Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

On Saturday, I went to check out a few of my local trout spots to see if I could get a few trout to cooperate. Not surprisingly, water levels were way below optimum levels. I still managed a little action, losing a brown and catching this pretty little native brook trout.

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With sub par trout conditions, I switched gears to target my favorite NJ river gator: northern pike. I had expected the bite to be good and the fish didn't disappoint. I ended up catching and releasing seven pike, with a couple of beasts in the mix. The smallest fish of the day was around 25 inches.

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Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

sea serpents!!!!! why don't you lip them like a real man!?

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

Because I dont want to hurt their teeth lol.

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

Nice long ribber Pikes!!! Beautiful fish buddddddy!!!:D

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

Did you say seven? In one outing? Very nice!

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

Wow! Those are some nice sized pike!

I would love to catch a pike, i've caught a bunch of pickerel but never a pike.

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

LOL :D

That's a beautiful pike JD

Glad I'm seeing some native trout too.

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

way to go JD,fine catching

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

great pike, way to go

Re: Monster Pike and Native Trout (9/23/17)
 

JD Wade at it again! Awesome serpentine specimens right there.