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Abu Garcia Revo SX Baitcasting Reel
A reliable baitcaster for jigs, Texas rigs, and moving baits.
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A Rio Grande reservoir on the Mexico border known for numbers of big largemouth.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Falcon Lake for largemouth bass and channel catfish. The best months overall are Jan to Nov. In October, largemouth bass is in season, and Soft Stick Bait, Bass Jig and Spinnerbait are a good place to start. There are 2 shops within 45 miles; the closest is Falcon Lake Tackle in Zapata, 6 mi away.
Best Months
Jan to Nov
In October
Largemouth Bass
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Falcon Lake Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
11 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Soft Stick Bait 4 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureBass Jig 3/8 to 1 oz
LureJig · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureSpinnerbait 3/8 to 3/4 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Stained water.
Shop This LureBladed Jig 3/8 to 1/2 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Around grass.
Shop This LureSquarebill Crankbait 1.5 to 2.5 in
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureLipless Crankbait 1/2 to 3/4 oz
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Largemouth Bass · Low light.
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait · Channel Catfish
Live Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Largemouth Bass
Chicken Liver Chunk
BaitNatural Bait · Channel Catfish
Cut Shad Chunk or fillet
BaitNatural Bait · Channel Catfish
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Largemouth Bass
Fly 9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, bass-taper floating line, 12 to 16 lb leader for poppers and divers.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-heavy baitcasting rod, 7:1 reel, 15 lb fluorocarbon or 50 lb braid around heavy cover.
Channel Catfish
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning or casting rod, 3000 to 4000 reel, 15 to 20 lb line, slip-sinker rig with a circle hook.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Falcon Lake
Rod & Reel Combos
Ugly Stik Catfish Special Combo
A stout, long rod with a large reel for heavy sinkers and big cats.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Yamamoto Senko 5 in
The original salted stick bait. Fish it weightless or wacky rigged.
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Within 45 Miles