Are you kidding? Me at El Salto

[pal_11]

I've fished freshy bass maybe a half dozen times, so I'm simply stunned to be here at largemouth heaven. Lucky! Anyhow here's the day 1 report - Doug, wish you were here, this is Barrett and then some.

Today was a slow one by most accounts. I managed 'just' 25 bass including a PB 9-lb'er weighed, and farmed at least as many. Fish on the bank and in brush, hitting poppers and killing senkos. Photos when I return.

[grumpy]

SICK.....and I hate you !

Pics please....

[crawdadguy]

I heard all the big bass snuck north across the border

[pal_11]

Day 2 report - I spent the day shooting video and stills - freakin' story subjects tanked on day 1, so I had to ride overwatch and get shots in the can. By the time I was free it was a pick. Just a dozen today, nothing over 3, but I have one more shot tomorrow. Anyway it's been unreal. To give you an idea of the possibilities, the lower circuit bass pro here had two 10s today and an 11, 10, 9 yesterday.

Photos on Mon maybe.

[dirfter]

Day 2 report - I spent the day shooting video and stills - freakin' story subjects tanked on day 1, so I had to ride overwatch and get shots in the can. By the time I was free it was a pick. Just a dozen today, nothing over 3, but I have one more shot tomorrow. Anyway it's been unreal. To give you an idea of the possibilities, the lower circuit bass pro here had two 10s today and an 11, 10, 9 yesterday.'
Photos on Mon maybe.

Dang!

[Choobie]

Can't wait to see some pictures. I think my grandpa used to fish El Salto way back in the day.

[EastCoaster]

wow, sounds amazing. can't wait to see the pics.

[duanediego]

right on! sounds like a kick-ass time! cant wait to see the footage....

[pal_11]

Ok, I'm back home. Day 3 was just a half-day. Something changed, but it wasn't obvious. The bite was very slow in the morning, but a buddy who was able to stay a bit longer said it turned on in the late afternoon. The group nailed a few 7s. What a place! Enjoy the photos:

The lake:
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0002.JPG

Hitching a ride
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0015.JPG

Pierpont with a nice one
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0020.JPG

The weapons
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0058.JPG

The post-fishing view from beach-front Cardon Resort, where we stayed. It was a 30 minute drive from the lake. This is the way to go in mid-summer or any time at all.

http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0043.JPG

In case you hadn't heard, there are a few big fish in El Salto

http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0040.jpg

Ranchero! (he farmed it in the weeds)
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0059.JPG

More livestock
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0024.JPG

What happens when a senko flies off the hook mid-cast
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0032.JPG

My 9. Unlikely anywhere but here...
http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0033.jpg

[duanediego]

stellar. look at those greenies!

thanks for sharing and congrats on an awesome trip :thumbsup:

[LOPAKA]

:giggity:
i see toads
:Clap:
nice LMB

[Choobie]

Great fish!

[limited686]

I just wet myself :gothand:

[kobra]

Congratulations on that pig. The adventures of the modern day Gad about Gaddis. ( for those of you old enough to remember ) Way to go Paul.

[birdie]

nice report Paul...and congrats on the new PB...that sounds like a dream trip

[leredgib]

Awesome Paul! :thumbsup:

[USMC9999]

Nice, very nice.
I'm extremely envious of your fishing trip and the big LMB you got Mr. Paul.
Well done.:thumbsup:

[BEEJ]

Rockstar status my friend... Well done.

[Kai One]

I'm drooling uncontrolibly!!!!! those are some awesome CHUNKY bass!:cheers:

[dirfter]

Classic:

http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Images/PhotoHost/El_SaltoLR_by_P_Lebowitz0059.JPG

[Fishballz]

That's a dream trip, mucho congrats on that beauty of a PB :hannibal:

[duanediego]

i still enjoy looking at this thread :thumbsup:

[pal_11]

Thanks guys, I know I was incredibly lucky to make the trip. Imagine what a competent bass angler could do with the opportunity. Super cool place.