Phil Friedman Outdoors was in San Diego for the start of the Baja Ha Ha Voyage from San Diego to
Cabo San Lucas. You'll see the shotgun start and meet some of the great people who made
it all come together.
You will also learn more about obtaining an On-Line Visa to enter Mexico by Sea with SAC President
Ken Franke. Also, from the Consulate General of Mexico, Alejandra Cano and Claudia Alicia.
Phil Friedman has been traveling to Mexico for over 4 decades. He live and taught English to the
poor in Mexico City where he met Mother Theresa, in Acapulco, and in Tlacooachistlauaca, Gro.
Phil continues to take goods to the orphanages of Northern Baja and has two Radio Show dedicated to
Baja California and Mexico. Phil's Friday Show, Al Aire Libre y Pescando Con Felipe is all in Spanish.
If you are traveling to Mexico and need any help at all, please feel free to contact Phil at
[email protected].
You can hear Alejandra Cano on on PFO RADIO- http://tinyurl.com/l3kfmd6
You can hear Claudia Alicia on PFO RADIO- http://tinyurl.com/mhbyr5h
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October 2013
10/30/2013
Start of the Baja Ha Ha Voyage & Mexican Visa by Sea Info
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10/27/2013
VIDEO: Camp Pendleton Marines & Kids Go Fishing, 2013
America's finest was out of Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing on Saturday, October 26, 2013 for a great day on the water. You'll see a myriad of marine life including sheepshead, treefish, calico & sand bass, sea lions, dolphin and lots more.
More important, you'll get to see the great men and women from the United States Marine Corps and their kids having a fun time on the water. We are so lucky to live in the United States of America and to have such wonderful men and women protecting us. It's because of their sacrifice that we have the gift of FREEDOM.
Fun times indeed with Phil Friedman Outdoors, the Oceanside Angler's Club, Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing, a group of great volunteers, and the brave men and women of the United States Marine Corps. SEMPER FI!
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10/25/2013
DAILY BREEZE: Phil Friedman Outdoors Headed To Rosarito Beach And You Can Join Them
The Phil Friedman Outdoors Radio Show is headed down to the Rosarito Beach for Veterans Day weekend and the public is invited.
Four days and three nights for two persons costs $258. That price also includes dinner for two for all three nights, and when you mention Phil Friedman Outdoors upon making your reservation you get upgraded to a luxury suite.
The trip will have show staff on hand to make sure you have a great time and experience so many of the great things Baja has to offer. You can go fishing, play golf, do a wine country tour, go horseback riding on the beach, have lobster dinners, go whale watching, take care of some early Christmas shopping, hit the spa for a massage or simply do nothing at all.
Don Ashley from Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach can’t wait for the trip.
“I’ve been going to the Rosarito Beach Hotel for over 50 years,” Ashley said . “It’s so historic with such a warm and friendly staff that you feel part of the family just after you walk in the door.”
Danny Herrera from Rolling Hills Estates made a trip with show staff last month and will be back again on this trip.
“Everyone told me to be careful and that it was dangerous to go to Baja. It was the exact opposite,” Herrera said. “We traveled to Ensenada and toured the fish market and had some of the best street food I’ve ever had.
“I can’t wait to get back again.”
Fishing has been excellent out of Ensenada this week. The Cazador out of Sergio’s Sportfishing had four anglers take 110 yellowtail, one dorado and three bluefin tuna on their last overnight trip fishing about 50 miles from Ensenada.
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10/24/2013
Bisbee's first day with a 591 pound blue marlin that was not in the tournament
La Brisa catches a 2.4 million fish first day of the Bisbee Black & Blue ...but is not in the tournament. No qualifying fish were weighed in on day one of the richest billfish tournament in the world. Our regular Pisces charters went about their business as usual. La Brisa had anglers from Cincinnati, Ohio on board and 37 year old Giles Patterson, a homebuilder by trade was hooked up to a 15 lb tuna that had bitten a cedar plug, when a blue marlin exploded from the depths and engulfed it.
Giles muscled away for four and a half hours, bringing the fish to the boat nine times, before the fish dove and did not surface again. The crew realized that the fish had died and spent some time hand-lining it up. Back at the scale the fish was bigger than expected, as crowds mobbed the stunned angler who said " that was the most unbelievable fight of my life" as the scale registered 591 LBS.
Pretty amazing seeing as none of the 109 boats entered in the tournament caught a qualifying fish today and we had a really nice fish yesterday too at 566 lbs - two fish, two days, both on Pisces 31 ft Bertrams possibly the finest sportfisher ever built.
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The Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort Is A Special Place for the Holidays by Ron Raposa
Great Events Plus Wonderful Shopping Opportunities
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Sometimes its’ fun to roam a bit from home for the holidays --- and this year the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort offers plenty of festive yet affordable ways to enjoy this special season.
