BillM Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I wouldn't worry to much about a pike. As it was mentioned before a decent grip behind the gill plates usually calms them down pretty quick. Keep your fingers away from the mouth, especially if it's still got the lure inside, they tend to thrash around pretty good when out of the water. If you can, leave it in the net as was previously stated, pull the hooks then get a quick pic. Good luck!!! If I get some free time this weekend I might head down and try my luck again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Don't blame you for being nervous, Anton. Getting near a thrashing toothy thing with hooks hanging off it isn't exactly a day at the spa. Good luck!! While we're on the subject of newbies and pike, I've been wondering - are those cradle nets like Lucky Strike makes actually useful? Or are they one of those "sounds good on paper, but they actually get in the road" things? Anyone have any experience either way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 A long set of needle nose pliers and a fishing glove will help keep the hooks out of your hands: http://www.jacksonlures.com/Commerce2/Glove.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cant beat a slugo for sluggish pike !!! i once had a little 3 pounder twist in my hands and cut my finger before i could get it back into the water ... 3 weeks later and still with a very sore finger i got mad and squeezed the crap out of my finger ... POP out came a tooth from the litte crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckhead Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Don't forget the Gaff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Don't forget the Gaff: Hmmm.. I dont know about the Gaff, but wont mind taking the holder along with me. Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hmmm.. I dont know about the Gaff, but wont mind taking the holder along with me. Ha Ha Hmmm, By the looks of her, that might only be legal in Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hmmm, By the looks of her, that might only be legal in Alabama. You mean She's your sister Snag? Sorry but I just had to! Thank god for this thread - making a lousy day much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 You mean She's your sister Snag? Sorry but I just had to! Thank god for this thread - making a lousy day much better. Sure is Tbay! Here's her paw on Banjo! Can't hide behind a mask Billy Bob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethespike Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) still a newb to artificials, (recently tried a couple of times @ ontario place but no luck) did catch 2 pike using mackerel cutbait last summer... Edited March 21, 2008 by bravo_3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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