adolson Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I went out to Bay Lake, first time, and I didn't get anything except some weeds. Then I was trolling back to the launch and got this little guy on the line. I didn't even think there was a fish, I thought it was weeds at first. But then it pulled a bit. I wasn't gonna bother posting this, but in that "gimme BoQ GPS coords" thread, you guys stressed how you looooove pictures, so here ya go. Here's a picture: I joke it's a monster, but it actually is the biggest rock bass I've seen myself. I estimate it was about 1/2 a pound or so (no scale! gotta get one soon). I know the Ontario record is like 3-4lbs, though. My left (rod) hand is in rough shape from so much fishing lately (pinky and ring feel rubbery... not good). I need a couple days off, and then I'm gonna hopefully hit Anima-Nip and Liberty lakes on the weekend. My uncle is hooking me up with a free older Hummingbird finder in a week or two, so that should help me out in the future! Kinda excited about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 The ultimate sport-fish! Last time I kept 5 rockies for food, they stunk up my whole appartment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 are rock bass fish....LOL it's getting on the water that counts, fish are a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 3-4lb rock bass holy crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 WGSF - World's Greatest Sport Fish. Where are you Rich? Nice report Dana - Anytime on the water is time well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip-ripper Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 "I caught you a delicious bass..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 My uncle is hooking me up with a free older Hummingbird finder in a week or two, so that should help me out in the future! Kinda excited about that. If that doesn't pan out for you I have an old Eagle fish finder sitting in my garage you can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 If that doesn't pan out for you I have an old Eagle fish finder sitting in my garage you can have. That's very generous of you! I will let you know if things don't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 The ultimate sport-fish! Last time I kept 5 rockies for food, they stunk up my whole appartment.... . How do they taste?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 . How do they taste?! Good, but not great. Perch is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Welcome to Lunkerville, you can join Mike D for his next episode! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governator Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've taking them home a couple of times (All about the size in the pic) and both times had black specs throughout the meat. Is this normal in rock bass? Seemed like a parasite to me, both came from different lakes with same results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bailey Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 It's a monster, a monster I tells ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've taking them home a couple of times (All about the size in the pic) and both times had black specs throughout the meat. Is this normal in rock bass? Seemed like a parasite to me, both came from different lakes with same results. I read up on it, since I've seen that in smallmouths in the Montreal River and Gillies Lake, and if I remember correctly, it happens in nutrient-rich water, and it's safe to eat as long as you cook it thoroughly. I almost always freeze my filets for a couple days as well. If it was a crazy amount of specks, I probably wouldn't eat it. I never even thought about eating a rock bass. Maybe I should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) I've seen that look before from a lady friend, no matter how hard she tried, it didn't work for her either. Edited July 29, 2011 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 nice! lol.. been to bay lake...caught 3-4 smallies.. biggest was 3lbs... Lake is tiny... i think we fished every spot twice over weekend! not to mention the crazy amount of tubers on that lake... madhouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) nice! lol.. been to bay lake...caught 3-4 smallies.. biggest was 3lbs... Lake is tiny... i think we fished every spot twice over weekend! not to mention the crazy amount of tubers on that lake... madhouse! I am sure there is more than one "Bay Lake" eh? This is the one in Latchford, part of the Montreal River system. Same one? It seemed fairly big to me (not Lake Temiskaming big, but big). Edited July 29, 2011 by Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I wish they would genetically alter rock bass to grow to 10 pounds, how much fun would that be!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I wish they would genetically alter rock bass to grow to 10 pounds, how much fun would that be!!!! Like a Rock Grouper? that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have a friend that now lives in Latchford and I've been there on fishing trips a few times. Tons of hammer handle pike in the top end of the lake where is turns into a river. Rae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I am sure there is more than one "Bay Lake" eh? This is the one in Latchford, part of the Montreal River system. Same one? It seemed fairly big to me (not Lake Temiskaming big, but big). your right... differnt lake! the one i went to was Bay lake in Kearney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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