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Found a few years ago that the pond has reddish brown salamanders so I experimented with a red/brown tube bait ,glued to a Johnson Spoon and found out it attracts Pickerel .I think it imitates a baitfish killing or fighting with a salamander and a Pickerel sees both as a meal and in their vulnerability ,it's time to strike. Tried it again this year and caught a 2 foot 3#,1oz beauty .ROD :6',Med. action ,Quantum ,'Dance Class' spinning rod ; REEL: Pflueger President' ,LINE :Cabelas, 8#test mono ,LURE: Johnson Spoon/Tube trailer.
This Pickerel took a big package ;a Gold Johnson spoon with a 3.5" trailer. About 5 and 3/4 " of lure . Amazing seductive wide swimming action on this deadly bait . I have caught Pickerel in the same pond before ,in years past ,using this pair.
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Comment by John Sheehan on August 9, 2014 at 7:00am
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Mark , this one was released but I have eaten Pickerel and enjoy them .I sometimes keep and eat Picks caught thru the ice . Thanks Ben this one had very big teeth !
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Comment by Mark Stine on August 9, 2014 at 6:06am
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great fish and very tasty!
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Comment by Ben Seay on August 9, 2014 at 2:21am
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Great catch John, it's been a few years since I have caught a Pickerel. Gotta love those teeth!
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Thanks Vince !
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Comment by Vince Fusco on August 8, 2014 at 6:17am
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Good pickerel,John! I have a UL Pfluger President and love it!
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Thanks Dick ! Yup the Pres is a great reel ! I have a UL Supreme and another UL President that are great reels too Dick!
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Comment by dick tabbert on August 8, 2014 at 5:37am
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Gotta love them Pfluger reels. Congrats buddy
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Was glad I hooked it on the medium action rod ,Quantum 'Dance Series ' with 8#test because they was brush he was heading for Dick! Also ,good thing the drag on the Pflueger President reel was perfectly set and working well . If I hooked it on either of the other two rods it wouldn't have gone as well I don't think .This Pickerel took a big package ;a Gold Johnson spoon with a 3.5" trailer. About 5 and 3/4 " of lure . Amazing seductive wide swimming action on this deadly bait . I have caught Pickerel in the same pond before ,in years past ,using this pair.
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Great pickerel John. Never caught one before but assume they fight like a pike and if that's the case I know this guy was a joy to catch.
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Comment by Jim Gronaw on August 7, 2014 at 9:58pm
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Never mind me...just overlooked the '3 lb 1 oz ' note.
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