Van Island Bass Report

[AppleJax]

Got into some smallmouth bass today. Caught a big guy on my first cast! There was a bunch of other larger ones that followed it up when I was fighting it. I think I'm going to get it mounted. Hopefully these pics work....http://i1363.photobucket.com/albums/r704/AJAlberda/null_zpsdba95d46.jpg http://i1363.photobucket.com/albums/r704/AJAlberda/null_zpsc84a2c78.jpg http://i1363.photobucket.com/albums/r704/AJAlberda/null_zpsf0545e6a.jpg http://i1363.photobucket.com/albums/r704/AJAlberda/null_zps2412d63d.jpg[/[IMG]http://i1363.photobucket.com/albums/r704/AJAlberda/null_zpsb5a433e4.jpg]

[AppleJax]

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[Walleye101]

:thinking-006:In Alberta?

[AppleJax]

:thinking-006:In Alberta?

Yukon....

[mooseknuckle]

Awesome AJ!! Can't wait to try bass fishing.

[OneGirlWolfPack]

Yukon....

Lmao!
Those are some sweet fish you got there. :)

[Soon2flypat]

Considering doing some Bc bassin' as well next weekend. Wouldn't mind some info if you want to share. Like what to expect for size and numbers mostly and what lakes you fished.

[coyotezh]

Never get chance to taste this fish. Is it good? Compared perch, which one is better? Were you fishing close to nanaimo since you mentioned van island?

[AppleJax]

Considering doing some Bc bassin' as well next weekend. Wouldn't mind some info if you want to share. Like what to expect for size and numbers mostly and what lakes you fished.

Where in BC are you heading?

[AppleJax]

Never get chance to taste this fish. Is it good? Compared perch, which one is better? Were you fishing close to nanaimo since you mentioned van island?

I'll let you know how it tastes after lunch:)

[fish gunner]

:sick: they grow really slow in our northern temps that is one old fish 4lb bas for 8oz of fillet lol yeck . Who goes to the coast and eats bass omg thats some funny chit :)

[THERICARDO]

:sick: they grow really slow in our northern temps that is one old fish 4lb bas for 8oz of fillet lol yeck . Who goes to the coast and eats bass omg thats some funny chit :)

IMO bass tastes terrible but dont think AJ has ever tried it so giver man...

[AppleJax]

:sick: they grow really slow in our northern temps that is one old fish 4lb bas for 8oz of fillet lol yeck . Who goes to the coast and eats bass omg thats some funny chit :)

I kept the small one to eat and the big one is getting mounted thanks tips. Don't you worry I eat enough coho sockeye prawns halibut and crabs out here to wash that yucky bass down. I don't have the luxury of bass fishing in Alberta... :snapoutofit:

[fish gunner]

I kept the small one to eat and the big one is getting mounted thanks tips. Don't you worry I eat enough coho sockeye prawns halibut and crabs out here to wash that yucky bass down. I don't have the luxury of bass fishing in Alberta... :snapoutofit:

Sorry guy didnt see a big one lol now I know why we dont have bass thank goodness.everybody has been eating them:)

[crosbyfan123]

I kept the small one to eat and the big one is getting mounted thanks tips. Don't you worry I eat enough coho sockeye prawns halibut and crabs out here to wash that yucky bass down. I don't have the luxury of bass fishing in Alberta... :snapoutofit:

Should have got a replica mount no need to waste a nice big old fish

[AppleJax]

Sorry guy didnt see a big one lol now I know why we dont have bass thank goodness.everybody has been eating them:)

I'll bonk a couple more just for you buttercup:love0025:

[AppleJax]

Should have got a replica mount no need to waste a nice big old fish

Replicas suck, I like the real deal. It's people like you and gunner that stop people from posting pictures....
Keep it up

[CK Angler]

Congrats on the catch, have never tasted bass. Never kept em back home, caught lots in Manitoba/Ontario, but always viewed them as a sport fish... How did it taste?

You prefer real mounts over replicas? I've heard the real ones degraded over time, and that replicas don't? Either way, nice smallie! Post pics when you get your mount done.

