pegasus bridge Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I've been spending what little spare time I've had over the last few weeks pike fishing, (nothing much to shoot!) The vast majority is lure fishing, I just can't seem to sit behind alarms and wait! Had a couple of hours on one of my favourite deserted venues locally, had a fair few pike up to double figures . Went out last night for a couple of hours before dusk, landed 3 pike, this was the biggest - it's head was huge compared to its body which seemed very thin. I would imagine it would be a good fish when it was on form. Not sure if it's spawning related.. It fought like a trooper once hooked, had several bouts of airbone acrobatics before I managed to bank it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Couple more pics>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great pics - but ,next time, ask her indoors for some advice before choosing your face cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 should be us that's green with envy !!! nice catch there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks a nice lake....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Don't make him angry,you won't like him when he's angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have to be honest I am not a fan of summer pike fishing I think it perhaps has a effect on pike stocks only second to the eastern europeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have to be honest I am not a fan of summer pike fishing I think it perhaps has a effect on pike stocks only second to the eastern europeans. Each to their own, but if handled correctly and brought in without undue battle , I don't think it has any more effect than other species. pike are more susceptible to bad handling because they tend to be the victim of it more often than other fish. I'm quite confident with my pike handling👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Each to their own, but if handled correctly and brought in without undue battle , I don't think it has any more effect than other species. pike are more susceptible to bad handling because they tend to be the victim of it more often than other fish. I'm quite confident with my pike handling Its not just the handling , its the fighting like a trooper that you speak of , they do not know when to give up and in warmer water when the oxygen levels are so much lower they have trouble recovering , the traditional season of 1st Oct was for a good reason I feel , but as you say each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Pinch them on the wrist of the tail. Shocks them In to moving and the rush puts oxygen through the gills. One thing I picked up in the hot months being an Ex trout farmer and have used it on pike to good success EDIT-that top pike looks a cracker, good job 👍 Edited May 31, 2016 by Hendrix's rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good stuff. I did used to enjoy my lure fishing for pike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Shrek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Me neither, and for the reasons that you give in your following post. I have to be honest I am not a fan of summer pike fishing I think it perhaps has a effect on pike stocks only second to the eastern europeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Like I said , each to their own, I'm personally very confident in my plke handling , and understand the importance of swift return in the summer- I've not had a pike go belly up on me yet , and there is some excellent sport to be had. PAC guidance on it >> http://www.pikeanglersclub.co.uk/SummerPikeFishing.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I am sure you do, but there are plenty that don't I'm afraid. Like I said , each to their own, I'm personally very confident in my plke handling , and understand the importance of swift return in the summer- I've not had a pike go belly up on me yet , and there is some excellent sport to be had.PAC guidance on it >>http://www.pikeanglersclub.co.uk/SummerPikeFishing.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I like to cast a lure from my boat on the Norfolk broads,In season of coarse, there are so many large perch around and its great summer sport, but occasionally I do pick up a pike, which I always treat with care and return carefully, but on light tackle I must admit they are a great fish to catch summer or winter, the only pike I ever had die on me turned out to have a full set of trebles and a wire trace in its stomach, I imagine the fight it put up on my light gear resulted in the hooks moving and tearing , but its time would have been very limited anyway, Always sad to see one die, its a pity that at least one so called pike anglers didn't watch his line more carefully to avoid gorged bait. The good thing about lure fishing is you are in contact with the fish from the moment they take, Tight lines everyone and look after those fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I like to cast a lure from my boat on the Norfolk broads,In season of coarse, there are so many large perch around and its great summer sport, but occasionally I do pick up a pike, which I always treat with care and return carefully, but on light tackle I must admit they are a great fish to catch summer or winter, the only pike I ever had die on me turned out to have a full set of trebles and a wire trace in its stomach, I imagine the fight it put up on my light gear resulted in the hooks moving and tearing , but its time would have been very limited anyway, Always sad to see one die, its a pity that at least one so called pike anglers didn't watch his line more carefully to avoid gorged bait. The good thing about lure fishing is you are in contact with the fish from the moment they take, Tight lines everyone and look after those fish. But you admit to using light tackle yourself. Step up your gear,don't play the thing for ten minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Sorry to say but you can easy have a deep hooked Pike.... but thats fishing... Can't wait till the rivers reopen.. boat and tackle are ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 If your confedent in your pike handling why is there blood coming out of its gill cover on photo one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 WHAT TYPE OF LURE DID YOU USE PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 If your confedent in your pike handling why is there blood coming out of its gill cover on photo one.Be sure to let me know where you get your 'non puncture' hooks from Snow White WHAT TYPE OF LURE DID YOU USE PBIt was a 40cm savage gear 'real eel' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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