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Roy Young
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 1:59 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Huites Fishing Report
Buenas Dias Amigos
Fishing at Lake Huites during the early part of the season has been phenomenal. Most guest who have visited Huites with us before all say this is the best year ever. We have yet to boat any lunkers in excess of 10 pounds but the average sizes of fish being caught are larger with many 5 to 6 pound fish being caught daily. To list the most popular lures with be an exercise in futility as most everyone has a different opion as to what is best. The standards from spinner baits to Texas rigged worms and lizards still continue to produce large catches. As for colors it usually the preference of the angler and not the fish. I would not come here without a good supply of watermelon/pepper and red shad worms and lizards however. The weather has been excellent and we look forward to more mid 80 degree days and mid 50 degree nights throughout the balace of the season. By April 15th the weather starts to heat up and for that reason we will be closing for the season. We still have some open dates in March if you are consiering coming down this year. Please feel free to contact me or Van at villadelpescador@yahho.com or visit our site at www.villadelpescador.com. For the best food and finest staff on the lake gives us a call at 1-800-796-5411. Have a great fishing season this year and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks, Roy |
George
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2001 - 3:00 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Huites, Mexico
www.imaginationbassin.com
Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Stick Marsh, Florida
LAKE HUITES
WARNING! If your arm can’t take constant pulling don’t go to Lake Huites Lodge
WARNING! If you can’t stand laughing constantly don’t fish next to Jack and I
The only tough part to any successful fishing trip for me is the travel to the lake and then the trip home. The trip to the lake is difficult because the level of anticipation has you “chomping at the bit” to get your lure in the water. The trip home is difficult because you are pretty well worn out from all the fish you have reeled to the boat. According to the “rules for a successful trip” the above statements couldn’t be truer for the trip to Lake Huites, in Choix, Mexico.
I met my fishing partner and friend, Jack Goldsmith at Continental Airlines ticket counter in Orlando at 5:30 AM on the first day of our venture to a reported fantastic destination. We were scheduled out at 7:10AM to Houston with connections to Tucson, Arizona, and then on to a short stop in Hermosilla, Mexico to go through customs and then on to our final destination by air, which was Los Mochis, Mexico. The final leg of our trip would be by van to the Lodge at Lake Huites. We arrived in Los Mochis a little bit after 5PM their time and were met by the people from Lake Huites Lodge. A little over three and a half hours later we arrived at the lodge. The distance is not great but the drive was an experience in itself. The last seventeen or so miles are over a dirt road that unless you have worked on power-line roads or something of the such you just could not appreciate. The road is so rough that wearing a helmet might not be such a bad idea.
Once at the lodge our luggage was put in our rooms by lodge personnel and we were shown the way to the dining hall. Although the hour was late a full dinner awaited us. Our introduction to the food that is served at the Lodge was one of extreme pleasure. A delightful medley of chicken prepared in a sauce with peppers and onions and Spanish rice gave promise to the meals we would be served over the next four days. The cook, a young Mexican lady, certainly could work in any restaurant with the expertise she showed in both preparation and presentation. I would definitely give the dining hall a “four star” rating.
After dinner we headed to our rooms, which I have to tell you would compete with a lot of the good motels in the good old USA. The floors are all tiled, the bath has a full shower, and the beds were some of the best I have ever slept on. Everything was clean as a whistle and the rooms were quite big. After unpacking it was immediately to sleep with anticipation of the fishing to come.
Rising at 5:00 we were greeted with the fresh aroma of coffee, and bacon and eggs emanating from the dining hall. Their were only two other fishermen at the lodge so Jack and I shared the table with Mark and “Bud” from New Mexico. Once breakfast was done we headed down to the lake at 6:30 and met Manuel Vega who would be our “guide” for the next three days. Jack had fished with Manuel previously so it was like “old home week” for the two of them. PS: Jack pounced on the front deck and then announced that it would be a great idea if we had a friendly competition for the day. You know the results of course. The winner was “Moi”.
MAYBE!
The boat was a lake type skiff about 17’ in length with a pitching deck on the front. The second position was mid-station but with more than ample room to fish. I used the center bench seat as a dance platform to entertain the fish from with several fish dances and songs. (It is important to entertain the fish if you want them to entertain you. I learned that in Bass fishing 101) Powered with a 65 horse Johnson it moved us around the lake at a good clip. The guides don’t speak very much English but communication was not a difficult problem. With the limited Spanish that we knew, the limited English that Manuel knew, and sign language we got along quite well.
