Berkley B1 - Pre-Fish Period Now Extended

[bl8ant]

bl8ant,

My understanding is that actual research into the effect of C&R on bass on their beds is relatively new, and is something that the Cooke Lab has been investigating. I was lucky enough to attend one of Dr Cooke's seminars on the impacts of C&R fishing...very informative.

Would love to have attended that—sounds great. Maybe I can find something published on the web about it?

[troutnmuskiehunter]

Cause everyone with a keyboard has posted an opinion, I figured I'd do the same...after all I also have a keyboard, so that makes me qualified right?

About the issue of the extension/opener change.. It's been said, and made completely clear by others that it's virtually the same as last year so nothing done, no harm, no foul. Congrats on Berkley B1 recognizing the possibility and going after the switch-up. Less excuses for why big-limits are not caught and people love to see huge limits. It'll could contribute to a better event for the "general public".

2nd, Congrats to the Gov for being open-minded enough to look at things logically and adapt. The change, being made to the entire zone, for everyone, show's someone really thought this through. Well done. To me, the worse kind of governmental system imaginable is one so ridged it ignores all requests for review & change simply because there is an established and working system... No way to ever make things better if we are not open to the idea of change...

Gawd damn, these threads are my favorite... trying to change someones opinion or seeing someone trying to cling to theirs on-line always is fun to read... thanks for the entertainment.. I feel that I should have paid admission, or at least participated in the 2 drink minimum some of the posters obviously had...

That'll be 8.27 plus pst and gst

use paypal

thanks.

Correction.......that'll be $8.27 plus 13% HST

[Jimmy_1]

In 2010!!! BAH!!!

[troutnmuskiehunter]

In 2010!!! BAH!!!

Wow James......I think that was your 49th post here on F-H within the past 24hrs

[Hookup]

I'm not the least bit worried that people will have difficulty seeing the relevance in discussing the effects of fishing for bass on their beds in a thread about an early season bass tournament.

When I find myself unclear about a thread's content I often go back to the first page—more specifically the first couple of posts—and get my bearings. This may leave you less flustered/confused.

Sorry Bl8ant/all,
I was just being humorous, at least to myself... I recognize that there are people trying to save/create some value from this thread. My attempt at humor was designed to de-stress the topic/situation... apparently I missed my mark. My injection of humor wasn't helping.

Sincere apologizes to those that were bothered with my posts, sometimes in reading these I get into my own-world of humor... obviously I should stay in there too. Hopefully no permanent harm was done.

[Todd B.]

Bl8ant,

Here's a link to one of the papers.

Effects of different angling practices on post-release behaviour of nest guarding male black bass

[bl8ant]

I'm not the least bit worried that people will have difficulty seeing the relevance in discussing the effects of fishing for bass on their beds in a thread about an early season bass tournament.

When I find myself unclear about a thread's content I often go back to the first page—more specifically the first couple of posts—and get my bearings. This may leave you less flustered/confused.

Sorry Bl8ant/all,
I was just being humorous, at least to myself... I recognize that there are people trying to save/create some value from this thread. My attempt at humor was designed to de-stress the topic/situation... apparently I missed my mark. My injection of humor wasn't helping.

Sincere apologizes to those that were bothered with my posts, sometimes in reading these I get into my own-world of humor... obviously I should stay in there too. Hopefully no permanent harm was done.

Ha ha no problem at all man. Just sometimes difficult to tell humor from seriousness in type. Many people don't get my sense of humor anyway!

[beachburger]

My understanding is that actual research into the effect of C&R on bass on their beds is relatively new

This research has been going on for many years in the U.S. Excluding the states that have year-round bass seasons, there are very few states remaining that do not have some sort of C&R bass season. There is also year-round bass fishing in Ontario on Lake of the Woods.

To highlight states that share a large border with Canada and have the same, if not worse, climate than the Ontario/Quebec corridor.

- You can start fishing for bass in Minnesota bass season on May 23 (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/seasons.html)

- You can start fishing Michigan bass season under C&R rules in April (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/g ... 9756_7.pdf)

- You can start fishing for bass in New York State at various times depending on the lake and location in the state. (http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/12408.html)

- Ohio is unclear as to their bass seasons but it looks to be open year-round with the exception of Lake Erie where it is illegal to possess a bass in May and June but was not clear whether C&R for bass in May and June was allowed for Lake Erie bass (http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/reg ... _erie.aspx).

[mikemicropterus]

Just like to direct everyone who doesn't know that in Zone 5 in the Onatario regulations this year and for a long time bass fisihng is open ALL YEAR, they used to have a catch and release early season and they have a THRIVING fishing industry and good numbers of big fish.

It used to be it was closed one day a year Christmas eve...go figure.....


