lets have a pike thread - Page 2

horsetrader · #31 10-27-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowtrail

National Park guys, not Provincial, don't get everyone confused here now.

Right you are Willowtrail our mistake thanks where did you get your avatar pike....Coal?

BGSH · #32 10-27-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

Right you are Willowtrail our mistake thanks where did you get your avatar pike....Coal?

Hey good evening Horsetrader, how is the fishing???

horsetrader · #33 10-27-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chubbdarter

both.......heard from mikeo lately?

Nope but i'm sure will see him at the end of season meet and greet for sure now

horsetrader · #34 10-27-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by best guide shawn homeniuk

Hey good evening Horsetrader, how is the fishing???

Didn't get out today maybe late tomorrow did you get out?

Daceminnow · #35 10-27-2011, 08:14 PM

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that's one cool action shot. great pic.

Dace

mosbos · #36 10-27-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks. That action shot has special meaning to me. A few years back my dad bought a flyrod set up and wanted me to take him out in AB to learn to flyfish. A few months later he passed from cancer and never got to use it. The rod was passed down to me and that was the first fish caught on it. I had the flyrod in my left hand and was crouching down with the point and shoot in the other. The old man was good with photography and I can't help but think he was looking down on me that day and played an assist on that shot.

Daceminnow · #37 10-27-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mosbos

Thanks. That action shot has special meaning to me. A few years back my dad bought a flyrod set up and wanted me to take him out in AB to learn to flyfish. A few months later he passed from cancer and never got to use it. The rod was passed down to me and that was the first fish caught on it. I had the flyrod in my left hand and was crouching down with the point and shoot in the other. The old man was good with photography and I can't help but think he was looking down on me that day and played an assist on that shot.

you bet. good stuff. i hope you have that print framed and hanging in a special spot.

Dace

Daceminnow · #38 10-27-2011, 09:40 PM

sorry donkey i can't contribute much gear and technique wise. i haven't targeted northerns in many years. back in the day when the walleye bite was slow we would pull the boat up into the reeds and have a "Jack Off". All guys in the boat would throw on the biggest ugliest spoon or plug and have at er. last guy to bring one to the boat bought supper and the pops. i remember doing this on a hot summer day at baptist more than once. hooking into them through the ice while fishing for eyes on rod and reel and 6lb test can be some fun and a challenge. take your time and play the big girls out as much as you can, keep your line away from the side of the hole as much as possible. most importantly be sure her head is lined up just right before you make that last move to get her head into the hole. you get in too much of a hurry here and your light line won't stand a chance. also keep your buddys away from the hole and don't let anyone try to help by grabbing your line. here's a couple mishap ice northerns that were worthy of a pic. wabuman, utikuma, baptist, and a southern reservoir.

Dace

horsetrader · #39 10-27-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Daceminnow

sorry donkey i can't contribute much gear and technique wise. i haven't targeted northerns in many years. back in the day when the walleye bite was slow we would pull the boat up into the reeds and have a "Jack Off". All guys in the boat would throw on the biggest ugliest spoon or plug and have at er. last guy to bring one to the boat bought supper and the pops. i remember doing this on a hot summer day at baptist more than once. hooking into them through the ice while fishing for eyes on rod and reel and 6lb test can be some fun and a challenge. take your time and play the big girls out as much as you can, keep your line away from the side of the hole as much as possible. most importantly be sure her head is lined up just right before you make that last move to get her head into the hole. you get in too much of a hurry here and your light line won't stand a chance. also keep your buddys away from the hole and don't let anyone try to help by grabbing your line. here's a couple mishap ice northerns that were worthy of a pic. wabuman, utikuma, baptist, and a southern reservoir.

Dace

Nice post and pics Dace if all mishaps could be that good it would be a great world

chubbdarter · #40 10-27-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Daceminnow

sorry donkey i can't contribute much gear and technique wise. i haven't targeted northerns in many years. back in the day when the walleye bite was slow we would pull the boat up into the reeds and have a "Jack Off". All guys in the boat would throw on the biggest ugliest spoon or plug and have at er. last guy to bring one to the boat bought supper and the pops. i remember doing this on a hot summer day at baptist more than once. hooking into them through the ice while fishing for eyes on rod and reel and 6lb test can be some fun and a challenge. take your time and play the big girls out as much as you can, keep your line away from the side of the hole as much as possible. most importantly be sure her head is lined up just right before you make that last move to get her head into the hole. you get in too much of a hurry here and your light line won't stand a chance. also keep your buddys away from the hole and don't let anyone try to help by grabbing your line. here's a couple mishap ice northerns that were worthy of a pic. wabuman, utikuma, baptist, and a southern reservoir.

