Centerpin Pike

[Rich]

Bored of the usual routine and faced with a beautiful fall day by myself, I figured why not deadbait with something more spicy than the usual baitcast outfit?

 

The fish were on fire, for here. I landed 2 little guys and one that measured 37", not bad, not bad at all. By the way - 'big' pike on centerpin - best fight ever!!

 

I just ran a hook, sinker, and a 12" lead of 40lb big game mono. For bait, 3 big dead salted emerald shiners.

 

 

 

 

[aplumma]

looks like a good use for the centerpin congratulations

 

 

Art

[Rod Caster]

looks like fun, nice catch.

 

It's really funny that you did the 'steelhead/pin' photo. Now I want to see you do that with a wgsf, fallfish or perch haha.

[Joeytier]

Yep that looks fun. Cool report. Makes me think i should get out for gators one more time.

[Rich]

Thanks guys, seems it was a one time affair. Did my best today but a couple 1lb largemouth and some perch were all that graced my presence. I want a 40"+ on that pin before winter. Lol

[Roy]

Good stuff, Rich. Maybe try the TO harbour?

[Rich]

Thanks Roy, I'd love to do that one day but it's a long trip and right now not a worthwhile one. I've seen (and lost while perch fishing) some giants in some local LPB canals in recent weeks. I'll be visiting them this week with a heavier leader.. hope they're still there.

 

If they're not.. drastic trips like T.O. harbour may be necessary. Haha

[Roy]

If you want some really good pike leaders, talk to Fidel, AKA Highdrifter. They're the best I've seen.

[lurechucker]

must have been a good fight on the pin

 

cheers

[wildeye rainbow]

Nice gators!

[bman32]

Right on man, I was contemplating using my pin too for shore fishing

[Richie Razor]

Beauty pike!

[Christopheraaron]

Nice fish there! Now go do carp on the pin, that will give you a workout!

[Rich]

Nice fish there! Now go do carp on the pin, that will give you a workout!

Been there, done that! Loved it!