Tackle, Tips & More

Recommended Tackle

The list of tackle below is a recommended list that we received from multiple anglers who have tested out this gear and had great success. However, fish with what you are comfortable with.  These fish are aggressive and hungry!

Senkos

Senkos in 5" and 7". Colors Watermelon Red Flake, or anything Watermelon. Or YUM Dingers Watermelon Red and Pearl.

Creature Baits (Soft Plastics)

Magnum Lizards, Brush Hogs, Other Creature Baits in 7” and 9” . Colors Watermelon Red and Watermelon, Chartreuse, Pumpkin and Chartreuse, Tequila Sunrise, Motor Oil, Black, Red Shad, Blue Shad, Grape. Magnum baits suggested.

Trick Worms

Magnum Wacky Worms in 7" and 9". Colors Watermelon Red Flake and Watermelon, Green Pumpkin, and really anything that has that dark flaky look to it.

Spinner Baits

White, Pearl White, White and Chartreuse, Chartreuse. Size 3/4 oz. in all colors.

Crank Baits

Pack a variety of 6XD, 8XD, 10XD, and Square Bills. Colors Sexy Shad, Chartreuse, White and Chartreuse are great! Fire Tiger, Citrus Shad, Blue Shad, Crawfish Hologram are some other suggestions. Pick your favorite colors!

Lipless Crank Baits

Rattle Traps in Silver and Blue, Silver and Black, Chrome, any Shad color or variation in 1/2 oz. size.

Flukes

Magnum Fluke by Bass Assassin or Zoom in Pearl White or White with Chartreuse tail.

Swimbaits

Recommend 5 inch Chartreuse, White and Chartreuse, Hologram Shad, anything watermelon, and Pearl.

Top Water Poppers

Poppers try Storm Chug Bug, Yo Zuri Popper and Manns Chug-n-Spit. Pick you favorite color. If they are hitting on these you will know it within the first 10 minutes!

Spooks

Zara Spook using walking retrieve. Super Spook size in holographics Baby Bass, Silver and Black, Silver and Blue, White and Red, Silver Holographics.

Scrounger

Scroungers have great action to them. Use them with Flukes or Paddle tails for best results. These are nice to either fish on the bottom or a stop and go action for when the fish are suspended. 1/2 oz. or 3/4 oz. are a good size for these.

Underspins

Underspins are designed to fish slowly across the bottom, or with a stop and go action to mimic a baitfish feeding on the lake floor. You can use these with Fluke, Paddle tails, Jigs, or other creature baits of your choosing. 1/2 oz. & 3/4 oz. are a good size for these.

Swimbait Jig Heads

Weighted Hooks for Swim Baits 1/8th oz. 3/0 and 4/0

Gamakatsu G-Lock Worm Hooks

G-Lock Gamagatsu 4/0, 5/0, 6/0 or Gamagatsu Super EWG 4/0, 5/0, 6/0. or Mustad Pro Select brand in same sizes.

Shiner Hooks

Gamagatsu Super EWG 4/0, 5/0, 6/0. or Mustad Pro Select brand in same sizes. These are great for your Wacky Worms or Senkos "Wacky Worm" style.

Bullet / Egg Weights

Slip weights for Texas Rigging Plastics 1/8 oz. to 1/2 oz.

Trip & Travel Tips

Packing and Tackle Information:

Things to Bring:

  • Passport!
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellant
  • Polarized sunglasses and cap
  • Light rain gear
  • Casual clothes and footwear for fishing and evenings
  • Jacket/Hoodie for early mornings, or unseasonably cold weather
  • Personal medications & toiletries
  • Reels spooled with quality/fresh 20 lb test or 50 lb braid
  • Digital Fish Scale
  • Small duffel bag or tackle for boat
  • Pliers, line clippers, hand towel
  • Cash/small bills for tips and/or tackle/merchandise purchases (US currency)

Travel Tips

  • A valid passport is required for all travel to/from Mexico.
  • If you will be traveling with a minor (person under the age of 18): If one or both of the parents will not be present, you must have the minor’s passport along with a notarized letter from the other parent, or both parents giving permission to take that minor across the border into Mexico. We recommend that the letter clearly state the accompanying adult’s name, as it appears on their passport.
  • Always check with your airline regarding current policies regarding carry-on items and allowable baggage (such as bag size, rod tube length etc.).
  • You may not have any hooks, knives, or sharp implements in your carry-on luggage.
  • Plan to carry your reels, camera, medications, other valuables, and a change of clothes with you in your carry-on bag. You may be required to strip line from reels upon returning from Mexico (inconsistent issue)
  • Bass Adventures Mexico does have fishing gear (rods, reels) available upon request.
  • We have complimentary rods available, if you want to avoid the cost and hassle of checking a rod tube
  • We have tackle to purchase at the lodge, but suggest you discuss with us and bring the appropriate baits and lures

For the timeframe/patterns you will be fishing. We will help you with the details, so you have the right stuff for your bass fishing trip

Things to leave at home:

  • Jewelry
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Firearms/Ammo
  • Wimpy Tackle & Lures