Stand-up surfers become big-game anglers at Baja's Rancho Leonero

Stand-up fishing has new meaning for a couple of Carlsbad anglers, who recently visited Rancho Leonero in Baja California's East Cape region and tackled several big-game species while atop surfboards designed for stand-up paddling.

That's Calvin Toms (above) with a nice roosterfish, and Chris Perret (below) with a very impressive sierra mackerel, which presumably was prepared as ceviche for an afternoon snack by the sleepy resort's chef.

"The Ranch," with its laid-back feel and close proximity to some of the best fishing in the world, is one of my favorite Baja haunts and the winter winds have subsided, so I may travel there soon.

As for stand-up fishing aboard a stand-up surfboard, I'd like to give it a try but with my luck I'd hook a marlin that'd tow me across the Sea of Cortez, causing me to miss happy hour.

-- Pete Thomas

Photos courtesy of Rancho Leonero

Comments

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[Crash Burn]

I think its very sportiing of these guys to give both ways while fishing. Gives the sharks a fair shot at a few extra calories. Although sharks don't usually like the taste of those those stubby, lanky surfers, fishermen's beer bellies hit the spot! Make sure to chum the water though to give them a fair shot.

[Mike T.]

I once saw a couple of guys catching pompano from bright green children's innertubes off Playa Medano in Cabo. Also, I can't help wondering why the chef was so sleepy:-)