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Sugar Lake
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02/02/18 01:27 PM
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Ricky Taylor
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I’ve been out of fishing for a minute (~6 months) I’ve just lost interest but recently got the itch again, so I booked a trip with my dad on sugar lake in mid March through Falcon Heights Motel after reading some good things about them on here. I’ve never been to Mexico, never fished west of Whitney. What should I expect? Has anyone fished with Carlos Olivarez on Sugar? Anyone that has been to Sugar, what was your experience like? This is a bucket list trip for me!
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/02/18 01:34 PM
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kd
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You are going to have a blast. Use heavy line and hold on. Only recommendation is to not venture into town after dark and you will be fine. I have been there 6-7 times and have never been disappointed.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/02/18 01:57 PM
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SAKS
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Did not stay in Mexico when we went so we were sure to be off the lake and back across the border before dark. Fishing was good. We were there in June. Had good numbers(60+)of 2-4LB fish. No giants though but they are in there. It was pretty cool, we were the only boat on the water besides the net fishermen.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/02/18 02:06 PM
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CCTX
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mapquest
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I know of a couple of people that have fished day trips with Carlos on Sugar--they had a great time. One caught their PB there.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/02/18 02:23 PM
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AdvTX
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I'm going in late February for the first time and staying at the lake for 2 nights. I will report back
The day after catching a lot of fish is still a good day.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/02/18 02:41 PM
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Hog Jaw
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Good Intel guys , may plan a trip w/brother .
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/02/18 02:55 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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I've fished Sugar a couple of times with Carlos. Always stay at the lodge for a couple of nights when we go. Carlos knows the lake as well as anyone and he'll put you on the fish if they're biting. Beware the cold fronts! Those bass don't like cold weather a bit. Last time I went I took my personal truck and pulled my buddy's boat. Coming back across at Roma and navigating through that concrete zig zag at the border crossing was tight. Made it with about 2 inches to spare. By far the worst part of the trip.
Baits that worked for us: Big lizards Rage Craws (the big ones) Zoom Mag Utra Vibe Speed Worms Big crankbaits in bright colors Big squarebills
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: Sugar Lake
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02/02/18 03:45 PM
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InTheClear
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Best lake on the planet if you go with the right person, May 2016 came close to a 50 lb stringer, all post-spawn at the base of the hardwoods. have about 14 days on the lake, dreams come true there!
Pound for pound the best 40,000 acre lake I've ever seen. There are hazards all over the lake with rock if you've never been. They eat peppermints there if your around the fish.
Last edited by InTheClear; 02/02/18 03:48 PM.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: InTheClear]
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02/02/18 10:10 PM
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Ricky Taylor
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Best lake on the planet if you go with the right person, May 2016 came close to a 50 lb stringer, all post-spawn at the base of the hardwoods. have about 14 days on the lake, dreams come true there!
Pound for pound the best 40,000 acre lake I've ever seen. There are hazards all over the lake with rock if you've never been. They eat peppermints there if your around the fish. I don’t understand the peppermint part. Can you explain a little more?
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Re: Sugar Lake
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02/02/18 10:16 PM
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I talked to two guides at a restaurant in Zapata last night that just got back in town and one zeroed and the other had one 4lbr. Said it has been very tough at Sugar lately.
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Re: Sugar Lake
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02/02/18 10:31 PM
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Walls
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Best lake on the planet if you go with the right person, May 2016 came close to a 50 lb stringer, all post-spawn at the base of the hardwoods. have about 14 days on the lake, dreams come true there!
Pound for pound the best 40,000 acre lake I've ever seen. There are hazards all over the lake with rock if you've never been. They eat peppermints there if your around the fish. I don’t understand the peppermint part. Can you explain a little more? Think he's saying they'll eat anything "if you're around the fish"
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Re: Sugar Lake
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02/03/18 12:13 AM
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AdvTX
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I talked to two guides at a restaurant in Zapata last night that just got back in town and one zeroed and the other had one 4lbr. Said it has been very tough at Sugar lately. What?? I can do better than that at white rock from the bank. Someone tell me something good
The day after catching a lot of fish is still a good day.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/03/18 12:21 AM
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CCTX
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mapquest
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Good news—warm south wind at Falcon dam for the next four days peaking at 88 degrees Tuesday
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/03/18 04:44 AM
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hawki213
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People will only do to you what you allow them to do.
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Re: Sugar Lake
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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02/03/18 02:37 PM
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Debra Hengst
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I’ve been out of fishing for a minute (~6 months) I’ve just lost interest but recently got the itch again, so I booked a trip with my dad on sugar lake in mid March through Falcon Heights Motel after reading some good things about them on here. I’ve never been to Mexico, never fished west of Whitney. What should I expect? Has anyone fished with Carlos Olivarez on Sugar? Anyone that has been to Sugar, what was your experience like? This is a bucket list trip for me! Ricky, you and your Dad will have an awesome trip having known Carlos for over 20 years you will be in good hands and he will work his tail off to get you on fish. Please share your story upon return. http://falconheightsmotel.com/Home_Page.htmlDebra
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