TJQ Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 So the girls watched some movies last night, and we slept in this morning. Mckenzie hadn't caught a fish yet so I promised her we would go out till we caught her one. The fishing in the rivers been pretty slow, but after a couple of passes, we caught one decent enough to have a snack on. she was pretty excited!! So back to camp for some popcorn pkike!! McKenzie.. the batter queen What a great snack!! so afterwards, we all go back out to get some more... the fishing been slow so i didnt think we would have much luck.. then BANG!! Summer gets a fish on... at first i thought she had a snag... then i thought she had weeds... the drag was peeling.. so i stop the boat... we were trolling with three rods and two of the lines were tangled including the one with the snag/log/fish/weeds on it. The line goes slack and she thinks shes lost it.... I said.. I dunno.... the lines now under the boat... could still be there.... Monique is frantically trying to untangle the lines and im holding the one, in case there a fish there, in case it decides to take off. Still not sure if its off or not. So we get the line untangled and yup... sure enough theres a fish on the line and as soon as Summer takes up the slack.. OFF it goes peeling line like crazy!! She can reel it the drag, which i set fairly loose for the small pike, just wont wind up. Monique reaches over and tightens the drag a bit , under the boat it goes.. no way is it coming up.... finally I see it!! OMG... LOL in the boat it comes... One happy girl!! One happy guide too!! A couple of pictures and back in the water the big girl goes. good lesson for the kids. Im pretty pleased... now its off to make enough hot water for 5 baths, then a movie on the big screen, "I know what you did last summer" LOL.. That will keep them up tonight... then fireworks. That will be it it for the weekend.. Heading home tomorrow.
bigugli Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 looks like you and the amazons are having a great time. WTG on that pike.
kickingfrog Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 That's not from jiggy jiggy. That must be one dem European pike that makes the rounds ever couple of months. Nice that she let you hold on to a fish that big eh TJ.
Sinker Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Atta boy TJ, good work! That girl will never forget that fish!! Ever!! Sinker
Joey Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Now that's a fish to remember for her. Way to go
Carl Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Well done girls. I don't usually see fish like that when I'm with TJ, so you are doing something right.
JPD Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Congrats Summer on an awesome fish and it's great to see you and Mackenzie having some fun on the water... keep up the good fishing and wicked job landing that Northern! Not a bad job by the guide either JP
Greencoachdog Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Excellent report, pics, and ,Poike Bossman!!! Don't tell the girls that the fireworks are to keep/scare the Bears away eh!!!... and that sulphur smoke keeps the bugs down too eh!!!
limeyangler Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Great Pike there girls, excellent report TJ.
Jonny Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Mmmmm... breaded pike! And the fight from that big one will probably be remembered for many years! There's nothing like the suspense of having a big one on the line and wondering if you'll see it and if the line will hold.
Shaun Rickard Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Congrats, beautiful fish! Now... how do I get GPS coordinates to your spot Cheers, Shaun
motv8tr Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Awesome stuff!!! That's a trip that will be remembered for a very long time Maureen
bigbuck Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Sweet Pike!!! I hope the girls enjoyed their Pike Popcorn!! My oldest (4) caught a 3lb hammer handle on GBay a couple of weeks ago and couldn't wait for it to hit the pan. Great Jiggy Jiggy report!!
setomonkey Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Nice pike, sounds like a lot of fun for the girls... Mike
solopaddler Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Well done, you look happier in that pic than Summer.
charlesn Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Great fish, but more importantly awesome experience. Can tell you are a proud papa. Good to see some young girls enjoying the outdoors. No better pasttime for the family. Charles
Reef Runner Posted June 16, 2009 Report Posted June 16, 2009 Great fish! Greater smiles on everyone! Way to go TJ!
trapshooter Posted June 16, 2009 Report Posted June 16, 2009 Awesome TJ!! That's a great pike. Something you'll both remember for a long time.
mepps Posted June 16, 2009 Report Posted June 16, 2009 That lake of your is producing some solid fish! Great job!
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