Multi-Species Tournament
To kick off each year’s tournament season, the Ottawa Valley South Bass Masters club organizes a fun tournament in which seven species of fish need to be caught, with the total length determining the winner. Species include: Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Rock Bass, Perch, Bluegill and Pumpkinseed.
This year we held the event on the Rideau River. Last year’s event on the Ottawa River was won by my partner and I, but it was tough fishing. This year most teams did well, but everyone was missing a Walleye.
Three of the ten teams caught six species. The winning over-all length was 72 inches. My team caught five species with a beautiful kicker Pike that I caught on a 1/16 oz jig on 4lb test Super Slick Power Pro line. Unfortunately, not only could we not find a Walleye, but catching a Perch also seem to be near impossible. Turns out five other boats also had trouble finding a Perch.
Great weather, great company, and a fantastic BBQ afterwards at Tim Baker’s home made for a near perfect day.