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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jetboatjim on April 15, 2007, 07:57:01 PM

Title: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: jetboatjim on April 15, 2007, 07:57:01 PM
what do you think about bass in the lower mainland vanc, particularly moving waters.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on April 15, 2007, 08:04:09 PM
I'll give an answer to this question instead of voting. I believe they can belong in the right situation. If they were to make some man made lakes with no way of them getting out than we could have a bass fishery. That is the only way it would be accepted.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: Fish Assassin on April 15, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
No, it would only encourage the bucket brigade.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on April 15, 2007, 08:45:20 PM
No, it would only encourage the bucket brigade.

I dont think it would. It wouldnt be any worse than it is already.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: jetboatjim on April 15, 2007, 08:49:14 PM
I'm keeping them at bay. ;D
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: BwiBwi on April 16, 2007, 12:39:49 AM
Hmm, a lake comes to mind.  Trout Lake in Vancouver.  That would be a good lake for bass fishery.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: Steely on April 16, 2007, 08:20:09 AM
I agree with BB in my veiw I like to fish bass but when I catch 5 bass and1 trout it ticks me off >:(
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: keithr on April 16, 2007, 10:44:57 AM
It's a tough decision.  I really like trout.  But, if a lot of those lakes that are put-in-trout-and-take-them-out-before-winter lakes had bass and crappies instead, the fishing would probably be a lot better and much easier to maintain.  Trout lake, Rice Lake (where planted trout have been reported floating belly up) would be good candidates. 
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: Zpg on April 16, 2007, 11:00:47 AM
It's not a native species so my worry is that if we allowed it in a few more lakes some idiot would transplant them into "his" lake and before we know it the fragile trout fishery in BC could be in serious risk. I'm all for keeping the aggressive little buggers at bay and not expanding their range any further. Just too much to lose and not enough to gain in my opinion.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: Zpg on April 16, 2007, 11:02:20 AM
Jetboatjim....you should add 1 more option to the voting poll:

I WANT freak to get mad... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: jetboatjim on April 16, 2007, 11:37:25 AM
done, thanks I missed that one.
Jetboatjim....you should add 1 more option to the voting poll:

I WANT freak to get mad... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: Derp on April 16, 2007, 11:47:30 AM
but I already voted and cant choose that option! >:(
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: James on April 16, 2007, 03:12:31 PM
This topic comes up every spring/summer it seems . There is no stopping the fact that bass will always be in BC , and it's too bad that bass are introduced illegally in some waters . I don't support "bucket brigade" in anyway . But I do support local sport fishing , even if it is not a local , native fish species .
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: stlhd4ever on April 16, 2007, 05:59:34 PM
Well said James, this topic is up on another forum and alot of people think that we should keep throwin them in the bush. I say they are here to stay and we should support the fishery while trying to prevent it from going out of control.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: EZ_Rolling on April 17, 2007, 09:21:41 AM
I was thinking the same thing a derby if only a few are targeting them they will surely flourish but if we each gave up a weekend of fishing for our favorite silver fish and concentrated on the bass you may be able to slow their growth.

just a idea.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: BwiBwi on April 17, 2007, 09:33:43 AM
Oh government acted alright.  Protecting them.
Title: Re: bass in the lower mainland, do they belong?
Post by: stlhd4ever on April 17, 2007, 06:05:37 PM
The only way to slow their growth is by poisoning the lake river they are in. There goes our native fish poulation. :-X