Went out north of edmonton and reeled in my first Pike...
My Ultra light (1-4lb) rod was bent back to the handle and she took alot of line. Had some fight in her, she took better then a couple minutes to convince to "come into the light" measured 65cm.
i had never seen one before this and my buddie usally takes me out for his perch. needless to say i wasnt expecting this.
my words were,
"Dude! Get over here its huge!" (as im trying to get it up the hole expecting something 12 inches or so, then...)
"What the f&%$ is that!?" (as i pull it on the ice and look at this ugly thing)
battered it up in some salt n vinager chips and a quick fry and it was some good eats!