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I've heard of friends eating the puffers by the hundreds much further south towards Mazatlan, but I wouldn't eat them. You have to prepare them a certain way, but I don't know how.

The puffers are okay to touch, just watch out for your fingers and their big teeth!

#1 Shortfin Corvina #2 Shovelnose Guitarfish #3 Bullseye Puffer #4 Sargo #5 California Corbina

Threadfin Jack?

What about Shortfin Corvina? They are common around RP too, aren't they?

I've never had any hassles, questions, or delays with 2 kayaks strapped to the top of my truck and campershell in over 15 years. I don't make the trip as often as some, only a couple times a year, and also don't have a trailer. But I've never been stopped by the cops while I've had the kayaks...

With inflatables, the stability all depends on which one you buy, just like with any of the hardshell kayaks. I did exactly what you are thinking, purchased an inflatable kayak for the portability. Aire Tomcat tandem, made for white water, is very stable and very tough. I've had it for 20 years...

Clarification: every dirt road and 2 track off Hwy 260 as it crosses the reservation ...

The Fort Apache Reservation is also currently closed to all entry. Every dirt road and 2 track turning off Hwy 260 is chained closed with signs all over the place. I hope that changes soon because I have a permit for Christmas Tree Lake for May 30.

Estevan, to answer your question about the type of shark you caught, its likely one of the several species of smoothhound sharks. The second dorsal fin looks about equal size to the first and the lower lobe of the caudal fin is very small. Baby sharks can be difficult to identify so this is a guess.

The folks at www.mexfish.com have created www.mexican-fish.com that has a ton more info. https://www.mexican-fish.com/common-names-tofc/ Here's the Largemouth Blenny https://www.mexican-fish.com/largemouth-blenny/

Largemouth Blenny. Great sources for identifying fish in Sea of Cortez include: Gulf of California Fishwatcher's Guide Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Alaska to California (not exclusive to Sea of Cortez)