I want say "thank you" for arranging such a great trip for my group this year. We have done many trips over the years and I have to rank this trip very high on the list. This trip resulted in the most fish I have ever caught on any water. It was great to eat good, sleep good and, fish, fish, fish! I feel that everyone at the camp along the fishing guides worked very hard to ensure that we had a good time and that everything ran like clockwork. The food was very good and Loupe kept everyone entertained. We all felt totally at home and there was no issues with security or safety. I already have customers asking to come next year and they will pay their own way! It doesn't get any better than that!

Thanks Again,
Jack Harmon
North Carolina

Thanks for being a GREAT host on out trip to El Salto. You were very helpful to keep us on track through the airport to the lodge. The fishing was excellent with over a 100 fish per day, that was a catching trip! The guides were top notch and very knowledgeable. There was never any fear of being safe on the trip to the lodge, at the lodge, or back for our nights stay in Mazatlan. The new rooms at the lodge were very nice. I will for sure be back for another great time!

John W. Ackley

Thanks for the pictures! Hard to believe that it was 2 weeks ago today that we met in Dallas/Fort Worth airport to start the most fantastic fishing adventure of my 80+ years. It takes a lot to make an old man dream. Yet, I have had 3 nights of dreaming of "setting the hooks" since we got back. I really can't remember when I started bass fishing, probably 1940-1941. We had a lake in front of our home so I started with a rod and Shakespeare reel, then on to fly fishing. But, for those 70 years I never ever dreamed of catching so many bass. The fishing camp was fantastic, also. Lupe was a hoot, and Jorge and the rest couldn't do enough for us. It just couldn't have been more enjoyable unless I could have landed the 10+ pounder. I hope that I can live long enough to experience it once again. If you will, please pass this on to J.W. And, J.W. you did, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being excellent, you scored 11. Thanks for the trip.

Joe

"This is the BEST BASS FISHING TRIP I have EVER been on! The fishing was so good, number and size, I did not even need fish stories when I came home!!! The problem was, the numbers and size were so good, everyone thought they were "fish stories" as I related them!"

Safety was my wife's concern before we left. I have to tell you, the thought never entered my mind once the trip started. From the efficiency of airport pick up in Mazatlan to transport and arrival at the lodge, all was great. Once at the lodge and on the lake, the serenity and peacefulness were amazing. No safety concerns what so ever. Back for a night in Mazatlan, same as any city in the US. Use common sense and stay with the activity and one is perfectly safe.

If JW Peterson is in charge, you have someone looking after every detail to be sure your trip is successful. You feel part of JW's "family" as he oversees everything in your best interest.

The camp and lodge is clean and well run. Everything is on time; meals fine for the remote environment. Magaritas available and plentiful!!!

Mexican fishing guides were professional and efficient. They generally knew the spots to take you and were helpful on all matters. They don't even bring their fishing rods. They are full time "all about you"!

LIFE IS GOOD if you are on Lake Salto at Ron Speed's Adventures with JW Peterson!!! Life and bass fishing just don't get any better than that!

Dan Toran
"A simple Virginia fisherman

My 6th visit to Mexico with Ron Speed and my friend, JW Peterson was "AWESOME". In 4 days of fishing, our group of 22 folks caught over 5,200 bass. The fishing was great, the camp super, and the guides fun. Not one time did I ever feel threatened or insecure. I highly recommend the trip to anyone wanting to experience a true bass fishing "MECA".

Jimmy Beach

With some skepticism I have read many testimonials, watched several videos, and listen to stories about bass fishing in Mexico on lake El Salto. This January I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to Lake El Salto with a group at Ron Speed Adventures and proved that everything I had been exposed to about this lake/outfitter couldn't even come close to explaining what an awesome adventure this is!

From the flight down from Dallas, to the van ride to the camp with the roadside tamales and tacos, to the incredible fishing and camaraderie with all the guys fishing with us, it was an amazing time.

As far as the fishing , two of us caught between 98 and 200 bass every day we were there, my partners largest bass was 7.2lbs while we caught several between four and six pounds the largest for the entire group was 10lbs with three over nine pounds. I don't believe there is any other place we could go to catch fish like this and have the opportunity for that next bite to be the largest bass you have ever caught in your life.

The camp was laid back and we had a hot meal ready for us when we woke up, got in from the morning fishing, and when we returned from fishing in the evening. "Eat Sleep Fish" where have you heard that before, well those guys must have gone fishing with Ron Speed Adventures to come up with that slogan.

Safety and security was never a question, I don't think anyone from our group ever felt the least bit threatened at any point in our trip, from being at the airport at Mazatlan to spending the week at the fishing camp to returning to Mazatlan to our hotel and going out for dinner the last night we were there, it was all fantastic.

I hope to be able to return again and again to enjoy this great adventure.

