pickerel fishermen Discussions - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T11:28:56Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/group/pickerelfishermen/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noPickerel on the Flytag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-01-21:2036984:Topic:7724452019-01-21T14:39:53.149ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p><strong>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 .</strong></p>
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<p><strong>8 wt Rod/Reel and Line </strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Most pike flies range from 4” to 9” inches in length and imitate baitfish of various types. The flies are generally tied with a combination between bucktail and synthetic materials such as flashabou. These materials not…</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>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 .</strong></p>
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<p><strong>8 wt Rod/Reel and Line </strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Most pike flies range from 4” to 9” inches in length and imitate baitfish of various types. The flies are generally tied with a combination between bucktail and synthetic materials such as flashabou. These materials not only give them great movement in the water but also have the added benefit of not soaking up water, which would make them heavier and harder to cast.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Suggestions:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Leader: 10# mono or Fluro Tippet or Rio Toothy Critter Leader. Orvis Titanium Bite Tippet<br/></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.adh-fishing.com/adh-world/expert-advice/do-you-fish-the-best-bite-guard-for-pike">https://www.adh-fishing.com/adh-world/expert-advice/do-you-fish-the-best-bite-guard-for-pike</a> <br/></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Streamers ,(Mickey Finns ) Poppers ,Tie up some Bead head Squirrel Tails, Beadhead Wholly Buggers<br/></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Spring/Spawn</span> -generally lasts until the water warms up to above 65 degrees 2-10'</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Spring-Early Summer</span> -large streamers over still submerged weeds</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall</span> same depths as Spring 2-10' 65 degrees and dropping</strong></p>
<p><strong>WIND BLOWN SIDES OF LAKE AND WHERE DARK BOTTOMS WARM FASTER</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Effective topwater flies include <a href="https://www.orvisflyshop.com/ORVIS_Fly_Fishing_L5_Product.cfm?productid=111632" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dahlberg Divers</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Pn7XcyMjE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Foam Divers</a>, or <a href="https://www.orvis.com/p/gurgler/1x11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gurglers</a>, while subsurface bait patterns such as <a href="https://www.orvis.com/p/leftys-deceiver/0826" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deceivers</a>, <a href="https://www.orvis.com/p/rattlin-baitfish/9t09" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rattlin’ Baitfish</a>, Bendbacks, and <a href="https://www.orvis.com/p/pike-bunny/0k8h" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pike Bunnies</a> will draw strikes.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.rapaxflyfishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-how-to/86016132-how-to-set-up-a-pike-fly-fishing-leader-with-a-wire-tippet">https://www.rapaxflyfishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-how-to/86016132-how-to-set-up-a-pike-fly-fishing-leader-with-a-wire-tippet</a> <br/></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.cabelas.com/product/RIO-reg-Powerflex-reg-Wire-Bite-Tippet/1413509.uts#tabsCollection">https://www.cabelas.com/product/RIO-reg-Powerflex-reg-Wire-Bite-Tippet/1413509.uts#tabsCollection</a> <br/></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.panfishonthefly.com/blog/2017/8/7/pickerel-the-water-wolf">https://www.panfishonthefly.com/blog/2017/8/7/pickerel-the-water-wolf</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.rapaxflyfishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-how-to/what-you-need-to-start-fly-fishing-for-pike-a-beginners-guide">https://www.rapaxflyfishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-how-to/what-you-need-to-start-fly-fishing-for-pike-a-beginners-guide</a> <br/></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flyfishsd.com/flyfishing-pike-5-tips/">http://www.flyfishsd.com/flyfishing-pike-5-tips/ </a></p>
<p><a href="https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/video-lessons/chapter-three-pike-muskie-fly-fishing">https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/video-lessons/chapter-three-pike-muskie-fly-fishing </a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/fish-facts-chain-pickerel-esox-niger?adv=86981&cm_mmc=Orvisnonbrand-_-Nontm-x-fishing-ca-dsa-_-Nontm-x-fishing-x-x-x-x-_-&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aXiBRCRARIsAMBZGz-cclGOPvYAyF28N7GvW7BLYCuJDbuUu9BTIYohai2zJ4A-l4ml0cQaAtYNEALw_wcB">https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/fish-facts-chain-pickerel-esox-niger?adv=86981&cm_mmc=Orvisnonbrand-_-Nontm-x-fishing-ca-dsa-_-Nontm-x-fishing-x-x-x-x-_-&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aXiBRCRARIsAMBZGz-cclGOPvYAyF28N7GvW7BLYCuJDbuUu9BTIYohai2zJ4A-l4ml0cQaAtYNEALw_wcB</a></p>
