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