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Paul David Murrey
Subject: Feb 8 tripFebruary 17, 2004
Ron, to answer your questions we had plenty of good refreshments. The food was good and probably better than last year. The manager was in complete control and pleasant about everything. We were all happy with our trip. I ask our group if there was one thing that they would suggest you improve on. Everyone agreed the seats in the boats need to be fixed or replaced but that would not keep anyone from going back again.
It is amazing to me that anyone could go in the deep mountains away from civilization and find nice accommodations like you have available.
PD
P.S. Thanks for taking care of Jesús. He proved to be a great guide. Please let him know I sent you the photo if you can.
Bob Berger and Lonnie Dunn
Subject: February 2004 Comedero TripFebruary 11, 2004
Gentlemen:
Really enjoyed our trip to Comedero on Feb 7 thru 9. We were even lucky enough to get our names on the "Report" all three days.
I do want to praise the job Omar did -- he is a first rate individual.
Pictures! (editor: Click Here to see the following photos in a separate window!)
2/7: Bob Berger with 9.3 lb on lizard in 20' of water. Rod snapped on hookset and had to be landed hand-over-hand! Guide Gilberto.
2/8: Lonnie Dunn with 9.4 lb on lizard in 25' of water with Guide Nato.
Bob Berger
Lonnie Dunn
JW Peterson
Subject: Early February 2004 Comedero TripFebruary 8, 2004
Ron,
The trip was great. I will have a full report for you on Monday and I will call you. Joe Waldrop and I on Friday caught 75 Bass with an average of 5-6 lbs. Joe caught a 9 and I caught a 13.8 on Texas rigged Lizards. Lost three Bass that were as big or Bigger in the same spot. Had to come home but didn't want to. Report on Monday.
JW
Larry Standridge
Subject: February 2004 El Salto TripFebruary 9, 2004
Had a great trip to El Salto. I got a 9.2. It was caught, I think, on 2-4-04. The guide shot a digital photo of it. Lupe said you guys would send me a copy of the photo via email. Can you do this?
Also, can you send me some lit on the Peacock trips.
Thanks.
Larry
Al Viles
Subject: El Salto, "best trip ever to Mexico"April 23, 2003
Hi Ron, as you know our group just got back from El Salto, and we had a great time. It was probably our best trip ever to Mexico. We caught some really nice quality fish and quite a few of them. Loupe did a super job and the guides were very good. I have a small favor to ask, on our ride back Friday afternoon one of our guys Terry Mcgraw left his camera in the back seat of the van, either on the side or pouch behind the seat. Our driver was Carlos brother George. Is there some way to contact them and see if we could get it back to me, it has all his Big Fish pictures on it. We will be happy to pay any expense.
Thank you very much.
Al Viles(Ron's remark: The driver has the camera and was waiting to find out who it belonged to. We have already got it on the way to Al.)
Frank Pearce
Subject: Honesty of "Ron's Fishing Tips" (sign up for the Tips e-mailing).April 10, 2003
Thanks Ron for your honest assessment. It's nice to have someone give you the straight information even though they have a financial interest at stake.
Frank Pearce
Chuck Woolery Signature Productions
Robert J. Butt
Subject: El Salto fishing excellent despite Talapia netsApril 10, 2003
Ron,
I haven’t had a chance to talk to you since my trip to El Salto on March 4-8. I just wanted to say that that trip was fantastic! The hosts and the guides were excellent, knowledgable, and friendly. The food was very good, and the fishing (the important part) was the best I have ever experienced. Every day, I caught at least one fish over five pounds, and hooked and lost the largest fish I have ever hooked (it broke the bill of the crankbait!!). That lake must hold the largest ratio of big fish to fish I have ever experienced. Every fish I caught was a great fighter, and almost every place the guides took us held fish. The only drawback was the Talapia nets, because the lake was down they seemed to be everywhere. I will definitely return to Lake El Salto in the near future. Thank you for everything.
Robert J. Butt
Mickey and Sandra Wilson
Subject: A very memorable adventureMarch 4, 2003
Dear Ron,
A note to let you know how very much Mickey and I enjoyed the peacock bass fishing on the Rio Negro Feb 16-23. I just pulled up your web site and found the pictures of our group that you had posted! Some beautiful fish! I forwarded your web site address to all of my family and friends so they will be checking it out!
