First Pike!

[Hookmanski]

Had a good feeling about catching my first pike when I pulled up to the spot at 2pm today. I didn’t have much time but I knew which holes I wanted to hit from a previous trip with some of the NJF guys. Made a b line for my favorite with a keitech fat impact tied on. 1st cast, pb pickerel that escapes my grip before I could get a picture. 2nd cast, another bite and a hard fighter, knew he had to be the fish and he was. A gorgeous colored up pike, my first ever. Add it to the species list!

Took a 3rd cast and Hooked another smaller pickerel. After that, the wind changed direction and the bite seemed to completely die off. I fished many other holes on the way back to the car with no further action, but I’m so happy I was able to catch the window just right!

Getting out tomorrow with Nick and Luke so be on the lookout for that report. Hope everyone is ready for spring!! Tight lines!!