Rod Caster Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 To all you lucky people who get to fish for 'bows this time of year..... Since we don't have chrome up here and trout are closed, I decided to chase green.... Northern Pike! I caught 4 pike in total; 3 under 3lbs and 1 over 10lbs. I'm guessing the big one was close to 15lbs because she was very chunky with shoulders to spare. I focused on large weedy/rocky flats adjacent to quick drop-offs.... from 5 to 25 FOW. The fish were few and far in between and were not hitting large baits so I went to my "catch-all" lure, a 1/4oz jig with 3" grub. All the fish were caught with the jig. This was a new lake, so I spent a lot of time searching for spots but it was all worth it... this is my biggest pike of the season. Calm seas, foggy skies, cold breezes and several rows of teeth. A fantastic morning. Gotta love the jig for quick and easy releases. GIVE ME YOUR SANDWICH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpfishing Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Sick photos, where abouts do you live? Chrome is just something guys/girls brag about i'd rather wrestle a huge northern in open water than a chrome in 2ft water on a river 10ft wide ahah. Dont get me wrong i do centerpin for steel but i prefer edible fish hense lake ontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Great photos RC...Really digging the 2nd and 5th ones Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chase4chrome Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Some beautiful water and fish brother--no need for envy, it's all good crack.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Sick photos, where abouts do you live? Chrome is just something guys/girls brag about i'd rather wrestle a huge northern in open water than a chrome in 2ft water on a river 10ft wide ahah. Dont get me wrong i do centerpin for steel but i prefer edible fish hense lake ontario Thanks. I'm in North Bay. I spent june-sept in Barrie one year and never quite got my rainbow fix... now I linger on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Nice pike! I know of at least one stocked rainbow lake near me, and rainbows are open all year in our zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Now yer fishin "Manly" fish RC. Great looking Pike man. I fished a new section of the river yesterday, and a small perch i was bringing in was followed to boatside by 2 nice pike Next seasons potential catch,me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Now yer fishin "Manly" fish RC. Great looking Pike man. I fished a new section of the river yesterday, and a small perch i was bringing in was followed to boatside by 2 nice pike Next seasons potential catch,me thinks. You forgot to bring your perch pattern cranks didn't you? hehehe. They'll be that much bigger next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Great job RC! Nice pics and I bet that big pike was a good fight! Ah, the good ol' jig/grub combo, catches everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Awesome Chad Great job Were you able to get a measurement & pic of the big girl with the tournament sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Awesome Chad Great job Were you able to get a measurement & pic of the big girl with the tournament sign? No, I didn't because I was alone in the canoe, there is no way I could have safely juggled my rod/the fish/the cam/ the sign etc. haha. Sorry Team.... next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 No, I didn't because I was alone in the canoe, there is no way I could have safely juggled my rod/the fish/the cam/ the sign etc. haha. Sorry Team.... next time No worries.... I understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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