Probably one of my best days on the river. I honestly lost track of how many I caught, but it was definitely more than ten over the course of around three hours. Mostly pike with a few largemouths. I had the first bite in a matter of minutes on a black in-line spinner, and I didn't have to change lures the entire day. It was the first time in two years that I hooked into a decent sized one, it surprised me with a boatside strike. The water was a tad murky but the fish sure didn't seem to mind. I'll also add my PSA for guys on the board new to pike fishing, please bring a set of mouth spreaders with you! Half the fish I caught would've ended up dead or I would've lost fingers if I didn't have a set.
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Probably one of my best days on the river. I honestly lost track of how many I caught, but it was definitely more than ten over the course of around three hours. Mostly pike with a few largemouths. I had the first bite in a matter of minutes on a black in-line spinner, and I didn't have to change lures the entire day. It was the first time in two years that I hooked into a decent sized one, it surprised me with a boatside strike. The water was a tad murky but the fish sure didn't seem to mind. I'll also add my PSA for guys on the board new to pike fishing, please bring a set of mouth spreaders with you! Half the fish I caught would've ended up dead or I would've lost fingers if I didn't have a set.
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Well said. 100% a must on the Des Plainesccorso said:
Nice feeeeeesh btw.
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You definitely want to have the jaw spreaders and a really good pair of cutters in case the hook(s) are not easily removed without damage. Nice post and great fish.
Thanks for the comments guys!
This was also my first outing on the kayak with a net, I don't know what took me so long to finally get one. I found it much easier and safer than hand grabbing or using the boga grips
Agreed. I carry a pair but have luckily not had to use them yet.joetrain said:
This was also my first outing on the kayak with a net, I don't know what took me so long to finally get one. I found it much easier and safer than hand grabbing or using the boga grips
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Great day and the photo fish a real nice one. Great job
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shes a good one alright. i've never used mouth spreaders and have witnessed exactly one casualty in 7+ years of serious dpr fishing. honestly cant stand the sight of a fish with its jaw slammed open.
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