We have started a new year on the "Annual
Big Fish Contest". The contest runs from
June 1 through May 31 of each
year. Bob Sharp caught this 13 lber on a super fluke on
10/26/07.
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CURRENT "HOT" BAITS:
Watermeleon/Red Flake
Super Flukes
White/Chartreuse 3/8
oz Spinnerbait with Double Blade
Chug Bugs
Rattletraps -
Silver/Black Back and Silver/Blue Back
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We now offer wireless internet service at the
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2/24/08
Debbie, I fished
with the group on 2-20 thru 2-22 and had a great time. The service was
impeccable, the food was excellent, and the accommodation were perfect. I
can’t think of any other destination I have been that I got such great
personnel service and attention; I will be back with others. Thanks for the
Sol beer.
Rodney Ray
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2/22/08 The
following are fish caught over the last few weeks:
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Kirk Dulin |
8.75
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Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Lee Sanders |
6.8 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Brush Hog |
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Lee Sanders |
8.6 lbs |
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Vic Hood |
6.3 lbs |
Pumkin Lizard |
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Doug Holliday |
6.11 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Flake Super Fluke |
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Tom Austin |
7 lbs |
Fluke |
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Greg Allford |
7.22 lbs |
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Brad |
7.4 lbs |
Fluke |
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Sam B. |
6.11 lbs |
Crank Bait |
| Bill Pattillo |
8.2 lbs |
White/Chartruese
Spinnerbait |
| Jim Flynn |
7.6 lbs |
Watermelon/Red
Flake Super Fluke |
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2/20/08
Miss Debbie: Hi there. Sorry we missed you. I thought I heard you were
going to be at the lodge this weekend. The trip was wonderful and you now
have two more converts. Mike and I brought two guys that had a blast. I bet
if you read further in your emails you will find our requested dates for
next year. I sent it yesterday. There will be 6 guys this time. I think that
will be as big as our group gets but you will have none more avid than we
are! Thanks to all the staff for another great trip!
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2/10/08
Exceptional service
and setting always. Hunting was great but the fish had lock jaw until the
day we left. That’s fishing and yes I did lose a big one in the Arroyo.
Juan was looking at her when the line broke off, big white belly, big fish,
maybe the 10lber in search of. Thanks again for the great memories. I will
be in touch.
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2/4/08
Debbie, The trip
went very well. The accommodations, food, fellowship were excellent as
always. Ed, Mike, Luis, Emilio, etc are starting to feel like family….now
that’s kind of scary. The weather was very warm the first two days. I
trust you can do something about that next year. The quail hunting was maybe
not quite as good as in some years, but Emilio assures that he has areas
left that have not been touched, so that’s good. Even so we took just as
many birds per outing as in years past, just had to work a little harder.
I keep hoping that that one trip you will be there so I can put a face with
the voice on the phone.
Thanks for everything.
Jeb Barrow
Georgia
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1/26/08
Hacienda Las Palmas provides a perfect setting for
entertaining corporate clients or just relaxing with family
and friends. The facilities are top-notch, hunting and
fishing opportunities endless, and the food is outstanding.
All we did was pick the date and invite guests and the
resort handled everything else. We just returned and are
already talking about our next trip. Whether you are an
avid hunter or fishing enthusiasts or just looking for a
place to relax with a good book – you should definitely
consider Hacienda Las Palmas. Thank you,
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1/18/08 Hello Debbie and Ed,
We had two wonderful trips
to HLP. The staff, food, and hunting were wonderful as usual. I
am forwarding some photos of the Polaris in action. It was
interesting to see how Emilio incorporated it into the hunting,
from the first day he had it to two weeks later. He really is a
master at how he manages the little details and strategies of
the day, and makes a huge difference. As you know there is a lot
more to a great day's hunt than just the birds. He is very
cognizant of our comfort and fatigue level during the day. There
were a lot of places we rode, where in years past we would have
walked. Places he did not feel comfortable, or the farmers,
would not have ?wanted him to go with the big truck. Thanks
again for two wonderful trips.
Best regards,
Chapman
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12/6/07
Debbie, I
just wanted to drop a short note to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip.
Your facilities and staff were excellent. The food was outstanding. We plan
on coming back again!
Arthur Bass
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11/25/07 Debbie, We had a blast and the
trip well exceeded our expectations. There are not many places that
can truly fulfill the sportsman's dream like yours.
