Oct 17th, went out for a couple hours this afternoon, Bty day light south breeze, +24C, summer/fall is here.
Pre-spawn Whites are active, had the most success in rock/sand/gravel bottom in 12-14 fow, using my favorite mini Mr. Twister with a 1/32 oz head. Was surprised when one big pike took my micro jig, she fought & fought and dragged me around for a bit, wouldn't fit in my net, I was lucky to get her to swim up on my lap to remove the hook and take a pic. Don’t forget all Pike are C&R this year in Sylvan.
Fishin Tip … drifting with the south wind & jigging was non-productive. I had most/all of hits/hook-ups casting out and slowly worked/swimming/jigging my presentation & occasionally bouncing bottom back toward the float tube. The fish were hugging the bottom, you can feel them inhaling it & need to be quick setting the hook otherwise they’re gone.
A few pic’s …. enjoy.
David
Our new sign.
Lighthouse area close to home.
Wasn’t the only one enjoying the day.
Got a bunch of these.
Upper Lip Hook-ups are the Best.
Mouth full of Teeth!
Big Pike like Micro Bait!
Mrs was happy to get some Whites.
No Monsters all nice size.
