Bass fishing in Mexico-El Salto

[littleky]

I have a trip booked for June. Has anyone been and would like to share their experience?? Thanks!

[JoeB]

I have a trip booked for June. Has anyone been and would like to share their experience?? Thanks!

If you happen to know Greg Pullen at Cumberland Pro Bass, he went to El Salto a few years ago and had a great time. If you happen to be around his store, I'm sure he'd be happy to give you the skinny.

[bigrod]

Never been but have wanted to for a long time. I can't get any of my friends up for a trip like that. How much is the total of the trip? Got room for one more?

[smljaw]

I've been to Salto 3X and plan to go back again this summer. I've been 2X in late June / early July and once in mid Sept. The mid Sept. trip got blown up by a Cat 3 hurricane so I won't even talk about that trip other than to say it was really poor fishing.

Littleky, you are in for a real treat! You can't go wrong in June. If you know what you're doing, expect to catch 40-75 per day if not more. In my 2 June/July trips to Salto I caught 2 over 9, 1 over 10 and 1 over 11. The reports you read are accurate. Ave. size is 2-5 pounds. If the fishing is "on", you'll lose count of the 3-6 pounders. You'll simply have to experience it to believe it!

Go to www.anglersinn.com (These guys are super! Are you staying with them or someone else?)... Check out the Angler's Inn reports between now and the time you leave. The patterns really don't change that much from year to year. 10" Berley Power Worms, 3/4 oz. blue/chrome Rat L Traps, 8" ZOOM Lizards in watermelon and watermelon/red, Pop Rs, Spooks, 1/2 and 3/4 oz jigs, 4 and 5" Storm Wildeye Swimbaits will all get the job done. I made the mistake of taking too much with me the first time I went. Pack smart but don't get carried away. Also, I usually take 4 baitcasters down with me. I spool 1 with 15 lb line and the others with 20-25. I'm going to try some 40-50 lb braid this year for jigs and swimbaits.

Also, be sure to check your rod tube length before you go and find out what the airline will allow!!! If it's too long they will gig you for it (like $100+ dollars)! If the tube is under 7' you should be OK but be sure to look into it on the airline website.

Good luck and keep us posted!

[littleky]

www.ronspeedadventures.com/ This is the arrangements we made. Im finally getting the chance to make the trip with my tourney partner. He has been with these folks 3X and said the fishing and accomodations were nothing but first class. I understand the topwater bite can be exceptional in June. A double-digit fish smashing my poor Sammy!!! Smljaw, all the lures you mentioned along with a few big cranks is exactly what we heard. Thanks for your info!

[smljaw]

I've heard good things about Ron Speed as well. Man, you're gonna love it! You'll catch fish on just about everything you throw. I plan to throw a lot of swimbaits this year. I tell you what though. It's really hard to put that texas rig down when I'm there. Lots of fish and lots of BIG FISH come on 10" worms, 8" lizards and full size brush hogs.

2 other tips for you... 1) Make sure you pack chartruce garlic Dip-It. 2) Listen to your guide and closely follow their advice. They will pull up on a spot and tell you what to throw and where to throw it. Do what they say and you will catch more fish.

Just found out this morning that I may be down there in June as well! What dates are you going, littleky?

[littleky]

We will be there 6/16-6/21. Thanks again for your info.

[smljaw]

And did I mention these bass are strong? Once you experience it you'll know what I'm talking about. A 2-3 pounder feels like 6+. They're mean!

[RICHYD4U]

SOMEBODY TAKE ME WITH YOU!!! THIS SNOW IS DRIVING ME INSANE!!! Sorry for yelling, but I'm going crazy with 7" of new snow on the ground.....will it ever end?!!!

-Rich

[AndyG]

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