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| Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Sun May 24, 2020 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | First big one of the year |
 It's a pike, and 16 lbs on my ancient Toledo scale. Of course with my light walleye outfit  Found this inside another eater size pike:   If memory serves me right, that's about a #6 catfish hook. Note the deformation of stomach cavity in lower photo. That big cat hook has been inside that pike for quite a while...  There's me with a usual early season Walleye~ released after this quick photo of course... Regards, Doc Sharptail |
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| Author: | NebrHogger [ Sun May 24, 2020 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First big one of the year |
I've always wondered about hooks in fish that got away. SW |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Sun May 24, 2020 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First big one of the year |
most hooks in fish that got away are gone in short time - that one was swallowed and damaged the fishes internals , not the norm , wonder if there was a catfish on the hook when swallowed ? might explain its preservation and subsequent added damage , again not the norm , ive caught walleyes with multiple new jigs in their mouth so once caught - not learned - still hungry and still eating , |
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| Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Mon May 25, 2020 1:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First big one of the year |
Based on the size of the pike the hook was in (about 4-5 lb) I'd gamble on a baited hook. Usual cat method around here is baiting with frozen shrimp/prawns, or offal from goldeyes. Pike will feed by scent at night on rare occasions... Regards, Doc Sharptail |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Mon May 25, 2020 10:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First big one of the year |
yes , ive always caught my biggest pike in canada -in the spring - at an in flowing water source - with dead bait , best if rancid , they feed on opportunity .....till heat of summer then aggressive predators , id hate to be a fish - prehistoric times still exist below the surface - eat or be eaten very nice fish BTW , ive got to get out on the water more this year ,lord knows how much more time i have and i want to get the most of it |
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