Thanks,
Kyle Carney
Georgia |
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11/26/07
I just wanted to say that we had a wonderful trip.
Everything was well above expectations!! Mike
is a wonderful host and his can do attitude was
great. This has to be the greatest place left
for hunting wild quail as we routinely saw 20 to 30
coveys a day. The hunting guides and bird boys
did an excellent job putting us on birds and we
all had a good time. Everyone thought that the web
site did not do justice to your place. One
outing, one of our group caught at least 55 bass and
several 5s, 6s, two 7s, and an 8 and even a 3 and 4
on the same lure at the same time.
Thanks, Chad Carney
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10/26/07 I wanted you to
know the Hacienda Las Palmas was just great. The staff and
guides left nothing to be desired and we all enjoyed our stay
there and look forward to returning next year. Mike did an
outstanding job for us.
Thanks much. Bob
Sharp
Note from Lodge: Bob caught this 13 lber on a Super Fluke. |
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9/1/07
We had a great time as usual. Mike did a great job. It was soggy
and we weren't able to get to some of the fields but the fields down
the hill had plenty of birds. We will be back next year so save the
spot!
Gary Ervin
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8/31/07
We have had some tropical weather that resulted in 7 inches of rain
over a two week period. All of the rivers are flowing, but have
subsided for the most part. The lake is up a few feet and is in
great shape. So far, we are still launching in the river. The
rains have not affected the Dove Shooting. It is a lot better than
last year. Lots of happy customers! We were concerned about the
weather, but we did not have any associated wind with the rains, so
all is well.
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8/10/07
This 12 lber was caught today with a watermelon super fluke! |
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May, 2007
I just
wanted to say thank you for the fantastic
fishing trip that we had in early May. The
accommodations were fantastic and the
service and meals were second to none. I
really enjoyed fishing Guerrero - it was a
unique experience. I can't wait to come
back with my son.
I have
attached two notable photos from our trip.
The picture of me with our guide is my 11
lb. bass that I caught on the first day!
This is my biggest fish ever and my first to
go over 10 lbs. The photo of our guide Pepe
is a fish that he caught on our last day
that weighed 10 lb. 2 oz. Pepe is a
wonderful guide. He worked so hard every
day for us to catch big fish and to have a
great time. You are fortunate to have such
a qualified guide on your staff.
Thank
you again for a wonderful trip.
Lavon Winkler
Missouri
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Big Fish |
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Tom Honey |
7 lb 7 oz |
Green Lizard |
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Neil Soiler |
7 lb |
Green Lizard |
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Terry Smith |
6lbs 7oz |
Watermelon
Lizard |
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Clint Stone |
9 lb |
Green Lizard |
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Steve Wilson |
5 lb 1 oz |
Watermelon Red Brush Hog |
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Mike Vetters |
6 lb |
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Mike Vetters |
7 lb |
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Mike Vetters |
6 lb |
Bomber |
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David Helton |
6 lb 10 oz |
DT10 Shad |
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Jody Burkeholder |
10 lb 4 oz |
Grapeseed Lizard |
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Jody Burkeholder |
8 lb 3 oz |
Watermelon Red Lizard |
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Garry Balentine |
5 lb 9 oz |
Crank
Bait Shad |
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Garry Balentine |
8 lb 8 oz |
Watermelon Resd Brush Hog |
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Darryl Baeth |
6 lb 5 oz |
Green Pumpkin |
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Shea Fellows |
9 lb |
Crank Bait |
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John Lard |
6 lb 6 oz |
Crank Bait |
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Greg Cook |
6 lb 6 oz |
Watermelon Red Super Hog |
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Greg Cook |
7 lb 2 oz |
Watermelon Red Super Hog |
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Brad Hich |
11 lb 5 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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David Abel |
10 lb 4 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Tim H |
7 lb |
Bomber Fat Free Shad |
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Mark Suter |
8 lb 1 oz |
Yama Senko |
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Craig Chandler |
6 lb |
Watermelon Red Fluke |
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David Abel |
6 lb |
Crank Bait Purple |
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Delmer Owens |
6 lb |
Watermelon Red Lizard |
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Corey Sutton |
6 lb 9 oz |
Fat Free Shad – Parrot |
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Robert Baethge |
7 lb 8 oz |
Watermeln Red Lizard |
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Tom Nilssen |
10 lb 6 oz |
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Tom Nilssen |
6 lb 7 oz |
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Brent Zerr |
8 lb 8 oz |
Senko Worm |
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Tim Gasser |
9 lb 8 oz |
Worm |
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Earl Wheeler |
8 lb 3 oz |
Fluke |
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Wayne Orender |
11 lb 14 oz |
6” Pumpkin Lizard |
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Tom Nilssen |
7 lb 6 oz |
Black Red Lizard |
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Randy Rupp |
8 lb 4 oz |
Senko Worm |
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Matt Barton |
8 lb 8 oz |
Fluke |
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Ed Helton |
7 lb 4 oz |
Fluke |
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Click here to see pictures of
the March Big Fish
Besides having the Watermelon and
Watermelon/Red Flake Plastics, you need to bring Rapala DT10's in Blue
Gill, Citrus and Shad colors. Also bring same colors in Fat Free Shads
