| In the bass fishing world, a trip to Mexico | | | | number of visiting anglers all after their |
| is a must and if you want to almost guarantee | | | | trophy catch. Experts will tell you the best |
| yourself a certain catch, then Lake El Salto | | | | time to land a monster is following the |
| should be your first port of call. Why? Well, | | | | spawning season which usually takes place |
| Lake El Salto has developed a reputation as | | | | from December through until March. The "fish |
| just about the best bass fishing lake in the | | | | tale" giants have usually been landed |
| world, and for good reason! | | | | following the big spawn from April through |
| | | | until season close at June's end. |
| Bass was introduced to El Salto over two | | | | |
| decades ago and the result, a lake full of | | | | El Salto Tours |
| fish ready to be caught! Apart from being one | | | | |
| of the most picturesque locations you'll come | | | | There is a term used in bass fishing which is |
| across, Lake El Salto, situated within close | | | | simply double digit. It's music to the ears |
| proximity to Mazatlan and close to the Sierra | | | | of most serious anglers because landing a |
| Madre mountain range, has an ideal | | | | double digit bass will land you short term |
| temperature range and all the right | | | | fame and bragging rights. Best of all, you'll |
| ingredients for bass to flourish. And | | | | forever have the licence to "spin the yarn" |
| flourish they have! | | | | about the time you hooked a double digit bass |
| | | | in Mexico, provided you've kept the photo, of |
| El Salto's Monsters | | | | course! |
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| There's an old saying... size matters and El | | | | Visitors are always welcome at Lake El Salto |
| Salto's reputation for producing monster bass | | | | and there are several fishing tour companies |
| is one good reason why anglers flock there in | | | | which provide either a sole El Sato |
| droves across the border from the US. There | | | | experience or include it as part of a fishing |
| is a strong emphasis on trophy fishing; being | | | | itinerary. As an example, a two day package |
| able to tell your buddies you "snagged" the | | | | would set you back about $500 and the value |
| big one and better still, producing the photo | | | | you receive is excellent. All meals, |
| proof of your catch. | | | | transport to the lake and back to your |
| | | | accomodation which is also usually included |
| The season at El Salto runs for approximately | | | | in the price, drinks and boat guides who are |
| nine months. It officially "casts off" on | | | | conversant in both english and spanish and |
| October 1st. and runs right through until the | | | | not to mention your fishing license. That's a |
| end of June. This period produces a great | | | | pretty good deal in anyone's language. |