The lake is a man-made creation located in the foothills of the Sierra Madres. Very similar to many of our TVA lakes, it consists of a combination of river-like areas, small lake areas, and the setting is magnificent. Most of the time the canyon walls are quite steep right to waters edge and continue the rapid down slope into deep water. There are a lot of points, lots of trees and brush, and fantastic fishing at every turn. Manuel knew the lake very well and because he sees it at low water conditions he knows where the brush was and how the points ran. Throughout our three days of fishing he was able to keep us on fish for most parts of the day. Each day of fishing is broken for lunch at 11:30 – 1:30 with fishing until 5:30PM. If we got to an area that wasn’t producing Manuel quickly moved us to an area that did produce. The guides do not come equipped to fish but we quickly remedied that by setting Manuel up with a rod, reel, and baits so that he fished right along with us. Manuel had a great sense of humor and it took no time before he was laughing and joking right along with us.
The results of our trip were outstanding: Day one: two hundred and forty some bass to the boat. Day two: one hundred and fifty some bass to the boat. Day three: two hundred and fifty some bass to the boat. Day one saw a lot of bass coming to the boat with most of the fish in the one and a half to three pound range. We did get several four-pound bass but we only got one big fish, which weighed in at six pounds. Day two was a repeat of day one however we saw more fish in the four-pound range. Jack landed a 6-pound bass just before lunch and we were even up. Jack landed an eight-pound bass late in the day on his Skitter Pop and took the lead but it was only because I was sitting and watching. Day three we headed to a totally new location that was loaded with treetops and brush. (One of Rene’s secret spots) We boated several fish in the six to eight pound range and quite a few four to six pound fish by lunchtime. For the afternoon trip we returned to the location of day one and proceeded to load the boat with fish on every cast. We spent the majority of our trip working top water baits. All the bigger fish came on top water. If we wanted to work more, I think the crank baits and worms might have gotten us more of the bigger fish but we came to top water fish and top water we did.
Fishing side-notes: Your guide will take you to areas that he knows to produce fish. If you are not catching at the moment he will want to move you to another location, however, if you feel you would like to stay and try some other baits don’t be afraid to speak up. Also, while moving about if you see a spot that you feel might be good tell the guide to stop. You are in charge of your boat and need to speak up if there is something you want. The guides worry greatly about keeping you on biting fish and in the process move often. We found that you needed to speak up to slow them down. When the guide does take you to the next spot he will usually tell you what the predominant bait for that area is. If he doesn’t then you need to ask. Also, even if the guide is suggesting particular baits, don’t be afraid to try some of the others you have brought if you so wish.
Some of the better baits: Top water; Jack was using a Skitter Pop that worked fantastically. We got blow-ups on buzz baits, but nothing fantastic. The Skitter Pop produced three 8-pound fish. Plastics: Senkos worked extremely well as jerk baits and as deep baits. A white Senko fished weightless produced the second 8-pound bass of the trip. Dark colors did better than light colors when fished down. If you want to Carolina rig be sure to have some ¾ and 1-ounce weights with you. A lot of your worm fishing will be on steep walls and Texas rigs worked very well. Rattle Traps; Chrome/Blue in the ½ ounce variety produced extremely well. Crank Baits: There will be a lot of points that you will be fishing and crank baits produce extremely well. You will need baits that will dive deep! Best colors were the lighter colors. Spinner Baits: Worked great in and around brush. Best color was white/gold blades and chartreuse/gold blades. Big fish producers were the Skitter Pops, Senkos, and Yozuri deep diving crank baits. I would like to thank Russ Comeau of Gary Yamamota Baits for supplying us with an ample amount of Senkos.
The boats carry a full supply of beer, soda and water on ice. These are included with your trip so be sure to take advantage. The weather is cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Be sure to have some layered clothing, as that early morning trip can really be a chill. There are no bugs to be worried about. Rain is always a possibility so be sure to have your gear. Include in what you bring anything that you will need. Very little is available at the lodge, (although they do have some baits), and the nearest town is quite a distance. Be sure to remember the camera and lots of film. If you’re a scenery bug like I am you could use up several rolls of film just on the fantastic views you will see. In packing remember that this is a short trip so be as frugal with your packing as you can be. Remember, your luggage and rod carrier will be treated roughly so protect anything breakable. I had two tips on my rods broken off because I didn’t wrap them well enough.
