hens
vs
roosters
2026
It starts with a bet….
“We need to figure out who we are inviting to the East Cape for Hens & Roosters Week 2026.” -Samantha
“Who are you thinking we should offer spots to?” -Joshua
“The ladies absolutely killed it last year, it was a solid roster.” -Samantha
“Well, if I had thought of it that way… I wasn’t choosing based on a competition.” -Joshua
“Neither did I. But honestly, I can build a better roster of female anglers than any group of guys you would invite, anyway. ANY DAY.” -Samantha
“Hahahahah!” -Joshua
“What, you think you can do better? Do you want to, uh…. Bet?” -Samantha
“You know I don’t fish to compete, but sure…. Let’s build some badass teams and see what happens!” -Joshua
The rest is history. . .
In the making!
We want YOU to be a part of it!!
Save the date !
Scroll on for all the details!
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Ladies, you’re slated to join Samantha’s Hen House.
Gents, you’re being drafted to Joshua’s Rooster Roster.
Experience Travel Creel’s Hens & Rooster’s Week like never before- with a healthy serving of friendly competition.
If you’re left thinking, wow, this would make for a great film…. So are we. The story writes itself.
That’s precisely what we are going to do, and you’re all a really meaningful part of it.
We’ll participate in a series of daily and overall trip challenges that put us ALL to the test.
The main goal, though, is to HAVE FUN!
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Arrive in Baja via your choice of either La Paz International Airport (LAP) or Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). La Paz is 45 minutes from the lodge, while the Cabo airport is about 2.5 hours away. Samantha is happy to assist with choosing flights!
Our shuttle drivers pick you up, and drive you to our lodge.
The main lodge is our headquarters, a spacious beachfront property in La Ventana. Features include cliff-side hammocks, a large pool with a swim-up bar, and more!
Your accommodations for 5 nights are set in tranquil La Ventana. We take you all out to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or our favorite taco truck most nights. Lodging, plus all meals are included for each angler.
Each of you will fish 4 days in Bahia de Los Muertos with our expert guide team, headed up by Juan Lucero. Truly the best guide team in all of Baja!
Your hosts, Joshua and Samantha Schwartz, will fish 3 days along with their teammates, and then spend the final day preparing for the end of trip BBQ.
Our final night together starts with us heading right down the road from the lodge, where our guide team meets us for a group photo at the La Ventana sign.
The entire Lucero guide crew and their families then join us at the lodge for a truly E-P-I-C fiesta, featuring a fantastic local band.
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It’s not the main point of the trip. Period.
For our industry week, we typically charge a nominal fee that covers the majority of our costs for each spot on the trip. We don’t make money on our industry week. That’s not the point.
We do this trip in order to spotlight this incredible fishery, for other industry individuals to enjoy it, and to have fun.
You’ve been chosen because we know you will share about your experience while on this slightly modified Creel adventure with your friends, followers and clients. Plus we want to fish with you, and know you’ll be an asset to the team! Or maybe you’ll just be really fun to hang out with. . . . Probably all of the above.
Rather than request payment from each of you to cover some of our costs for the trip, we have thought up some sponsorship options that you can bring to partners of yours. There are really cool perks for any sponsor you bring in, too!
Ask us for more info!
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We won’t make anything off of this trip, because it’s about hanging out with great folks, fishing, and having fun. Oh, and winning.
There is a cost per spot of $3,500.
Help us bring in sponsors to cover the cost of your spot (or more!)…
Have a sponsor in mind? Contact us, reach out to them, and together we can share more info. We can provide everything you need to present to a potential sponsor.
Have a sponsor in mind but not sure what to present to them? No problem! From a pitch deck to share info on the project and trip with whoever you have in mind as your potential sponsor, to an exclusive hand-tied fly series and a thorough trip planner- we have you covered.
Feel free to get a sponsor to cover your travel expenses, too!
We have some cool perks to offer any sponsors that do come on board, reach out to Samantha for more details.
You would hate to miss out, right? Well, I am sure you’ve got some brands in mind that would hate to miss out, too! There are lots of ways for brands to be a part of this adventure, reach out and let’s share some ideas!
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We handle them all. Just like each of our programs.
You show up, we take care of the rest. We pick you up on arrival, and we get you back to their airport on time for your flight home.
After RSVP’ing, you will receive a detailed trip planner, outlining everything you will need to know about this adventure!
It’s just SO. MUCH. FUN!
Contact us for more details on what you can bring to the coop and help fund this grandé adventure. . . .
We truly hope you will join us!
In order to slate your spot,
YOU MUST
R.S.V.P.
ASAP!!
So…. What’s not included?
Booze (first bottle of tequila is on us!!)
Gratuity for guides
Airfare
Fishing Gear
You’re welcome to ask a sponsor to cover these costs for you, though!
We really hope you can make it! Contact us if you have any questions. Anytime.
Joshua’s cell: (707)299-8047
Samantha’s cell: (917)328-0521

