Chatham-kent area..Anyone from around here ?

[Jd4lfe]

Hey everyone !!!
Im from the Chatham-kent ( ontario ) area and Im just starting to explore Bass fishing as a hobby.... and when I say that, i mean as a SERIOUS hobby. Ive always been into fishing, but never really got INTO it ya know ?
I'm 100% catch and release.
I've been doing alot of reading and studying to get some new tips and stuff. Im just wondering if there is anyone on the forum that is familiar with Rondeau Bay and its fishing spots.
The bay is about a 20 minute drive from me and its a great spot for fishing.
I have a buddy i go out with and he has a small 12' with a 9.9HP that we use to creep up in weed beds. Im not sure what types of weeds they are because i dont know the names, all I can tell you.... When i get weeds on my lure they seem to have what i think are some sort of eggs or something on them, there is ALOT of mossy weeds and lilly pads.

My questions would be...
- whens the best time to go out ?
- what are the best types of lures for these conditions ( thick, mossy, grassy, lilpads )
- what soft plastics would you use, and how ?

I guess that would be all... any help would be great.
I tried a " weedless " booyah jig last night, a white one with the white skirt and white worm, but all that was happening was weeds weeds weeds.... the head was getting COVERED in moss n crap.... it lasted for about 3 casts then i switched.