Bass enthusiasts will be out in hoards this weekend for the coveted bass opener.
And if you don’t think there’s anything special about Micropterus – be they salmoides or dolomieu – just ask one of the local bass fishing organizations.
Ottawa is slowly becoming a largemouth & smallmouth bass fishing Mecca, thanks to groups like Renegade Bass, Bass Anglers of Ottawa and Petawawa Bassmasters.
(Smiling Classic Champs showing off their new boat, well, a picture of it anyway)
(My buddy Ed Hand doing his thing)
Hey, if Bob Izumi and his son are willing to drive all the way from Oakville to fish bass up here, there must be something to it.
(Bob and his son with a hefty catch)
Speaking of fishing, where is your favourite bass water? Without giving away all your tricks, I invite all the bass nuts out there to tell us where you like to catch old bucket mouth!
As a converted bass guy myself (the 7-pound behemoth I landed last fall helped) I am slowly being ‘lured’ away from trout and muskie, and towards the elusive bass.
Drop me a line with your bass plans or send me tip, I’m not picky!
Outdoorsguy