tdotfisherman Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Thats the truth... thats why they are my favorite! Over the last few years my fishing obsession has really picked up.. I've come to realize that fishing, and being in the beautiful Canadian north is the closest thing to heaven on Earth. In discovering this, I've tried to turn some of my friends on to fishing so I can show them just how much enjoyment you can take out of it. When I take someone fishing with me for the first time I always love to try and put them on some Northern Pike.. not only are they somewhat easy to catch with some basic know-how, but they can grow to be quite large, and put up a great fight.. My first Northern Pike had me hooked on this sport for life! It's my hopes that it can do the same to some of my friends and family..
limeyangler Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 I have not caught a musky...but pike...lol....its actually pretty hard not to catch them....up here anyway. Ive spent many a happy hour or ten with the wife throwing topwaters for pike...in fact thats how i discovered some excellent bass fishing on a lake here...we were going for pike but started catching bass....and i never even knew there were bass in this lake! I know its different on different bodies of water....but at ice out in front of our house....i use a slip bobber from shore with a big ...big minnow or sucker minnow. Then i'll get 'em while jigging for walleyes with a smal jig and minnow. When i specifically target them i'll head for weeds with topwater 'poppers' or my absolute favourite the yellow with black spots Mepps Comet #3....my buddy likes spinnerbaits. I have even caught them whilst using downriggers for Lake trout, on 8" Nasty Boyz. I think somebody already said you may be trying too hard. I am always amazed what a pike will try to eat....i have thrown some hideously unnatural looking baits...all colors of the rainbow and they slam it! I find up here they love orange colors....its almost as if the noise and color just annoys them into hitting. By the sounds of it your gonna have some fun this spring with all the new lures you got.....i get the feeling it wont be long beefore i see a good report from ya with a nice picture of a giant pike...tight lines dude!
MJL Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Lots of pike around the Toronto harbourfront and the islands. I used to bring my fly rod to the islands in the spring and I’d get small ones in the canals usually under 5lbs – My PB is 13lbs. When I’m carp fishing the islands, I sometimes hook into pike on corn and boilies as soon as the rig hits the water – only landed a few as they chew through the line most of the time. Haven't caught a musky yet but have seen some laying near shore along the Trent river.
Dozer Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Opening day for pike at the Scarborough Bluffs. Throw a smaller Mepps and you'll hit small ones under 5 lbs. Toronto Islands are good but I dont know anything 'bout 'em.
goteeboy Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 if you don't care about catching a bunch of small pike, go to little lake in barrie, west off the duckworth exit. rentals are not too costly if you split w/ a friend and you'll catch tons all day long. they will be in the 1-2 pound range with a few reaching 5ish.
rbaquial Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Posted January 29, 2009 Awesome stuff guys!! The replies I got on this topic turned out MORE than I had originally thought!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!! ...Ever since I joined and became MORE ACTIVE with this forum, I've been literally addicted to it!! hahaha... maybe my name should be Addikted2OFN?
lunkerbasshunter Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 i catch pike and musky every year bass fishing. the toronto island is a hto spot for pike, we have seen some awesome reports from members here on pike in the islands. Cheers!
Kerry Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 I've been doing SO MUCH RESEARCH/STUDYING on the HABITATS/BEHAVIORS on these species that I'm pretty confident in actually catching one this season! I HOPE I've already bought ALL THE EQUIPMENT and LURES I need to catch these, but what I'm finding is... because I primarily fish from shore... my best time to catch these fish is after ICE-OUT... 2 questions... 1) Has anyone on here NOT CAUGHT a PIKE/MUSKY before? and... 2) Are there other times of year that I can catch these types of fish... but FROM SHORE? (keeping in mind, I only know a select few places that go pretty deep after a cast is made in and around their habitat) Grrrrrrrrrrr..... this is driving me insane, knowing I've spent all this money... only to find out I have a "short-window" of opportunity to catch one! I just have to bring up the obvious.Pike season is open right now.You can walk on frozen water and get yourself to some pretty darn good pike spots all over southern ontario.It's not spring/summer/fall fishing but when a 10lber decides he ain't coming up your hole you ARE NOT going to be worrying about the time of year. At the very least you may find some good spots around lake areas you cast around that hold pike.If they are there in the winter they are certainly going to be around the rest of the year.Get out there and help that addiction! Kerry
Bernie Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Fished a lot through my life but really have never targeted Musky. So never have caught one. Lots of pike though. My brother goes bass fishing in a lake west of here where there are many musky and no pike. As a matter of fact he says the musky are a pain. They tend to be pretty hard on his bass tackle.
Rizzo Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 I'm with Kerry. Get out ice fishing...no equipment required other than a nice minnow, hook, line and maybe an axe to reopen someone's previously drilled hole (if you haven't bought an auger yet). Head to l St. John over by the airport and you'll have no problem getting your pike. Once you are bored silly by catching pike, move on up to musky next fall.
