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Brandonkop
02-07-2018, 05:36 PM
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/40093372582_4cdab7174c_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/245V1Qw)received_542056535208 (https://flic.kr/p/245V1Qw) by Brandon Koperski (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157229944@N02/), on Flickr

I'm not sure if I posted pics from my couple weeks in Alberta back in January so I'll post them when I get the videos up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNuANUpQ8Uw

Catching big northern pike takes a little luck and a little skill. On this particular evening I borrowed a bit of skill from a fellow fishing buddy, as he put us on a great spot for a last light attempt at a giant pike. Slept in after a late night and hit the water as the sun was dropping. Put three tip ups in and started jigging. We went 3 for 3 on the tipup and my brother caught a nice walleye. Last fish turned out to be my new personal best northern pike a 42.5 inch fatty. Released her for another day. Got to love big Ike fishing! If you want to get after big pike you'd be best of targeting on full moons. Seems we have our best luck on big pike as darkness falls and the full moon sits above. Give it a try and tell me what you think.

Dweb
02-07-2018, 06:03 PM
That's awesome man ,

Your reaction setting the hook was priceless haha

Brandonkop
02-07-2018, 06:38 PM
That's awesome man ,

Your reaction setting the hook was priceless haha

Thanks... oh yeah I get a little crazy with the heavy fish. Haha.

Angler
02-07-2018, 07:00 PM
Nice one Brandon!
Congrats man!

Scott N
02-08-2018, 05:06 AM
That is a beautiful fish. Congrats!

58thecat
02-08-2018, 08:28 AM
That's a beauty.

Jawjacker
02-08-2018, 11:28 AM
Thanks... oh yeah I get a little crazy with the heavy fish. Haha.

Your reaction made my day lol. Thats awesome Brandon. Congrats. My kids and I love your Videos. We watch them on a 100 inch Tv to get the full affect. That pike was a monster:)

Brandonkop
02-08-2018, 11:50 AM
Your reaction made my day lol. Thats awesome Brandon. Congrats. My kids and I love your Videos. We watch them on a 100 inch Tv to get the full affect. That pike was a monster:)Thanks. That's excellent. I should try that, I've never watched them on a big screen.

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chickensashimi
02-09-2018, 10:22 PM
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/40093372582_4cdab7174c_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/245V1Qw)received_542056535208 (https://flic.kr/p/245V1Qw) by Brandon Koperski (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157229944@N02/), on Flickr

I'm not sure if I posted pics from my couple weeks in Alberta back in January so I'll post them when I get the videos up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNuANUpQ8Uw

Catching big northern pike takes a little luck and a little skill. On this particular evening I borrowed a bit of skill from a fellow fishing buddy, as he put us on a great spot for a last light attempt at a giant pike. Slept in after a late night and hit the water as the sun was dropping. Put three tip ups in and started jigging. We went 3 for 3 on the tipup and my brother caught a nice walleye. Last fish turned out to be my new personal best northern pike a 42.5 inch fatty. Released her for another day. Got to love big Ike fishing! If you want to get after big pike you'd be best of targeting on full moons. Seems we have our best luck on big pike as darkness falls and the full moon sits above. Give it a try and tell me what you think.

Oh my goodness!

510-Gem
02-10-2018, 08:35 PM
Now that’s a log!

Zuludog
02-10-2018, 09:00 PM
Great looking fish!! Congrats on a new PB. Cool that you let her go too:):)