Catching MONDOS with MOM!!! | Pike & Perch Fishing Burnstick Lake!

[Timidhc]

My Mom and I headed out to Burnstick Lake with the hopes of getting her on her first Walleye. Things didn't really work out as planned as the Walleye were nowhere to be found. But thankfully the Perch and Big Pike managed to make the day for us!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BuRGhBXN0

That was my first time out to Burnstick. And it was a beautiful lake that I can't wait to visit again. Maybe next time i'll find some of those Walleye too!

[NSR Fisher]

Looks like a great time, and if you caught fish you can't really call that a failure.

Also, Walleye are technically part of the perch family so close enough! haha.

[Dweb]

Cool shots of them following in right to the boat.

[NSR Fisher]

I think those red markings might be a skin infection. Seemed the fish were extra slimy too, and that mucus is probably their skin reacting to the infection.

Make sure to wash your hands haha!

*edit* sterilize your net / de-hooking equipment as well. best stop the spread of that stuff.

[Timidhc]

Originally Posted by NSR Fisher

I think those red markings might be a skin infection. Seemed the fish were extra slimy too, and that mucus is probably their skin reacting to the infection.

Make sure to wash your hands haha!

*edit* sterilize your net / de-hooking equipment as well. best stop the spread of that stuff.

Whats the best way to clean your equipment?

Just bleach and water?

[NSR Fisher]

Yeah a bleach solution and warm water should be perfect.

[The Spank]

Originally Posted by NSR Fisher

I think those red markings might be a skin infection. Seemed the fish were extra slimy too, and that mucus is probably their skin reacting to the infection.

Make sure to wash your hands haha!

*edit* sterilize your net / de-hooking equipment as well. best stop the spread of that stuff.

Those red marks are more than likely stress related. I have seen them on pike from Ontario to Alberta and they are definitely not disease. When you see red fins and splotches on the belly of a pike after a battle with them it too is from acids in their bodies from over exertion just like a human's skin colour changing from extended physical exertion. You needn't worry about bleaching your gear because of the pike. I'd be more concerned with the "film" you get on everything from the NSR in downtown Edmonton. You guy's haven't lived until you lip a smallmouth bass from a creek running through a major dairy cattle farming valley and the fish smells of cow ****!!

And Timid your Mom's a good sport to go sit in a canoe and fish with you and be in a great mood laughing and having fun. You're making memories either of you won't ever forget!! I'm happy for you both!!

[NSR Fisher]

I know the fin tips and stuff is stress related but that rash looking mark on its belly and flanks definitely seems more infection related than stress.

Its common to see it on the fins like you say, but on the belly and sides I would be concerned...

Then again I'm not an expert so I'll take your word on it. Still best to be safe.