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Steve Maloney |
8 lbs 9 oz |
Fat Free Crank Bait |
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3/21/07 |
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Kenny |
7 lb 13 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Kenny |
7 lb 13 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Sam Bajalia
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6 lb 13 oz |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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3/20/07 |
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Ron Pierson |
10 lb |
Fat Free Shad Crank Bait |
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Steve Maloney |
7 lb |
Rapala DT10 |
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Tom Pearson |
6 lb |
White Buzz Bait |
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Jerry Pearson |
10 lb 3 oz |
Green Spook |
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Bob Cunningham |
9 lb |
Citrus Crank Bait |
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Jerry Pearson |
7 lb 1oz |
Lizard |
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3/19/07 |
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Bob Cunnigham |
8 lb 4 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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3/17/07 |
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Chris Speligene |
9 lb 6 oz |
Large Tequila Worm |
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Lonnie Appel |
10 lb 2 oz |
Tiki Stick |
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Lonnie Appel |
10 lb 15 oz |
Tiki Stick |
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3/16/07 |
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Larry Lawrence |
6 lb 13 oz |
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Chris Spelicene |
7 lb 4 oz |
Yellow Crank Bait |
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Dustin Frost |
7 lb 12 oz |
Watermelon/Red 8” Lizard |
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Sean Kelley |
6 lb 15 oz |
Fat Free Shad Citrus |
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J. Johnson |
7 lb 6 oz |
Pumpkin Lizard |
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Lonnie Appel |
7 lb 5 oz |
Tiki Stixck |
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3/15/07 |
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Philip Maguire |
7 lb 4 oz |
White Spinnerbait |
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Lonnie Appel |
5 lb 14 oz, 7 lb 9 oz, 5 lb 2 oz |
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3/14/07 |
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Lonnie Appel |
6 lb 2 oz |
Sinko |
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3/13/07 |
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Brian Barnes |
10 lb 8 oz |
Watermelon Red Lizard |
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Hal Barnes |
6 lb 8 oz |
10” Watermelon Wrom |
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3/6/07 |
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Bob Schick |
6 lb 9 oz |
Top Water |
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Dale Frederick |
7 lb 6 oz |
S-Spin |
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Keith Hiesterman |
7 lb 13 oz |
Lizard |
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Mike Everhart |
9 lb |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Charlie Black |
10 lb 10 oz |
Black/Re1d Lizard |
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Charlie Black |
7 lb 6 oz |
Black/Red Lizard |
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Charlie Black |
7 lb |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Charlie Black |
7 lb 11 oz |
Jig/Pig |
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Dick Black |
8 lb 4 oz |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Dale Frederick |
6 lb 3 oz |
Watermelon Worm |
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3/5/07 |
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Jack Dawson |
10 lb |
Green Lizard |
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Jack Dawson |
7 lb 5 oz |
Green Lizard |
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Antone Peterson |
10 lb |
Green/Red Lizard |
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3/3/07 |
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Rich Traczyk |
7 lb 1 oz |
Pumpkin/Chart. Lizard |
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Jerry Fremers |
8 lb 2 oz |
8” Watermelon Lizard |
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Jerry Fremers |
8 lb 9 oz |
White & Chart |
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Larry Kuhlman |
7 lb 8 oz |
8” Watermelon Lizard |
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John Wells |
6 lb |
Watermelon/Red Brush Hog |
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Bob Schick |
10 lb |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Richard Black |
8 lb |
Green Lizard |
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3/2/07 |
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Phil Parker |
6 lb 6 oz |
Fluke |
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Mark Labarge |
6 lb 7 oz |
Watermelon/Red Brush Hog |
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Tom Peniston |
6 lb 11 oz |
Watermelon/Red Chart Lizard |
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Dale Wade |
8 lb 9 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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Chip Barker |
6 lb 1 oz |
Green Lizard |
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Herb Klein |
7 lb |
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3/1/07 |
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Casig Pitts |
8 lb |
Wiggle Wart |
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Chip Barker |
7 lb 1 oz |
Green Lizard |
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Chip Barker |
8 lb 3 oz |
Green Lizard |
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Mike McNutt |
6 lb 3 oz |
Watermelon/Red Brush Hog |
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Dale Wade |
7 lb 8 oz |
Watermleon Lizard |
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Tom Peniston |
6 lb 2 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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Chip Barker |
10 lb 1 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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2/28/07
The following fish were caught in one day.