Dace

now theres a post with foundation and substance.....thanks Dace, great pics too

gonefishin · #41 10-28-2011, 10:18 AM

I caught this guy on 6lb test while tossing a spinnerbait for smallies.

And this is my best through the ice...

horsetrader · #42 10-28-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 0liver

pigeon lake is highly underrated for its pike. quality fish, and quantity. I'd expect using the same methods horsetrader mentioned would produce a sufficient amount of action. Will even get into walleye thick too though there not nearly as fun of a fight..

You are right there Oliver people forget or perhaps don't realize that pigeon is not only an awesome walleye fishery but it has a great pike population.

pike_king780 · #43 10-28-2011, 11:04 AM

Yes, national park. However the license you'll get only will allow you fishing at Banff, Jasper or Yoho national parks, because of that make sure to check out regulations or special licenses you may need when fishing at any national park.

fishinggeek · #44 10-28-2011, 12:33 PM

Wabamum hot water canal was one of my favorite pike spots. Open water fishing in the middle of winter was a blast. Here are some vids we shot of only a couple of times out out of many.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-jKp...er_profilepage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=d99cPD5rDiE
Biggest from the canal was this TANK at 44inch in the middle of Jan at -30C. lol.

horsetrader · #45 10-28-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gonefishin

I caught this guy on 6lb test while tossing a spinnerbait for smallies.

And this is my best through the ice...

Nice pics thanks for sharing

horsetrader · #46 10-28-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fishinggeek

Wabamum hot water canal was one of my favorite pike spots. Open water fishing in the middle of winter was a blast. Here are some vids we shot of only a couple of times out out of many.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-jKp...er_profilepage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=d99cPD5rDiE
Biggest from the canal was this TANK at 44inch in the middle of Jan at -30C. lol.

Awesome vids just love the way they just lie in wait like a huge Gator

Willowtrail · #47 10-28-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

Right you are Willowtrail our mistake thanks where did you get your avatar pike....Coal?

Cross Lake, 7 lbs, slow spring morning

Lefty-Canuck · #48 10-28-2011, 08:13 PM

My best ever caught opening day this year after about 10 mins of fishing. 8 wt St. Croix rod and a custom fly pattern tied by me. 44 inches and was released.

And my smallest.......caught on same setup with a different fly pattern tied by me.

LC

gprime27 · #49 10-28-2011, 08:19 PM

The Beast from two years ago

I know some of you have seen this but, it hasn't been here in a long time ago it swallowed the hook and was dead by the time we got it in

horsetrader · #50 10-28-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowtrail

Cross Lake, 7 lbs, slow spring morning

thats right cross thanks

horsetrader · #51 10-28-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

My best ever caught opening day this year after about 10 mins of fishing. 8 wt St. Croix rod and a custom fly pattern tied by me. 44 inches and was released.

And my smallest.......caught on same setup with a different fly pattern tied by me.

LC

Nice fish lefty........ now i see why you kept that pic small.......jk ....lol

horsetrader · #52 10-28-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gprime27

The Beast from two years ago

I know some of you have seen this but, it hasn't been here in a long time ago it swallowed the hook and was dead by the time we got it in

Nice Gator thanks for showing

Lefty-Canuck · #53 10-28-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

Nice fish lefty........ now i see why you kept that pic small.......jk ....lol

LOL, yah you noticed I "omitted" some tell-tale scenary from it?

LC

gprime27 · #54 10-29-2011, 05:29 PM

2, 14 pounders today, 2, 7 pounders today and one fish I couldn't get off the bottom of the lake

... Damnit.. Heading out again tomorrow. Find my bug if you wanna join

horsetrader · #55 10-29-2011, 05:33 PM

Mayatan pike

elmer fud · #56 10-29-2011, 10:54 PM

Got this one in june Lac La Biche 17lbs

WayneChristie · #57 10-31-2011, 07:20 PM

Dont be afraid to go smaller with your bait or lures too. if you look close you can see the quarter ounce jig I had on with a 2 inch minnow when I caught my best pike last winter. Just make sure you dont overstress your gear if you hook a big pike. use the drag, if you have one.

horsetrader · #58 10-31-2011, 07:41 PM

there sure is some nice pike in alberta.....

WayneChristie · #59 10-31-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

there sure is some nice pike in alberta.....

Ive seen much bigger, just havent met them on the top of the ice . yet

horsetrader · #60 10-31-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WayneChristie

Ive seen much bigger, just havent met them on the top of the ice . yet

How many holes are you chain drilling to get them out or are you going to change over to 48" chain saw .....lol