BillM Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Rain or shine the oldman and I were getting out for bass opener. We usually fair ok and today was no exception. Day started off with a few nice largies and more surfacing gar pike then I've ever seen before! I've made a mental note to bring the flyrod out next time and give these suckers a go.. Frank was the lucky one to land the big bass of the day a nice 3-4lber.. As always we pretty much fish topwater exclusively, today it was definitely the ticket. Overcast, rainy and a bit of wind had the fish turned on for sure. Here's the big big surprise And people have trouble catching topwater pike? Just under 40inches on the tape. A few quick pics and back she went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thats some good fish,n there Bill.Congrats to your pop. We had down pours from Orrilla all the way up and never stopped.Not a happy fisher guy.Atleast time was spent with family. TFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Nice Gator sounds like everyone had some water for opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 nice fish your dad got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Thats some good fish,n there Bill.Congrats to your pop. We had down pours from Orrilla all the way up and never stopped.Not a happy fisher guy.Atleast time was spent with family. TFS Yeah man, the rain just wouldn't quit today, then the wind picked up! Tomorrow will be better though Edited June 26, 2011 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Wow, those are some great fish. That's a sweet pike for sure, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Great job Bill! Fancy lookin tiller you got there. Can't say I've even seen a bilge pump in a tiller, if that's what all the plumbing is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 cool catch Bill for your pop. A little off topic but what kind of leader would you be using if you go after the gars on the fly? i've heard the often get away bec they tend to cut off the lines when they roll over and their long snout does not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakerguy Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Great job Bill! Fancy lookin tiller you got there. Can't say I've even seen a bilge pump in a tiller, if that's what all the plumbing is.. Thanks man, and that's exactly what all that plumbing is. With a raised floor there is zero room to scoop out any water. cool catch Bill for your pop. A little off topic but what kind of leader would you be using if you go after the gars on the fly? i've heard the often get away bec they tend to cut off the lines when they roll over and their long snout does not help. My buddy has told me 30lb mono or Dacron will work fine. Edited June 26, 2011 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks man, and that's exactly what all that plumbing is. With a raised floor there is zero room to scoop out any water. My buddy has told me 30lb mono or Dacron will work fine. I like that route instead of steel leaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Great pics, Bill. An awesome outing with your Dad. Nicely coloured pike too! Some beauty fish and super memories for you both. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Monster pike Bill! Wow! Bring some of that mojo up to the Soo with you when your up!!!! TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Right on bud, nice fish. I'm guessing Frank's shoulder is okay now the way he's hoisting that pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well done Bill !!!! Thats one huge bass, and a monster gator Memories to share for a long time to come. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfish Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Nice Job Billy. Frank still looks good...sportin' the sideburns LOL Say hello for me and Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Oh sweet Jesus! That pike is huge! Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Awesome job Bill. One question though, how come all of your reports show other people with fish and never you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Awesome job Bill. One question though, how come all of your reports show other people with fish and never you??? LOL!!! If you want good pics, you've gotta take them yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 congrats to you and your dad nice gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Great opener....very nice surprise with the gator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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