Fall Bass on Balsam

[doubleblue44]

last couple weeks have been tough on Balsam, however, once I slowed waaaaay down with a husky jerk I was able to nail a few (this was after hours of trying other presentations! - idiot)

Ripping long slow retrieve then let the jerk bait suspend - rip and repeat! Most caught were 8-9 FOW - rocky, weedlines.

I also had this pig on a slow topwater, which is my PB on Balsam - but that was it! Husky jerk got more.

Hope this helps!

[doubleblue44]

husky jerks

[fishmagnet]

Nice job.. I'm thinking of fishing there Thursday and Friday..
Any one catching walleyes that you know of. It's between there and Quinte.
Probably won't make my mind up till I hit the 404 cut off.. Lol... Both places have their pros and con's

[EJ_B]

Nice fish!! Thanks for the report.. Didn't get a chance to fish balsam this summer wish I did.. Can be some fun fishing!

[Hank Jr]

Nice fish glad you figured them out . Thanks for the report

[Icemanburl]

Way to go!

I plan on hitting balsam next week so I am glad to hear what is working!

[metalbuckle]

Thanks for the tips and nice pictures..

You are having a great time out there this year

Well done...

[scharfy83]

Nice Fish also appreciate the report

[petedagreek]

plan to fish balsam lake this Sunday. can anyone tell me hows the fishing there. first time on the lake. any info on hot spots would be greatly appreciated

[fishmagnet]

Hit balsam yesterday. Fishing was fair but did not catch what I was after how ever did manage 17 fish. Bass Perch and Pike none really worth a pic.. Did however talk to some bass guys that did well also said they had one eye over the slot..... Grab a map of balsam or maybe you do but it sure will be a big help knowing you can run wide open with not having to worry about shoals or rocks...
All fish caught on jigs and live minnows.. Good luck..

[rayray89]

Nice smallie dude!!


Just want to remind everyone the 'special' walleye slot size on balsam

NONE between 37-55 cm / 14.6"-21.7"


Mitchell aswell.