Show the effects of fishing the beds is not as destructive as everyone thinks, remember IT'S NATURE and we are part of the whole....survival of the fittest..I'll tell you if someone had come and taken my old man away when I was younger I might have thanked them What ever doesn't kill them to-day makes them stronger for tomorrow same with people.....We are all just a bunch of chemicals just trying to co-exist on this sesspool of opinions....

If a bass produces 1000 eggs and only 2 survive statistically nature takes it's toll all the time not and the fish don't have a choice.. there is no closed season to a perch....
See link http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR_E001325.pdf


You can tell it's spring the sap is running and I gotta go boil some

That is thre best place to fish I think

[troutnmuskiehunter]

Just like to direct everyone who doesn't know that in Zone 5 in the Onatario regulations this year and for a long time bass fisihng is open ALL YEAR, they used to have a catch and release early season and they have a THRIVING fishing industry and good numbers of big fish.

It used to be it was closed one day a year Christmas eve...go figure.....


Show the effects of fishing the beds is not as destructive as everyone thinks, remember IT'S NATURE and we are part of the whole....survival of the fittest..I'll tell you if someone had come and taken my old man away when I was younger I might have thanked them What ever doesn't kill them to-day makes them stronger for tomorrow same with people.....We are all just a bunch of chemicals just trying to co-exist on this sesspool of opinions....

If a bass produces 1000 eggs and only 2 survive statistically nature takes it's toll all the time not and the fish don't have a choice.. there is no closed season to a perch....
See link http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR_E001325.pdf


You can tell it's spring the sap is running and I gotta go boil some

That is thre best place to fish I think

What are u mixing in with the sap Mike

[CNs]

I'm not the least bit worried that people will have difficulty seeing the relevance in discussing the effects of fishing for bass on their beds in a thread about an early season bass tournament.

When I find myself unclear about a thread's content I often go back to the first page—more specifically the first couple of posts—and get my bearings. This may leave you less flustered/confused.

Sorry Bl8ant/all,
I was just being humorous, at least to myself... I recognize that there are people trying to save/create some value from this thread. My attempt at humor was designed to de-stress the topic/situation... apparently I missed my mark. My injection of humor wasn't helping.

Sincere apologizes to those that were bothered with my posts, sometimes in reading these I get into my own-world of humor... obviously I should stay in there too. Hopefully no permanent harm was done.

I am still waiting for my 8.27$ plus gst(.41) and pst (.66) 8.27 +1.07 = 9.34$

Paypal still accepted.

No apologies necessary I enjoyed the humour.

[bl8ant]

Just like to direct everyone who doesn't know that in Zone 5 in the Onatario regulations this year and for a long time bass fisihng is open ALL YEAR, they used to have a catch and release early season and they have a THRIVING fishing industry and good numbers of big fish.

It used to be it was closed one day a year Christmas eve...go figure.....


Show the effects of fishing the beds is not as destructive as everyone thinks, remember IT'S NATURE and we are part of the whole....survival of the fittest..I'll tell you if someone had come and taken my old man away when I was younger I might have thanked them What ever doesn't kill them to-day makes them stronger for tomorrow same with people.....We are all just a bunch of chemicals just trying to co-exist on this sesspool of opinions....

If a bass produces 1000 eggs and only 2 survive statistically nature takes it's toll all the time not and the fish don't have a choice.. there is no closed season to a perch....
See link http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR_E001325.pdf


You can tell it's spring the sap is running and I gotta go boil some

That is the best place to fish I think

Again, I think it can be boiled down to this question:

If nature makes it difficult for a species to reproduce, why should we—and we have a choice—make it that much more difficult?
"'cause we wanna fish for bass now"?

And the survival of the fittest mentality is a tough one...
Should we continue to use lead sinkers because many waterfowl are still healthy or use something less toxic because we know that some are dying from lead poisoning?

Seriously though I have a pregnant wife and I better get back to her. Making sure she gets her 7 rye and cokes a day and I hope she is done that pack of smokes by now...I don't want a weak baby.

[jwhite]

It's funny how passionate people are getting about 4-5 days of early catch and release.

I came accross a thread on BBC (Bass Boat Central) and these guys in the south are discussing what techniques to use to target nesting fish. I'd post the link but some of the more sensitive posters on this thread might soil themselves.

[bl8ant]

It's funny how passionate people are getting about 4-5 days of early catch and release.

I came accross a thread on BBC (Bass Boat Central) and these guys in the south are discussing what techniques to use to target nesting fish. I'd post the link but some of the more sensitive posters on this thread might soil themselves.

I think passion can be a good thing no matter what side of an argument you are on.

I'd enjoy listening to someone's passionate argument about how pulling bass off their nests during the spawn doesn't have a negative impact on a fishery. Maybe there are also benefits of doing this that I haven't thought of.

I think you should absolutely be able to post the link about bed fishing

[Bass Addict]

.........And the beat goes on and on and on




The most intelligent response was made by Mikemicro...



The one thats on page 5..........