Dog Days Pike

[JDTuna]

Make it out one evening the other day for some pike. Bank beating in my waders in the 90+ degree heat I only lasted about 30 min but managed a couple of decent pike. Fish swam off strong as ever without any revival necessary. Short fights and I leave the fish in the water to swim around while I get the pliers and camera ready. Less than 30 sec out of the water while I unhook the fish and snap a quick picture.

[AndyS]

Nice pike ! I'm melting looking at the pic

[icebadger]

nice pike jd.you are either brave or just insane to put on waders in this heat.that's got to be hot in those things.what we fishermen do to catch fish

Justin great shot! It's tough putting waders on in this grueling heat but a few hours of sweating your ass off versus potentially a lifetime of medical issues if you get bit by the wrong tick and I think I'd rather sweat for a while. I can afford to lose a few pounds anyway. Not an easy decision but between chiggers, deer ticks and all the other little creatures that love drinking our blood I think I'll take waders any day of the week. Know a few friends who unfortunately contracted Lyme and it's a serious life altering problem.

[kcritch]

Nice fish dude. I can't even imagine putting on waders in this heat. Wow! Way to put in the effort.

[Chrisper4694]

i bet the inside of those waders smells great!

[JDTuna]

Originally Posted by dakota560

Justin great shot! It's tough putting waders on in this grueling heat but a few hours of sweating your ass off versus potentially a lifetime of medical issues if you get bit by the wrong tick and I think I'd rather sweat for a while. I can afford to lose a few pounds anyway. Not an easy decision but between chiggers, deer ticks and all the other little creatures that love drinking our blood I think I'll take waders any day of the week. Know a few friends who unfortunately contracted Lyme and it's a serious life altering problem.

That's my feeling. Do everything I can to avoid ticks and poison ivy.

[JDTuna]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

i bet the inside of those waders smells great!

They smell great! By great, I mean awful lol.