Frequently Asked Questions

SAFETY IN MEXICO

The question of safety arises quite frequently among people wanting to travel to Mexico. It is misfortunate that many bass fishermen might hesitate to come enjoy the adventures of bass fishing at such great lakes that Mexico has to offer.

The United States media has created the impression that the whole country of Mexico is dangerous for Americans to visit. If I thought a person’s safety would be in jeopardy, I would not be making trips to Mexico nor brokering trips for my clients.

People may be at risk in Mexico only if they are involved in such things as illegal drugs. These have proven to be the situations that have caused unsafe circumstances. Nearly 100% of people killed in violent crimes in Mexico are in some ways involved in the drug trade. It is very similar to the mobs in earlier years in Chicago and New York who were fighting over territory. In Mexico the cartels are fighting over drug territory.

Americans can feel safe in Mexico because they need not feel they are singled out as part of the drug cartel. The number of Americans in the United States killed in one week far outnumbers the Americans killed in Mexico over a ten-year period.

We will not allow our fishermen to “be in the wrong place at the wrong time.” During 99% of the time you are in Mexico for a fishing trip, you will be with people who will assure your safety. All fishermen are taken immediately from the airport to the lodge they have chosen.
Rest assured—drug cartels do not care to enjoy bass fishing!

The majority of any problems has taken place along the borders of Mexico. Very little incidents arise in the interior of the country. Currently all of the lodges being brokered by me are located 525-1000 miles from any border.

The people of Mexico attend to business as usual on a daily basis. Americans are always welcomed by the Mexican people in a warm and friendly manner. They are happy to see them come to their country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of questions you should ask any outfitter or booking agent before you book your next bass fishing trip to Mexico.

1. Is the lodge on the lake? (If not..how far is it from the lake).

2. Do all your rooms have AC?

3. How many people to a room?

4. Do all the rooms have a private bathroom?

5. How long have your guides worked on the lake?

6. Will lunch be at the lodge or out on the lake?

7. Tell me about the boats and equipment?

8. Are we going to be staying in a fishing lodge or a hotel?

9. How many years experience do you have fishing?

10. How many years experience do you have in the lodging industry?

11. How safe is the area?

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