Peacock Bass Fishing has been a dream of ours for quite a few years and your organization allowed us to experience that dream! I was totally surprised as to how well I managed the trip. I love to fish so the long hours were not too difficult. I fish Table Rock with a spinning reel so I did have some adjusting for the first couple of days, learning to work that wood chopper! I finally got coordinated enough to get the rhythm. I will practice before the next trip!
We were extremely pleased with all aspects of the trip. Your staff was wonderful! Gilbert was so gracious to explain many things about the country and the culture. He never seemed to tire of telling us the most interesting things! (I'm sure he repeats the same things each week to the new group of clients, but he never appeared to be bored with our questions.) He was a fabulous host!
The food was great! I never realized how hungry I was until I sat down to eat! That peacock bass fishing does generate an appetite!
The accommodations were more than adequate! Next time I will take a swim suit so I can take showers on the back of the boat like the guys! I didn't have the guts to bare all as they did! Jamie and Hernandez did a fantastic job keeping the boat clean and serving us.
The guides were a lot of fun and it was nice to have a different guide each day. Sometimes, there would be a little language barrier, but not when it came to "BIG FISH, BIG FISH"!!
To finish the trip in Manaus was a great finale! We really enjoyed the Buffalo Steak House, the shopping, and the stay at the beautiful hotel! You have put a super package together!
Thanks for allowing us to have this very memorable adventure!
Mickey and Sandra Wilson
Shell Knob, MO
Al Brooks
Subject: Lake Huites Bass Club, fishing reportsMarch 11, 2003
Had a great 5 days fishing at Huites 3-7 March out of Lake Huites Bass Club. Your fishing reports have lots of mistakes, but in general they reflect the overall quantity and quality of the fishing.
Good service, good food and great fishing!
Al Brooks
JW Peterson
Subject: Comedero - Great Trip With RSAFebruary 16, 2003
Ron,
The February trip to Comedero was a Great trip. Just about everyone caught or had a great chance to catch a trophy Bass. Many fishermen on this trip caught their largest Bass ever. The weather was a little unusual for this time of year in Mexico and it caused the morning fishing to be a little slow but as the day moved on, the fishing picked up and the Monster Bass were back on the move. On this trip I averaged about 40-55 quality Bass per day with many of them in the 5-8 lb class and the largest we boated was a 10 & 11 3/4. There were a bunch of Big Bass caught and at times the fish were so strong that getting them through the brush was just about impossible and as you know I do this just about every day. Late Wednesday evening I had one of the biggest explosions on a Top Water Bait that I have ever seen. It even surprised Pablo and by the time it was over the Big Bass had pulled the hooks out of my Chug Bug. We had numbers of 7's,8's and 9's and and as a group we boated 10-12 Bass in the 10,11,12 class and two Bass that weighted 13 and 13.8 lbs. After all these years Bass Fishing still amazes me because on the last day of the trip, after early morning storms, we had two of our fishermen catch a 7,8,9,10,11,12,& a 13 in less than one hour. Talk about a couple of excited guy's !!!! All of my customers are having a Great time and anyone wanting the chance to catch a Bass of a lifetime should fish Comedero at least once.
Everyone enjoyed the accommodations and the food. Christian, the camp manager is doing a Great job in taking care of all the fishermen and their needs during their stay. He is a good guy that cares a great deal and his efforts are really appreciated by all. It looks to me, that unless the weather gets to warm, the fishing will remain good at Comedero for some time and there should be more Big Bass caught this season. Please tell everyone at Ron Speed's Adventures, Thanks for all their help that make these trips so enjoyable.
Your long time friend,
JW Peterson
Vernon Grizzard
Subject: Comedero - Good Trip Despite Slow Fishing
Photo: See picture in "Comedero" section of "Reports"February 12, 2003
Dear Ron,
We had a really good trip even though the fishing was slow. I thought all 3 guides we had were very good. The camp was in good condition and we are looking forward to going again. The food was better than the last two trips and they had some Coronitas for us to drink. Peter had never been bass fishing before and he caught 13 the last day with a 7 lb. fish caught along with a 6 and a 5. Not bad for a first timer.