Marc Thorpe Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Hey Addik,one things you want to pay attention is weeds Look for cabbage or coontail,this will give you a starting point of aquatic vegetation to fish all colors are good as long as its Black Very much like cats,muskie like quick moving objects Great video TJ, I certainly would ask Monique or Jaden,Keep Tj out unless you want you want presentations on getting intimate with a Honda Them girls can teach you how to fish
singingdog Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 My guaranteed formula for catching musky: tie on an expensive jerk-bait (LCs work, but anything that you spend a lot of time picking-out and more than $15 on usually works) or pretty much any other bass lure that you are loathe to lose (make sure you don't have a leader on), go to my favourite bass-spot and WHAM! Musky. Honestly, you need to get up this way. I can put you on lakes where the issue is keeping medium sized musky - up to 36" - off your line while bass fishing. I don't do it from shore, but plenty of folks in downtown Haliburton catch musky from shore while targetting bass or walleye. If you're fishing for the monsters, specialised tackle and lures may be necessary. I have landed dozens on MH bass tackle, 20 lb braid and white/chart spinnerbaits.
pikeie Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 if you don't care about catching a bunch of small pike, go to little lake in barrie, west off the duckworth exit. rentals are not too costly if you split w/ a friend and you'll catch tons all day long. they will be in the 1-2 pound range with a few reaching 5ish. yes there is alot of small pike in little lake. but if u go early spring and kno where to fish you can cattch them over 10 lbs!! ive only caught 2 over 10 in that lake but if u fish shallow ( up to 6" of water) you will get them. o and both of the ones over 10 were on the fly in under 12" of water.
nancur373 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 I've never caught a muskie. Had a few follows while fishing for bass. Caught plenty oh pike tho. Curt
musky66 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 Try the docks around Gravenhurst Bay in the spring. Plenty of space and I've pulled some good ones from there in the past. More pressure in the last few years but see many caught from shore every year.
rbaquial Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Posted May 22, 2009 Hahahaha I remember when I posted this!
MillerPhoto Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Lol, well I wasn't a member when you created this, but good one bumpin it up.. lol My largest Pike.... about 20" Funny thing is I snaged someone elses bobber.. floating in the creek.. Started bringin it in.. and it fought back lol.. Turns out someone snaped their line on it.. Got it home.. cut it open and there was another pike about 8 inches inside.. lol This was.. ohh about 1996.. Largest Musky.. about 10 inches.. of course it went back. Ive never really fished for them.. mostly trout and bass.. But this year I am going to be targeting them. Found a nice clear lake with lots close by at 15 FOW you can see bottom! FishFinder recorded a average depth of 21 but hit 49 FOW.. Now just need a boat or someone that wants to go out for a day! ) .. I was out with a buddy but he wanted crappie and the weather wasn't the greatest so we didn't stay long. But in the few casts I did, I had 3 followers all about 24" Bout 1998 I was with relitives up on GBay, my cousin was using a lure about 12" long going after large pike/musky.. well I was fishing for bass or what ever else I could get.. running 7' Rod with 12lb test.. well turns out he attracted in a group of 5 fish.. Musky.. Pike.. I don't know.. all were 48" Plus.. Could see my jig below the doc, next thing I know one of the fish grab it.. Needless to say.. my setup was not ment for something that big! He Ran.... and ran hard.. bout 10 seconds he stripped over half my reel!! I snugged up my drag a little.. SNAP.. lost em.. Auctually I did end up cathing a larger pike there.. I know I have it on video someone from the old camcorder.. From what I remember it was about 24" Thats about all my experience with Pike/Musky Hoping that will change this year!!! I have a Med-Heavy Spin Rod with 30lb line, and a Med BaitCaster with the same line.. Looking to buy a Musky Rod and Reel this summer thou!
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 You're trying too hard. When you toss spinners for bass, you're fishing for pike. Jig for walleye, you're fishing for pike. Dangle pinner minnows for perch, you'll get pike. There are pike specific lures and tactics, but with pike, everything is a pike lure. That's true, caught a pike last year on one of those bass snakes i used, and another on a 5" yum dinger.
Greencoachdog Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Poike and Mucksie are "trash" fish!!!... save you lure money for a boat rental and target a worthwhile species like catfish or Perch!!! ... you'll be glad you did!!
rbaquial Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Posted May 22, 2009 Poike and Mucksie are "trash" fish!!!... save you lure money for a boat rental and target a worthwhile species like catfish or Perch!!! ... you'll be glad you did!! I love catchin' PERCH... especially if they're JUMBO.... Lots of fun on ULTRA-LIGHT TACKLE! Not too sure if I share the same "love" on Catfish!
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Here's some great videos on how to do it!! <object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object> <object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object> <object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object> There!!! all you need to know!!! No idea what this is suppose to mean
CLofchik Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 No idea what this is suppose to mean Lol you'd think TJ would know this board doesn't support embedding
JohnF Posted May 22, 2009 Report Posted May 22, 2009 Lol you'd think TJ would know this board doesn't support embedding Be gentle. Monique will explain it to him. JF
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