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Balsam yesterday, Pike

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Jerkbaiter	Posted: May 01, 2022 - 03:03 pm #permalink #16
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2077 Member No.: 12665 Joined: December 22, 2016	Reelingmachine, Longfish, Bassmasterr, Metalbuckle, thanks for the replies! I wish the weather was a bit better but at least it's above freezing so no complaints here. Anxiously awaiting the Walleye opener in the Kawarthas!

Flukes	Posted: May 01, 2022 - 09:19 pm #permalink #17
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 1655 Member No.: 15807 Joined: March 11, 2018	For sure. Great points and reminders on fishing early season pike. Completely agree with the trolling being too fast to be really effective for cold water pike.

tjames	Posted: May 03, 2022 - 10:11 am #permalink #18
Lunker Trout Group: Members Posts: 415 Member No.: 12662 Joined: December 22, 2016	Nice, ive tried Balsam twice this year with nothing. The weather is all over, 0* mornings and 13* afternoons, then it snows. I think the weather is causing later warm water, when I was out water was still cold, no fish in shallow water anywhere I went.

chazD	Posted: May 03, 2022 - 10:40 am #permalink #19
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 1887 Member No.: 11172 Joined: February 06, 2016	Wooooooo nice job👍

crappeeeman

Posted: May 03, 2022 - 11:08 am

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QUOTE (tjames @ May 03, 2022 - 10:11 am)

Nice, ive tried Balsam twice this year with nothing. The weather is all over, 0* mornings and 13* afternoons, then it snows. I think the weather is causing later warm water, when I was out water was still cold, no fish in shallow water anywhere I went.

tjames that is too bad you did not have any luck. If you like you can PM me. Maybe I can be some help to you since a few of us have been out on Balsam.

sparky302	Posted: May 06, 2022 - 09:01 am #permalink #21
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2019 Member No.: 4572 Joined: August 07, 2013	Nice catch !!!

Jerkbaiter	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 02:23 pm #permalink #22
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2077 Member No.: 12665 Joined: December 22, 2016	Went out to Balsam again a few days ago. Nice day and water has warmed up to 13C. Sunny and low wind conditions so fish was finicky during daytime but after 4 pm the pike turned on hungry and was smashing my jerkbaits pretty aggressively. it's not a post-spawn agressive bite yet but their metabolism has improved and the bite is definitely picking up. Got 8 pikes in 4-6 lb range (24-29" range) The most challenging thing was to actually locate the fish as the weeds are still scarce. Find the weeds (the thicker the better) and you will likely find the pike.

Jerkbaiter	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 02:27 pm #permalink #23
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2077 Member No.: 12665 Joined: December 22, 2016	Sunset was gorgeous …

Jerkbaiter	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 02:29 pm #permalink #24
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2077 Member No.: 12665 Joined: December 22, 2016	And Sakura trees blossom in Toronto is amazing right now !

Jerkbaiter	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 02:30 pm #permalink #25
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2077 Member No.: 12665 Joined: December 22, 2016	And trilliums as well ….

pjfishing	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 04:15 pm #permalink #26
Fry Group: Members Posts: 27 Member No.: 18233 Joined: March 14, 2020	Hey Jerkbaiter, those are some nice pike! Good to hear that bite is picking up. Yeah, as CM mentioned, this week looks goooooood for fishing, just not sure if I will find some time for it. For those who will go out - enjoy your time! Peja

crappeeeman	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 05:53 pm #permalink #27
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 3560 Member No.: 18589 Joined: September 15, 2020	Those are some nice pike and pictures JB. You always know where the pike are and how to get them to hit those jerk baits. I am trying to get up there next week, maybe run into you or reeling machine. Good luck out there, stay safe.

flexkk	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 07:36 pm #permalink #28
Lunker Trout Group: Members Posts: 327 Member No.: 13479 Joined: January 31, 2017	Some nice pike there JB. The pike don’t have a chance with you around. I hope to get on some Friday and this weekend along with the walleye. I will take some of your advise looking for the weeds and working those jerk baits.

Jerkbaiter	Posted: May 09, 2022 - 09:53 pm #permalink #29
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 2077 Member No.: 12665 Joined: December 22, 2016	Thank you guys and good luck to you as well!

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