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

[JDTuna]

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.



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.

[Chrisper4694]

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

[JDTuna]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

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

Because I dont want to hurt their teeth lol.

[FASTEDDIE29]

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

[Fred E. Goose]

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

[cantthink0f0ne]

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.

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by JDTuna

Because I dont want to hurt their teeth lol.

LOL

That's a beautiful pike JD

Glad I'm seeing some native trout too.

[bunker dunker]

way to go JD,fine catching

[Riz]

great pike, way to go

[NJSquatch]

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