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westernmas
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Mission Accomplished
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Jun 17, 2019, 10:31 AM »
I had set a goal to land a pike on the fly this open water season. Saturday morning I gave it my first try. I got to the the launch at around 7, with quite cold temps for this time of year, about 50 degrees. I paddled up to some coves that I’ve done well in with spinning gear but they were much more shallow than I expected. I could see HUGE carp tailing and even rising at bugs so I foolishly tried for a few of those with no luck. I decided to move to deeper water, which allowed me to fish a better variety of flies. I came up on a downed log and fished the outer edges at first with no luck. I was about to move on but threw a fly almost on shore near the log and I saw something move, then my line started moving and it was game on. After a few minute battle I ended up landing my first pike on the fly which taped out right around 30 inches. I hope this is signs of things to come as I was fully expecting to get a nice skunking. Def a fun fish to target on the fly.
Also thanks to manny for the suggestion on the leader material. It worked perfectly and the knots held great.
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manitron
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Re: Mission Accomplished
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Jun 17, 2019, 10:35 AM »
Your welcome. I am glad that I could help. Nice work Pat.
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zwiggles
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Jun 17, 2019, 11:22 AM »
Nice toothy critter! It’s always great to hit a goal you set out for, and especially on the first attempt
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Baitbucket
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Jun 17, 2019, 11:35 AM »
Very nice! Bet that was a blast on the fly rod.
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westernmas
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Re: Mission Accomplished
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Jun 17, 2019, 11:50 AM »
Thanks guys. It was quite exciting. It took off toward some other potential snags but I was able to pull it out with the wire leader. Luckily there were a couple of other kayakers who just happened to pass by when I got it in the net. Thanks to those 2 for the pic!
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lowaccord66
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Jun 17, 2019, 12:12 PM »
Nice work Pat. I may have to get a heavier setup and stalk some of my champlain spots this fall.
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stripernut
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Jun 17, 2019, 12:53 PM »
Nice!
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ActiveTrapChecker
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Jun 17, 2019, 01:32 PM »
Nice fish, way to check it off the bucket list!
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westernmas
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Jun 17, 2019, 02:50 PM »
Quote from: lowaccord66 on Jun 17, 2019, 12:12 PM
Nice work Pat. I may have to get a heavier setup and stalk some of my champlain spots this fall.
I was using an 8wt TFO with a Lamson Litespeed 3.5 micra reel with WF line, like 3 feet of 40lb floro and then 20lb wire. Same setup works nice for steelhead so it will get some use. Can also use it for schoolies.
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bogtrotter
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Re: Mission Accomplished
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Jun 17, 2019, 04:22 PM »
A pike under any conditions is an accomplishment.
A pike in open water is even more so.
A pike on a fly rod is downright incredible!
Congratulations!
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ICEHOLE
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Jun 19, 2019, 04:26 PM »
Nice catch pat!
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SHaRPS
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Re: Mission Accomplished
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Jun 22, 2019, 03:15 AM »
Nice work Pat. Check mate.
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