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<p></p> Pickerel through the 12 Monthstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2018-05-12:2036984:Topic:7539142018-05-12T12:47:15.342ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p><a href="http://bigbluegill.ning.com/photo/albums/monthly-pickerel-catches">http://bigbluegill.ning.com/photo/albums/monthly-pickerel-catches</a></p>
<p><a href="http://bigbluegill.ning.com/photo/albums/monthly-pickerel-catches">http://bigbluegill.ning.com/photo/albums/monthly-pickerel-catches</a></p> Loch Raven Res. PICKERELtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-01-05:2036984:Topic:6473432016-01-05T01:23:07.979ZAndre Sturkeyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AndreSturkey
<p>Hey to anyone with in 4 hours of Maryland and who love Pickerel fishing... Let me assure you Loch Raven Reservoir is your holy land! In MD we mainly fish Loch Raven for other species like Bass. However,on any day you almost certainly catch more healthy 2-3 pound Pickerel.</p>
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<p>These fish appear to be extreme visual predators and anything moving with a flutter they smash! I truly recommend trying this lake if you are a Pickerel hunter! </p>
<p>Check out my page in 2011 or 12 I…</p>
<p>Hey to anyone with in 4 hours of Maryland and who love Pickerel fishing... Let me assure you Loch Raven Reservoir is your holy land! In MD we mainly fish Loch Raven for other species like Bass. However,on any day you almost certainly catch more healthy 2-3 pound Pickerel.</p>
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<p>These fish appear to be extreme visual predators and anything moving with a flutter they smash! I truly recommend trying this lake if you are a Pickerel hunter! </p>
<p>Check out my page in 2011 or 12 I caught a 6 pounder on power worm</p> Fly fishing for Pickerel (Jackfish)tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-10:2036984:Topic:3604402013-03-10T01:33:11.723ZDonald Schmotzerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DonaldSchmotzer
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<p> As a rule, I don't target Pickerel. However when I started tying a fly I call the <em>MM Minnow</em> (see step X step under" Bluegill Fly Tying" Group) I started catching a lot more of them (called "jackfish" down here). The MM minnow will catch all kinds of fish and seems to be a natural for the Jackfish. In a couple of the ponds/creeks I fish I finally started using a braided leader to keep the <strong>beast</strong> from cutting my tippet. . On a good day I may catch 10 or 12…</p>
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<p> As a rule, I don't target Pickerel. However when I started tying a fly I call the <em>MM Minnow</em> (see step X step under" Bluegill Fly Tying" Group) I started catching a lot more of them (called "jackfish" down here). The MM minnow will catch all kinds of fish and seems to be a natural for the Jackfish. In a couple of the ponds/creeks I fish I finally started using a braided leader to keep the <strong>beast</strong> from cutting my tippet. . On a good day I may catch 10 or 12 Jackfish while fishing for Gills and Bass. Jackfish are so much fun to catch on a flyrod, I look forward to catching them as much as I do anything else. It seems almost any creek fed pond down here has them. ............Don in SC</p>
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<p>I decided to repost this from a discussion Chris and I had on another post because I want to get Pickerel Fisherman views on my thoughts as well as Chris'.</p>
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<p>Would love to get Ice Warrior Gills and Mad Cracker views as well as all others in search of big Pickerel!</p>
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<p>I decided to repost this from a discussion Chris and I had on another post because I want to get Pickerel Fisherman views on my thoughts as well as Chris'.</p>
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<p>Would love to get Ice Warrior Gills and Mad Cracker views as well as all others in search of big Pickerel!</p>
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<p><a href="http://bigbluegill.com/photo/gatun-2/next?context=album&albumId=2036984%3AAlbum%3A82548&xgi=&test-locale=&exposeKeys=&xgsi=&id=2036984%3APhoto%3A102144&groupUrl=&groupId=&xg_pw=&xg_disable_customizations=&page=1#comments">http://bigbluegill.com/photo/gatun-2/next?context=album&albumId=2036984%3AAlbum%3A82548&xgi=&test-locale=&exposeKeys=&xgsi=&id=2036984%3APhoto%3A102144&groupUrl=&groupId=&xg_pw=&xg_disable_customizations=&page=1#comments</a></p> 3 Species of Pickereltag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-02-02:2036984:Topic:1233132011-02-02T21:05:02.291ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
Any one got photos of Grass Pickerel and Red Fin Pickerel to post here? All I see is Chain Pickerel.