Paul David Murrey
Subject: Good Times at Lake ComederoFebruary 11, 2003
Dear Ron,
You can't believe the good times we had at Lake Comedero. There were seven in our group and everyone of us caught fish 10 pounds and heavier. I personally caught two elevens one morning which I have to admit was my first time to catch a black bass weighing 10 pounds and I've been fishing for 50 years. Johnny Murrey, my lucky brother caught a 14 pounds. Our group of seven caught a total of 11 fish over 10 pounds. That's a good trip. I don't care who you are. We had an average of about 55 fish per boat everyday. 5 pounds to 9 pounds got to be a common thing. Now that is unbelievable.
Thanks for this time in my life, I will never forget. The camp manager Christian down to the guides were more than willing to make our trip what we wanted it to be. The rooms were clean and the food was good. For a 60 year old man I was very comfortable but with that kind of fishing I could eat beans and crackers, sleep on the floor and still enjoy the trip.
Thanks again,
Paul David Murrey
Johnny Murrey
Subject: Great Comedero Trip and RSA staffFebruary 9, 2003
Dear Ron,
I just got back from Lake Comedero last night and had another trip of a life time. This was my third straight year, and it’s hard to believe that it was as good as the last two. We had bad weather two and half days of the four days we fished but we caught big fish, 9lb. to 14 lb. every day. The first day I caught a bass that would weigh somewhere around 14. I thought it would go 15 but the guide, Arnaldo and Jim Reed said it would make 14. We didn’t have a set of scales with us, so you know I caught a lot of flack from everyone at the camp. Jim Reed caught a 9 pounder the same day. We had several fish in the 4, 5 and 6 lb range. Fishing was good the second and third day even though we had low pressure and unpleasant weather. The last day we fished, I caught 15 bass that would weigh between 5 and 9 lbs. It was one of the best days of fishing and I will always remember it. There is no doubt that Lake Comedero, in the year of 2003, is the best fishing lake in the entire world for black bass.
You are to be commended and very fortunate to have a staff that will take care of your clients like they do. If I didn’t know better, I would think they were Ron Speed. It is hard to find someone else to run your business like you would, and they did an excellent job. Christian was very accommodating on everything we wanted. I take my hat off to your whole organization for a job well done.
I plan on going again next year in February but I don’t have a final date yet. I will be forwarding deposits for 6 fishermen in the near future. Thanks again for a great trip.
Sincerely,
Johnny Murrey
Kaufman, Texas
Greg VanSteenkiste
Subject: First Class experience on Lake HuitesJanuary 26, 2003
Dear Ron and Charlie,
I would like to thank you for our recent trip to Lake Huites. My 17 year old son and I had a great father-son bonding experience. All the accommodations were first class and Jorge the camp manager is a real asset to your camp. If you need anything from Kick'n Bass please don't hesitate to call. Have a great spring.
Best Regards,
Greg VanSteenkiste
Scientific Bass Products, Inc.
J.W. Peterson
Subject: His biggest bass yet--on Comedero
This from a guide on what some consider the best big bass lake: Lake Fork
Photos: Click on the "Reports" link at left and go into the "Comedero" section. This picture should be posted soon.January 26, 2003
Ron,
That was my largest by 1/2 lb. This Bass was about 29 inches long and was the thickest Bass that I have ever seen. Sorry the picture didn't show that. She was dripping eggs and was just about done. I wish I had caught this fish a couple of weeks earlier with for the best girth but we tried to take pictures fast and get her back in the water. The best day for me was 83 Bass with a 8, 9 & 9.9 and then I caught the 14.1 on Friday at 8 am on a Yellow Zoon Trick Worm fishing it Wacky Style. We had one boat that caught 94 Bass in one day. I found that the Bass would hit better on a slow drop and they hit hard. Total Bass for me was around 340 for 4 days. As a group we had 15 or so over 8, 10-15 over 9 and 6 over 10. I watched Shane Moore from Southwest Parts & Services get broke off 3 times in a row using 25 lb test line on a Carolina Rig in what we thought was about 20 feet of water. Lots of guys had a shot at really Big Bass on this trip. I will send you some more pictures soon as my guys send them to me. I want to tell you that Christian is doing a GREAT Job !!!!!
