Not a normal winter day

Saturday started just like most winter days in Zapata, but this was not going to be remembered as a normal winter day. Not for SWRI, that had their 7.74 lb . club record bass caught here week before last, or for Jerry Campos who shattered that record with a 14.28 lb . fish. The previous heavy stringer club record was also broken by Jerry's five fish, one day 29.02 lbs . Nineteen fishermen and ladies weighed 15 limits including second and on weights of 20.76 lbs ., 19.76 lbs ., and 19.58 lbs .

Sunday was another great day for the club, and the humongous anchor fish from yesterday almost gave Jerry two-day heavy stringer bragging rights. Unfortunately, his 41.06 lbs . was relegated to second place and he had to be satisfied with one-day heavy stringer and big bass honors. Luke Cavanaugh hauled in a 10.04 lb . bass from 13 feet of water and grabbed two-day heavy stringer honors with 43.94 lbs . His big fish came on a 10-inch red shad worm out of 65 degree water. Alex Gonzales held on to third with his two-day 36.80 lb . total weight. A number of fishermen reported 20 fish catches, and fish over five pounds were routine.

The successful fishermen purchased their big bass lures at Falcon Lake Tackle. Falcon Lake Tackle has over 5,000 items in stock and the majority of these items are listed under the on-line store at www.falconlaketackle.com and are available for immediate shipping.

Catfishermen have also been doing well on channel cats and big blues up to 39 lbs . on beef liver and/or shrimp. The fishermen are looking for signs of roosting activity by birds in 25 to 30 feet of water near trees. Areas close to creek channels are best.

Good fishing until next time, 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.)