Mike the Pike Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) I planned a trip this week to a very small Lake in Alexandria Ontario in hopes of my son catching his first Pike.There was no early rising today we took our time because we know that Pike will bite any time of day.Temperature was plus one. Think gas is high in Ontario look at this we are getting screwed in Quebec Extra taxes to fill the billions of pot holes in our province. I left Quebec at the early time of 9:09 dropped my daughter off in Delkeith and then my Son Ryan (who is 9)and I headed off to to Alexandria to renew my Ontario fishing licence.Stopped off at Canadian Tire they sell fishing licences right................WRONG The clerk at CTC says to drive to the next town Green Valley about 10kms out of my way .Arrived there payed for my new sportsman licence had a good chat with the owner of the store and Esso and we were back on our way. Got to the lake packed up the sled and proceeded to the fishing grounds. My little man working really hard while I pulled the ice hut and and more stuff. Man I am out of shape It wasn't really cold but my son insisted that we put up the hut and he wanted the coleman heater ready incase his feet get cold. Well we were finally set up at 12:30pm and it was time to start fishing. For those of you who don't know I have a big bright yellow survival suit and some OFNers have found some names for me so I thought I would bring the Yellow tweetie bird with us. The waiting game had begun one hour and no fish. Ryan went outside to stretch his legs and I said no Ryan you can't pee in front of my ice shelter find a far away place to PEE. Finally my skunk was dead .I had not caught a fish since October 27th,2007. Ryan got to close with the camera um back up to snap the shot little buddy. A little dink but hey I will take it better than the dreaded skunk. Tried to release him down the hole where I had placed a tip up and he decided to do the banana. picked it back up and down the hole it went. Pike number 2 showed up about 20 mins later . Dink number 2 but I hope my boy gets the next one. The wind picked up and you can always count on the Coleman heater to keep you warm. By now Ryan wants a Pike so badly he says Dad give me the swedish pimple on your line. So what do I do I give him the whole rod with the lucky swedish pimple and a juicy lively minnow. The time finally came and Ryan's line goes for a scream and he comes flying off his seat yelling dad I got one and its huge Dad it finally gets up to the hole but is stuck horizontally you could here his excitement and it fianlly pops through the hole and we do the high five thing. Outside for a picture and he tells me Dad you have to post my pike on OFC cause its my first pike of my life . So here it is OFNers the happy boy with a million dollar smile. At 4pm I tell my son we will call it a day at 4:30. At around 4:10 I get a hit that almost rips my rod right out of my hand but no hook up. This thing must of had sprinted at my line I tell ya got the heart pumping. So at 4:24 pm I get the last dink of the day. This Pike had an old battle scar he had like a double set of lips must of had his lip ripped open at one time. Well the day had to end and Ryan said to take this picture for OFC to tell all he had a great day. He wants to go back because he likes the way pike fight. Tweety had a good day also and had to say good night Filled up my Gas tank at a more reasonable price and headed back to Quebec where I promissed my son a great big poutine at La Belle Province restaurant for catching his first pike. What a priceless day my son enjoyed every moment. Mike the Pike Edited January 6, 2008 by Mike the Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 WOW...Great fishing trip mike !!!!!...great report too. ..and well the fishing pics of your son say it all man !!!!...he is one happy pike fisherman....thats sure a great trip for father & son,and mike you knew he was going to outfish you anyway. .LOL..LOL. well you did better than dan,myself & bill parker we all got the bigt skunk,on simcoe today !!!! thanks for sharing mike.....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I like Alexandria. Stopped in at the Curling Rink one day for a few beers. Very welcoming folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Fantastic report Mike! Loved everything...the fish, your son's first pike, the end of your skunk and the stuffed tweety....LOL. Congrats on a great day of fishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks for the laugh Mike - love the one shot in perticular! Looks like you guys had a great time. Great post ( as usual ) - love a post with some humour in it! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Great report and pics Hoser/Frog!!! Ryans fish looks heavier than any of yours, I'd say he got the BFOTD! Ya gotta love the Pike, scrappy little Boogers no matter what size! Live minnerz rule!!! Pic #20 is the real you!!! That skunk is going to get home sick real quick, he'll be back to see you in a timely manner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Congratulations to Ryan on his first Pike! Thanks for the report Mike....sure beats sitting around the house cleaning Great Tweetie shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Great report and pics Hoser/Frog!!! Ryans fish looks heavier than any of yours, I'd say he got the BFOTD!Ya gotta love the Pike, scrappy little Boogers no matter what size! Live minnerz rule!!! Pic #20 is the real you!!! That skunk is going to get home sick real quick, he'll be back to see you in a timely manner! Actually Glen the little bugger made me weigh his Pike which was 1 pound 4oz .I never weighed my first 2 pike but he thought he had the old man beat on the last one but it was 2lbs even .I know its only a matter of time he will ou fish me again and yer right live minners rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Two thumbs for Ryan on his first pike.Way to go Buddy.Its always nice to see you out fish old Tweety Bird.Now its time to get you hooked up with a big Quinte walleye through the ice. Your cuz Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Love the report Mike. Congratulations Ryan . You will be out fishing yer Dad in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Great report Mike, congrats to your son on his pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Nice report Mike. Looks like you guys had a blast. Congrats to Ryan on the nice snot rocket, woohoo , way to go bud. Keep em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgman Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) Stopped in at the Curling Rink one day for a few beers. Very welcoming folks Us Curlers are all welcoming folks, where else can you use strategy and skill enjoying a few wobbly's at the same time when your playing, visiting with good friends and family? The 9th end is always my faveroite of the evening.. Awesome report Mike, love to see the kiddies having fun too. Cheers Edited January 6, 2008 by sturgman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Well done Mike, another great report. That first picture sent chills down my spine! Congrats to your son on his first PIKE! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Congradulatiobs Mike & Ryan way to go !! I glad you sent the shunk packing to Bama don't sens it here I'mtrying to get rid of the one I got . Nice to see you got some fish Mike , I ddin't want to see another Black eye on Ryan again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Great report mike good to see you got reed of that skunk congrats to Ryan on his first pike rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Great report Mike, thanks. Congrats for Ryan's pike and glad the both of ya's had a good time together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 great father/son report and congrats to your son on his first pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 great report mike..nice little shack you have there..i need myself one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Very nice day for your kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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