And there’s an additional bonus. A trip to Rosarito this time of year offers the chance to purchase some wonderful and unique holiday gifts at amazing prices --- including arts, crafts and products from Baja’s Wine Valley--- without fighting that frustrating holiday traffic in the U.S.
Among great hotel offerings for two-nation celebrations that make it possible to vacation, celebrate and shop at the same time:
Nov. 2: Day of the Dead & Halloween Celebration
This two-nation celebration includes live dance music, altar exhibits, costume contest with prizes, folkloric dances, family activities and more. A one-night lodging package in an oceanfront room is $119, including two tickets to the dance. A farmers’ market with Baja’s best produce will be held in the hotel’s oceanfront gardens in conjunction with the celebration.
Nov. 8-11: U.S. Veterans’ Day
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Nov. 28-30: Thanksgiving Weekend
A wonderful holiday lodging and dinner package is offered at $139. As well as one-night in an oceanfront room, it includes traditional Thanksgiving dinner for two adults and two children. Plus two children under 12 can always stay in their parents, room for free.
Thanksgiving dinners will be served from noon until 10 p.m. from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 in the hotel’s Azteca and Casa Blanca restaurants. Prices begin at $16.90 for adults and $7.95 for children.
Nov. 29: More Feasting
The hotel’s Casa Blanca restaurant will be open for those wishing to experience fine Baja-Med cuisine, one of today’s hottest culinary trends.
Nov. 29 & 30: Shopping Extravaganza
A chance to enjoy the hotel’s (much less stressful) version of Black Friday shopping, as some of Baja’s best artists present an exhibit from 11 to 5, followed by a Nov. 30 farmers’ market. Many shops, galleries and Baja’s Wine Country also are nearby. It is the perfect chance to combine a wonderful holiday mini-vacation south of the border with stress-free holiday shopping.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Celebration
A special $269 package includes an oceanfront room and admission for two to the hotel’s legendary New Year’s Eve Party (normally $85 for adults and $50 for children until Dec. 20). As well as the exquisite dinner buffet, the celebration includes live music and dancing, plus an international show in the Salon Mexicano ballroom. Doors open at 7.
Further details on these and more activities and specials are available atwww.rosaritobeachhotel.com
(With almost 500 rooms and suites, the Rosarito Hotel & Resort’s amenities include restaurants, bars, an elegant spa, plus a wide beach for horseback and ATV riding. The resort has its own fishing pier, and two children under 12 can always stay free in their parent’s room at the family-friendly hotel.
The Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort is totally self-contained yet only a short stroll from the heart of the city’s downtown tourist district. The resort offers time shares and full ownership of luxury suites through its condo-hotel program.)
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10/22/2013
The Baja Now Radio with the Bisbee's Marlin Tournament, Last Years Winner Tony Berkowitz & Poncho Steals a $7,000 TUNA
What a great show we have for you today on the Baja Now Radio Show with Phil Friedman. Tony Berkowitz is a big fan of the Phil Friedman Outdoors Radio Show. He won 2.4 million dollars last year taking the Bisbee's Black and Blue Tournament. Tony has been out fishing and brings you up to date on all the latest.
Mark Rayor is live from Jen Wren Sportfishing in Baja's East Cape as the bite heats up again with lots of great action. Dorado, dorado, dorado for Jonathan Roldan and Tailhunter International.
Eddie Leland got into the big yellowfin tuna in Puerta Vallarta and joins Phil to tell you about this great adventure.
Ensenada is on fire as 4 anglers on the Cazador took 110 yellowtail yesterday along with 3 bluefin tuna and 1 dorado.
Westly Broughhas all the best from the Cabo surf and Poncho the sea lion steals a $7,000 tuna.
Still lots more on another great Baja Now Radio Show with Phil Friedman.
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10/21/2013
New Law Regarding Entering Mexico By Boat; Must Register Before Entering The Country
FISHING UPDATES, VIDEO"S & MORE
You can reach Phil at [email protected].
PFO is on the air, Monday-Friday at 2pm with all the latest for you.
Tune Phil and the gang up anywhere and anytime around this great
big world of ours and thank you for helping us to GROW so fast with
hundred's of thousands of streams. We owe it all to you!!!Schedule as of September 6, 2013
2pm LIVE; Archived upon completion of LIVE ShowMondays- The SURF FISHING SHOW
Tuesdays- The BAJA NOW SHOW
Wednesdays- THE FRESHWATER SHOW
Thursdays- THE SALTWATER SHOW
Friday's- AL Aire Libre; Pescando con Felipe (Our Spanish Show)
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VIDEO: Cousins Fishing Rods & Tackle Factory Tour with Phil Friedman Outdoors
Two
families have been on the cutting edge of fishing tackle since the inception of
modern versions. Wade Cunningham and Bill Buchanan are the names behind Cousins
Tackle, which has been associated with just about all the top tackle companies
such as Sage, Seeker, Sevenstrand, Fenwick, Berkley, Spiderwire, Stren, Abu
Garcia, Abel and Shikari.
