February 2012 Update

[Editor: this article first appeared on www.ronsfishingblog and may only be used by permission of Ron Speed]

Mexico – Fishing EXPLODES at El Salto!!!

That’s right, folks…the fishing has absolutely exploded at El Salto! We haven’t had boats averaging over 100 fish per day at El Salto in many, many years…but that’s exactly what’s happening RIGHT NOW! Prior to closing the camp for the Christmas holidays, Ron Clark and his group of 10 anglers boated 2,726 bass over four days of fishing. Let me break that down for you…with two anglers per boat, that’s an average of 136 bass per boat, per day! Just a few days prior to Ron Clark and his group’s arrival, we had a small group of four anglers that fished for 3 days. That’s two boats fishing and those anglers averaged about the same, 140 bass per day! Largest fish of those two groups was 11.1 lbs. J. W. Peterson’s group of 23 anglers fished 4 days (Jan. 9-14) and they landed a total of 5,016 bass. These fish were not just “dinks” either as there were many bass landed in the 3-5 lbs range. Again, we have not seen numbers like this in years on El Salto. The average catch per boat, per day over the past 7 or 8 years has been around 60-70. Right now it’s double from what it’s been.
Bass Fishing explosion on Lake El Salto, Mexico

Why is this happening? Well, those who have fished many years, especially in Mexico, know how these lakes tend to “cycle”…although El Salto fishing has been very, very good in most years it hasn’t been THIS GOOD in a long time. Also, last April/May, El Salto had one of the largest tilapia hatches in its 22 years. The fish are extremely healthy…FOOTBALLS!!! This should make for a phenomenal spawn and fishing over the coming months. The bass are definitely going to be heavier than in most years.

These opportunities don’t come around often in a person’s lifetime. We’ve fished and operated camps/lodges on many great lakes in Mexico, but El Salto ranks up there with the best of them. All of those lakes in the past are not great like they were years ago. El Salto has withstood the test of time and I believe it is better today than at any given time since it opened in 1990. We open our camp in October and close at the end of July. We anticipate the fishing to continue at this pace at least through the end of the season (July). Also, with the exception of our high season months (Jan.-Mar.), we offer the lowest 4-day fishing package prices on the lake. If you find a lower 3-day fishing package offered by any camp on the lake for the months of Oct.-Dec. and April-July, we’ll match it! Our camp is located lakeside…with new houses, and with the best boats for fishing El Salto: 18’ Xpress Boats! We also have an A-Team of guides with many, many years of experience. Our camp staff is second-to-none and will go out of their way to give you the best service possible!

Call us TODAY so you don’t miss out on the bass explosion that’s taking place on El Salto right NOW!

Brazil – Winter Season Kicks Off!!!

Our first group of January and the Winter Season for peacock bass fishing begins this coming week. I’ve just been informed that currently, the water level in the Rio Negro around Barcelos is near perfect! For those that have previously fished the Negro, you know that can change very quickly. However, it’s always great to start with good water levels as it does have an impact on the fishing. Well, not just the water level, but whether or not the water is rising, stable or falling. If stable or falling, that’s very good. Rising water, not so good. However, this is why we have always used a mother ship for our base accommodations. It’s imperative when fishing the Amazon and its constant fluctuating water levels, to be mobile. It gives the best chance of not having a “washout.”

The Otter houseboat that we represent is the very nicest in the Amazon for sport fishing! The Otter consists of 8 spacious cabins, not state rooms with bunk beds, but rather much larger rooms with two twin beds, a night table, desk, closet and a very large bath/shower! Each room has its own air conditioning unit so you and the other guest in your room can control the temperature in your own room. The dining area is closed in and also very spacious…with air conditioning. The Otter also offers two lounge areas on the third deck with bar and Jacuzzi and another lounge area on the fourth/top deck! The Otter also offers a tackle room. We provide all necessary tackle and equipment so you don’t have to buy and bring any with you…which is a major convenience to our anglers, especially with the additional fees the airlines charge these days.
The Otter houseboat is the nicest for Amazon sport fishing.

The guides are second to none! All of our guides have at least 10 years of experience guiding sport fishermen for peacocks in the Amazon. Four of our guides have been with us since the beginning (1993)…that’s 19 years of experience in not only guiding, but also operating a bass boat in the Amazon. That represents safety…which has been, and always will be, #1 with Ron Speed’s Adventures! The staff aboard the Otter is also second to None!
Pro angler Shaw Grigsby searching for big peacock bass

Last, we’re offering a March 2012 Special, as well as, a Fall 2012 Special! For the March Special, we’re offering the normal $4995 Winter/Rio Negro package at the normal Fall/Uatama package price…which is $4595 per person. For the Fall Special, we’re offering the normal $4595 Fall/Uatama package to the first 32 (equates to two trips/groups) that book at $4250 per person. That’s a $345 savings and more than covers tips or, even for most, the price of an airline ticket from home city to Miami!!! This will apply for trips where we have met our minimum number of paying guests. This will not last long after this mailing, and therefore, you need to call us ASAP!

