Kcritch and his very first pike...and it was a good one

[UglyStick]

Nice pike guys and sounds like an overall great day on the water... and yes... that sandwich looks awesome... should have live lined that puppy...

[FASTEDDIE29]

Great detailed report Mitch!!! The pics are AWESOME! Ken, congrats on your first Pike, that's AWESOME! Nice looking fish out if Budd. Nice day day to be on the water all day. Good stuff guys. ��

Man, I would do some damage to a SAMMICH like that. Looks delicious!!!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Nice catch fellahs and some great pics too.

[Fish n Jeep]

Budd was my favorite lake when I was first getting heavy into bass fishing in the mid 90's... reason being, it was the only place I caught decent sized fish on more than one occasion. You are right Mitch, the bottom is pretty flat & featureless except for one small rock pile, and the submerged vegetation is ubiquitous. I usually did well casting spinnerbaits into the brush along the bog, and working the lilly pads in that same area with soft plastics. Looks like you were in the right area.

[jimmythegreek]

good job ken and mitch, way to put some fish in the boat. I stand corrected, there are actually fish still in Budd LOL. you guys definitely put some time in on that place, all day fishing at its finest........great job and nice pics, Im looking for one of those lunches soon

[kcritch]

Originally Posted by jimmythegreek

I stand corrected, there are actually fish still in Budd LOL.

Jimmy - That place is a piece of cake....once you figure out it's 10,000 casts and $50 of tackle per fish! Wow that was a tough one.

Mitch is no joke with the tackle...he tried everything in multiple colors. Really taught me to not be afraid to switch it up. I never fish crankbaits and I got both of those Pike on a Perch/Firetiger pattern crankbait that I have owned for probably 10 years and never used until yesterday. Plus he is perpetually positive....every spot and every next cast and every cloud was going to be the one to turn them on.

Everyday is a great day on the water and there is no substitute for spending time on it to learn how to do this fishing thing. Fun stuff for sure.

[GetANet]

Nice Job!!! Congrats on your first AND second Ken!!! AWESOME pics of the day and the wicked sandwich Mitch!!!
I GOTTA FISH WITH BOTH OF YOU GUYS!!!!

Originally Posted by kcritch

Jimmy - That place is a piece of cake....once you figure out it's 10,000 casts and $50 of tackle per fish! Wow that was a tough one.

Mitch is no joke with the tackle...he tried everything in multiple colors. Really taught me to not be afraid to switch it up. I never fish crankbaits and I got both of those Pike on a Perch/Firetiger pattern crankbait that I have owned for probably 10 years and never used until yesterday. Plus he is perpetually positive....every spot and every next cast and every cloud was going to be the one to turn them on.

Everyday is a great day on the water and there is no substitute for spending time on it to learn how to do this fishing thing. Fun stuff for sure.

I just wished we would have gotten some nice bass after 10,000 casts.....lol.....It was so funny because for all the bad stuff I have heard about Budd, I can tell that place must be excellent at certain times of the year.......It looks so perfect in certain spots and I can guess it is a fish factory in the spring....just gotta watch out for those waterskiers...lol........Next time we are gonna slaughter it there....can't wait to go again......Ken thanks again for the nice words.....

When I am fishing , it's all about having a good time and no stress(we all get enough of that at home), staying optimistic, and sticking with it...There is no reason to be crabby,negative, whining and complaining.....If that's the case, it makes a slow day that much worse AND no one wants to be held hostage on the water all day with a chronic complainer...........For me, it's not always about catching nice fish, it's the day on the water, away from some of life's everyday problems getting away from reality for a little while....enjoying the scenery,the wildlife, the weather, making new friend's..........Catching is great, but a fishless day doesn't mean the day is a bust...

Fish gotta eventually eat....and just as the weather over the course of the day changes, you have to learn to adapt to that as well to be a successful fisherman....Can't throw just one or two baits and hope that works.......I try to establish some kind of a pattern , always switching colors( I have somewhat of an idea based on clarity and environment) then narrow it down from there as to what is working , then variety of that similar type of bait.....Some days I get luckier, and make better choices than others.......those days are memorable

Hittin the water w/ Jim *Uglystik* today and have a feeling today will be a good one......If not, at least we eat good!!!.....FISH ON(ALWAYS!!)