PIKE REPORT

[MichaelVerdirame]

[/b]-Nice big SHINNY SPOONS (get em down deep and slow) and BIG SHINNY MEPPS ( down deep & slow) seemed to be the Trick.

thanks Blair for this report, it's inspired a new life of pike hunting in my soul LOL

I've always wondered the best ways to work spoons from shore. When you mean deep and slow, could you provide tips on how to achieve this? I know letting your spoon sink for variable times after you cast will let you experiment with different depths. But do you use a stop/start method when retrieving spoons? Retrieving for a few seconds and then letting them flutter down again?

Seems like I'm having trouble working the bottom.

Another thing, are you specifically looking for weed beds to cast around? I don't see many now-a-time in the winter hahah. =(

 

[manitoubass2]

Those are some nice, healthy looking pike! Good catch.

Im new to the forum, so im doing some catching up on older threads, lol.

I live in NW Ontario, so I cant imagine the feeling of walking through the city with all your gear. To me, that would just be an awesome experience, gladiator like, haha.

 

[mcsteve]

I love it when older posts get bumped. Especially ones with pics like this. Nice fish. I've been lurking for a little while just reading and now I'm craving a trip for some early spring pike. Anyone know if anything close to KW is access able yet?

 

[MichaelVerdirame]

Those are some nice, healthy looking pike! Good catch.

Im new to the forum, so im doing some catching up on older threads, lol.

I live in NW Ontario, so I cant imagine the feeling of walking through the city with all your gear. To me, that would just be an awesome experience, gladiator like, haha.

Well my "gear" is just a backpack and rod. I still get looks though lol people think i'm going to snag them or something *shrugs* . LOL now that I think about it it's probably my 10 layers of coats/sweaters.=P

 

[manitoubass2]

Well my "gear" is just a backpack and rod. I still get looks though lol people think i'm going to snag them or something *shrugs* . LOL now that I think about it it's probably my 10 layers of coats/sweaters.=P

lol.

All I can imagine is being fully decked out in gear, getting gawked at and garnering stares from random passersby. Then my mind wanders, and I'm stopping a random bank robbery with a precise cast where my jig hooks the evildo'er straight through the lips, as all the now free'd hostages clap at my amazing abilities! For this one time, I will not practice catch and release!!!! Muhahahahaha.

Wait, where was I?

 

[Porter86]

lol.

All I can imagine is being fully decked out in gear, getting gawked at and garnering stares from random passersby. Then my mind wanders, and I'm stopping a random bank robbery with a precise cast where my jig hooks the evildo'er straight through the lips, as all the now free'd hostages clap at my amazing abilities! For this one time, I will not practice catch and release!!!! Muhahahahaha.

Wait, where was I?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...priceless!!!

Blair, if your ever heading out to bronte, let me know, I can always grab yeah the go station and do some fishing!!

 

[Blair]

I love it when older posts get bumped. Especially ones with pics like this. Nice fish. I've been lurking for a little while just reading and now I'm craving a trip for some early spring pike. Anyone know if anything close to KW is access able yet?

Any of the dams (Base) seem to be good.


Conestoga, Guelph, Belwood, Fergus...... rockwood

Please DOUBLE CHECK the REGS! each area mentioned has a bit of a difference.

All the Tribs of the GRAND hold pike! (Speed, Eromosa ... I`m originally from Guelph)

 

[Blair]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...priceless!!!

Blair, if your ever heading out to bronte, let me know, I can always grab yeah the go station and do some fishing!!

DEFINATELY TAKE you up on the Offer!
Thanks.

 

[Blair]

Well my "gear" is just a backpack and rod. I still get looks though lol people think i'm going to snag them or something *shrugs* . LOL now that I think about it it's probably my 10 layers of coats/sweaters.=P

I got used to peoples stares..... 40 years ago.
Would ride my bike to get to any water, (That was at 5 years old)


Hold your head HIGH, and enjoy!

Life is too short too worry about what others think!


*SMILES*

 

[hightechdecks]

lol... i used to take the ttc fishing everywhere when i lived in toronto. just take your baits off before you board one time i got this big ole crankbait snagged in some guys rockawear jacket. i thought i was gonna get stabbed buthe actually took it really well. another time we were hitting up the rouge for opener and these two american girls from west virginia started hitting on us. they were going to malvern so we had some great company for the whole ride if you know what i'm saying

 

[Blair]

lol... i used to take the ttc fishing everywhere when i lived in toronto. just take your baits off before you board one time i got this big ole crankbait snagged in some guys rockawear jacket. i thought i was gonna get stabbed buthe actually took it really well. another time we were hitting up the rouge for opener and these two american girls from west virginia started hitting on us. they were going to malvern so we had some great company for the whole ride if you know what i'm saying

*BIG SMILES*

GB ... boy that makes me laugh and smile!

Just last spring heading out to the Islands and fishing the harbourfront for Carp .... was interrupted by 3 of the nicest looking girls from Japan.

