Bebidas Favoritas for Your Next Trip to El Salto or Picachos

For some people, fishing is just an excuse to sit in a boat and drink beer. I’ve never felt that way – the fishing always comes first – but I do enjoy a libation on occasion. On every visit to Anglers Inn I have a few and they keep them coming. If you’re up to the challenge, your glass or hand will never go empty. Whether you want to celebrate a new personal best, or mourn the loss of a true giant, they’ve got an app for that.

It starts when you get onto the van and there’s a cooler full of water, soft drinks and cold 7 ounce Pacificos (you can also ask for Coronitas, but why?)

Then you step off onto the grounds at El Salto or Picachos and you’re greeted with a margarita.

Those can remain your lifeblood throughout the remainder of your stay (along with plenty of water and Gatorade to keep you hydrated), but over the years I’ve learned that there are plenty of other options. Some will be offered and some you need to ask for.

Well Known: The Pina Colada, an equally-sweet alternative to the margarita.

Lesser Known: The Windex (a mixture of blue Gatorade and vodka)

For the brunchers: Our friends Lisa and Michelle Skelley are big fans of a Mexican Bloody Mary (AKA, Bloody Maria)

With a Little Bit Extra: Super Host Kiki Izquierdo’s special Michelada

And on this trip I got the “Lake Breeze” (Mexican Seabreeze? Topo Chico, Cranberry Juice, Lime)

If you behave a certain way, they’ll hook you up with “La Cucaracha".”

And if you have generous friends, like Cisco Sevilla, who flies all the way from Australia to fish in Sinaloa, you might get the good tequila.

And if you have bad friends, they’ll encourage you to drink the lemon soup on rib and chicken night (hint: it’s not soup)

Stay thirsty, mis compadres.