Charles Van Pelt
Van Buren, AR

Hi Ron and Debbie,

I just returned from four days fishing with Ron Speed Adventures on Lake El Salto, and I wanted to thank you and your staff for a wonderful time. I also wanted to thank you for your extra effort in retrieving my tackle bag that was left in Los Angeles by Southwest Airlines. I know that they would never have sent it except for the work you did bringing it to me. That kind of customer service is rare, and is one of the reasons I will highly recommend you to all my bass fishing friends. Please feel free to use this e-mail in any way you wish, and if anyone wishes to contact me, please give them my e-mail address, and I will gladly put in a good word for your business. Again, thank you so much.

Sincerely

Robert J. Butt

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing this recommendation for anyone who is considering going to Ron Speed's fishing camp on El Salto. I recently spent 3 days in January at the camp and it was a great experience. The lake has large fish and many of them and the guides work very hard to put you on fish.

The Camp itself was very well run and the camp managers went out of their way to keep everyone happy. What can be better than coming back from an afternoon of fishing and being handed a margarita as you walk off the boat and have nachos delivered to your door? The food was good and plentiful and overall everything was set up to be convenient for the guests.

I also have to commend the management team for Ron Speed -- they took care of an issue for me that came up in a quick and professional manner. The trip went off without a hitch and during my stay at the camp and in Mazatlan I felt safe at all times. Overall I would highly recommend Ron Speed's Camp at El Salto as a top fishing destination.

Sincerely

Jim Prosser

Debbie,

I wanted to follow up with you regarding our recent trip to lake El Salto. I absolutely had the best time fishing!! Even though we did not catch the numbers or sizes of other anglers, I learned a tremendous amount about bass fishing which was even more valuable to me as a bass angler. The guides are all very knowledgeable, and worked relentlessly to put us on fish. Their efforts are greatly appreciated! I did manage to catch a nice 6 ponder, which was a high lite of my trip (they just don't get that big around the Chicago area).

I cant say enough about the great accomodations and people who work at the camp. Lupe was tremendous - a true asset to the entire experience. The man works his tail off to make sure everything is perfect for each angler. Omar made sure there were no problems getting to and from the camp - and the list goes on and on. Despite all of the fishing - I think I gained about 5 pounds on the trip the way we were fed!

Again - thank you so much for the wonderful experience - and thank you for taking care of the room at Sol Demar (you certainly didn't need to do that).

I will definitely be returning at some point in the near future to fish El Salto and will be booking with Ron Speed Adventures.

Chris Paisley

Hi I am Denny Brauer and I just wanted to give everyone a update on El Salto.

A large group of us went on a great trip to El Salto the first week of October. We hit the weather a little hot and the fishing a little tougher than normal, but it was still great. Lots of really good fish caught with several guys in our group catching the biggest bass of their life.

The new updates to the camp are fantastic and the new boats were also great. If you have never been before the food is first class and the guides work very hard to keep you on good fish.

I know many people have concerns about how safe Mexico is right now. We had absoulutely no issues and are already planning next years trip. We had some guys not go this year because of all the media focus on Mexico. Most have already said they are going next year. You can have a problem anywhere including your back yard. I feel totally comfortable going to El Salto and look forward to the next trip. I try to go at least once a year. Great experience.

Denny
www.brauerbass.com

JW,

THANKS TO YOU….….AWESOME, AWESOME TRIP!!!!!--- and all seven of the guys that came with me including myself caught the largest bass of their lifetime…. Just our group alone caught 5 fish over 9 pounds with Bryce besting all of us with an 11 lbs. 4 ozs., and 10 lbs. 4 ozs in the 4 days that we fished. My largest was 9 lbs. 14 ozs. Another highlight of my trip was the second day (175 fish) when David Riley and I brought 100 bass to the boat, by 11:30 and then the guide and I went out that afternoon and caught another 75 (including my big bass), along with probably another 30 that threw the rattle trap….a truly awesome day----even caught a Tilapia too……Included below is a picture of the bruises I endured from setting the hook and fighting so many fish-(probably hard for anyone to ever believe, but the bruises were real) …..but not complaining and ready to be bruised up again. Lupae, and Omar did a fantastic job in managing the camp amenities. The flight down and everything else just went so smoothly. Food and accommodations were great and truly a great group of guides. Needless to say, I am ready to go again!!!!!…so just say when….and count me in.!!! AGAIN THANKS

Joe Earney
Arkansas

Ron,

Just wanted to let you know that my son and I enjoyed this trip beyond our wildest dreams.  We are already talking to friends and family about our experience so that we can put together a trip like we just had again next year or as soon thereafter as possible.  The fishing was tremendous, only someone that has been before could understand what it is like.  The best that I have been able to come up with is “if you stand next to the highway with a heavy action rod, a reel spooled with 80 lb. braid with a top water bait that has 4X strong treble hooks; and you make a cast, hooks onto the bumper of a passing car, then just hold on with everything that you have.”

We were treated like royalty from the beginning to the end.  Gilberto and his staff were great.  Guides worked their tails off.  Without a doubt, the Otter was the most luxurious big boat on the river.

Thanks again for making this trip possible for Jared and I, we will never forget this experience.  Even with the economy being the way it is right now, somehow, someway, we will be back!

Jeff Miller
Norman, OK