On "On the ice...11"
The Swan
Posted 2/21/2012 8:30 AM (#540157)
Subject: On "On the ice...11"


Okay, for all of you gill killers--particulary the king of the gill killers--with ice water in your veins: Isn't it unusual to catch a northern pike after dark? I'm responding to the current video, of course. What is your experience?
Flambeauski
Posted 2/21/2012 8:38 AM (#540161 - in reply to #540157)
Subject: Re: On "On the ice...11"




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Location: Smith Creek
Pretty unusual but not unheard of. Kind of like a pike swimming with its head out of the water. Not an everyday occurance but most people have experienced it.
sworrall
Posted 2/21/2012 8:48 AM (#540167 - in reply to #540161)
Subject: Re: On "On the ice...11"





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
We do pretty well on larger Pike after dark on some water during the winter. If we spend the night on the right water, we expect to catch a couple, but not as many as in the daylight and the quality is usually better.

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lhprop1
Posted 2/23/2012 3:11 PM (#540941 - in reply to #540157)
Subject: Re: On "On the ice...11"




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Location: Minnesota
On most lakes, gators after dark is a rarity. You might get the random confused or angry northern that takes a swipe at your bait, but you're better off spending your time targeting crappies or eyes at night.