I will call you later this week and Thanks a bunch. Looking forward to the Feb trip.
J.W.
Mike and Nancy White--forwarded from the Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show
Subject: Peacock bass trip 1/11/03-1/19/03
(this was a prize give-away at the 2002 Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show)
Photos: Click on the "Reports" link at left and go into the "Brazil" section to see one of Mike's great catches!January 22, 2003
Hi to all,
Just received my photos from my trip last week. My friend and I had a great time. I can see why there are many repeat fishermen. I'm was so fortunate to have won the trip.
We met many great people and look forward to be able to return again.
Ron, your group adventure was first class all around. I look forward to being able to book a trip with you in the future.
Respectfully,
Mike White
Lake Dallas, TX
Andy Glockner
Subject: Fantastic Lake Huites TripJanuary 14, 2003
Ron,
I hope you got my letter, but in case you didn't, I want to Thank You again for a fantastic trip to Lake Huites. We had the whole camp to ourselves, and the lake too. We only saw two other boats on the lake while we were there. The fishing was awesome. Jorge did a great job of taking care of our every need. The guides were terrific and we had a ball with them!! The three brothers are not only great guides but also wonderful young men-- Vicente, Ramon, Eugenio, and also Reynaldo. Doc Bertram, age 85, and my Father, age 82 did very well even though they are in their 80's. My sons, Tim, Joe and Mike, along with my nephew Greg will cherish this trip with their grandfather for the rest of their lives. I took my best friend, Bob Nichols, who is a very good fisherman, and a real character. They kept us in stitches all week. I don't think your guides will ever forget Bob!!!!!! Again, Thank You and your people for an exceptional and unforgettable trip!! You have a wonderful organization!! By the way, the guys want to book another trip for next year already. Can you e-mail me dates available for Jan. , Feb. and March 2004. We would really like to come for the pre-spawn period. Tell me when you think that would be. Hope all is well with you and your family. Give your Dad our best. Take care.
Andy Glockner
Kit Sutorious
Subject: Comedero Bass Trip Exceeded HIGH Expectations
Photos: Click on the "Reports" link at left and go into the "Comedero" section to see one of Kit's great catches!January 20, 2003
Ron,
My Comedero bass trips was one of the best international hunting or fishing trips ever. All of my expectations, which were exceptionally high, were exceeded with regard to the fishing. Additionally, service, accommodations and food were terrific. I also had my single finest day of fishing ever on 1/17. My largest five fish weighed 39 lbs. Additionally, within 1/2 hour period I caught a 7 lb., a 7 3/4 lb. and a 11 1/4 lb. I still can't believe it. The baits I used were Iovino, Cow Tongues and Snakes in white, smoke and calico; white zoom flukes and white slugos plus the old standby green lizards. Many thanks. This is going to become a yearly event for me.
Kit Sutorious
Longmont, CO
John Freeman
Subject: Great Comedero TripJanuary 16, 2003
Ron,
I just returned from Comedero. Great trip. Good Fishing. Best Food ever. Christian is an excellent camp manager.
Thanks!
John Freeman
Dave Williams
Subject: addition of photos in the "Reports" sectionJanuary 16, 2003
Ron,
I just wanted to comment on your new addition of photos under "Reports". This is a great new feature. I have fished several times with you on El Salto and Commedero and hope to fish with you again next year. Keep up the good work. See you next year.
Dave Williams
Vancouver, WA
Robert D. Whitten
Subject: El Salto Trip, December 2002January 15, 2003
Ron,
I was checking your web site because I just returned from El Salto last December. I was with the group Dec 17th thru the 20th. spearheaded by Jason Parson from Ranger Boats. I had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back. I was just checking the fishing reports to see how the fishing was going during Jan 2003 trying to decide when to return next year. I'm in the process of getting a group of guys together for next years trip.
I had a wonderful trip, food, loging, hospitality, was exceptional so i'm looking forward for a return trip.
