DLA2017 - Largemouth Bass Traditional Cache
DLA2017 - Largemouth Bass
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This Geocache is among many being hidden for Discover L&A Mega Event taking place on August 19th, 2017. All DLA2017 Geocaches will be published on August 15th, 2017 to allow time for non-locals to build PQ's and routes. DLA2017 participants are encouraged to wait till 9am on the day of the event to start finding them.
Largemouth thrive in warmer waterbodies with shallow cover. In lakes with diverse habitat, largemouth territory overlaps that of smallmouth bass, making for exciting angling action.
Largemouth bass are most active from early summer to early autumn. They can typically be found in areas rich in aquatic plants, as well as in areas that have a lot of flooded stumps, logs, standing timber, and brush.
Popular lures for largemouth are plastic worms, top-water lures, shallow-running crankbaits, weedless spoons, as well as buzz- and spinnerbaits.
Live bait is also effective for both species. Leeches, minnows, and juicy night crawlers rigged beneath a float or with split shot on the bottom will draw strikes. Smallmouth are particularly fond of crayfish, especially soft-shells that have just moulted.
LARGEMOUTH BASS FACTS
Ontario's record catch
Average sizes: 1.5 to 4 lbs (.68 to 1.8 kg)
Habitat and temperature: Inhabit shallow, warm waterbodies with aquatic vegetation, submerged wood, man-made cover, and rocks. They prefer 79 to 81°F (26 to 27°C) water.
Biology: Spawn in late May and June in fanned-out bottom depressions. Largemouth prefer vegetated, quiet bays.
Ranges: Species range from Manitoba eastward along the north shore of Lake Superior, continuing as far north as Temiskaming.
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