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pickerel fishermen

for those who want to catch more and bigger of this overlooked species

Location: anywhere
Members: 26
Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2024

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favorite lures 22 Replies

my favorites are small jerk baits spoons and poppers.Continue

Started by chris. Last reply by John Sheehan Dec 9, 2023.

Ice Fishing For Pickerel 5 Replies

 I have only caught Pickerel  and lost suspected Pickerel on clean breakoffs using  Tipups.I am anxious to try dead salted shiners on spoons for them at a local lake in a few days. Any one here have…Continue

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 28, 2019.

Pickerel on the Fly 5 Replies

Researching using a Fly rod for Pickerel . I know where to find them and get plenty on spoons , Crank baits ,Spinnerbaits ,Sluggos and Live bait so I want to change it up for fun .8 wt Rod/Reel  and…Continue

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 23, 2019.

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Comment by chris on June 12, 2012 at 9:24am

here we go, havent been on in a while, finally got some fishing in, we went up to squam lake in NH where i got this one, i was unable to get a measurement or weight, im guessing in the high 20'' and 5 or 6 lbs 

Comment by John Sheehan on May 14, 2012 at 11:04am

This years best Pickerel so far .Caught on a Blue Fox #2 Spinner on 5/13/12 Only 18 ,1/8th " though.

Comment by John Sheehan on May 7, 2012 at 8:09am

Yesterday at Waywayanda Lake in Vernon New Jersey : Nephew caught 3 Pickerel on some Made in China shallow running long and thin Crankbait ,15,16,17".I got Two .One Trolling a Little Cleo (16") and one casting  a Kalin Grub (12") Brother Greg lost one Pickerel on a Dardevle Flutter Chuck Spoon.

Comment by John Sheehan on March 27, 2012 at 7:08am

 

Got this years first and only Pickerel so far from the bank the other day around 3pm on a 32nd oz tube jig/ spin.It was only about 15" but it was a cool take in a shallower area of Sally's pond. There seemed to be Pickerel or perhaps Bass as well feeding in a NW 'finger' in the pond .I was wishing I had my waders to get a cast out to them better. I saw the wake behind my bait and knew it had to be a Pickerel. Saw the take and turn and knew when to set the hook .It was a cool site!

Also I 've seen Pickerel feeding just outside or inside 'fingers' that come up to shallower depths before . .A good ambush point and now I look for them . NW coves this time of year in deeper lakes too.

Comment by chris on February 29, 2012 at 3:10pm

no ice fishing for me this year:( ill be open water fishing on Saturday, im getting excited

Comment by Florida Boy on January 23, 2012 at 2:40pm

Good Luck John! be sure to post a pic for us!

Comment by John Sheehan on January 23, 2012 at 12:33pm

Looking for my 1st Ice Pickerel.

Comment by John Sheehan on November 18, 2011 at 6:39am

1st Pickerel in a long time .Smacked a Thin Fin Crankbait at the boat .About 20"

Comment by John Sheehan on September 29, 2011 at 10:51am

Should be Pickerel in the shallows right about now!

 

Comment by John Sheehan on July 17, 2011 at 6:49am
Andre-Curious if that worm was just sittin' there or you were moving it . Pickerel in my experence usually attack while the bait is moving .Sometimes real fast retreives make them commit .At times I 've reeled in a bait quickly ,see a Pickerel in pursuit ,drop the bait and the fish takes it off the bottom right there in front of me at my feet.
 

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John Sheehan posted a status
"Tough three ice outings. One tip up bite off no fish ."
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Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
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Not often That East Coast of North Carolina Boat Ramps are Covered With Snow and Ice……1/22/2025

"I never would have guess that. When I think of south I think warm air and sunshine."
Thursday
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Not often That East Coast of North Carolina Boat Ramps are Covered With Snow and Ice……1/22/2025

"yeah the ice in the bays have just melted as of this morning on KY lake.  this is the third…"
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Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
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Bruce Tomaselli commented on Troy Dorman's photo
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"Wow, beautiful!"
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John Sheehan commented on Troy Dorman's photo
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"Real nice, Troy!"
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Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Troy Dorman's photo
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"Looks great Troy……a beautiful reminder of the sport we love……good luck…"
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Troy Dorman posted photos
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Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Troy Dorman's photo
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"This is a beautiful tribute to a great fish…..well done to the angler and your…"
Jan 23
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Agree John….we were reasonably mild until we reached January….we’ve had small craft advisories every day in 2025, no safe boating yet ,crazy"
Jan 23
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Jan 22
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Not often That East Coast of North Carolina Boat Ramps are Covered With Snow and Ice……1/22/2025

Water looks inviting but single digit wind chills screamed don’t do it Jeffrey….cant wait for…
Jan 22
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group East coast Ice fisherman
"No Fish but got out on the Ice this past Thursday but no luck.5-6 " ice,19-21 turns of the…"
Jan 19
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's status
"Dick, I thought that used Christmas tree was for a Fish crib."
Jan 10
dick tabbert commented on dick tabbert's status
"No trees John. Trees around the whole pond on the outskirts."
Jan 9
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group East coast Ice fisherman
"Hope to see some action for both of us, Bruce! "
Jan 9
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's status
"That tree going out on the Ice for a Fish attracter, Dick?"
Jan 9
dick tabbert commented on dick tabbert's status
Jan 9
dick tabbert posted a status
"Starting to ice up here again."
Jan 9

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