Reef Runner Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hello all, Headed up to the Kawartha's this weekend for a little . Weather and wind permitting, was thinking about taking the trip over to Balsam for some fall Musky and Smallmouth action. Anybody fish it recently? Success? Failure? Baits I should be relying on? I usually concentrate in on the South part of the lake which I have decent knowledge and success on. Never really ventured North coming out of the west side waterway. Would you recommend putting the gas toward puttin around new grounds or stick to the known? If yes, what should I be looking for on the sonar? Any advice is greatly appreciated and reciprocated with (hopefully) one kick-donkey report. Thank you in advance, reefrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 North end looks promising on Anglers Atlas maps... some experienced input would boost are confidence though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerdemon4 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I would throw a large M&G all day. Watch your lure every reterive. Also, don't forget to figure 8. Haggisbasher nailed a monster at boatside with a figure eight. So exciting. They hit when you least expect it. Make as many casts as you can and you will be rewarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) I have had most of my luck in the south end, but there are Muskys all over. Just find deep weed lines anywhere and you will be rewarded! Edited September 12, 2008 by Johnny Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks JohnnyB, know you did well out on Balsam, I'm gonna be looking hard for these edges. Pokerdemon4, seeing as you are a musky catching machine, I greatly appreciate your input. Addy79, I checked and the locks shut'er down at 5:30pm, its gonna be a short day...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Addy79, I checked and the locks shut'er down at 5:30pm, its gonna be a short day...lol. boooo that blows, they should make the locks self serve! yeah right... what time does it open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 boooothat blows, they should make the locks self serve! yeah right... what time does it open? 9am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianboy Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 i was having great luck on a berkly frenzy deep diving lure around ten feet in about 20-25 fow around indian point north bay granted nothing big but alot of numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 It's hard not to do well on Balsam. Big spinnerbaits, deep weedlines! Cast or troll, trolling seems more productive for me personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Only been on Balsam once but my luck this season has been with spinnerbaits and of course weeds. Best of luck! Look forward to the report and pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelfuN Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 im also planning to do some overnight fishing at balsam tomorrow. but the weather doesn't look too good =/ i wonder if its able to catch muskies at waterdams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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