James from Hamilton and a big shout out goes to all the fisherpeople,
About 9 months ago a fell back in love with fishing after a fishing pole ended up in my hand while visiting family in Georgian Bay.
Since I was a kid I have always known about a spot about an hour away from Hamilton with huge large mouths but never fished there as we camped at Little Lake (close to Norwich) and caught bass there.
Since bass season opened I have been fishing at this spot frequently and I have never ever seen anyone there fishing besides young kids.
My days have been spent catching not much more then 2lb bass and once I caught one there wasn't a bite for hours after. I think 3 were the most I ever caught in one day.
The water is just large enough for a canoe but it would be awkward being seen in one because if you have a good reel you can cover most of the water where one would expect the bass to be at. Although, there are huge orange sunfish right smack in the middle that are worthwhile making the trip out for just to see the size of these guys.
Anyways, three weeks ago I caught one of the monster bass on a Rapela. It weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces.
Like I said I am pretty much the only one that fishes there and since I caught one of the monsters they let me know they know I am there by swimming right up to where we can see each other, and not a bite since. I think people who used to fish there gave up since they are so timid, smart or whatever else you call that.
I have been throwing spinners, Rapelas, plastic and the odd frog at them and not a bite since. The water is crystal clear, very deep and no weeds near the surface to speak of.
On my first post I hate to ask a what would you do question but I am asking what would you do?
Just a side note: I was alone when I caught the 8 pounder so no pics.....sorry.
..........and sorry for the long read,