steverowbotham Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I've been keeping busy with the bass fishing, as much as possible at least with the crazy wind we had last week. I had Kwan and his mother out last week on Couchiching and the bite was pretty tough, fish were shy but we coaxed a bunch into biting and lost a bunch to boot. Not a bad day overall and they had a few smaller one for the steamer. Sunday we had our clubs final tournament of the year and I got drawn to fish with my dad. Good choice of lake for it too. We were on beautiful Lake Simcoe, and a couple of my fall spots have been hot. With the calm weather we made a long run to a favourite spot and dropped the electric. As I was making my first cast, dad says FISH ON! A modest 3.5 pounder and a good way to start. We landed at least 15 more in the next hour. Crazy pace and good fish! Around 8:30am the wind switched East and the bite died. Ran to a new area and hooked a 5 pounder on my 3rd cast. A passing boat slowed down, watched and took off. We continued fishing the area, sticking the odd one here and there, when all of a sudden the same boat comes flying towards us and stops about 200 feet away and starts fishing his way towards us. Come on! I know I dont own the water, but have some respect. It's just etiquette. Anywhoo, we had a great day out there and weighed in at 37.00lbs for 8 fish. In our club, each angler keeps their biggest 4. Individual weights go to Angler of the Year scoring and total team weight takes the cash prize. I weighed 19.65 and dad had 17.35lbs With the win I clinched the Angler of the Year title for the Barrie Bassmasters. Club Classic will be in 2 weeks on Lake of Bays... hopefully I can get some revenge on those acrobati smallies that killed me this summer. Dad's 17.35lbs 4 fish bag my 19.65lbs 4 fish bag Today I had the task of finding some more piggies for an old co-worker. Tricky start but I found them in a different area and we were able to land about a dozen. Pretty tough bite overall though. So long for now, good fishin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nroadrunner Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 what date exactly is the tourny on lake of bays as it is a stones throw from my house. Alao are you launching from Dorset or Baysville Or Dwight public launch I wouldnt mind seeing weigh in. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Congrats to the dynamic duo Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Great win...congrats to youandyour dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hey Steve Great report & congrats that's some nice Smallies & Tight Lines at the Lake of Bays Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 what date exactly is the tourny on lake of bays as it is a stones throw from my house. Alao are you launching from Dorset or Baysville Or Dwight public launch I wouldnt mind seeing weigh in. Ian Hey Ian, launching in Baysville on October 9. Weigh-in at 3pm I do believe. Although with daylight diminishing, they may change it to 730-330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linweir Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Congrats. AOY, thumb up. What deep of water did you catch these big smallies on simcoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 You deserve that angler of year title! congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wow awesome! Good for you and your dad! Lake of bays will be fun.. Lots of 5 lb smallies to be had in there thats for sure. Good luck and will look for the report after. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Congrats on the win!Well deserved! Just curious. 200 feet away doesn't sound that close. What would you consider an appropriate distance to fish from another boat? You would hate shore fishing. This summer I've had entire families see me catch fish and surround me(shoulder to shoulder) on a small stretch of shoreline.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 congrats to the both of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Congrats on the win Steve....Could you please tell me the water temp on Simcoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Great stuff man, awesome win man and congrads on the AOY title buddy. The best achievement i would say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfearn27 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow, This is so great. You guys got some great pics! thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LivingLegend Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 AWWWWWEEEESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 nice shootin Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Congrat's Steve, a well deserved win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Congrats on the win!Well deserved! Just curious. 200 feet away doesn't sound that close. What would you consider an appropriate distance to fish from another boat? You would hate shore fishing. This summer I've had entire families see me catch fish and surround me(shoulder to shoulder) on a small stretch of shoreline.lol You're right, 200 feet is an acceptable distance. But as I wrote, he stopped the engine about 200 feet away and started fishing his way TOWARDS us, almost within casting distance and its a big area. We used the electric to work around the area and they would follow. Its just the situation thats frustrating. They had zero intention on fishing that area but saw us catch a fish and proceeded to then try and crowd us off the spot. It's not against any rule, its just rude. That being said, thanks everyone for the positive comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisk Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Beautys congrats on the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Nice win! TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Good work! Congrats on the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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