Cheer!

Edit** ignore the angry face, don't even know how or why that was added

[fish gunner]

Replicas suck, I like the real deal. It's people like you and gunner that stop people from posting pictures....
Keep it up

Im not criticizing im making light =lol .little miss panties in a bunch. You are on Vancouver island a world renowned salmon destination to which anglers the world over flock to catch the famed tyee and the flatlanderz chasing bass for the pot and mounting a big 4lber. Its f'n funny is all. Ever caught a herring lol.

[JohninAB]

Nice bass congrats.

[AppleJax]

Im not criticizing im making light =lol .little miss panties in a bunch. You are on Vancouver island a world renowned salmon destination to which anglers the world over flock to catch the famed tyee and the flatlanderz chasing bass for the pot and mounting a big 4lber. Its f'n funny is all. Ever caught a herring lol.

My arms are sore from 2 days of salmon fishing catching dozens of salmon. I have 2 weeks out here plenty of time bud. I make this trip every year. Have fun looking at my salmon threads and please keep your lame humor to yourself.

[BGSH]

The Yukon is awsome for bass, glad to see u made it out there ;)

[AppleJax]

The Yukon is awsome for bass, glad to see u made it out there ;)

I gotta say pound for pound hardest fighting freshwater fish. Just amazing I'm going to go a couple more times. They got me hooked!

[BGSH]

I gotta say pound for pound hardest fighting freshwater fish. Just amazing I'm going to go a couple more times. They got me hooked!

right on, never caught a large before just smalls, biggest i landed was a 6.4, beautiful fish

[Redfrog]

Pay no attention to the clowns who know it all while they are sitting on the couch and you're hammering fish. Maroons!!

I've caught a ton of Smallmouth and ate lots of them. Nothing wrong with them. Great scrappers and great eating as well.

Thanks for posting.:sHa_shakeshout:

[dodgeboy1979]

[QUOTE=Redfrog;2067464]Pay no attention to the clowns who know it all while they are sitting on the couch and you're hammering fish. Maroons!!

I've caught a ton of Smallmouth and ate lots of them. Nothing wrong with them. Great scrappers and great eating as well.

i've ate a ton of rock bass and smallies, nothing wrong with the taste, and the fight is awesome.

[AppleJax]

Pay no attention to the clowns who know it all while they are sitting on the couch and you're hammering fish. Maroons!!

I've caught a ton of Smallmouth and ate lots of them. Nothing wrong with them. Great scrappers and great eating as well.

Thanks for posting.:sHa_shakeshout:

Thanks man. Funny thing is at this lake they have signs up encouraging people to retain the bass as they are decimating the wild cutthroat population. Can't wait to fry it up ill let everyone know how it tastes!

[keep6matt]

Replicas suck, I like the real deal. It's people like you and gunner that stop people from posting pictures....
Keep it up

Let me know if you want an authentic skin mount done. Nice fish bro and love your comebacks....epic lol. Have a great time fishing and thanks for the posts and pics!!!

[keep6matt]

Should have got a replica mount no need to waste a nice big old fish

Go hug a tree :)

[Kurt505]

Thanks for posting, bonk a few for me!!! I've never had the urge to keep any smallies from the island, but reading some of these posts it's sounds like they'd go great with the BC whine.

[fish gunner]

My arms are sore from 2 days of salmon fishing.
Now I understand . :)

[FisherGrrrl]

Nice AJ! I envy you right now! Cant wait to exchange stories when you get back!

[binnzer32]

Bass are awesome..they taste great too I am not too sure what that douche bag from BC is talking about he's probably just mad because his biggest bass is only one pound and a flatlander showed him up anyways enjoy the rest of your trip

[buckbrushoutdoors]

good stuff man!! Ive heard bass is a really good eating fish! that mount will looks awesome too!

[finsnfeathers]

Nice catches. I've eaten my share of bass, and have yet to spit one out. Great boneless fish fry to you sir!

[e40water12]

Awesome catch. I am off to okanagan B.C. its on for hammering bass.