Man, if I wasnt married there was some opportunity there!



Enjoyed the flirting and conversation (Mixed English and Body language).

Had them land a couple with the net .... We all had a great time!


That night .... I "Seemed" to be extra amorous with the wife.

*SMILES*



Fishing can really bring people together.

Never hurts to set yourself apart from the norm.



Cool thing about Urban Fishing is that most people dont even relise it exists.

 

[Porter86]

DEFINATELY TAKE you up on the Offer!
Thanks.

Sounds good, shoot me a PM whenever.

I got used to peoples stares..... 40 years ago.
Would ride my bike to get to any water, (That was at 5 years old)


Hold your head HIGH, and enjoy!

Life is too short too worry about what others think!


*SMILES*

HAHA...I use to the same thing when I was younger with a buddy. Id make the 40 bike ride the night before spend the night at his place and then we would bike from bronte to bronte pier, petro canada park, or oakville peir. Those were def the days when life was simple eh.

*BIG SMILES*

GB ... boy that makes me laugh and smile!

Just last spring heading out to the Islands and fishing the harbourfront for Carp .... was interrupted by 3 of the nicest looking girls from Japan.

Man, if I wasnt married there was some opportunity there!



Enjoyed the flirting and conversation (Mixed English and Body language).

Had them land a couple with the net .... We all had a great time!


That night .... I "Seemed" to be extra amorous with the wife.

*SMILES*



Fishing can really bring people together.

Never hurts to set yourself apart from the norm.



Cool thing about Urban Fishing is that most people dont even relise it exists.

Thats just like the Lunkerville commercial on WFN talking about fishing in central park NY.

 

[--G--]

This is an interesting post.

Great to see some nice pike downtown. I always thought that water in High Park should hold some nice pike too.

I have been lurking for a while here, and think this year (as a bonus still being in Canada) that I want to get out and fish more than I did last year. Urban fishing for pike? why yes....lets try that!!

 

[MichaelVerdirame]

This is an interesting post.

Great to see some nice pike downtown. I always thought that water in High Park should hold some nice pike too.

I have been lurking for a while here, and think this year (as a bonus still being in Canada) that I want to get out and fish more than I did last year. Urban fishing for pike? why yes....lets try that!!

I've yet to get my first urban pike, anticipating more luck as the water warms. You should definitely give it a shot!

 

[--G--]

I've yet to get my first urban pike, anticipating more luck as the water warms. You should definitely give it a shot!

If I had all the gear ready I would be trying to get out on Sunday (albeit a little hungover from paddy day party on Saturday)

 

[Porter86]

I've yet to get my first urban pike, anticipating more luck as the water warms. You should definitely give it a shot!

I have yet to catch a pike! haha. I have caught panfish (sunfish, blue gills) really small SMB, LMB(only about a 1lb), a couple gobies, and then a sheep head down in florida when I was like 5 years old haha.

 

[jay4242]

fishing gear onto crowded subways and buses. I'm used to having my 4 or 5 rods with me, minimum 2 when fishing....lol.

Besides we all drive so why stay in smelly TO for fishing when we prefer to be outdoors it's a mini get away. Fresh air, clean waters, excitment of going to new areas. I could be on Scugog in the same time it takes for me to get downtown, 50 min.

I might do it if I was desperate, or I'd just go to the bluffs.

LMFAO I know the feeling my license got suspended a few weeks back and my only option for fishing right now is port credit give or take a few miles
you should see the looks waiting at square one for the bus. there not all bad tho you get the odd person who doesnt think your crazy.
and note to self a rod carrying case aint such a bad idea. so I know we would all like to be in cottage country or atleast away from the city but when all else fails
atleast I can still fish. and ps to all you people on the bus thinking im crazy thats ok cause i am I'm crazy about fishing. muhahahahaha

 

[Porter86]

LMFAO I know the feeling my license got suspended a few weeks back and my only option for fishing right now is port credit give or take a few miles
you should see the looks waiting at square one for the bus. there not all bad tho you get the odd person who doesnt think your crazy.
and note to self a rod carrying case aint such a bad idea. so I know we would all like to be in cottage country or atleast away from the city but when all else fails
atleast I can still fish. and ps to all you people on the bus thinking im crazy thats ok cause i am I'm crazy about fishing. muhahahahaha

That sucks about your lic man. Mine was suspended for like 6/7 months due to not paying 2 tickets...I still drove, I just didnt do anything to get pulled over. Got another friend who's lic has been suspended for like 2 years, for unpaid tixs as well...she still drives haha.

Well matters most from ALL of that is that you are aware that you are crazy as well. Once you have accepted that fact than life will be much easier on you...thats what alot of us have done...we all be craziessssssss!!!!!!!!!! haha

 

[FishingNoob]

Hey, if you are ever lonely, and need a fishing partner, just pm me. You'll probably experience some bad netting too though, still a noob

 

[FishingNoob]

Would I be able to catch some bass/sunfish here too?