It was in the 1960s that two family patriarch brothers-in-law—Buck Buchanan (father of Bill Buchanan) and Bill Cunningham (father of Wade Cunningham)—purchased the sportfisher Buckwheat, which also became the families’ new on-the-water office. A couple years and a few fishing trips later, the families came together to start making some of the first proprietary vinyl offshore lure skirts. This would change the way people would troll forever.
Sevenstrand/Fenwick was so impressed with the skirts and components, it purchased Republic Plastic Molders and relocated its plant to Westminster, where Bill Cunningham and Buck Buchanan became division managers. Bill handled the production of Fenwick Rods and Buck handled the Sevenstrand Wire and Lure division.
It
didn’t take long for Bill and Buck to bring their sons into the mix. Wade began
heading up quality control, specs and engineering while Bill Buchanan ended up
as a production supervisor in the Fenwick Rod factory. At the time Fenwick was
building more than 1,000 rods per day. This was where Wade Cunningham had a
hand in building the first High Modulus Graphite tubular style rods ever built.
These are the precursors to the modern rods we fish with today.
In the late ‘70s, Sevenstrand was purchased by Buck Buchanan with an investment group that consisted of Charlie Davis and Les Eichorn. This was the year that the company relocated to its home in Huntington Beach, where it would take Southern California’s tackle manufacturing into the future.
Wade
has been an icon in modern rod building and blank design and has had
involvement in designing and building rods for numerous brands. He built the
first rods Sage ever displayed for Don Green, proving that he had what it took
to make and design the finest rods on the market. In between projects, Wade
founded and launched one of the most well-known names in fishing, Seeker Rods.
He built the factory and designed the blanks to what would become an iconic
West Coast brand that is still going strong.
Back in the day, the two cousins had a vision to bring consumers the finest rods, blanks, skirts and lures available. The idea back then was called Harbor Pacifica, which was the inspiration for what is now called Cousins Tackle Corp.
They came back together in the hometown of these historic tackle companies, Huntington Beach, to bring you the highest quality rods, blanks, skirts and lures, all made right here in the USA. Bill brings years of lure and skirt design experience while Wade brings rod and blank design expertise to create the perfect match. Cousins Tackle products are all made by hand and one at a time to ensure quality.
When Wade and Bill came together to build this company, they knew the vision was to bring jobs to our local economy. Heck, they have even brought back on board original employees from past companies. In essence, they got the old team back together to repeat history and bring on innovation. Employing more than 25 workers, Cousins Tackle has a full staff rolling blanks, finishing rods, pouring skirts and making lures.
Take a tour of the COUSINS Factory with Phil Friedman Outdoors.
FISHING UPDATES, VIDEO"S & MORE
You can reach Phil at [email protected].
PFO is on the air, Monday-Friday at 2pm with all the latest for you.
Tune Phil and the gang up anywhere and anytime around this great
big world of ours and thank you for helping us to GROW so fast with
hundred's of thousands of streams. We owe it all to you!!!Schedule as of September 6, 2013
2pm LIVE; Archived upon completion of LIVE ShowMondays- The SURF FISHING SHOW
Tuesdays- The BAJA NOW SHOW
Wednesdays- THE FRESHWATER SHOW
Thursdays- THE SALTWATER SHOW
Friday's- AL Aire Libre; Pescando con Felipe (Our Spanish Show)
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10/19/2013
SCARIUM OF THE PACIFIC: SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Discover creepy creatures and enjoy magic shows, costume contests, and face painting at the Aquarium, where there’s more fun than fright
WHAT: Swim into the dark depths of the Aquarium, where there’s more fun than fright! Discover the eerie creatures lurking in the depths of the Pacific at the Scarium of the Pacific on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2013, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids of all ages can hunt for creepy-looking animals while enjoying special Halloween activities and learning about the ocean.
The event will feature various Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest, the creepy coloring contest, magic shows, underwater pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling, kooky crafts, other-wordly animals in the Great Hall, and much more. As children leave, they will be able to enjoy Green Halloween® treats.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, October 26-27, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COST: FREE FOR CHILDREN IN COSTUME (must be under age 12 and bring in coupon available online athttp://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/scarium_of_the_pacific/ ).
Included with admission—$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.
