Creating structure for bass

Post by **OBD** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:19 am

Anybody ever thought of making structure for bass in the local community holes? Would it be legal to throw in a couple Christmas trees attached by a cement block into a couple areas? Or would it be illegal since it would be a boating hazard even in 20FOW?

Any thoughts is appreciated

Post by **Jasonb** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:29 am

i've wondered this aswell... instead of looking for a honey hole, just make one and dont tell anyone where it is... lol

Post by **MLR** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:39 am

Is there a shortage of bass?

Creating structure is for cheaters. If you are too lazy to take the time to search out natural structure that hold bass, you might as well just head to your local fish market and buy some fish. http://www.lapointefish.ca/

Before putting in artificial structure, you should have to submit an enviromental impact study. How is everthing else around it affected?

Now if you were talking about submerging something like a milk crate (I think D Cronzy does this at his private lake) around natural spawning areas creating a safe house for baby bass from larger predators so there are more bass in the future. That could be viewed as promoting the bass fisherie but you should check with the MNR first before dumping anything into the water.

Post by **RIVERKILLER** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:55 am

Hey Nodie that is a great idea I can think of a few spots that would work but I am sure there are some regs on where and how.Creating structure is for cheaters? Come on now

Post by **joco** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:49 am

there is a lot off people that do that for crappies in the usa.

some make huge structure out off pipes etc.

just tell me where...those structure are great for lures..i got my palm and mask ready to pick those lures..

joco

Post by **HogHunter** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:29 pm

I know a tournament fisherman who once moved a massive underwater woodpile and spread it out because he knew he would not make it there first on the morning of the tournament. That's cheating. That's BS.

Creating structure is not cheating - it's being proactive

And it works!

I don't know what regulations are but I assume MNR would be able to tell you or atleast point you in the right direction.

Post by **Jasonb** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:36 pm

i dont believe the question was about cheating... i think it was more directed towards the legal side of the issue... everyone is entitled to their own opinions but when asked if something is legal to do, i wouldn't suggest that calling people cheaters is of any help... not trying to stirr anything up, but lets try to help each other and make each other more informed,

JaY

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:06 pm

Nodie I think that your best bet is to ask the MNR about this. We all have different views about what should be legal or not. I know that it is illegal to change the shoreline unless you have all applicable licenses, but I am not sure about the legality of dropping stuff in the water for structure. I would say I think it wouldn't be legal.

And about it being considered cheating

Give me a break!!!!

Post by **MLR** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:21 pm

It's poor sportsmanship.

Post by **Jasonb** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:38 pm

poor sportsmanship, cheating, neither has anything to do with the law... MLR, ur posts are not very helpful... sorry just pointing out the obvious

JaY

Post by **joco** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:40 pm

they blow some monster boats that sink in the st lawrence and the oceans to make structure for divers to go see. and its ok,,but they need permit to do so.

but those are huge.

if you read that ...crappies magasine about crappy fishing you will see what keid off structure they put and make themself.

easy to make..but again not something that people will get caught in.

but some structure and put and took back after fishing truly.

joco

Post by **RIVERKILLER** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:43 pm

wow MLR isn't calling somebody a cheater unsportsmanlike.You obviously don't know Nodie because if you did you would have never made that statement

Post by **joco** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:53 pm

if i had a dock at the cottage i would put some at the end off it.

http://porcupinefishattractor.com/

http://jandjhabitat.com/

just to attract fish and get them to stick around. and just take that structor out in sept.,,but i would ask the mnr before just in case.

joco

Post by **Pints** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:17 pm

Here is a link to a very informative and instructive article with some addresses for further info.

http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Note ... sh_hab.pdf

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:24 pm

Good Link Pints.