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[Rodney]

[CohoJake]

Is it possible to sterilize a bass prior to release?  It's a shame if they are releasing breeding adults - but I understand the value of tracking.

[zap brannigan]

it would be really difficult to release any bass i catch.

[Rodney]

it would be really difficult to release any bass i catch.

As I mentioned on our Facebook page, just to be clear, the project is only requesting anglers to release those fish which are tagged so they can continue to collect data from them. The data will help us understand which part of the lake these fish are using, it'll be beneficial in the long run. The daily quota of bass in region 2 except Mill Lake is 20, so go for it if you'd like to retain the untagged ones. They taste fantastic.

[Rodney]

Just had a phone call regarding this project. Tagging will begin in a couple of weeks from now until early June. They'll also hope to collect gut content so may find a way to do that from anglers, once access restrictions are lifted.

[DanL]

I wonder how big the SMB in Cultus are getting. They've been there for a few years at least?

Back in the day I used to do an annual trip to Saltspring for smallmouth. Mostly smaller ones but sometimes 1-2 lbs. We ate some, they were actually pretty good if I recall... Given the chance I'd probably try it again.

They'll also hope to collect gut content so may find a way to do that from anglers, once access restrictions are lifted.

I assume to try and determine what species they are feeding on? When this topic came up before there was some speculation as to whether SMB would feed on sockeye, pikeminnow, or whatever else. How do I get in on this angler SMB study? 

[Rodney]

I wonder how big the SMB in Cultus are getting. They've been there for a few years at least?

Back in the day I used to do an annual trip to Saltspring for smallmouth. Mostly smaller ones but sometimes 1-2 lbs. We ate some, they were actually pretty good if I recall... Given the chance I'd probably try it again.

I assume to try and determine what species they are feeding on? When this topic came up before there was some speculation as to whether SMB would feed on sockeye, pikeminnow, or whatever else. How do I get in on this angler SMB study? 

Once the weather gets warm enough and access opens up, we'll go catch and cook a bunch, and supply the gut content. Daily quota is 20.

[Dave]

Once the weather gets warm enough and access opens up, we'll go catch and cook a bunch, and supply the gut content. Daily quota is 20.

Rod, use your influence and make Cultus a destination lake for a Canadian Pro Bass Tour!

Seriously, if there was more littoral zone for this lake (shallows) I would consider managing the lake with bass included, perhaps even enhanced with increased cover and sunken brush piles. They are the future for this water body, lets get ahead of the curve
Bet the diet is sculpins, crayfish and redside shiners.

[wildmanyeah]

Rod, use your influence and make Cultus a destination lake for a Canadian Pro Bass Tour!

Seriously, if there was more littoral zone for this lake (shallows) I would consider managing the lake with bass included, perhaps even enhanced with increased cover and sunken brush piles. They are the future for this water body, lets get ahead of the curve
Bet the diet is sculpins, crayfish and redside shiners.

Dam it off, and let climate change take its course

[Robert_G]

we'll go catch and cook a bunch,

This isn't meant to be a racist comment, but what is it with Asians eating everything that moves??
I wouldn't even eat trout out of Cultus Lake.....but Bass??? Not a chance. Do you now how much fuel is spilled into that lake each year? Also the itch that swimmers get too...
They still sell cod at Superstore you know.

[Rodney]

Oh no no, you’re not racist at all... not one bit.

[Robert_G]

Oh no no, you’re not racist at all... not one bit.

I'm going to ask again though....does the polluted water of Cultus Lake not bother you enough to keep you from eating fish out of there?

[Rodney]

Rod, use your influence and make Cultus a destination lake for a Canadian Pro Bass Tour!

Seriously, if there was more littoral zone for this lake (shallows) I would consider managing the lake with bass included, perhaps even enhanced with increased cover and sunken brush piles. They are the future for this water body, lets get ahead of the curve
Bet the diet is sculpins, crayfish and redside shiners.

It'll be interesting to see the diet composition. My guess is that salmonids will make up the lesser % of it, and the others you mentioned will be the majority. It's quite exciting IMO!

[Robert_G]

Rod, you promised me if I asked nicely, you'd answer my questions. My last question was just a normal question.

[Dave]

Rod, you promised me if I asked nicely, you'd answer my questions. My last question was just a normal question.

I used to be up to speed on Cultus Lake water quality, and unless something drastic has happened to the lake in the last 5 years, I would have no qualms about eating anything but perhaps a 20 year old char.
Afaik, these bass in Cultus are made up of 3 year classes, so exposure to any possible contaminamts would be short lived.