Robert D. Whitten
Decatur, Illinois
Tyson Hofsommer
Subject: AWESOME Peacock trip
Photos: Click Here to see the this letter in a separate window with photos!October 17, 2002
Ron,
WOW! What an AWESOME trip! This was the first Peacock trip for the 6 in our group and it won't be the last! I did a lot of research and talked to several people before my trip trying to learn all I could. I kept hearing how hooks get bent, arms ache, and having the "claw hands" for a few days afterwards and thought to myself, yeah ok, we'll see. Well I had all that and more! You can't describe to someone this whole experience of Peacocks but I admit I had an 8 lb Peacock hit 2' from the boat and almost pull me in. (Have your balance and strong hold of your gear at ALL times haha) I witnessed 5 peacocks attacking my woodchopper like wolves until I lifted it out of the water with one Peacock on the front hook and one on the back hook.
My dad caught the biggest of the week...24 lbs and my mom caught a 23 lb beauty! (I keep thinking "next time, the youngster will prevail" but they proved me wrong yet again! I managed 8 fish over 10 lbs with an 18.5 and an 18 lb.
Totals for the boat (Amazon Clipper-14 anglers) were:
452 Peacocks
83 over 10 lbs
30 over 15 lbs
6 over 20 lbs
24 lbs was big fish.All my fish were on woodchoppers. Best color overall was firetiger, clown then baby peacock.
Guides and staff were incredible. All but two guides caught an over 15 lb fish during the week....that's world class in my book. Gil makes the entire trip an adventure in itself. He's knowledgeable about all aspects of the surroundings and fishing. The Amazon Clipper is a great boat, the upgraded AC was a savior at the end of the day, and Hoza makes some great meals. I never imagined I would look so forward to an Amazon water shower than I did after fishing each day! :-)
Thank you for turning me on to my new favorite game fish!
Tyson Hofsommer
Leawood, Kansas
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Ken Casida
Subject: Comparison of Alaska Salmon fishing to Brazil Peacock fishingJuly 31, 2002
Ron,
Take a look at this 45 LB one. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME. I would not do that again. It is a very boring trip. They pull hard for a little while, but then the fight is over. It cannot compare to Peacock fishing. Still, Peacock is the best I have ever done. Would like for you and me to go do that one more time before we are gone. What a trip.
Ken Casida
Letter from Drew Daniel, Ozark Guide Service
Subject: Trip to El SaltoJune 14, 2002
Ron,
Thank you for four of the best fishing days we have experienced in years! The accommodations, professionalism and quality operation you are known for in Mexico and Brazil was surpassed on this trip. Due to your stream-lined operation, we were able to film 3 television shows by Family Net 45 - Fishing Hawg Country (a nationally syndicated show) to be broadcast in upcoming weeks. A special thanks to the show host, Vince McPherson, and his talented cameraman, Jackie Clark - we look forward to watching the shows taped this past week on Family Net 45. Fred & Bobby Baggett and I averaged over 100 black bass with 30+ fish in the 4-7 pound range on El Salto each day. We fished top water in the early morning with lures such as Zara Spooks, Pop R's, and Dying Flutter, all by Pradco. In the afternoons we fished submerged tree tops and windy points using Yum Big Claw soft plastic sprayed with Yum Crawfish Attractant. So many people think that it's difficult to catch fish in June in Mexico, but looking at our film footage and still shots, it's obviously not true.
We were fortunate enough to be able to book a trip with the El Cid Aries Fleet for some great deep sea fishing on our last day in Mexico. Due to your reputation as an outfitter and 30+ years of good working relationships, the trip was put together in just a matter of a few minutes.
I would recommend anyone wanting to fish with a true professional outfitter, to contact Ron Speed Adventures for your next fishing memory of a life time.
Drew Daniel
Ozark Guide Service
(479) 795-2414
Letter from Terry L. Johnson, Memphis, Tennessee
Subject: Trip to El SaltoApril 25, 2002
Ron,
I just wanted to let you know we had a great time at El Salto. We caught 300 bass in four days. I don't know how I am going to be able to fish at home now! I caught 2 fish over 10 pounds on back to back casts with Oscar as our guide. I think he was as excited as I was. We will definitley be going back. Lupe was great and our guides were fun.
Terry L. Johnson
Letter from Steve Everly, Jr., Lafayette, CA
Subject: Trip to El SaltoApril 9, 2002
Dear Ron,
My Dad and I spent last week at your El Salto camp. We had one of our best fishing trips ever. This was our third trip with you and they just get better.
