The hot summer days are starting to take their toll on anglers in the desert southwest. Temperatures over the century mark tend to bring out the “lake lice,” (you know, jet skiers, water skiers, pleasure boaters, bikini clad … never mind). The scorching heat drives bass anglers to their air-conditioned homes in droves. For those who do brave the elements, dehydration, and sunburns make each day on the water a reminder of why we say our prayers and try to live by the Ten Commandments. It’s no w...

Get Wrapped for success by Dan Mathisen
		With the growth of bass fishing more and more anglers are starting to look for better ways to offer exposure for their sponsors and businesses. Over the last f...
Be “Odd” to Catch More Bass by Marc Marcantonio
		I’ll bet you have a favorite fishing spot, or maybe a favorite lure. You know, like that old rickety dock on your “secret” lake that always kicks out a bass or...
BW The “GUTS” of Fishing the Darthead by Dave Rush
		Having won more money on Spotted Bass reservoirs with a darthead than any other technique, you can bet that Dave Rush will always have a couple on his deck and...

Santa Rosa Lake is at an elevation of 4,800 feet and has 3,800 surface acres.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are available to the angler. Other species found in the lake are northern pike, catfish, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon.

This high plains Pecos River reservoir offers a variety of water sports. Hiking trails wind through the wild areas around the lake. Eagles roost on snags at water's edge or on small islands on the lake. Also look for scaled quail, mourning dove, and mig...

Monday, Jan 28
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