steverowbotham Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hey folks, it's been a while since I've posted, but I've been out fishing a bit. This year has offered a tough season for the big pike that I love so much. I've been able to boat some real quality fish, but I've had to work very hard for them thus far. I'm not going to flood the post with photos from the season but I would really like to share a fish that I caught and released this past Friday. I'd been finding some quality pike transitioning from their shallow sunning grounds out into the deeper feeding zones, but after numerous follows throwing bucktails, and nothing commiting, I needed to change tactics. I downsized to a 5 inch Imperium Ace soft jerkbait rigged on a 6/0 Trokar straight shank worm hook, tied directly to a steel leader. I was able to boat a few in the 30-36 inch range before hooking up with the biggest pike of my life to date. I hit this fish in about 9 feet of water and she absolutely crushed it. Say hello to my PB, a 47 inch gator! It may be a while before I top this one in Southern Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 DAMN! Nice job!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Holy crap that second shot really shows the size of the fish! Well done!! Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Omg! Absolutely huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 remind me not to go swimming in that lake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nice job, there dirty things but if you can find them in in the 40's sure are fun to catch! Nice job Steve great PB unreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Wow. Congrats, what a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 What a fish!!!,closing on 50",congrats,a memory I'm sure you soon won't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice ! Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Wow a monster. A true giant pike. Nice catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LefroyFisherman Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Awesome fish congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mills Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nicely done, Thx for the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_paluch Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 absolutely amazing fish. I'm with everyone else, that second picture really shows this beasts true size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Beauty fish!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 That is an albatross for Southern Ontario, an incredible accomplishment. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Beautiful gator, nice to see guys with the passion for big pike(not those other long fish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 BEAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 WoW, im very jealous.my dream is to catch one that large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Wicked catch dood! Same as my pb, so I could relate to the fight it put up. Gorgeous catch dood, congrats!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Awesome pix! Thanx for sharing. I'm with the other guys, 2nd pic is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Jr Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Big Pike . Looks like changing lures paid off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice one there Steve. Now for the question??????????? Will we be seeing you behind the reel counter at Cabelas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 What a beauty catch there Steve. Well done. I love the release pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 congrats ...... beauty fish Steve ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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