Bodega Bay Pro Dive aboard the M/V Islander do not wait. We are moving the dates of the trip a couple of weeks in 2010 to increase the possibility of encountering Wahoo and Dorado as well as the Trophy Yellowtail and Yellowfin Tuna. Space is extremely limited and spots are going fast. The dates of the 2010 trip are being set as you are reading this, and tentatively are going to be November 12-21, 2010 the price for this 10 day freedive/spearfishing adventure is $3350, and is limited to 16 divers. This price includes everything but travel to San Diego from Cabo San Lucas and crew tip. Don’t miss the best dive trip on the west coast.
One of the most virgin dive destinations in the world, located 155 miles off of the Baja, California peninsula and 480 miles south of San Diego, this destination is for the true adventurer in all of us!
Due to this destinations remote nature, only a handful of people have had the opportunity to dive this amazing offshore destination.
Bodega Bay Pro Dive is proud to announce a change in our 4thannual Alijos Rocks trip. This year we will be traveling on the M/V Islander November 12-21, 2010 on a dive down fly back from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. With the change in the trip format you will now get 8 days diving on a 9 day trip. The M/V Islander will depart out of Ensenada, Mexico and we will have stops at San Benito Island, Alijos Rocks, Mag. Bay, Thetis Banks and the "Ridge". The late date coincides with the arrival of some truly giant Yellowfin Tuna at the "Ridge", with many fish over 200 pounds being taken over the past few years by rod and reel anglers. The price of the trip is $3350 per person and includes everything except crew tip and the return flight from Cabo San Lucas.
The dates for this trip are November 12-21, 2010
PRICE $3350.00
price includes everything, but Tip and travel home from Cabo San Lucas
or
Call (707) 875-3054 for the trip of a lifetime.
click here to go to the San Benitos page
now accepting 2010 deposits.
Dates: November 12-21, 2010
Price: $3350.00* Price subject to change with contract signing
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