View Slideshow 3
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Bud Levin |
8 lbs 7 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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Bud Levin |
7 lbs 2 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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John Luzynsjki |
5 lb 7 oz |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Mark Labarge |
6 lbs |
Watermelon Worm Char. Tail |
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Mike McNutt |
10 lb 2 oz |
Watermelon/Red Tube |
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Mike McNutt |
7 lb 5 oz |
Watermelon/Red Tube |
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Mike McNutt |
6 lb 5 oz |
Watermelon/Red Tube |
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Pat McNutt |
5 lb 5 oz |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Frank Parker |
5 lb 1 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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John Luzynsjk |
6 lb 1 oz |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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John Luzynsjk |
5 lb |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Phil Parker |
10 lb 4 oz |
Crank Bait |
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Mike McNutt |
6 lb 5 oz |
Watermelon/Red Brush Hog |
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Walter Vance |
7 lb 2 oz |
Green Brush Hog |
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Don McNutt |
10 lb 9 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Don McNutt |
10 lb 2 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Pat McNutt |
12 lb 8 oz |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Pat McNutt |
7 lb |
Watermelon Brush Hog |
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Dale Wade |
7 lb 5 oz |
Black & Yellow Ticki |
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Total Weight 135.5 lbs
Average Weight 7 lb 13 oz |
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2/21/07 - 2/25/07
Our "Fourth Annual" Fishing Tournament was a great success. We can't
even count how many fish over 5 lbs were caught.
View slide show
1 or slideshow 2. Tim Boyd caught the biggest
fish with a 10.95 lb bass caught on a Black/Red Super Fluke. |
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Lee Sanders |
8.77 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Brush Hog |
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Gary Stanton |
5.66 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Super Fluke |
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Rick Ray |
7.37 lbs |
Magnum Watermelon Red Lizard |
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Tom Nilssen |
7.74 lbs |
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Tim Boyd |
5.23 lbs |
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Dale Roden |
5.10 lbs |
White Terminator Spinner Bait |
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Dale Roden |
7.11 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Lizard 10” |
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Dale Roden |
6.10 lbs |
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Jim Flynn |
6.05 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Trick Worm |
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Jim Flynn |
5.45 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Trick Worm |
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Jim Flynn |
5.17 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Trick Worm |
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Chris Sweeney |
6.45 lbs |
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Tom Nilssen |
7.74 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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Gary Stanton |
8.35 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Super Fluke |
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Wayne Orender |
10.82 lbs |
8” Watermelon/Red Magnum Lizard |
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Lee Sanders |
8.21 lbs |
Brush Hog with Red |
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Jim Flynn |
9.52 lbs |
Watermelon/Red Super Fluke |
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Terry Bullock |
5.30 lbs |
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Tim Boyd |
10.95 lbs |
Black/Red Super Fluke |
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2/16/07 – 2/21/07 The
following fish were caught this week: |
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Gene Graham |
6 lb 6 oz |
Pumpkin Chatter Bait |
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Gene Graham |
5 lb 7 oz |
