Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster…

I’m from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia Canada. I mainly target Smallies but get into largemouth from time to time. 
I used to be a kayak fisher (Old Town Sportsman 106pdl) but just finished my first season in a new to me boat (Cajun 162ZD Adventure) and it’s been a learning experience to say the least. 
Love the forum and all the information, tips and tricks and the personalities here. 
 

Hope to join in on the discussions! 
 

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

A-Jay

Welcome aboard..

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida 

BC is soooo beautiful. 

Welcome to the forum. 

Welcome aboard! 🤙We have relatives is Salmon Arm.

Absolutely beautiful part of the country.

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome 

6 hours ago, Darren. said:

Welcome aboard! 🤙We have relatives is Salmon Arm.

Absolutely beautiful part of the country.

Small world! 
I’m near Vernon so not too far from there. 
Actually bought boat from a guy in Salmon Arm

Welcome!

Hi

Welcome aboard. However, one requirement from Canadiens is that they have to ship maple syrup (or even better, maple cream) to everyone that welcomes you. It’s in the rules…look it up 😂😂 Sorry…

Hello @C.Tucks from Northern California, welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums! I’ve been to British Columbia some time ago to enjoy your beautiful country and great fishing at Lake Quesnel and the Skenna River. Again, welcome to BR.

On 1/18/2025 at 12:35 PM, Smirak said:

Welcome aboard. However, one requirement from Canadiens is that they have to ship maple syrup (or even better, maple cream) to everyone that welcomes you. It’s in the rules…look it up 😂😂 Sorry…

Unfortunately (or fortunately, in my eyes) that’s more of an eastern Canada thing. 
Around here we’re more known for certain green plant and there’s no way I’ll be shipping it anywhere 😂

thanks for the welcome

On 1/19/2025 at 8:47 AM, J._Bricker said:

Hello @C.Tucks from Northern California, welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums! I’ve been to British Columbia some time ago to enjoy your beautiful country and great fishing at Lake Quesnel and the Skenna River. Again, welcome to BR.

Thanks for the welcome! 
Yes, we’re definitely more of a salmonid province. World class trout, char and salmon fishing. 
Unknown to most though is we have thriving bass populations in the South Okanagan, lower mainland, Vancouver Island and to a lesser extent the Kootenays

3 minutes ago, C.Tucks said:

Unfortunately (or fortunately, in my eyes) that’s more of an eastern Canada thing. 
Around here we’re more known for certain green plant and there’s no way I’ll be shipping it anywhere 😂

thanks for the welcome

Haha! I’m with you there…used to travel to Bellingham, WA frequently, so I know of the specific green plant you are referring to. I have a friend that worked for me when I was working in New Hampshire. He lived over the border in VT and actually sold his bulk “overrun” to Canada he produced so much. 

Welcome from PA!

Welcome, from eastern Ontario.  I just saw online a 10# largemouth was caught in BC - I didn't even know BC had a largemouth fishery! 

Welcome to BassResource!

4 hours ago, The Baron said:

Welcome, from eastern Ontario.  I just saw online a 10# largemouth was caught in BC - I didn't even know BC had a largemouth fishery! 

We do! And there are some big ones out here too! 
The big girls are mostly on the island and lower mainland but the southern interior has some great largie fishing too. 

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