It feels more like summer than Simcoe Open years gone by. There is a lot of big bass being caught over the last couple of weeks.
What will be the winning weight this year? Is it going to be one of those years that largemouth will play a roll?
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It feels more like summer than Simcoe Open years gone by. There is a lot of big bass being caught over the last couple of weeks.
What will be the winning weight this year? Is it going to be one of those years that largemouth will play a roll?
Smallies will dominate and it will take high 26's.
My guess will be 26.78lbs
it will take 5 fish!
Um, yup 5 fish will do it, but 5 EXTREMELY BIG fish will win.
I agree 5 fish is a good day out there this time of year!Quote:
Originally Posted by EugeneGhounarides
It is supposed to get cold at night next week and if the wind comes up a little and the sun hides I think we will see some big weights. Someone will find the herd and break 30 pounds.
Only 4 guesses?
Anywhere from 0-35 pounds to win I don't think anyone cares about guessing it will be exactly what it needs to be to win and not an ounce less
Well said Stuart.
Wow another up-beat fun loving guy:) Now that you have spoken for everyone we can shut the thread down.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuart_ellis
25lbs
This year maybe interesting. The weights in the Casey cup where very big this year if those same fish decide to play the weights will be massive with the fall stomachs. But those fish become very tight lipped in the fall for me at leased lol.
I say 29.11 John. Guessing is fun for me. :)
Heck. I will even go as far as to say the winners will be 2 guys from our club!
I kinda like guessing too, lets say 28 .9 with a big fish of 8.2!
St. Kits certainly has a couple of guys that can do it. Then one of those guys and I will try on Erie. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RobMoulton
31 lbs!
High 29s to win, big fish will be around the 7.5-8lb mark. the weather is gonna make it a tough run and bite by next weekend but I think there will be a few teams that are gonna be neck and neck
The weather is looking better for Saturday with manageable winds. I think we will see 30+ and big fish will be over 8.
Where is the weigh-in?
The weigh-in is at the Port of Orillia at 3:00 pm Saturday.
I'm going to guess 27.6lbs. I'm looking forward to seeing what the weights will be
My guess is 22.50 I think the weather plays a roll
Who had 22.85?
Congrats to Simon & Melanie
my guess is 22.85
Wow 22.85 lb. That was good for around 15th place when the tournament was held the last week of October. It is amazing what a couple of weeks early does to the bite. Hopefully next year the tournament is scheduled where it used to be. The last weekend in October. Or even the first weekend in November. If they want a full field and big sacks of bass it needs to be rescheduled. I know it is hunting season but if you want to see 30 lb. weights you need to have the tournament when the bite is on.
Congrats to Simon and Melanie.
Howard...
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Originally Posted by HowieGifford
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It would probably be a better bite after turn over but there is no guarantee. Remember, the best weights ever recorded were on Oct. 23 before the turn over. Here is the story with all the dates http://www.timeonthewater.ca/2010_si...n_revised.html
This year was a bit of an anomaly because of some major changes going on in the lake including the prolonged mild fall. The lake is just busting with large shiners and small cisco added to the existing food web. I think this was just a cyclical issue that could be gone next year. There are few if any that have spent as much time on Simcoe from the end of Sept. to the end of Nov. fishing bass over the last 10 years and I have never seen it this tough. But the Thursday before the event the fish were on fire so I'm not sure it will make a huge difference. I guess we will know more as the lake turns over.
Where can you find the results ?
John not sure which fire you saw Mike and I were out Tuesday, saw over 10 boats without a sniff. Temp needs to drop 55 before the fire begins my guess is after these next couple of days. As for the tournamnet it should have been canceled the tournament director should of for his head checked after sending the boats out. I'm glad no one got hurt out there, I saw a few nut jobs doing 40 + mph flying out of the water.
I found the same thing on Tuesday but on Thursday they were very active. Water temps are only one factor and I've had great days with temps in the low 60's. Fish are just in transition and moving a lot. There was a lot of very deep fish so temps were not that relevant. As for the cancellation, it was no worse than it has been most years. To cancel that event because of those conditions there would have been a public lynching. For those that have done the tournament for a number of years they are used to rough water and they expect it. I don't think it was even as bad as last year. Put on your floater suit, tie everything down, make sure your lockers are locked down, and take it easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeAlbanese
This tournament isn't for everyone. It is for those that want to catch very large fish, have a chance at a record, and be part of a great tradition. It was not the best year but that can change. As soon as people drop out that will be the year something great happens. I'll be part of it until I win or die which ever comes first. Unfortunately the later is more likely the way my record is going on that day every year. It's still a great adventure, a great tradition and we don't have many left. Lets not let this one die because of one bad year.
There is a shortage these days of tradition and sponsors so lets support both.
I agree Howie alot of guys spent quite a few days looking for the Beasts and yes Iam sure if the tournament is put back to the last weekend as per some peoples requests the weights will be much better There is nothing worse when the turnover is approaching .
I agree it is at its worst just before turn over but that is hard to time. It used to be around Thanksgiving weekend but now seems to be later and later. This Saturday will be the last Saturday in October so we will see how the weights of the Barrie Bassmaster tournament are.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Gardy
Congrads to Simon and Mel for the win.
I have fished this tournament for several years now with Erny Janzen and our prefish and tournament has been brutal for the last two years however,last year I could at least see big fish and lots of them with the camera,getting them to bite was the problem.I also agree that this tournament should be moved to the last Saturday in October.I personally know at least half a dozan teams that didn't fish this year because they are tired of not catching anything.
I believe if this event is going to attract more participants it will have to be moved or there will be less teams again next year.We all want to catch those 6 plus LBers that we know are out there.
Thanks to the Aurora Bassmasters,Bass Pro Shops,Herb,Will,Andy and everyone else who helps to put this event together.