Call us today to book your fishing adventure of a lifetime! 1-800-722-0006.
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December 2011 Update for Mexico and Brazil Bass Fishing

Good conditions for fishing El Salto[Editor: this article first appeared on www.ronsfishingblog and may only be used by permission of Ron Speed]

“NEWS FLASH!!”—-The Ron Clark group of 10 fishermen, who fished Lake El Salto for 4 days  (Dec. 12-15), ended up landing a grand total of 2726 bass.  Check out our website for fishing reports.

Mexico – Bass Explosion on El Salto!!!

It’s that time, folks! The fishing season on El Salto is off and running! The water level is approximately 50% …which is lower than last year at this time but the high water actually hurt our fishing last fall with all of the decaying of green vegetation. Also, last May/June, we had one of the best Tilapia hatches ever! The condition of the bass is showing it too, as they are in great shape!

Yesterday we received a fishing report from Lupe on a group that left on Sunday. During their first two days, each boat averaged 60 or more fish. On the last day, each boat landed 150+ fish with one boat having a 9.4lbs bass as the largest, the other boat with an 8lbs. The best lures were watermelon colored lizards, Senkos and “Brush Hawgs”…fished in 5’ – 10’ of water. Topwaters were also productive, particularly Pop-R’s in shad color.

Today’s report was just as awesome: Ron Clark group of 10 anglers arrived at the camp Sunday and started fishing Monday. Every single boat had over 100 bass on Monday with the top boat landing 155 bass!

This is by far the best action/numbers we’ve seen in two years! All in 5 – 10 feet of water – shallow water! FUN! FUN! FUN! Now is the time to get down there while it lasts! Salto is one of, if not THE BEST bass lake in the world. However, even great lakes have their “off years.” Last year was considered an off-year for El Salto. Don’t miss out on this opportunity while the fishing is fantastic!!!

El Salto bass fishing is benefitting from this year's great hatch of Tilapia

Brazil – Peacock Bass

The Otter is geared up and ready to roll for the Jan – March Season on the Negro! For those who haven’t been with us in the past year or longer, allow me to inform you of a couple of major upgrades. Some of you have fished on our older boat, the Amazon Clipper. After Gilberto completed construction on the Otter, he brought his staff and guides over to the Otter. Ron Jr. took over the reservations for the Clipper after booking for years to a boat called the Amazon Angler. He and his manager, Franz, had assembled a solid group of fishing guides, very similar to those on the Otter. Last year Ron Jr. and I teamed up and decided to focus just on the Otter. Our partner in Brazil, Carlos, who was working with both Ron Jr. and myself, consolidated everything to the Otter. The best guides from the Clipper joined the best guides on the Otter and formed the VERY BEST guide team in the entire Amazon for sportfishing. As some of you may know, the guide is the key to your fishing success – and overall trip success. We know the majority of our clients place so much emphasis on “the catch” or the fishing. Therefore it’s imperative that we have the very best guides. All of our guides have at least 10 years or more experience. Four of our eight guides have been with us since we started fishing the Amazon in 1993. That’s nearly 19 years! This is important for fishing, no doubt. However, it’s also important from a safety/boating standpoint. We not only have the best FISHING guides in the Amazon but also guides with a lot of experience and a safe boat operating history.

Also, we’ve used Express (formerly AlumaWeld) bass boats for years. Carlos has brought over the Triton all welded bass boats they were using on the Angler and Clipper. Like the Express boats, the Tritons are 17.5’ in length, have two large decks front and back, rod boxes, built-in ice coolers, and are equipped with powerful Motorguide trolling motors.

For those that have yet to experience the Otter or peacock bass fishing in the Amazon, you owe it to yourself to try it at least one time. There’s not a fish that swims that’s more exciting and fun to catch than the amazing peacock bass! We provide all fishing tackle/equipment so you only need to bring a few clothes – few because we also provide laundry service aboard the Otter.

Call us today to book your fishing adventure of a lifetime!

The Otter is geared up and ready to roll for the Jan – March Season of Peacock Bass fishing on the Negro!



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