Travel: Remember that you will be traveling in a time when security is extremely heightened. What I found very helpful was to empty my pockets completely into my carry-on, which was my camera bag and then retrieve what I wanted when I got on the plane. If you have baggage locked be ready to open it at any stop as you are subject to inspection at any time. The checks are random and you can get lucky like I did and have no checks or you can be unlucky like Jack was and have them go through everything. If you are a smoker be sure to put your lighter away and carry matches. Security will take you lighter in Mexico. Also, be sure that you have ample time between any airline connections as security can really slow you down. Be prepared to have a long day no matter where you are coming from, or returning. Airlines have delays and even with the best connections you still have the drive.
Tipping: Familiarize yourself with the tipping recommendations in advance. We found some confusion as to who was getting what.
You are a guest: Remember that you are a guest in Mexico. From the moment you cross the border most will be unable to speak English but smiles go a long way. The camp is entirely run by Mexican people who are extremely friendly and delightful to deal with. The pace is slower, but after all, you are there to relax.
Communications: There are no phones for incoming calls. They do have a satellite phone for emergency purposes. Your cell phone will not work in Mexico. Language is not a problem as several of the staff speaks English.
Booking your trip: All of our arrangements were handled by: http://www.wmi.org/x-tremeangling/index.html
X-treme Angling is owned by the same people that own Lake Huites Lodge so their interest goes above and beyond any of the other outfitters. Gary Laden and Terry Hollan will insure you have complete and thorough trip planning for this fantastic adventure. Check with them in advance for the best baits to bring, http://www.wmi.org/x-tremeangling/index.html?objectid=staff
All in all, be prepared for the fishing adventure of your life. Also be prepared to meet some of the friendliest people that you have ever met. At the Lodge your hosts will be Rene Salazar, Russ, and possibly Dan who will take care of everything there for you. Rene is a local native who does speak adequate English and is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the lake. Russ is an avid fisherman, a USA citizen, and also knows the lake and locality extremely well. Dan is a native who spent considerable time in the USA. If you are curious he can fill you in on local knowledge and politics of doing business in Mexico. In the kitchen you will have Aurora waiting on you and Maria, (I think), doing the cooking. The rest of the staff will ensure that you don’t have to lift a finger whether it be getting you gear to the boats, or moving your luggage as you arrive or depart. You can also contact Dan directly at the camp via e-mail: mailto:lakehuites@yahoo.com
Fishing Companion: This report would be totally incomplete if I did not mention my fishing companion and friend Jack Goldsmith. Although at the end of the report it is the first part of the report for me. Jack kept me laughing from the moment we met at the Orlando airport until we departed company at the Orlando airport upon our return. I felt that his constant humor made this the most memorable fishing trip of my life. Thank you Jack Goldsmith for all the laughs, the fantastic trip, and the fantastic fishing, but thanks mostly for your outstanding friendship. I love you buddy.
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Roy Young
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 12:56 am: | |
Subject: Early Lake Huites Fishing Report
The new season has just kicked off and if early season results are an indicator then fishing at Lake Huites should be superb again this year. Early groups have found high water but fishing has been very good. Early visitors have found the morning fishing to be better in the mornings with most of the larger fish being taken before 10:00 a.m. Fishing with white and chartrueuse and white spinner baits in the heaviest cover has been productive early and as the sun comes up working a Texas rigged worm in watermelon or red shad colors near the shore line has provided the great action. Many more fish in the 4 to 6 pound range have been showing up then this time last year so the lake continues to demonstrate an ongoing growing pattern for the fish in Huites. The afternoons have proved to be spotty with many smaller fish being caught then in the mornings.
We look forward to more groups fishing the lake in the next few months and that as the water recedes then the reports of larger fish being taken will be even better. Look forward to seeing you all soon on the water at Lake Huites. Roy Young Co-Owner Villa Del Pescador |
Roy Young
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2001 - 3:35 pm: | |
Subject: 2001/2002 Opener
The fishing season for Villa Del Pescador officailly opend on October 6. We apolologize to any persons who have visited our site for Lake Huites fishing reports during the past few months and found no new information. Due to the extreme heat of summer Villa Del Pescador is closed from May through September.
