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Northern are running #6824162
03/31/20 09:08 AM
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Went to the creek yesterday, the northern are starting to run. I didn’t see any big mommas just 4-5 lb. males. They are sure fun to watch how they navigate the current.

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824445
03/31/20 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BFP
Went to the creek yesterday, the northern are starting to run. I didn’t see any big mommas just 4-5 lb. males. They are sure fun to watch how they navigate the current.



I agree. They should start here pretty soon if they haven't already in some places. I really dig watching them too.


I'm just happy to be here! Today I'm as young as I'll ever be and and older than I've ever been before!
Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824481
03/31/20 02:30 PM
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I have heard that pike swarm up creeks, but never seen it, because there are virtually no pike in my area. Does anyone have pictures of the pike spawning runs they can post? I would like to see it.

Keith

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824483
03/31/20 02:32 PM
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Lakes are iced up here frost isn't out of the ground either shouldn't be much longer If the Gov. doesn't postpone fishing i'll find a 6 ft. pole and git out there


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Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824489
03/31/20 02:36 PM
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Tonawanda, NY, 14150 Erie
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Whats everyone Favorite Lure For Pike?

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824543
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When I was a kid...a big treble hook.

Moosetrot

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824644
03/31/20 05:09 PM
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Still having to use auger extensions to get through the ice up here. Good time of the year to be fishing though, it getting above freezing some days.


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Re: Northern are running [Re: TonawandaTrapper] #6824656
03/31/20 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TonawandaTrapper
Whats everyone Favorite Lure For Pike?


Mepps 4 or 5. Mepps Giant Killer. 5 of diamonds dare devil. My biggest pike 43" came off a black and chrome Rattlin Rapala.


No Jab.
Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824662
03/31/20 05:18 PM
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in the spring a frozen smelt and a big bobber at the mouth of the river ,

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824664
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7/8 ounce Pixie with bacon or pike gill on the hook.


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Re: Northern are running [Re: TonawandaTrapper] #6824782
03/31/20 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TonawandaTrapper
Whats everyone Favorite Lure For Pike?

A friend of mine used hot dogs.

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824804
03/31/20 07:28 PM
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Not running here yet.


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Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824807
03/31/20 07:32 PM
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Pike will bite on almost any flashy lure.
I have caught them regularly on - williams wabbler,daredevel,beatle spin,with or without bait,rattlin rap and rapala minnow.
Gold williams wabbler is my favorite.

Last edited by Boco; 03/31/20 07:32 PM.

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Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824819
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What lb test and type of line do you perfer?

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6824828
03/31/20 07:43 PM
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I like 20 lb. braid and a titanium leader, love fishing for pike! This virus mess is going to ruin my Canada trip I am afraid.


"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6825188
04/01/20 06:25 AM
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They might be running, wouldn't know, the river is up just a wee bit.

That's the top of the ramp . . .

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Re: Northern are running [Re: TonawandaTrapper] #6825234
04/01/20 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TonawandaTrapper
Whats everyone Favorite Lure For Pike?


A 5 tine vertical jigger is very effective.

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I have nothing clever to put here.





Re: Northern are running [Re: TonawandaTrapper] #6825238
04/01/20 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TonawandaTrapper
Whats everyone Favorite Lure For Pike?



I have proven that I can catch them on a rock.I made this rock lure to prove it to my youngest son on a bet....I won.

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I'm just happy to be here! Today I'm as young as I'll ever be and and older than I've ever been before!
Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6825246
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I believe that you are old enough to have watched that rock grow from a single grain of sand too.


I have nothing clever to put here.





Re: Northern are running [Re: BFP] #6825250
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When they're biting pike will hit almost anything. On one trip to the area around Pagwa, Ontario I tried catching pike on every lure in my tackle box during one outing and did it easily.

My go to is a one ounce Dardevle in red and white or the 5 of diamonds pattern. I have a few that the paint is all wore off from pike teeth. Don't see that happening with your rock lure MnMan!


Eh...wot?

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