We caught 21 bass over five pounds including one over 11 pounds that my dad caught! He still knows how to show his kid up. Over the four day period we caught a total of 378 bass.
Your camp staff was wonderful and the guides were great. Victor was the best Mexican guide I have ever had. He worked hard and likes to practice his English - don't let him get away.
My Dad and I will remember this trip forever. See you next year!
Sincerely,
Steve(Archie) Everly, Jr.
Letter from Terry Tayler, Oklahoma
Subject: Trip to El SaltoApril 5, 2002
Dear Ron,
Here is the picture of 11 pound 3 oz. bass I caught at El Salto on March 19, 2002 [ed: see Gallery]. He was 25.5 inches long and 21 inches girth. Caught on Watermelon Red flake 8 in. Zoom lizard. I dipped the tail in chartreuse Dipit. I was fishing it on a Carolina Rig 1 oz. Mojo weight with 3 ft. of leader. Was using 7ft 2in Heavy G Loomis rod and 20lb P-Line xstrong green Shimano Calcutta 100 reel. He was in approximately 25 ft. of water. Was fishing off of a tree line into river channel. Victor was the guide.
Ron, I would like to take this time to commend you on a first class operation. Charlie was super in helping put the trip together. Lupe was super at the camp, always trying to keep everyone happy, which is a hard job when dealing with a group of people. The guides were all great, but Victor was fantastic on putting me on big fish: 8lb 1oz, 6lb, 11lb 3oz. Jorge was great and very energetic, all day jumping up every time something was needed. I caught an 8lb 6oz with him. Armando did a great job of putting us in some fantastic looking places. Our biggest was 5 lb 10oz, but we caught lots in that range. It wasn't because he didn't try that we didn't catch bigger.
I stressed big fish, not numbers and was not disappointed.
Thanks for the trip of a lifetime,
Terry N. Tayler
Letter from Joe Kerlee; Ft. Worth, Texas
Subject: Trip to ComederoMar. 13, 2002
To the crew at RSA,
I just returned from a trip to Comedero and want to say thanks for the adventure of a lifetime. Fishing was good, people even better, and to top it off, I caught an eleven pounder fishing a WS Fluke on my 8# test spinning reel. Reynaldo was my guide that day. In addition, my buddy who has NEVER bass fished, caught a 9.8 around 10:00am the first day and many other quality fish. We fished with the "toe Doctor" Pittman and his group. Omar and Jesus ran the camp very well from A-Z.
Even more impressive was our guide the next two days. We fished w/ Marceleno and he worked his tail off to help us find fish on a bluebird sky day. He is a good man of great character.
My buddy fell in love with throwing a white spinner bait and on the last day, he caught an eight pounder right off the point by the lunch area. I have many pictures on my digital camera. If you would like me to send them to you, let me know.
Hope to make it again sometime. Maybe check out El Salto.
Thanks again,
Joe Kerlee
Ft. Worth, TX
Letter from Bob McPeak; Swansea, Illinois
Subject: Mistake of booking through another outfitterMar. 7, 2002
Ron,
I just returned from a bass fishing trip in Mexico through another outfitter. What a mistake! I booked a trip with you last year to Comedero and was spoiled by the experience. This year I decided to try and save a few dollars and booked with a crook. The boat motor didn't run, no electric motor, the boat barely floated because of large holes in the fiberglass and the so-called fishing guide had never been on the lake before. Needless to say the fishing was terrible.
I have learned my lesson. My future trips to Mexico will be with Ron Speed's Adventures. Feel free to use this as an endorsement - If anyone wants to hear a horror story about what they can expect from a cheaper outfitter have them call me.
Bob McPeak
Letter from Bob Wright
Subject: Fishing with Ron Speed's Adventures on El SaltoFeb. 27, 2002
Ron,
We just got back from El Salto last night. It was another wonderful trip. Lupe, I cannot say enough good things about him. He runs a smooth camp. I want to send him a few lures in care of you. Please see that he gets them. As you know, this was my birthday trip. My two sons and a friend accompanied me to Salto. Lupe and the kitchen help had a birthday cake and a penyata (sp) for me. The food was as good as it gets. The cabins were clean and comfortable, the camp attractive and well kept. I had two guides, Victor and Pedro Jr. Victor is good and Pedro is very good, guiding his people to the day's largest bass all three days. One day I won the pot and one day my son Rob won. Our best day was 95 fish. I wish I HAD ANOTHER DAY because I think I figured out what the fish wanted. The best bait was the watermelon lizard but you got more bites fishing it on a carolina rig. Looking foward to another trip soon.
