~*~ Spruce Run Night time 04-16-2015 ~*~

[Andrushkin33]

Chris,

Thanks for the pointers. I couldn't get the hook out, it was pretty deep. After holding in a water for awhile and with barely any movement I put in on the rope and left it in a water for the next two hours. It didn't move an inch.

In this case I actually felt bad. That fish needed another chance and I messed it up. Had better luck with pickerels than with this one.

But I will learn.

Andre

[UglyStick]

Andre - check out this "101" thread for some tips - It applies to pike as well

http://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76805

[Andrushkin33]

Originally Posted by UglyStick

Andre - check out this "101" thread for some tips - It applies to pike as well

http://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76805

Thanks you Jim those are good pointers for me.

Andre

[Eskimo]

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Nice catch. Compared to other bodies of water where pike are stocked, I actually see very few pike in Spruce Run.

Maybe the hook punctured an artery and it bled out internally. These things happen. I'm glad to see someone making an effort to conserve gamefish.

Incidentally, if anyone doesn't know, all bass must be released alive from April 15 until June 15. This period of time has to do with giving the fish an opportunity to spawn and make more baby bass.


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[Andrushkin33]

Thank you Eskimo,

After reading the muskie release techniques by Jim, I would say there were number of things that I should of handled differently. Wrestling it and taking it out on the rocks is definitely one of them that I wish I could take back now since I think that's the one that done the most damage.

Live and learn.

Andre

[Chrisper4694]

Can I also recommend a better camera? Hahaha

[Andrushkin33]

Chris,

Stupid phone. Not to mention still were shaking with adrenaline.

But suggestion noted.

Andre