November/December El Salto and Picachos Report

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12-14-2018, 02:34 PM
Pete Robbins

November/December El Salto and Picachos Report

Happy to answer any questions or offer advice for upcoming trips.

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12-14-2018, 02:41 PM
22RangerZ520R

:thumb up2:

I've been doing some Mexico bass research recently. I'd like to make the trip happen some day...
12-14-2018, 03:36 PM
AZMike49

Hi 18Ranger -
I have been doing 3 trips a year for the last 5 years at El Salto and Lake Baccarac. Nothing like it. We usually go to El Salto the Sunday after Thanksgiving for a 6 night 5 day fish. This has been the prime time of year for Top Water (Frogs, Rio Ricos and Whopper Plopper). We also fish Under Spin Swim Baits, Flukes, Big Deep Cranks, A-Rigs, Jigs and C-Rigs. Just got back from El Salto Sat Dec 1 and boated 900 fish. Largest was 10.5 with a ton of 7,8 and 9+ pounders. This years trip was about the same as the previous 4 years in numbers and size. Did lose 2 bigger fish on C-Rigs as they came unbuttoned at the boat.

The next 2 trips will be a 7 night 6 day fish in late January and again in late March at Lake Baccarac. Past trips we have caught bigger fish and huge numbers. Last year we caught 1100 in January and 1400 in March. Baits used at Baccarac, Top Water (Rio Ricos and Whopper Ploppers) a great bite on Jerk Baits (Vision 110+), A-Rigs, Under Spins, Cranks, Wacky Senkos, T-Rig and C-Rig. At either lake you will be ho humming 4-6 pounders by noon the first day. Last March using an A-Rig I had a first, caught a fish on all 5 baits on 1 cast. The total weight boated of all 5 fish was just over 30 pounds, just unbelievable. Can't say enough good things about the Mexico Bass fishing or the operations down there, they truly are top notch and go the extra mile to make a great trip.
12-14-2018, 04:50 PM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by AZMike49

Hi 18Ranger -
I have been doing 3 trips a year for the last 5 years at El Salto and Lake Baccarac. Nothing like it. We usually go to El Salto the Sunday after Thanksgiving for a 6 night 5 day fish. This has been the prime time of year for Top Water (Frogs, Rio Ricos and Whopper Plopper). We also fish Under Spin Swim Baits, Flukes, Big Deep Cranks, A-Rigs, Jigs and C-Rigs. Just got back from El Salto Sat Dec 1 and boated 900 fish. Largest was 10.5 with a ton of 7,8 and 9+ pounders. This years trip was about the same as the previous 4 years in numbers and size. Did lose 2 bigger fish on C-Rigs as they came unbuttoned at the boat.

The next 2 trips will be a 7 night 6 day fish in late January and again in late March at Lake Baccarac. Past trips we have caught bigger fish and huge numbers. Last year we caught 1100 in January and 1400 in March. Baits used at Baccarac, Top Water (Rio Ricos and Whopper Ploppers) a great bite on Jerk Baits (Vision 110+), A-Rigs, Under Spins, Cranks, Wacky Senkos, T-Rig and C-Rig. At either lake you will be ho humming 4-6 pounders by noon the first day. Last March using an A-Rig I had a first, caught a fish on all 5 baits on 1 cast. The total weight boated of all 5 fish was just over 30 pounds, just unbelievable. Can't say enough good things about the Mexico Bass fishing or the operations down there, they truly are top notch and go the extra mile to make a great trip.

No Obregon? What’s up with that. Have you fished Huites?
12-14-2018, 04:53 PM
Stratos xl NC

On my Bucket list! Sounds awesome. All my fishing buddies think they will get kidnapped. I told them there wives would pay the hijackers to keep there asses.
12-14-2018, 06:27 PM
22RangerZ520R

Thanks, appreciate it! :thumb up2:

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Originally Posted by AZMike49

Hi 18Ranger -
I have been doing 3 trips a year for the last 5 years at El Salto and Lake Baccarac. Nothing like it. We usually go to El Salto the Sunday after Thanksgiving for a 6 night 5 day fish. This has been the prime time of year for Top Water (Frogs, Rio Ricos and Whopper Plopper). We also fish Under Spin Swim Baits, Flukes, Big Deep Cranks, A-Rigs, Jigs and C-Rigs. Just got back from El Salto Sat Dec 1 and boated 900 fish. Largest was 10.5 with a ton of 7,8 and 9+ pounders. This years trip was about the same as the previous 4 years in numbers and size. Did lose 2 bigger fish on C-Rigs as they came unbuttoned at the boat.

The next 2 trips will be a 7 night 6 day fish in late January and again in late March at Lake Baccarac. Past trips we have caught bigger fish and huge numbers. Last year we caught 1100 in January and 1400 in March. Baits used at Baccarac, Top Water (Rio Ricos and Whopper Ploppers) a great bite on Jerk Baits (Vision 110+), A-Rigs, Under Spins, Cranks, Wacky Senkos, T-Rig and C-Rig. At either lake you will be ho humming 4-6 pounders by noon the first day. Last March using an A-Rig I had a first, caught a fish on all 5 baits on 1 cast. The total weight boated of all 5 fish was just over 30 pounds, just unbelievable. Can't say enough good things about the Mexico Bass fishing or the operations down there, they truly are top notch and go the extra mile to make a great trip.
12-14-2018, 06:36 PM
dean c

Did a Picachos trip few years back..with Ron Speed. Awesome time :thumb up2:
12-14-2018, 06:38 PM
22RangerZ520R

Yeah, I've looked into there.

