Bass Season Opener On Balsam Lake

[DFrench97]

Bass season FINALLY arrived so I headed up to Balsam Lake to nail some smallies. 

Caught a good number of fish theses being the best.  By far my best season opener I've ever had and first season opener I've fished on Balsam.  Also have never caught a SMB on opener day so I feel I'm off to a great start!

[everythingthatswims]

Those are tanks! Nice fish and I am truly sorry that you have had to wait this long!

[DFrench97]

Those are tanks! Nice fish and I am truly sorry that you have had to wait this long!

Thanks.  It was tough but everythings good now

[lmbfisherman]

Good catches!  I'm in Zone 16, so I have to wait until this weekend...

[DFrench97]

Good catches!  I'm in Zone 16, so I have to wait until this weekend...

They should all be opened at the same time, is a week really going to change anything?  I just don't see the point.

[*Hank]

Nice fish for sure!

[Bankbeater]

Nice Smallies!

[olegs]

Nice catches!

 

We were on Balsam on Saturday too.  We caught only 9 SMB, 1 - 3.5 lb., and missed one 5 pounder beside a boat. 

Most fish were caught on Ned rig and Wacky Senko.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

Nice fish! Zone 16 opener this weekend, but with all the rain the rivers are gonna be super muddy.

[lmbfisherman]

Nice fish! Zone 16 opener this weekend, but with all the rain the rivers are gonna be super muddy.

Yeah I was going to hit the local lake rain or shine, but then my car broke down.  So I couldn't get out!  I've been waiting almost 7 months for this!!!  Ah oh well, bass season is here...just have to fish more to compensate.