Bass opener

[Magnum 3]

Provided we can get out on the bay Saturday ( last I heard east winds and 30 k , but that could change ) , what are the your thoughts with the high water and all the weather we had . Still trolling or stick to bait and slow presentations ? Usually trolling for small mouth , but thinking , bait , jigs and rubber . By the way , will they have minnows for Saturday along the lake shore ?

 

[bassaholic]

I'm just hoping to get the boat down the ramp before my truck starts to float? seriously though....

 

[jerk bait]

Water is high and dirty. Slower presentations and bigger baits that create flash and a thump...once you find a few throw some jigs at them. No need to troll in my opinion. Weather looked ok last I checked rain cloud and south wind .

 

[time2time]

Not that it will not change again but right now it is saying sunny and a South breeze of 11km.

Hope that one holds. LOL

 

[Dotcom]

@bassaholic just a thought, your boat will float before your truck...pretty sure of that fact.

 

[Red Hering]

@bassaholic just a thought, your boat will float before your truck...pretty sure of that fact.

@Dotcom and that is definitely true!! ? ??

 

[bassaholic]

@Dotcom and that is definitely true!! ? ??

Ok ok bad joke, gotcha. I really need to fish!! Lol

 

[Red Hering]

Ok ok bad joke, gotcha. I really need to fish!! Lol

Very true @bassaholic it will be nice to fish for bass this saturday and good luck!!

 

[mick]

Hi Mark...my family and I have had many years of fishing LPB & opening day bass season...parents summer home living at booths harbour..
our number one method for our traditional opener early am was flat lining the small rapalas...3 lines...are trolling speed was aggressive covering alot of water...I still remember our best opener landing 65...
live bait was also a favourite..black leeches & soft shell crabs (prohibited) anchored in the deeper water turkey point channel...
all i can say is get on the water early.. rain or shine for that first light bite...
Good Luck everbody..

 

[fishsmith]

Jerk baits are always a good choice for smallmouth. I also like to mix in drop shots and trolling (usually rapala countdowns)

 

[bigtalk]

My neighbour has been cleaning piles of bass on his back porch for three straight days now, so looks like they should be easy to catch! LOL

 

[bassaholic]

My neighbour has been cleaning piles of bass on his back porch for three straight days now, so looks like they should be easy to catch! LOL

Sounds to me like your neighbour needs a copy of the regulations. Call the MNR see what they think.

 

[bigtalk]

He's new, I don't think he knows the rules, but I'm sure he'll learn when there's a dramatic increase in boat traffic on the weekend.

 

[hawgseeker]

Where has your neighbour been fishing?

 

[hawgseeker]

Doesn't know the rules then he shouldn't be out on the water. Maybe a couple thousand dollar fine might provide some education. YIKES!

 

[Richardscott999]

We have rules for a reason. Irresponsible fishermen wreck it for all. Please advise him that he needs to look at regs

 

[Richardscott999]

Regs (damn spell check)

 

[petersaban]

kawartha lakes and quinte opened last weekend, maybe he caught them there

 

[jerk bait]

Here on poachers TV......

 

[bassaholic]

He's new, I don't think he knows the rules, but I'm sure he'll learn when there's a dramatic increase in boat traffic on the weekend.

Call his ass in. New or not that's no excuse