we will publish a report from our first groups later this week. Thanks for visiting the site and we look forward to seeing you soon at Lake Huites. |
ghp
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2001 - 9:10 am: | |
Subject: Fishing Reports
Why don't you have more up to date reports.This is an attractive feature that you don't use or don't you have any fisherman to make reports? |
Angelo
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 - 11:35 pm: | |
Subject: fishing reports
Please update your fishing reports, coming to fish with you 4-30-01 to 5-3-01 hope see some new reports! |
Villa Del Pescador
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2001 - 8:32 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Huites Fishing Report
During the past thirty days Lake Huites has consistently produced forty to fifty fish per boat each day despite high water conditions, stained coloration, a full moon and a cold front. Two anglers from Florida (Lenny Mosley and Jerry Louden landed three fish over nine pounds and Lenny landed a fish that weighed in over 11 pounds, the larget taken to date by a Villa Del Pescador angler. Water conditons have almost killed any topwater bite but anglers were very successful using Texas-rigged worms and lizards in dark colors. Water levels are beginning to recede a little so the next 45 days should provide some great fishing with the numbers of fish increasing as the tempatures warm.Posted 3/18,2001..Roy Young |
john Slubowski
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2001 - 4:58 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Huites
Water Temp: 68 -70
Air Temp: 50°- 60° Night / 75°-85° Day
Average number of bass per day per boat: 60-100 bass
Big fish for the week: 8.9 lb., 7.6 lb. lots over 5 lb. and the average fish is
around 3.5 lb.
Best Lures:
Zoom lizards 6" or 8" watermelon red / watermelon / black & blue / blue fleck
Spinnerbaits short arm single Colorado blade any colors fished slow and deep
Buzz baits in bright colors the louder the better
Poppers like Rio Ricos and Chug Bugs are also getting there share of fish
Rattle Traps chrome & blue / white / chartreuse & chrome
Zoom Flukes or Yamamoto's Senkos if you use a Fluke you need to bring some 1/8 and 1/4 oz bullet weights. Senkos are full of salt and sink well on there own
Notes: The fishing is picking up and the bass are defiantly in a pre-spawn pattern. The topwater fishing is really starting to turn on and the bigger fish are starting to stage for the spawn. The water in the rivers in getting clearer and the main lake has had some windy days, keeping the muddy water around for the next couple of weeks. If you have been thinking about fishing Huites there are still some prime dates left for the rest of the season. Don't forget to bring lot of chartreuse colored baits for the stained water conditions.
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Roy
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2001 - 1:27 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Huites
Fishing at lake Huites through the month of December remained very good. Water levels have remained high but the fishing has not been impacted negatvely. Clients reported catching over 100 fish per boat per day with many being caught over 5 pounds. Spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and lipless crankbaits all have proved effective throughout the day. As water levels begin to recede we antcipate more big fish being caught. 1/17/2001
Roy Young
Villa Del Pescador
Sinaloa, Mexico |
Roy Young
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Subject: November Fishing Report
Fishing at Lake Huites for the first two months of the season was excellent. Although we had more rain than usual for this time of year those who braved the elements caught large numers of bass in the 2 to 5 pound range. One group who have fished Huites for the past two years felt that this was their best fishing trip yet averaging over 100 fish per boat daily. The late and abundant rains have pushed the lake to it's highest levels in recent years but this should help the fishing in the upcoming months and ensure water levels are good throughout the season. Despite the higher water levels fish were agressive and being caught by almost any method one would choose. Texas rigging large plastics and spinner baits proved deadly for most fisherman with a decent top-water bite in the early mornings and late evenings. As the water recedes we expect some larger fish to begin appearing in the catches and the numbers of fish being caught to remain steady.
Roy Young
Villa Del Pescador
December 6, 2000 |
Roy Young
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2000 - 1:34 pm: | |
Subject: Villa Del Pescador 2000-2001 Season
Dear Friends,
We are in the midst of preparing for our seventh season opener at Villa Del Pescador. It doesn’t seem possible that so many years could have passed so quickly. Fishing last season at Lake Huites remained on the upswing. Guests caught large numbers on most days and fish in the six to seven pound class being caught regularly. We also had reports of several trophy fish over ten pounds being caught by our guests as well as those of the other lodges. Water levels remained higher last season so we anticipate that the bass numbers will be strong for this upcoming season and look for some real trophy class fish being caught. The season begins in earnest on October 1st and we will be filing updated fishing reports as frequently as possible after that date.
We are anticipating a great deal of interest this season in fishing at Lake Huites so as always our advice is to book early if you are looking to fish with us this season. The months of January through March fill up the most rapidly so if your schedule only permits these times then by all means book early. Fishing is good in the fall months as well and by October the temperatures begin to cool and make for a pleasant day on the water. April and May are also productive months as temperatures begin to gradually climb and some of our best days have been in April and May. Air conditioning in the lodge will certainly make your stay in these warmer months much more pleasant.
Hunting, fishing and Copper Canyon excursions combinations are also available with pricing upon request. Trips to Lake Dominguez and Lake Hildago are possible as well.
Roy Young and Van Bishop
Villa Del Pescador
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