I've been fishing for pike this week. I caught two missed three. I use BIG saltwater flies.
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Posts: 389 06/18/08 13:37:30 Master Guide |
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Posts: 12 06/18/08 14:06:53 |
those are some nice looking fish. what kind of rod did you get em on?
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Posts: 517 06/18/08 18:11:10 Registered Member |
Wow, nice fish Bill! It must have put up a hell of a fight. Did you get a weight? |
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Posts: 389 06/18/08 18:58:51 Master Guide |
I used a redington 4 pc 9 wt with an intermediate 10 wt line. He put up a great fight more than four tail walks and I lost count of the runs. I didn't
weigh him and he got to keep my fly. There was no way I was sticking my hand down his throat for anything!
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Posts: 1050 06/19/08 09:01:11
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I really need to get down to NYC and catch up with you to do some urban angling, Bill. I am in awe of the pike and carp you catch especially. Since my
NYC-based client went belly-up a couple years ago I've had no opportunities to get to the city, though.
I don't care about the concrete... it's the fish that impress me! Keep it up. Mike |
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Posts: 26 06/19/08 10:46:36 Registered Member |
Do you wire leaders? If so, what kind? |
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Posts: 53 06/19/08 11:13:01 Registered Member |
Hi Bill,
That is an Awesome fish!!! It constantly amazes me the size and variety that you catch in the City. Keep up the good work and Have a great weekend! tightlines, Paul |
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Posts: 36 06/19/08 11:14:15 |
Whoa--------------that is AWESOME!! I want to cash in on that.....never landed a pike on the fly...had 2 hit up in Vermont...but sliced me off in an
instant....Way to go!!!!
Is this the Passaic River too? AWESOME 2X! |
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Posts: 389 06/19/08 20:29:22 Master Guide |
I'm amazed by the fisheries in and around NYC too. yes that is the passaic river where I catch pike and carp on flies. I use orvis mirage tippet 80 lb as
a shock tippet. I never use wire. I did use 60 lb but a few years ago a big pike ended that practice. no fire works, the line stopped moving and went taut.
i thought i was caught on debris and then there was no tension at all. The fly, the 60 lb tippet, all gone. It is fun to know that I can catch fish that
many people pay lots of money to fish for. all I do is swipe my public transportation card and go. I haven't scratched the surface of the opportunities
around me. I still need to learn Jamaica bay for salt water fishing. My trout tactics need to improve.
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Posts: 1636 06/20/08 01:00:13
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Fantastic fish Bill! Keep 'em coming - that is great. Alec
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Posts: 36 06/20/08 06:56:04 |
Saltwater in that area is great from what I read, jetties and beach access too....i have read articles on it....sounds great...you will never get bored!
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