Any one got photos of Grass Pickerel and Red Fin Pickerel to post here? All I see is Chain Pickerel. Ice Fishing For Pickereltag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-01-29:2036984:Topic:1226922011-01-29T21:24:09.527ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p> 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 experience jigging Pickerel?Man I would love to experience that and will give it a try . Crappie ,Yellow and White Perch ,I have learned ,will take a dead bait ,so it's not just Catfish.Of course the jiggin' makes it appear alive ,dieing or being eaten by a spoon.HEH HEH! I gotta catch a Bass and…</p>
<p> 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 experience jigging Pickerel?Man I would love to experience that and will give it a try . Crappie ,Yellow and White Perch ,I have learned ,will take a dead bait ,so it's not just Catfish.Of course the jiggin' makes it appear alive ,dieing or being eaten by a spoon.HEH HEH! I gotta catch a Bass and a Pickerel this way. WTH, I catch them vertical jigging and horizontally snapping a plain spoon at other times of the year ,so why not through the ice with a little salt flavor?I will probably only use half as I have some big minnows to use .Will experiment with head half, and tail half and full shiners and try to get them to hit . </p>
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<p>YEAR OF THE PICKEREL ; 2017 Jan.... Greg and I jigged up close to 20 Pickerel two times out on the ice ,using spoons and Jiggin' Raps with shiner heads or tails tipped on the hook .A favorite Crappie technique is paying off big for Pickerel too!</p> Keeping Pickerel for eatingtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-29:2036984:Topic:1143262010-12-29T20:36:37.855ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p> I'm thinking 19-22 " is the range I want to keep Picks for food when I decide to. I only catch a few over 22 and have only surpassed 25"once. A 27,1/4",4#12 oz. in Sept 2016. With the ice fishing season upon me I want to eat another ice pickerel ,haven't done it in awhile.As I recall there are 5 fillets .The top boneless fillet,two side bony fillets and two tail to top fin boneless fillets. I have made fish cakes out of the bony sides and pan fried the three other fillets .Any recipes out…</p>
<p> I'm thinking 19-22 " is the range I want to keep Picks for food when I decide to. I only catch a few over 22 and have only surpassed 25"once. A 27,1/4",4#12 oz. in Sept 2016. With the ice fishing season upon me I want to eat another ice pickerel ,haven't done it in awhile.As I recall there are 5 fillets .The top boneless fillet,two side bony fillets and two tail to top fin boneless fillets. I have made fish cakes out of the bony sides and pan fried the three other fillets .Any recipes out there?</p>
<p> Fish through the ice taste great and the flesh is firmer than other times of the year.</p> Still learningtag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-11-22:2036984:Topic:1113802010-11-22T06:16:27.190ZFlorida Boyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChrisBrown
I tell you what I love catching piks ( or florida muskie to me and my friends) but i cant seem to be able to do it with any consistancy and there aint no one around here that i can find who targets em, any suggestions<br/>
I tell you what I love catching piks ( or florida muskie to me and my friends) but i cant seem to be able to do it with any consistancy and there aint no one around here that i can find who targets em, any suggestions<br/> fly fishing pikstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-11-11:2036984:Topic:1099412010-11-11T02:28:48.508Zchrishttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chris464
i like to use a deer hair diver on sinking line. it looks like a jerk bait with a slow rise <br/>
i like to use a deer hair diver on sinking line. it looks like a jerk bait with a slow rise <br/>