Flatheads and Pike (9/24/16-9/25/16)

[JDTuna]

Saturday September 24

Dakota560 and I headed out in search of flatheads at the ol' whisker grounds. Got set up right at dark and began waiting for the sound of the drag. While we waiting on the flatheads to show, Dakota put on his secret rig and began hauling in 5+lb fat channels one after another. He was nice enough to let me use his rod to catch a few as well.



It didnt take long to get the right bite on a flathead rod, but my hook turned back into the bait so I missed that one. Not long after, both of us had simultaneous runoffs. Mine did not come tight, but Dakota set the hook solidly and landed the first flathead of the night...a nice fish right around the 14lb mark.



Not long after, I had another runoff and landed a similar fish in the low teens.



The bite slowed for a bit, and I left at about 1230am because I was bringing two friends pike fishing in the morning. After I left, Dakota got a big 23lb flathead and another fish in the low teens.





Sunday September 25

Brought a couple of friends to the river looking for some pike. I knew the morning would be slow, but they could only fish until 1030am. Hit one spot with nothing to show. Made a move and I had a hit right off the bat but that was it. When they left, I stuck around for a little bit. As luck would have it, they turned on 5 min after they left. In the next 1/2hr, I caught two and missed a third.



This particular pike had a very unique pattern, and I think it is the same fish I caught in this exact spot twice last year. He grew quite a bit! Always good to see catch and release success!

[Jigman13]

Nice fish on both accounts!

Few weeks ago I had a few hours to kill so went pike fishing. Had the biggest pike I've ever seen in the river follow, charge, swipe and miss my 5/8 spinnerbait. Fish was all of 40" and fat. I actually got nervous when I saw it lol.

Managed a 36" though which was my biggest on the river to date.

[kcritch]

Sweet fish there dude..AGAIN!!! That spot certainly seems to like you.

Nicely Done!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Fantastic catching boyz! Looks like fish were happy to receive there free lip piercings from you fellas!

Tuna man! I've seen that Pike or a similar 1 on the end of my line as well! That fish either travels a lot or has an identical twin!

[JDTuna]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

Nice fish on both accounts!

Few weeks ago I had a few hours to kill so went pike fishing. Had the biggest pike I've ever seen in the river follow, charge, swipe and miss my 5/8 spinnerbait. Fish was all of 40" and fat. I actually got nervous when I saw it lol.

Managed a 36" though which was my biggest on the river to date.

Oh wow! 40's are hard to come by in that river so that's really cool. A 36 is a fantastic fish, congrats!

[JDTuna]

Originally Posted by FASTEDDIE29

Fantastic catching boyz! Looks like fish were happy to receive there free lip piercings from you fellas!

Tuna man! I've seen that Pike or a similar 1 on the end of my line as well! That fish either travels a lot or has an identical twin!

Haha nice! If it is the same fish he is definitely always willing to play! Can't wait till he's huge.

[NorthJerzyG]

Great fish, and pics !!! That pike looks like an albino in that shot. Good job on the c&r!!

[Esox Luciano]

Nice fizz all around fellaz!! Good report and we get to see the Infamous Dakota!! Good to see you guys came out on top. Nice pics guys!

[Eskimo]

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The weather wasn't ideal with the falling temperatures and the clear skies, but it looks like you had a great weekend out there.

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[Chrisper4694]

tom had to blur the picture in order to allow you to post it? hahaha