Only problem I'm thinking I'll run in to is getting spoiled and fishing here in the states just won't cut it anymore.... :doh:

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Originally Posted by dean c

Did a Picachos trip few years back..with Ron Speed. Awesome time :thumb up2:
12-14-2018, 06:44 PM
dean c

Nah....you know when you throw a square bill at any piece of wood and you get slammed, or you catch 10 fish out of one tree...
your in fantasy land. What it will do, is clue you in as to how pressured our fish are. Virgin unpressured bass are easy to catch.
12-14-2018, 06:47 PM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by 18RangerZ520L

Yeah, I've looked into there.

Only problem I'm thinking I'll run in to is getting spoiled and fishing here in the states just won't cut it anymore.... :doh:

Just move here to Arizona. Then it’s just a 10 hr drive to Oviachic!
12-14-2018, 07:11 PM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by dean c

Nah....you know when you throw a square bill at any piece of wood and you get slammed, or you catch 10 fish out of one tree...
your in fantasy land. What it will do, is clue you in as to how pressured our fish are. Virgin unpressured bass are easy to catch.

Just don’t peek inside the huge black Hefty bags that are sitting on the banks.
12-14-2018, 07:12 PM
dean c

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Originally Posted by 86 inches

Just don’t peek inside the huge black Hefty bags that are sitting on the banks.

Never saw any of those.
12-14-2018, 07:14 PM
AZMike49

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Originally Posted by 86 inches

No Obregon? What’s up with that. Have you fished Huites?

Hi 86. I have fished Oviachic and Obregon but not Huites. Great lakes but caught more and bigger fish at Baccarac and El Salto. Also, i know the folks running the lodges at El Salto and Baccarac quiet well so the travel and transportation is easier.
12-14-2018, 07:16 PM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by dean c

Never saw any of those.

Must not have been there for the harvest. Usually in October
12-14-2018, 07:19 PM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by AZMike49

Hi 86. I have fished Oviachic and Obregon but not Huites. Great lakes but caught more and bigger fish at Baccarac and El Salto. Also, i know the folks running the lodges at El Salto and Baccarac quiet well so the travel and transportation is easier.

Huites is a little harder to get to. Its in the sierra madres. Beautiful lake. Reminds me of Powell
12-14-2018, 07:35 PM
Dizzy1

Can you give a roundabout price for the week? Total price, not just the resort
12-14-2018, 07:38 PM
tim3393

Oviachic is my favorite lake. Picachos looks interesting
12-15-2018, 09:48 AM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by AZMike49

Hi 86. I have fished Oviachic and Obregon but not Huites. Great lakes but caught more and bigger fish at Baccarac and El Salto. Also, i know the folks running the lodges at El Salto and Baccarac quiet well so the travel and transportation is easier.

Do you Aeromex to Los Mochis.
12-15-2018, 10:15 AM
22RangerZ520R

Maybe once I hit retirement... :thumb up2:

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Originally Posted by 86 inches

Just move here to Arizona. Then it’s just a 10 hr drive to Oviachic!
12-15-2018, 10:19 AM
86 inches

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Originally Posted by 18RangerZ520L

Maybe once I hit retirement... :thumb up2:

I know for a fact Scottsdale PD is hiring!
12-15-2018, 10:24 AM
22RangerZ520R

With the current climate towards police, I'm sure a ton of PD's nationwide are hiring! :ohwell:

But, Mexico is definitely a bucket list "fishing trip" of mine! :thumb up2:

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Originally Posted by 86 inches

I know for a fact Scottsdale PD is hiring!
12-15-2018, 11:23 AM
AZMike49

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Originally Posted by 86 inches

Do you Aeromex to Los Mochis.

To get to Baccarac there is a direct non-stop flight from Phoenix to Culican on Volaris that goes out of Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor.
12-16-2018, 10:14 AM
Pete Robbins

I can only speak for the Anglers Inn properties, but any trip to Mexico will spoil you for life. They can't control the weather or the fishing (although it's usually exceptional) but the service is amazing.

Happy to answer any questions privately.
12-16-2018, 08:46 PM
wiget10

Sure it’s been brought up before, but how safe are the resorts? What about getting there?
12-17-2018, 07:20 AM
Pete Robbins

I've been to El Salto and Picachos a total of about a dozen times and never feel unsafe. They pick you up directly inside the airport and you travel on a major highway -- once you are there, there is no reason to leave the lodge. We leave our doors unlocked and never suspect any issues. My brother (who does not fish) came with us last year and plans to bring his 9 year old son. I'm sure there are problems on occasion, but that's the case in any destination, whether that be in the US or abroad.
12-17-2018, 07:43 AM
RangerryanR73

I've been to El Salto twice both times with Angler's Inn. Transport to and from the lodge to the airport, I never felt unsafe in the van or at the lodge. Everything from the food to the facilities was 5 star. Employees at the lodge and the guides were very professional. The fishing was incredible (first trip in May lots of big fish, second trip in January smaller average size but 100+ 2 to 4 lb fish a day) Overall not a single complaint either time can't wait until I book my next trip.