Bob Wright
Letter from Richard B. Worrell to the Albuquerque Journal
Subject: Article by Lee Allen on Lake El SaltoFeb. 8, 2002
Dear Mr. Dunn:
I read with interest the article entitled "Mexico Lake Angling for Bass Title" by Lee Allen that was published in the November 22, 2001 Albuquerque Journal. The lake referred to in the article was Lake El Salto and I was surprised that the article did not mention Ron Speed's Adventures. Ron has been providing bass fishing trips to Mexico for more than thirty years and his company maintains an outstanding fishing camp right on the shore of El Salto. In fact, it is my understanding that Ron was instrumental in introducing the larger "Florida" strain bass to El Salto some ten years ago -- the fish that now are commanding such attention by other outfitters. In addition, Ron Speed's Adventures has established fishing camps at two other outstanding Mexico lakes: Lake Huites and Lake Comedero.
I have been to Lakes Huites and Comedero one time each and to Lake El Salto twice with Ron Speed's Adventures. I am not an expert bass fisherman but it is something that I do whenever I find the time and the money. On each of these "Mexico" fishing trips, my partners and I have been out-fished by others at the camp. But I must say, the accommodations, the food, the friendliness of the camp staff, and the smooth operation of the camps allowed even those of us who are not experts to have a great time. And, I might add, on one El Salto trip, I caught my biggest bass ever weighing right at ten pounds.
Ron Speed's Adventures runs a class operation at these three Mexico lakes and Ron himself has initiated many of the programs that have led to such great fishing there. His company deserves recognition in any context that touts bass fishing in Mexico.
I could not find on the Journal web site how to email Mr. Allen directly so I'm hoping you might pass this information along to him or others who might write about Mexico Lakes. Ron Speed's Adventures has a web site with complete information about their offerings: www.ronspeedadventures.com. In addition, I know Ron would be glad to talk with anyone drafting an article about Mexico fishing. I also would be willing to talk with Mr. Allen should he write a follow-up article about El Salto or one of the other lakes I've mentioned.
In the several trips I have made with Ron Speed's Adventures, I have never personally met Ron although I have talked to him numerous times on the telephone. Perhaps I should say that nobody asked me to write this email. I have simply had very enjoyable trips with Ron Speed's Adventures in Mexico and I wanted to bring his company to the attention of the Journal in the event that there might be another article about Mexico fishing in the future.
Thank you for your attention.
Best regards,
Richard B. Worrell
Letter from Roy Arrington, Hico, Texas
Subject: Fishing trip to El Salto, Jan. 22-25, 2002Feb. 2, 2002
Thank you for your kindness in hosting the trip for Don Box and myself. We both appreciate it very much.
I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed it and the success we had.
In the 4 days of fishing, Don and I caught 389 bass (nearly non-stop action). On the final day we caught 56 in the morning and 49 in the afternoon (105). One day, Don and I had a total of 131: 81 in the morning and 50 in the afternoon. Each of us had one over 8lbs and I had an 8lb/7oz., Don caught an 8lb/4oz--caught within about 15 ft of each other in 20 ft of water adjacent to 30 ft of water. Both on lizards, mine of plum color, Don's on watermelon and chartreuse tail.
As usual, it was good to see Lupe again. I can't say enough about Lupe's effort to try and see that everyone has a good time.
When arriving, I was surprised to see how great the camp looked, since all of the additions and remodeling were made. It was great and all the food was the best yet.
Thanks again, and I look forward to another great fishing trip in the future.
Sincerely,
Roy Arrington
Letter from Drew Daniel, Ozark Guide Service
Subject: Brazil-Amazon FishingJan. 23, 2002
Fishing and guiding for years on the streams of Arkansas and Missouri, I was extremely impressed by the professionalism, consistency and dedication shown by Ron Speed's Adventures. I've just returned from a week of fishing aboard the Amazon Clipper with first class accommodations, excellent food and the finest guides I've ever fished with in the Amazon. The trip was well-planned, well-managed and all of our needs were well met, including the skill of the guides in locating large quantities of fish. Catching peacock bass up to 25 pounds and locating fish in the range of 12-17 pounds seemed to come naturally for the guides making the trip a truly memorable experience. Thanks to Ron Speed and his dedicated staff, I will return again in the very near future. If there is any way I can assist you, or help you plan a trip, please contact me at 501-795-2414.
