The only thing better than catching a nice smallmouth bass – is releasing a big smallmouth bass. That is just what Ian shared with us in the Muskoka Outdoors Forums.

Here is the fish that Ian caught in Baysville this past July. His notes are after the first photo:

Ian's 3.3 lb Smallmouth Bass

“Decided to go fishing for an hour after dinner at the dam, about 2 min walk from my house.  Was going more to practice with my baitcaster, did  not think I would get much.  Rain held off for the hour temp are dropping.  Was 30 ish all week today around 21.  Put on a Bandit 100 series crankbait in perch, 10 or so casts later nice fish on…Weighed in a 3lb 3 oz on my new digital scale.  Not a monster but after a hard month I was very pleased

This fish was caught in about 1 foot of water right beside the rapids, exact same spot I caught my PB 6lb smallie in early July.”

Thanks for the photo Ian!