01-07-2006, 06:54 AM
I fish for northern pike about the same way a person further south would fish for largemouth bass. It's a lot of fun. Like largemouth bass, pike often jump out of the water. However, unlike bass, pike battle by taking rapid forward lunges and short fast runs. They often come up to my canoe quite meekly and I can see them looking at me. When they do that, I know they are still too green. I just wave my hat and they take off again. Unlike bass, pike are great eating. I often keep one or two around 4 or 5 lbs for a shore lunch and to take home. The larger ones are too precious to kill.
If I do catch one that is over 40 lbs....I may keep it. Not for bragging but it could be worth some money. I'm not much for bragging. It pulls too much attention to where I'm fishing. I've seen too many places get wasted because of someone bragging. I know what I caught and that's enough for me.
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If I do catch one that is over 40 lbs....I may keep it. Not for bragging but it could be worth some money. I'm not much for bragging. It pulls too much attention to where I'm fishing. I've seen too many places get wasted because of someone bragging. I know what I caught and that's enough for me.
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