Pike "n" Panfish kind of evening

[Dugger]

Slipped the canoe into the Upper Niagara this evening and picked some of the slower pockets and "mini bays" for pike and panfish. Had a hoot with pike in the 25 inch to 32 inch range on my favvy el cheapo plugs. Went 4 for 5.

The Bluegills were in thick in spots and on the ultra light they sure put up a scrap, gorgeous fish. Some of them were very large but wary of my line and jig. While the Bluegills were schooling and chasing the mini tubes I noticed their brethren, the Pumpkinseeds, were still on their spawning beds. I also caught some beauty Rockies of an impressive size off buddy's dock.

"Black bass" fry were everywhere in the shallows and I didn't see any bass on nests so bring on the bass season here next Saturday!

Cheers, friends and be safe this weekend!

 

[Brian]

Nice healthy looking fish...

 

[FishingNoob]

Nice catches. Notice the pumpkin seeds on their nests in my area too...

 

[kaministiquia]

Thanks for sharing Dugger... I like panfish like Rock Bass too bad we don't have any Bluegill or Pumpkinseed they are a lot of fun to catch...

 

[driftman]

no pumpkinseed? I thought they were everywhere

 

[chris f]

sounds like you had some fun catching some nice fish out the canoe, anyway thanks for posting and sharing dugger

 

[kaministiquia]

no pumpkinseed? I thought they were everywhere

I think they are in Quetico Park to the west of us as are: Bluegill & Largemouth Bass...
We have no Catfish either which is really too bad as they are also great eating... Channel Catfish can be found in water that flows to the west of us like the Rainy & Red River Systems that flow into Manitoba & Hudson's Bay...
Again those are some healthy looking fish Dugger & thanks for sharing!
Cheers,Pat

 

[salmotrutta]

Nice catches D, bet it was fun creepin' up on those pike in the canoe. That's a hefty rock bass, those things can really pull. So can bluegill/pumpkinseed, not to mention large perch!

 

[Dugger]

Danke, Salmo ole chum, what great fun, eh! Back tomorrow night for some more fun! BOOM BABYYYYYYYYYY!!!