Lake level dropping

That loud sucking sound you hear is the lack of concern over Falcon by Mexico, amplified by the apathy of our president and the State Department, resonating off our US Senators and Congressmen's inaction as millions of gallons of water is withdrawn from Falcon to feed the fields in Mexico growing water intensive crops that compete with US farmers products. Unless we can get someone in the Sate Department to renegotiate a water treaty, this will continue to be a way of life on Falcon.

Yesterday a fisherman reporting that at Four Seasons Mobile Home Park three areas, carefully wallowed out as bedding areas by spawning bass, were high and dry, including the eggs that had been deposited in the beds sometime before the lake dropped. Between the 23rd of March and yesterday, the lake has dropped 4.10 feet . In the last two day alone, we have seen a drop of 15 inches . It is sickening to see this drop played out on the rocks of the island adjacent to the Veleño Bridge in Zapata. Last night's low temperature was five degrees warmer than the last two nights (61 degrees) and winds the last few days have been variable with gusts in the mid-20s. Afternoons have been warm in the mid-90s.

Meanwhile fishing remains good following the weekend Bass Federation Tournament. Bass have been caught in deeper water around jusihace, both suspended and down deep on a combination of baits including plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits including crawdad Model 7As (brown or red), chartreuse/white spinnerbaits with twin gold and nickel willow blades, and Rat-l-Traps Chrome Blue Back. Watermelon Green Orange and WM Red Flukes and brush hogs are working and a Carolina Rig is producing some good fish up to eight pounds. There have been several groups fishing and while the number of small fish being caught is reportedly much greater than large ones, there is plenty of action to keep anglers interested and always a chance of a big one.

You may have heard we are regretfully selling Falcon Lake Tackle strictly for health reasons. Business in the store and on the website e-store has never been better. The business, inventory, commercial property, and website site can be purchased, or any part thereof. Included also are good living quarters above the store, shop space and additional land adjacent to and behind the store with abundant concrete patios, and parking under six-foot security fencing. Through our on-line e-store, we have sold tackle to fishermen and women in six countries and 46 states. Most people shopping with us remark that Falcon Lake Tackle has the most extensive selection of tackle and marine supplies of any store they have visited. We try to anticipate demand and we do not just keep a few packages in stock. The hot baits are almost always available and we keep an adequate number of Mexico licenses and boat permits available by mail or in the store. We would welcome the opportunity to add you to our satisfied customers list.

Catfishing and Gar bow fishing remain good to excellent.

Until next time, have a good day on the water and always practice catch and release.

(Larry E. Bridgeman is the owner of Falcon Lake Tackle in Zapata , TX . Visit the Falcon Lake Tackle website at www.tackleandrods.com.)