That's the Spirit: In Steinbeck's Wake to Espiritu Santo, BC, Mex

It can take some time (in this case, about a year and a half) for conference-related work to filter through to mainstream publications. But here, better late than never, in the largest-circulation inflight mag in the biz, we get OWAC's David Page floating in a kayak in the Sea of Cortez, considering the distance between Isla Espiritu Santo and La Paz. (nb. the individual pictured above is not the author.)

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Paul Lebowitz, the Traveling Kayak Angler: Taking the Show on the Road

2009 OWAC Writer of the Year Paul Lebowitz breaks down what to take and how to get it there.

"Rigging essentials sprawled across the floor, the little things that turn a kayak into a fishing craft: game clip, gaff, coiled bow line, a bulky orange tackle box with a pair of rod holders bolted to the back, a soft-sided tackle bag that doubles as a portable livewell, and maybe the most important item of all – a decent break-down paddle..."

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Hank Shaw: Fishing and Feasting in La Paz

From Hank's wonderful James Beard-nominated blog Hunter Angler Gardner Cook:

"Most people don’t eat bonito. The meat is burgundy, and if you fail to remove the dark “bloodline” along the center of the fillet, it can taste pretty fishy. But if you do remove the bloodline, you essentially have a teeny bluefin tuna. The joke’s on those who fail to even try this wonderful fish. Harry and Bruce thought I was crazy to keep it. “It’s cat food!” I just sighed and tossed Mr. Bonito into the ice chest."

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Gary Graham: Baja Reboot?

"The battle that ensued for nearly four hours almost ended at the mid-point when the monofilament line began to fray."

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Mike McKenna: Visiting the World's Aquarium

Exploring Big Fish and Big Beers in Southern Baja, from Eastside Magazine

"From fishing for legendary fighters like dorado, to swimming with sea lions and whale sharks, to sitting along the white sand beaches of Baja California while drinking shots of a Mexican liquor that’s “good for the love” and chasing it down with Pacificos the size of Alpers monster trout, the Sea of Cortez is the most magical aquarium in the world."

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