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By Cary Z. Francis How do you catch the wily Northern Pike in late autumn period when the Northern Pile have set up along weed and reed lines and along shorelines littered with fallen trees and submerged wood? Be innovative – employ slightly larger than normal (

By Kerry A. Francis The Northern Canadian Pike Fish – the dream of the avid fishermen who pine away to visit the Northern Canadian exclusive fishing areas and lodges well deserves its reputation as a fierce and wily foe. Northern Pike are an amazingly adaptable predator game fish found in the deep shallow waters of the Northern Canadian North regions as well as shallow and warmer waters. To prosper in so many diverse environments, northern pike exploit every opportunity that crosses their paths. Depending on the season, you can find Northern Pike shallow and deep and just about anywhere in between in Northern Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan Lakes. The huge big Northern Canadian Pike actually behave in ways different than small pike so that the strategies of the effective angler often vary depending on whether the avid fisherman is looking for size, action or a combination of both. Not surpassingly the knowledge of Northern Pike behavior and seasonal location has evolved today and so too has the size of our tackle box and fish finders. You will need a variety of lures to be able to catch Northern Pike whenever and wherever you find them – whether they in be Northern Saskatchewan lakes , the lakes of North West Ontario or in Lake Manitoba at the Narrow or in other Northern Manitoba lakes. For example topwater lures are a good example. There is not much more exciting in the life of an avid fisherman than to watch a Northern Pike grab and crush topwater bait. During the summer months the best time of day for catching these monsters are early morning. Later in the afternoon and during overcast conditions such as you find on the lake. Note deep weed edges, woody shorelines and rocky lake structures as perfect Northern Pike fishing locations and locales. Instead of throwing a big noisy buzzbait over a weedbed though position your fishing boat so you can keep your lures running in the prime Northern Pike zone. Do the same thing when you are fishing in and amongst fallen trees and logs. Pike are major ambush predators that hide along the fringes of cover, for a quick dash, rather than burying themselves deep inside the cover. The biggest and most colourful ear splitting buzzbaits attract the most attention from these monster pike fish. Best colours for these lures, according to experienced and wily fishing guide Noel the Vamdal of the Lake of the Manitoba Narrows regions are loud vibrant Chartreuse, white, yellow and proud orange colours. Mr. Vamdal notes that in his great experience at the narrows that adding a trailer-hook with a 5 inch worm, twister tail or pork chunk can make for the winning fish in an angling tournament. Lastly he adds – the key is not to react to the explosion when the Northern Pike wallows onto the lure. Keep your rod pointed up during the retrieval process and reel into the fish rather than dropping the tip and actually setting the fishing hook. Lastly as a case in point, Vamdal points out that many pike anglers the best locations of isolated rock piles, underwater points and shallow boulder strewn shoals. Don’t only use topwater lures when conditions are calm. This overall can be a big mistake. A slight chop can well be better than a slick surface for walking your favorite topwater lure. About the Author: Lake Manitoba Chalet Northern Manitoba Cottage Pike Manitoba Narrows Source: www.isnare.com Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=191268&ca=Sports

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Bait boats have found a big part in modern day carp and pike angling. Accurate baiting is a key success to catch specimen fish and the use of a bait boat can keep you putting bait on the same spot every time with as little bait or as much as you can carry if your baiting up a spot for a big hit of fish or just fishing for a fish at a time bait boats will definately help you in doing this. * 27 Mhz AM 2 channel radio system – microprocessor enhanced * Three ultrasonic sealed zero maintenance up rated jet pumps – fast, efficient and quiet * Twin independent hoppers – with add on particle curtains * Proportional forward and single reverse * Echo sounder acceptable: Yes * Three high intensity navigation LEDs (orange, red and green) * Size: 570mm x 300mm x 260mm * Weight: 7kg approximately * Bait capacity: 4kg approximately * Running time (at maximum speed): 45 minutes * Free instructional video included

By Ronald Moody Northern pike are another popular game fish that can be found in rivers and lakes throughout Maine. Though an excellent sport fish, northern pike have a slightly tainted reputation due to their illegal introduction into many rivers and lakes. Unfortunately, northern pike are aggressive, predatory fish, which has led to a decline in numbers of other species in ecosystems where they have been illegally introduced. Adult northern pike are typically around a foot in length and weigh between four and seven pounds. Larger fish are not uncommon though, particularly in Maine. Northern pike are identifiable by the sensory pores on the underside of their jaws and slender, scaled bodies. Adult pike tend to have light markings in a loose, horizontal pattern, though younger pike are more prone to having vertically aligned wavy markings. Northern pike are known to breed with chain pickerel, leading to different markings that may look similar to either or both species. Like many predatory species, northern pike tend to prefer shallow, sheltered waters where they are able to stalk their prey. They also prefer colder waters with a rich supply of oxygen, and tend to move to the colder, deeper areas during summer when the waters begin to warm. The shallows near the riverbank are often the most productive spots when it comes to northern pike fishing, particularly on cool spring or summer mornings. There are several tried and tested techniques when it comes to northern pike fishing. During the spawning season, adult female pike tend to stay close to the banks, and due to a lack of energy, look for an easy meal, making dead bait an excellent choice. Dead minnows or suckers always go down well with pike, though practically any small game fish will have the desired effect. Alternatively, you can attempt to attract the attention of more aggressive pike using an artificial lure such as a spoon or spinner. Metallic lures are particularly effective, and the more disturbance in the water the lure causes, the better. Fly-fishing pike is also a possibility, though success is largely limited to shallow waters. Fortunately, there are countless great northern pike spots in Maine. Some of the more popular areas include Sabattus Pond, Great Pond in the Belgrades area and Long Pond. During the colder weather, targeting areas just off-shore will yield best results, though as it warms up, you’ll want to aim a little further out. Northern pike offer a superb fishing experience, and their sheer power and aggression will provide a more than adequate challenge for all levels of angler. About the Author: Ronald Moody has been an avid fisherman for over 40 years. He enjoys all types of fishing, but especially likes salt-water fishing; he has been all over the country practicing his hobby. He is the owner and operator of http://www.fishingzoo.com , a website dedicated to inform fisherman about Maine fishing, fishing locations, and fish supply products. Visitors are welcome to copy and paste this article on their website as long as the following information is sourced: Maine Fishing by Ronald Moody Source: www.isnare.com Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116084&ca=Recreation