INFO:
(562) 590-3100 or http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/scarium_of_the_pacific/
WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
AQUARIUM: The Aquarium of the Pacific, a nonprofit institution, celebrates our planet’s largest and
most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Home to more than 11,000 animals, the Aquarium
explores the waters of Southern California and Baja and the Northern and Tropical Pacific. The Aquarium
features hands-on discovery labs staffed by knowledgeable volunteers; the Molina Animal Care Center;
the Lorikeet Forest aviary; its interactive Shark Lagoon; the Ocean Science Center; the new Wonders
of the Deep gallery; and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. A world of discovery awaits people of all ages,
backgrounds, and interests. The Aquarium is open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (except Dec. 25 and three
days during the Grand Prix in April).
Facebook.com/AquariumofthePacific / Twitter: @AquariumPacific / YouTube.com/AquariumofthePacific
You can reach Phil at [email protected].
PFO is on the air, Monday-Friday at 2pm with all the latest for you.
Tune Phil and the gang up anywhere and anytime around this great
big world of ours and thank you for helping us to GROW so fast with
hundred's of thousands of streams. We owe it all to you!!!Schedule as of September 6, 2013
2pm LIVE; Archived upon completion of LIVE ShowMondays- The SURF FISHING SHOW
Tuesdays- The BAJA NOW SHOW
Wednesdays- THE FRESHWATER SHOW
Thursdays- THE SALTWATER SHOW
Friday's- AL Aire Libre; Pescando con Felipe (Our Spanish Show)Follow Phil Friedman Outdoors
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10/18/2013
VIDEO: Cortez Bank on the Toronado and tremendous squid float at Catalina
When Joe Gallagher from Rancho Palos Verdes was thinking of throwing a birthday party for his son Joey, age 33, there was no doubt that it would be centered on fishing. Fishing has played an immense role in both their lives so it seemed like a natural to head off on a Phil Friedman Outdoors Adventure to the Cortez Bank over the weekend on board the Toronado out of Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach.
On board were 25 close friends of the Gallagher’s, some who had never been fishing before. Skipper Ray Lagmay pointed the bow of the Toronado towards Catalina Island where copious amounts of market squid had taken up temporary residence to spawn. The crew of the Toronado lowered submersible and powerful lights below the surface of the crystal blue water to attract the mating mollusks to the surface. In the 1800’s commercial fisherman noticed that squid were drawn to the light emitted by lanterns on board their skiffs.
Within minutes, thousands of squid had blanketed the ocean’s surface transforming the deep blue sea into a sea of white. The crew on board started to net hundreds of squid at a time and began to fill the bait tanks. Besides man, the squid had attracted a myriad of other predators. Bat rays and sharks swam through and consumed the squid while sea lions and dolphin also enjoyed the calamari feast. “I have never seen anything like this before in my life,” said 14-year-old Blake Compton from Fullerton. “I can’t believe what I am seeing.”
Tanks full of live squid, the Toronado continued the 94 mile
journey to Cortez Bank where the oceans floor rises up out of nowhere to about
30 feet in the shallowest area. Ten thousand years ago, the Cortez Bank was
actually Cortez Island. It’s remote enough so that the fishing is usually very
good.
At first light, anglers in the stern were yelling hook up as their trolled lures had been attacked by a marauding school of oceanic bonito. Several anglers were hooked up to the hard fighting game fish; many that weighed over 10 pounds.
With no sign of yellowtail or bluefin tuna in the area, the group opted to try for shallow water rockfish. It was tremendous. An 8-ounce torpedo sinker with one or two hooks baited with live squid was greeted by a big tug at the line on just about every single drop. Bob Osborn from Surfside caught a nice fat lingcod while other anglers caught a wide variety of colorful and great eating bottom dwellers. There were white fish to 6 pounds, vermillion rockfish, treefish, bocaccio, olive rockfish and lots more. The birthday boy Joey Gallagher caught an enormous sheepshead as everyone on board took their 10 fish limits.
The first time anglers were having a ball catching lots of fish and enjoying the flat calm seas produced by a Santa Ana condition. Although it was Gallagher’s birthday, he was more concerned that the people on board the trip were having a good time. He went from person to person and asked if there was anything he could do. He was especially concerned about all the new anglers he was introducing to the sport he loves so much. That made for a special atmosphere on board the Toronado where everyone was rooting for the other guy to do well and have fun.
“I had such a great time,” said Compton. “I just can’t wait to do it all again.” The Toronado is headed back out for the Cortez Bank on Friday evening.
You can reach Phil at [email protected].
PFO is on the air, Monday-Friday at 2pm with all the latest for you.
Tune Phil and the gang up anywhere and anytime around this great
big world of ours and thank you for helping us to GROW so fast with
hundred's of thousands of streams. We owe it all to you!!!Schedule as of September 6, 2013
2pm LIVE; Archived upon completion of LIVE ShowMondays- The SURF FISHING SHOW
Tuesdays- The BAJA NOW SHOW
Wednesdays- THE FRESHWATER SHOW
Thursdays- THE SALTWATER SHOW
Friday's- AL Aire Libre; Pescando con Felipe (Our Spanish Show)
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