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

[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

[Jedhead]

Don't sweat it too much about one pike not making it, as much as no one wants to believe, there are thousands in there. Many are kept every year and they do taste good. The big ones are the ones you want to release, they are the females who produce all the eggs. Your efforts prove you are the kind of fisherman we all should be. A difficult place to deal with at times, like most big bodies of water in NJ, the fish are in there. I live close by and don't get to fish it enough. My pb pike has come from there 43 " and probably pushing 25 lbs, a complete female slob caught early in March thru the ice and returned to drop the eggs she was full of. Many species inhabiting the resivior will put you to the test but may help you achieve your personal best. Have fun.