Sincerely yours,
Drew Daniel
Ozark Guide Service
Letter from Johnny Murrey of Kaufman, Texas
Subject: Mexico-Comedero FishingJan. 21, 2002
Dear Ron,
Please let me know when you start scheduling your 2003 trip to Lake Comedero in Mexico. We would like to reserve 4 places for sure and possibly more. I've been fishing Mexico for 30 years and I have never been fishing in Mexico or anywhere else that was equivalent to the trip I just got back from. At one point in the trip Jim Reed and I threw for thirty minutes and we both never made a throw that we didn't bring in a fish. I'm talking 3 and 4 lb fish. Please don't forget to let me know and I'll send you my deposit.
Thanks.
Johnny Murrey
Kaufman, Texas
Letter from Carroll Price of South Carolina
Subject: Brazil-Amazon FishingOct. 12, 2001
Dear Ron
I am sending you this letter to let you know that this was a once in a lifetime trip. All 12 of the fishermen caught a least one Peacock Bass that weighed 17 pounds. We caught a total of 594 fish with 188 of them weighing from 10 to 24 pounds, and there were days that not all of the fishermen were fishing.
Had we wanted to catch Peacock Bass in the 5 to 9 pound range we could have caught a least a total of 1,000 fish, but we opted to leave the smaller fish while they were biting to go in search of bigger fish. Our biggest fish which weighed 24 pounds was caught by a fisherman that didn't even have a fresh water reel, pole, line or lures 3 weeks before the trip.
Gilbert was great as far as having everything ready and on time. The guides out did themselves in trying to get us the size fish we were looking for. The food was outstanding and crew aboard the Amazon Clipper couldn't do a better job than they did to serve their 12 guests.
I just cant say enough about the service and special attention each one of us received starting and ending in Miami. I will be forwarding you photos of the trip early this next week after the local papers pick the ones out they want to use in the articles they are writing about the trip starting this weekend.
Thank you again in helping us to make this trip of a life time.
Carroll Price
Charleston, South Carolina
Letter From Mark Engelson of Dallas, TX.
Subject: Brazil-Amazon Fishing26 lb Peacock caught Oct 12, 2001, by Mark Engelson with guide Armaral. Fish was slightly over 36 inches in length and was caught on a large firetiger Bass Pro "Peacock Poison" topwater lure (similar to a woodchopper) over large underwater rock structure. Rod was a 7 1/2 ft medium heavy action which performed perfectly for these fish. Line was 80 lb braided spectra. Weather was hot, but the wind was calm and it was cloudy. It rained 10 minutes after catching the fish.
The fish was caught on the last day of the trip making a fitting end to a great trip. Of note was that all of the large fish taken in the last couple days were caught from the rear of the boat, off points that had been thoroughly covered from the front and rear of the boat. It was the last cast back across the point from the rear of the boat that many of the big fish struck and it was the same for Mr. 26 pounder. After loosing a larger fish earlier in the week with broken line, I was determined to let the rod and reel do the work and not try to horse the fish in. The fish hit the bait hard, but all the fish do down there. You could tell it was a big fish as it stayed deep and kept ripping out line whenever it saw the boat. But it wasn't known how big until the fish made a turn near the front of the boat and my partner Jesse saw the distinctive bulge on the big fish's forehead and got really excited. He had seen plenty of big fish over the week and from his reaction I knew this fish was special. Armaral our guide kept us clear of the shore and was ready with the net. When the fish finally came within reach he made a perfect sweep with the oversize net and the battle was over. Jesse claimed the battle was a good 10 minutes, but I couldn't remember. Armaral's first guess was 24 lbs, but he came up short as the fish weighed in an even 26 lbs on two different scales. Then it sunk in how big a fish this was and how close we were to a world record.
What a feeling! All the fatigue and pains from the week were gone.