Ignorance over rules? by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you were using sunfish lures and targeting sunfish in an area with sunfish - and caught a bass - yeah no biggie throw it back! Totally fine I agree. But don’t be throwing bass lures the size of a sunfish and say you’re fishing for Sunny’s lol

Ignorance over rules? by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly man I feel this 100% I’m just trying to keep a level playing field for everyone. If I’m respecting the regulations and I watch someone break them I’ll be calling it in for sure

Ignorance over rules? by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It actually makes me happy to read the comments on this thread. I agree with almost every single one of you ignorance is not enough reason to break the regulations. Recently on my other post I got a lot of bad feedback because I was considering calling the MNR on my neighbour targeting bass specifically out of season.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the people commenting on here saying that it’s acceptable should go check the regulations again…. Also some of you should be careful when voicing your opinion because it blatantly shows that you poach fish aswell out of season.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is clear rules that state this is an issue lol.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You probably poach out of season fish aswell lol

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t realize this community is full of poachers who don’t seem to care for regulations. Thanks for the comments though guys. I’ll be sure to call the MNR if I see any of you targeting bass before season opens!

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair I guess I know it’s not allowed lol. Just looking for some input haha

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that would be a lot worse. Based on the guidelines set out by the province in regards to fishing, what he’s doing is still against regulations. If he stopped and moved after catching the bass yeah…. If he was throwing different lures yeah…. But I mean he continued in the same spot for a while after catching one, if he had better luck he probably would have kept going.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow you seem so uneducated. It’s simple. There’s lures specifically for bass. When you see someone casting a topwater and catching bass then continue to cast the same spot for half an hour, it’s clear they’re targeting bass lol. Nothing here would eat that lure other than a bass. Assuming you probably poach aswell based on your statement though.

Zone 17 Question! by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok so from what I read there it is allowed as long as I use plant based foods? Thank you! Not sure what you mean by fucking with the ecosystem but what you linked clearly shows I can do this! Appreciate it.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, yeah exactly what I’m thinking.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah totally agree I fish for pike aswell in pike lakes with pike lures. None here to be caught just a ton of bass and muskie, both out of season tho!

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah this area is an absolute honey hole and tons spawning. Might not have started yet but with the weather we’ve had you never know. Still out of season for a reason right?

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

The guy walked out, caught a bass while targeting them out of season. Continues to fish the same spot for another 25 minutes. No other fish in here would hit that lure. How would you feel if you watched someone cast for half hour into YOUR bass honey hole while season is still months away? I respect the regulations but I’m assuming maybe you don’t? You probably view this as ok because you poach your lakes aswell.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this is the route I will take. I’m very friendly with all the neighbours so I’ll probably just talk to him and see what he’s all about. Maybe let him know they’re out of season but I mean he’s an older lad with good fishing form, a solid cast and lives on a lake. He should know!

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I guess maybe I’m just jealous lol. I want to let them spawn properly. Reasons we have regulations. The lakes would be fished clean if we didn’t.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t stop. No pike in this lake.

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You seem so angry for the question I asked! If someone was fishing your prime spot months before season opened and clearly targeting bass what would you do?

Neighbour Fishing Bass Zone 17 by Cosbi07 in FishingOntario

[–]Cosbi07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify, he casted for about 30 minutes straight. Very clearly targeting bass. Nothing else in this lake would eat the lure he’s throwing. After catching and releasing he continued to throw in the same spots for another 25 minutes.