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Old 02-07-2018, 05:36 PM
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I'm not sure if I posted pics from my couple weeks in Alberta back in January so I'll post them when I get the videos up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNuANUpQ8Uw

Catching big northern pike takes a little luck and a little skill. On this particular evening I borrowed a bit of skill from a fellow fishing buddy, as he put us on a great spot for a last light attempt at a giant pike. Slept in after a late night and hit the water as the sun was dropping. Put three tip ups in and started jigging. We went 3 for 3 on the tipup and my brother caught a nice walleye. Last fish turned out to be my new personal best northern pike a 42.5 inch fatty. Released her for another day. Got to love big Ike fishing! If you want to get after big pike you'd be best of targeting on full moons. Seems we have our best luck on big pike as darkness falls and the full moon sits above. Give it a try and tell me what you think.
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Old 02-07-2018, 06:03 PM
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That's awesome man ,

Your reaction setting the hook was priceless haha
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That's awesome man ,

Your reaction setting the hook was priceless haha
Thanks... oh yeah I get a little crazy with the heavy fish. Haha.
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Nice one Brandon!
Congrats man!
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That is a beautiful fish. Congrats!
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That's a beauty.
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Thanks... oh yeah I get a little crazy with the heavy fish. Haha.
Your reaction made my day lol. Thats awesome Brandon. Congrats. My kids and I love your Videos. We watch them on a 100 inch Tv to get the full affect. That pike was a monster
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Your reaction made my day lol. Thats awesome Brandon. Congrats. My kids and I love your Videos. We watch them on a 100 inch Tv to get the full affect. That pike was a monster
Thanks. That's excellent. I should try that, I've never watched them on a big screen.

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I'm not sure if I posted pics from my couple weeks in Alberta back in January so I'll post them when I get the videos up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNuANUpQ8Uw

Catching big northern pike takes a little luck and a little skill. On this particular evening I borrowed a bit of skill from a fellow fishing buddy, as he put us on a great spot for a last light attempt at a giant pike. Slept in after a late night and hit the water as the sun was dropping. Put three tip ups in and started jigging. We went 3 for 3 on the tipup and my brother caught a nice walleye. Last fish turned out to be my new personal best northern pike a 42.5 inch fatty. Released her for another day. Got to love big Ike fishing! If you want to get after big pike you'd be best of targeting on full moons. Seems we have our best luck on big pike as darkness falls and the full moon sits above. Give it a try and tell me what you think.
Oh my goodness!
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Now that’s a log!
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Great looking fish!! Congrats on a new PB. Cool that you let her go too
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