backbay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 This report is from the first two weeks in May. Never got around to posting it, so here goes: Not being a hard-water fisherman, I was pretty keen to get out again after a long winter. It was a good thing the season opened on a Sunday, though, because there was lots of plumbing, carpentry, stacking of firewood, and the usual chores that need to be done to get my pal's cottage opened up. I keep the place running, and in return, he is very generous in making it available to me to use. Chores done, a beautiful morning greeted my first day of fishing: My first hit of the year! Things got busier. Besides quite a few OOS footballs, the pike were on. These guys made it to the fryer: I found a beaver dam I hadn't noticed before: The pond looked great for bucket mouths! I got to try out my new Veritas; a great rod with stout, but even flex. This one's a 7' MH; a medium is in my future, I think. The next week was warmer, and featured bigger, if somewhat fewer fish. Being out on my own meant the obligatory self-shot with this 40 incher Friday afternoon: Saturday, another good fish ate my perch X-Rap, a pb 41 incher: It was a great couple of weekends to open the season. Since then, the bass have taken over from the pike in some of my spots, but I'll save that story for next time. Hope you enjoyed the pics, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 A couple very impressive pike you got there Chris !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 It was a good thing the season opened on a Sunday, though, because there was lots of plumbing, carpentry, stacking of firewood, and the usual chores that need to be done to get my pal's cottage opened up. Thats what barting is all about. Thanks for sharing Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Great report. Some good size pike. I suppose we will have to wait till the fall for those nice pike again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Love the self shot with the 40"er....and congrats on upsizing to the 41....great report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Great report. Some good size pike. I suppose we will have to wait till the fall for those nice pike again They're there, just not in 3 feet of water theses days, msp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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