Sorry Long Read, BUT its goooda!
There is a freshwater fish on this planet that has circumpolar distribution, which in a sense means across the entire globe in a certain temperant, in this particular case basically the 40th parallel and north. Early fossils of this specie places it back 120 million years when the dinosaurs were roaming about. I am talking about the Northern Pike, and no other freshwater fish specie is as steeped in mythology.
The pike was called the "waterwolf" by early Europeans due to its evil-looking eyes. It was once thought that pike were bred from weeds and hatched by the sun's heat. In medieval times, pike were blamed for attacks on swans, men and even mules that wandered into the shallows of a lake. In some areas, pike bones were worn as talismans against witchcraft.
Pike can survive in both lakes and large river systems as long water temperatures, spawning habitat and prey source are suitable. They are among the fast-growing gamefish, literally eating machines that feed on whatever preyfish is most abundant.
In some regions, the northern pike is disliked by anglers targeting other species. But you'll never hear a complaint from anyone who has tagged a decent-size pike. The ferocity of the strike and an acrobatic show when hooked are enjoyed by all, especially me. The northern pike is by far my favorite fish to catch, target, and even photo. In my opinion, the Northern Pike has the most beautiful pattern in freshwater, with only the tiger musky making these beautes blush.
Well let me get around to saying, although these waterwolfs are renowned cold water feeders, its seems our unique brand of pike here on the DPR prefers a warmer water temperature. On a very recent river trip I was able to land 6 pike, one being a 'waterwolf,' the others just 'waterpups.' Not bad, but the best results I've had in 2013 and I am out there a couple times a week. It was around the same time last year when the bite started to pick up a little before the insane feeding frenzy in september.
You have all seen these...
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First 30+ of the year..
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Thanks for viewing
There is a freshwater fish on this planet that has circumpolar distribution, which in a sense means across the entire globe in a certain temperant, in this particular case basically the 40th parallel and north. Early fossils of this specie places it back 120 million years when the dinosaurs were roaming about. I am talking about the Northern Pike, and no other freshwater fish specie is as steeped in mythology.
The pike was called the "waterwolf" by early Europeans due to its evil-looking eyes. It was once thought that pike were bred from weeds and hatched by the sun's heat. In medieval times, pike were blamed for attacks on swans, men and even mules that wandered into the shallows of a lake. In some areas, pike bones were worn as talismans against witchcraft.
Pike can survive in both lakes and large river systems as long water temperatures, spawning habitat and prey source are suitable. They are among the fast-growing gamefish, literally eating machines that feed on whatever preyfish is most abundant.
In some regions, the northern pike is disliked by anglers targeting other species. But you'll never hear a complaint from anyone who has tagged a decent-size pike. The ferocity of the strike and an acrobatic show when hooked are enjoyed by all, especially me. The northern pike is by far my favorite fish to catch, target, and even photo. In my opinion, the Northern Pike has the most beautiful pattern in freshwater, with only the tiger musky making these beautes blush.
Well let me get around to saying, although these waterwolfs are renowned cold water feeders, its seems our unique brand of pike here on the DPR prefers a warmer water temperature. On a very recent river trip I was able to land 6 pike, one being a 'waterwolf,' the others just 'waterpups.' Not bad, but the best results I've had in 2013 and I am out there a couple times a week. It was around the same time last year when the bite started to pick up a little before the insane feeding frenzy in september.
You have all seen these...
First 30+ of the year..
Thanks for viewing
