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[rayray519]

Has anyone had luck fishing the various parts of the grand river for bass?  I'm from the KW/Cambridge area and I have yet to find any decent spots to fish.  The places I did try, (one behind a Petro Canada gas station) the water was so fast, I could barely get to a decent place and could barely cast.  In other places I have seen driving around town, the water look extremely low.  Really have no idea where I'd find the ideal places to fish for bass (when they are in season).

 

Does anyone have any general tips or suggestions of places (in general) to try this season?  

 

I'm willing to drive 1-2hrs if needed to get into some good small mouth battles.  

 

Please PM me.  Very much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

[hamiltonangler94]

There's no reason to drive far to get to get into smallmouth on the grand. There's a healthy population of Smallmouth throughout the river especially in your section of the river. If u want tips on river bass fishing check our blog.

[420fisherman]

Three suggestions, whacky rigged senkos, live crawfish,
And leg work. Ya gotta throw on a pair of shorts and just walk the river in one small stretch last year I basicaaly went from knowing one spot that got me various results to knowing 6-10 spots , that would produce me about 15 fish a day in various sizes. I found them shallow and found them deep. Just throw that senko out and hold on!

[Kit]

Here's some info man.. From us. we are always getting into them on the grand once they open we can get out and show you what to look for. Where on the grand are you near?

 

http://canadianriver...shing-so-i.html

 

http://canadianriver...-by-calvin.html

[420fisherman]

Awesome site kit. Will definetly be checking it out!

[Kit]

Thanks dude, appreciate it.

[Alfiegee]

Has anyone had luck fishing the various parts of the grand river for bass?  I'm from the KW/Cambridge area and I have yet to find any decent spots to fish.  The places I did try, (one behind a Petro Canada gas station) the water was so fast, I could barely get to a decent place and could barely cast.  In other places I have seen driving around town, the water look extremely low.  Really have no idea where I'd find the ideal places to fish for bass (when they are in season).

 

Does anyone have any general tips or suggestions of places (in general) to try this season?  

 

I'm willing to drive 1-2hrs if needed to get into some good small mouth battles.  

 

Please PM me.  Very much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

Is your inbox full rayray? tried a PM and it won't go thru.

 

Alfie.

[BearInTheWoods]

Dont forget bass season is closed for some time still... accidental catches happen though..

 

I was out for pike today and hit this guy. Bad angles on the fish as I wanted to snap quick and get him back, somewhere between 3-4 lb I'd say

 

[Kit]

Not to sound like a dick but that fish should of never left the water.. it should of been unhooked in the water and back to its nest.

[hamiltonangler94]

There's a good chance that the bass haven't started spawing yet due to the cold water...but ya any OOS fish should be released as fast as possible

[GTAbassangler]

I was going to say, bass is closed for about another month or so...We're getting a bit ahead of ourselves here!

Im dying to get out and start bass fishing, but I don't have the willpower to intentionaly fish OOS. It only will serve us good in the long run!

Many bass caught OOS and already have started spawning don't go back to their nest. Not saying they all dont, just make sure if you catch anything OOS it is released asap!

 

Nice catch btw

 

Matt

[grayer]

ahhh that bugs me....keep that fish in the water!! No need for pictures 

[NiagaraSteel]

I think one lf the forum rules is no pics of OOS fish. Could be another forum tho. But that fish should not have been out of the water long enough to take a pic, much less 2. The reason it is 3-4 lbs is cause its full of eggs.

[cptpronin]

We've all hit some awesome fish OOS fish.  Unfortunately they don't count. lol.  Agree with others, best to follow regs and release immediately.  Its a lot about principle as well as proper conservation... even if it is a heartbreak!

[420fisherman]

Hey guys. Im looking to expand my techniques..and tackle box ahaha anyone got any good crankbaits to use? I only really fish senkos. And crawfish. I have some poppers but havnt had any success on them

[BearInTheWoods]

Wahhh Wahhh Wahhh no pictures Wahh Wahh Wahhh

 

If you look at previous pictures of mine I often do not remove them from the water regardless of seasonality, if removed they are tops 1 foot from the water for the least amount of time possible. 

 

The only reason I removed him from the water to begin with was to remove the 12 inch leader he had jammed down his gullet. It was tangled/caught on my line. If you look close you might loveing see it, use your eyes. I took 2 extremely quick pictures while my wife was quite literally running the pliers to me, so there was no undue delay caused to that fish by those pictures.

 

I don't truly care if you sound like a dick or if this bugs you. I am a respecting and responsible fisherman. I don't target OOS. I clean up after myself. I abide the laws and limits. I inform others when they infract. There are a lot of high and mighty people who love to cast judgement without being aware of the situation. I've seen enough people here have their throats jumped down for posting legitimate pictures of fish caught and killed IN SEASON legally, so I fully expected some kickback for this. Yet I posted it anyway

 

I do respect the first sentence of your post FishWhisperer as you highlight a specific rule/reg if true that I might have broken, appreciated and I'll remember that.

[BearInTheWoods]

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[420fisherman]

poop happens. Bearinthewoods some of these people think thier fishing royalty . Nice pike btw. What kinda lure did ya get the pike on

[BearInTheWoods]

That was the smallest of the day too! That one was actually on some powerbait, but I had success with a husky jerk and 2 on live minnows too

[GTAbassangler]

Where abouts were you fishing the grand? I've only caught smallies and one walleye ever on the grand.

 

Matt