JustinHoffman Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Hello All, The fishing on the Rideau River has been hot the last couple of days - in sharp contrast to the lacklustre action the previous weeks, smack in the middle of never-ending fronts. This is a short video I filmed on Monday. The largies were stacked on a mid-river wind-swept slop edge. Water depth was approximately 3 to 4 feet and flipping jigs accounted for all fish. Edited August 21, 2013 by JustinHoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Fantastic clip, Justin. What are the water temps like there.....low 70's maybe? Thanks for taking the time to post that for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks, Roy - water temps. ranged between 73 and 76 the two days I was out (Monday and Tuesday). Cheers, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Great! Just a tip,if you know someone that does window replacements see if they can get you a couple of old window weights. They are made of cast iron and cylindrical in shape and can slow down a drift on a windy day. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3872.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=Cast+iron+window+sash+weights&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke V. Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Putting on a clinic! Way to go Great clip got me fired up to rail on some buckets!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 awesome as usual justin !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks, guys... And OhioFisherman - I have a drift sock for that purpose. Works great Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexstar Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 This is a bass fisherman's dream. Thanks for sharing. What's the weight of your jig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparhawk Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 That's a great video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nice Justin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Man that's just great fishing Justin, non stop bassin'. Curious, I've never seen the mouth palm slap before for helping pop hooks/jigs. Also, would something like a Talon be useful in that shallow slop or do you like drifting into the beds ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nexstar - The jig is a 1/2oz Cx3 in black with a YUM trailer. Woodenboater - I only use the "mouth palm slap" when fish are hooked on the inside top and the mouth and are sticking tight. I am actually not hitting the fish at all, just the head of the jig at the correct angle that pops it out quickly and easily almost every time. As for a talon - yes, would definitely work - especially when the wind is really howling. If the winds are calm, I prefer to cover water, so like to actively move with the trolling motor. Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 ah, cool thanks Justin. Kinda like ripping a bandage off huh your video gives me another reason why I want to move to the Valley ! that and it's proximity to Quebec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Woodenboater - living up here is a gem in terms of fishing and outdoor opportunities. So many lakes so close. Quebec is still relatively untapped, and is home to some monster bass! Hailing from Whitby, and having to fight to launch a boat in Scugog, Rice or the Kawarthas, Ottawa and the surrounds are a breath of fresh air Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexstar Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Great info. Thanks for sharing. I wish the Kawartha Lakes have fishery like the Rideau River. Nexstar - The jig is a 1/2oz Cx3 in black with a YUM trailer.Woodenboater - I only use the "mouth palm slap" when fish are hooked on the inside top and the mouth and are sticking tight. I am actually not hitting the fish at all, just the head of the jig at the correct angle that pops it out quickly and easily almost every time. As for a talon - yes, would definitely work - especially when the wind is really howling. If the winds are calm, I prefer to cover water, so like to actively move with the trolling motor.Good Fishing,Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Love that region! My best bass day ever came off the Rideau. Totally felt like I was taping a really good bass show. Great vid! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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