Watermelon/Red Baby Brush Hog |
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Jay Brasher |
6 lb 7 oz |
Watermelon/Red Zoom Worm |
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Tom Austin |
6 lb 2 oz |
Fat Free Shad |
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Ron Rhodes |
10 lb 4 oz |
Watermelon/Red Lizard |
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Steve Cormier |
6 lb 9 oz |
Crank Bait – Green/Yellow Belly |
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Ron Rhodes |
12 lb |
Watermelon Lizard |
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Ron Rhodes |
5 lb 6 oz & 7 lb |
Watermelon Lizard |
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2/11/07 |
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Billy Prince |
8 lb 5 oz |
Power Bait 5” Hawg |
| Greg Lanier |
8 lb 5 oz |
Baby Brush Hog |
| John Lard |
6 lb 11 oz |
Watermelon Trick
Worm |
| Brent Edwards |
6 lb 9 oz |
Watermelon Super
Fluke |
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2/9/07 The following fish were
caught this past week: |
| Mike Rose |
6 lb |
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| Carl Applebaum |
6 lb |
Watermelon Lizard |
| Ed Spencer |
5 lb 12 oz |
Watermelon Super
Fluke |
| Robbie Grisham |
5 & 6 lb |
Watermelon Super
Fluke |
| Greg Lanier |
11 lb 2 oz |
Watermelon
Lizard |
| Ed Spencer |
9 lb |
Watermelon Lizard
– Carolina Rig |
| Bobby Bryant |
5 lb 9 oz |
Watermelon
Super Fluke |
| Kevin Sayle |
8 lb 15 oz |
Watermelon/Red
Super Fluke |
| Joe Penaloza |
10 lb 4 oz |
10” Watermelon
Worm |
| Steve Maners |
8 lb 14 oz |
Watermelon/Red
Super Fluke |
| Steve Maners |
7 lb 14 oz |
Watermelon/Red
Super Fluke |
| Devin Sayle |
5 lb 2 oz |
Watermelon/Red
Lizard |
| Steve Maners |
5 lb 13 oz |
Watermelon/Red
Super Fluke |
| Matt Conner |
5 lb 9 oz |
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| Matt Conner |
6 lb 7 oz |
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| Ronny Lindsey |
6 lb 15 oz |
Watermelon/Red |
| Ronny Lindsey |
5 lb 3 oz |
Chartreuse Tail
Trick Worm |
| Ronny Lindsey |
6 lb |
Lizard |
| Kevin Sayle |
5 lb 6 oz |
Watermelon/Red
Brush Hog |
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January 30, 2007 Just
a quick note to let you all know that our family’s stay with you
was absolutely 1st class. My parents brought me and
my wife to Hacienda Las Palmas and we had a wonderful time. From
the moment Luis greeted us with the drinks to the moment we left
with a sunrise that was just beautiful, we enjoyed every minute.
The great food, the tremendous fishing (yes – I caught a 10
pounder!!), and the relaxed settings made for a wonderful
getaway vacation. We even got in a few poker games in the
evening. Family moments on the water with dreams of big fish
and wonderful food awaiting us are irreplaceable. Thanks for the
memories.
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1/29/07
The following fish were caught this past week: |
| Gregg Carson |
7 lb 6 oz |
Watermelon Craw
Dad |
| Gregg Carson |
5 lb 4 oz |
8” Watermelon
Lizard |
| Ken Carson |
5 lb 1 oz |
Watermelon Devil
Tongue |
| Gregg Carson |
5 lb 12 oz |
Watermelon Craw
Dad |
| Gregg Carson |
5 lb 5 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
| Gregg Carson |
7 lb 12 oz |
8” Watermelon
Lizard |
| Steve Nelson |
10 lb 2 oz |
Pumpkin/Watermelon/Chartruse
Tail Lizard |
| Gregg Carson |
10 lb |
8” Watermelon
Lizard |
| Dave Bush |
6 lb |
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| Steve Nelson |
7 lb 1 oz |
Green Pumpkin Worm |
| Audrey Nelson |
6 lb 7 oz |
Watermelon Super
Fluke |
| Jan Carson |
5 lb 6 oz |
Watermelon Lizard |
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1/28/07
2003 Texas Oilman’s Bass Champion catches biggest fish and thrill of his
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1/26/07 Hi Debbie; The cold weather really helped the duck hunting and these were experiences I
won't soon forget. Mike spoiled us with these hunts for sure. The bird hunting
with Emilio was about as good as it could be considering the cold and high
winds. The bird boys were outstanding as well. They work so hard and I'm still
marveling about how they always find the downed birds when the dogs can't. I had
the pleasure of meeting Ed on the last night and his reassurances about bringing
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I've got to say, you have
done a marvelous job employing and training a great staff. Louis is such a fine
man, so nice, attentive and willing to do anything to make the stay is
pleasurable for all of the guests. The cooks were exceptional as well.
All in all, a first class experience with first class hosts!
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