Ladies fishing at El Salto

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Kathy Boss never received her luggage, but she borrowed a sweatshirt and tackle and wrecked the El Salto bass.
Kathy Boss never received her luggage, but she borrowed a sweatshirt and tackle and wrecked the El Salto bass.
Glenna Jameson didn’t consider herself much of an angler before, but she’s already planning a return trip to El Salto.
Glenna Jameson didn’t consider herself much of an angler before, but she’s already planning a return trip to El Salto.
Sarah Englebert escaped the Wisconsin cold for big bass and short sleeves.
Sarah Englebert escaped the Wisconsin cold for big bass and short sleeves.
Englebert had not previously caught a bass over three pounds, but she landed one over 6 in her first fishing session at Anglers Inn.
Englebert had not previously caught a bass over three pounds, but she landed one over 6 in her first fishing session at Anglers Inn.
Englebert started with spinning gear, but made her first foray into baitcasting tackle later in the week.
Englebert started with spinning gear, but made her first foray into baitcasting tackle later in the week.
Another big fish that ate Sarah’s Senko.
Another big fish that ate Sarah’s Senko.
Even at 5 a.m., the service at Anglers Inn is rapid and attentive.
Even at 5 a.m., the service at Anglers Inn is rapid and attentive.
The topwater bite at sunrise and sunset can be exceptional.
The topwater bite at sunrise and sunset can be exceptional.
Sarah Englebert caught her first topwater and lipless crankbait bass during the week.
Sarah Englebert caught her first topwater and lipless crankbait bass during the week.
Gail Milbrath and her guide Eduardo go to the Boga Grip for verification.
Gail Milbrath and her guide Eduardo go to the Boga Grip for verification.
Lisa Skelley got the birthday present of a lifetime from her sister – a fishing trip in Mexico.
Lisa Skelley got the birthday present of a lifetime from her sister – a fishing trip in Mexico.
Michelle Skelley hadn’t really fished much before this trip, now she’s a die hard.
Michelle Skelley hadn’t really fished much before this trip, now she’s a die hard.
Sisterly bonding...
Sisterly bonding…
Trip organizer Hanna Robbins has caught five bass over 9 pounds in Mexico, and countless numbers in the 7- and 8-pound class.
Trip organizer Hanna Robbins has caught five bass over 9 pounds in Mexico, and countless numbers in the 7- and 8-pound class.
The ladies even let Pete Robbins catch a few good fish.
The ladies even let Pete Robbins catch a few good fish.
The Rico topwater is an El Salto staple.
The Rico topwater is an El Salto staple.
Holly Blandford calls the Ohio River home, and found out that bass grow much bigger south of the border.
Holly Blandford calls the Ohio River home, and found out that bass grow much bigger south of the border.
Blandford caught quality fish on a wide variety of techniques.
Blandford caught quality fish on a wide variety of techniques.
No one goes hungry at Anglers Inn.
No one goes hungry at Anglers Inn.
Cheryl Lynn Craig and her boyfriend Jim Ireland visited El Salto in October, and couldn’t wait a full three months to come back.
Cheryl Lynn Craig and her boyfriend Jim Ireland visited El Salto in October, and couldn’t wait a full three months to come back.
Cheryl lives near world famous Lake Fork, but prefers El Salto.
Cheryl lives near world famous Lake Fork, but prefers El Salto.
A big fish for Cheryl.
A big fish for Cheryl.
The El Salto wildlife and scenery make for some compelling situations.
The El Salto wildlife and scenery make for some compelling situations.
Hanna Robbins with her first fish on the big Strike King 10XD crankbait.
Hanna Robbins with her first fish on the big Strike King 10XD crankbait.
The sunsets in the Sierra Madres are breathtaking.
The sunsets in the Sierra Madres are breathtaking.
“Tu Esposa” means “Your Wife” – no word on whether Pete’s can said “catches bigger fish than you” on the other side.
“Tu Esposa” means “Your Wife” – no word on whether Pete’s can said “catches bigger fish than you” on the other side.
Pete Robbins and Sarah Englebert fish the flooded brush.
Pete Robbins and Sarah Englebert fish the flooded brush.
Gail Milbrath with one of her first El Salto bass. After a few of these, she stopped taking pictures of anything under 5 pounds.
Gail Milbrath with one of her first El Salto bass. After a few of these, she stopped taking pictures of anything under 5 pounds.
Danny and Holly Blandford zoom off in search of El Grande.
Danny and Holly Blandford zoom off in search of El Grande.
The Blandfords said it was the most productive fishing trip of their lives.
The Blandfords said it was the most productive fishing trip of their lives.
Lisa and Michelle Skelley never stopped smiling.
Lisa and Michelle Skelley never stopped smiling.
The Blandfords wished they had stayed longer.
The Blandfords wished they had stayed longer.
On Fiesta Night, everyone celebrates.
On Fiesta Night, everyone celebrates.
Lisa Skelley went native.
Lisa Skelley went native.
Hanna awarded Lisa Skelley a rod and reel for catching the big bass of the week.
Hanna awarded Lisa Skelley a rod and reel for catching the big bass of the week.
Big fish in the net for Sarah Englebert. It looks like she borrowed Kevin Short’s rain pants.
Big fish in the net for Sarah Englebert. It looks like she borrowed Kevin Short’s rain pants.
Sarah caught this one on a topwater bait, her new favorite technique.
Sarah caught this one on a topwater bait, her new favorite technique.
Eduardo smiled after Gail hugged him, and he repeatedly led the women to big fish.
Eduardo smiled after Gail hugged him, and he repeatedly led the women to big fish.
The ladies got serious about beating their personal bests.
The ladies got serious about beating their personal bests.
Sergio fires up the grill.
Sergio fires up the grill.
While the guides prefer to land your fish for you, just posing for pictures can rip up your hands.
While the guides prefer to land your fish for you, just posing for pictures can rip up your hands.
Cheeseburgers for lunch.
Cheeseburgers for lunch.
Ice cream sundaes for dessert. Bring pants with elastic waists.
Ice cream sundaes for dessert. Bring pants with elastic waists.
Lisa and Michelle continue to catch big fish.
Lisa and Michelle continue to catch big fish.
El Salto offers textbook cover and structure.
El Salto offers textbook cover and structure.
Final day breakfast Bloody Marys. (In Mexico, it should be “Bloody Maria.”)
Final day breakfast Bloody Marys. (In Mexico, it should be “Bloody Maria.”)
A happy group of female anglers.
A happy group of female anglers.
Hanna’s group with Magalhi Chapman, wife of Anglers Inn owner Billy Chapman Jr. on the right.
Hanna’s group with Magalhi Chapman, wife of Anglers Inn owner Billy Chapman Jr. on the right.
Fish like these are why all of the women plan to return in 2018, if not sooner.
Fish like these are why all of the women plan to return in 2018, if not sooner.