Are you flying into one of Russ’s camps?
We’re going to LBZ lake 6-17 to 6-27
Ever been to that lake?
Doug

I have several Fenwick2 piece rods in 6.5-7.0 ft. Been using them pike fishing mostly casting spoons. I’ve never had one come apart on a cast. Been using them for several years. Last time I bought some they were about $100. Very happy with them.

Thank you!!

Thanks for the info guys. We fish the Churchill River system. Fishing for big pike. Always go in June and wondered if our program would even be possible. I’m sure the small shallow bays will be full of weeds an maybe too warm. We cast 5-6” spoons. We plan on working the deeper water along entrances to our favorite bays as a starter. Sept 7-21 IF able to cross border.

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If you get this message, I have a few questions about Lynn Lake. We go to Leaf Rapids. If I remember correctly you have been up there in the fall.
Love that area.
Thanks. Doug

Does Alaska count???

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We fish in Manitoba. They have been barbless up there for about 25 years. We run 3/0-5/0 single barbless hooks on all our spoons. Seldom lose a fish due to being barbless. More weedless. Plus if you get one in yourself they come out easy.

We fish in Manitoba. They have been barbless up there for about 25 years. We run 3/0-5/0 single barbless hooks on all or spoons. Seldom lose a fish due to being barbless. More weedless. Also easier to remove from yourself!!

Our Boston hiding in plain sight.

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Sorry to hear about your loss. Remember the good times and the tough times. He will always be with you. Take care. Doug

1. Doctor spoon
2. Hopkins spoon
3. Kush spoon
4. Daredevle

Can you tell I love throwing spoons for pike. My favorite way to fish.

I have a pike and a Muskie done by Fittante Taxidermy. He does excellent work and mine was finished when he told me it would be done. I would use him again—- for sure.

My experience at Valdez is a long boat ride to get halibut. My brother goes out of Homer and does real good.
If you get near Manley Hot Springs find a guide to take you to Fish Creek. We had lots of fun casting for pike. All day action. Have fun catching silver salmon.

I have a brother who lives in Alaska.
I get to go for cheap!!!!!!!

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How about catalpa worms. Used them for panfish when I was a kid. Climb the catalpa tree and pick your bait off the leaves. Cut the worm in half and turn inside out when putting it on the hook.
Lots of fun on the cane pole.

I have used both of those reels but it was about 40 years ago. My plan is to have it rigged with a surface lure and ready to go. My first trip to Canada was when I was 10. My dad spent a lot of time picking out backlashes. He passed away a few years ago. I thought I’d fish some the way he taught me to cast for pike. We had lots of great trips together. I think of him every time I go fishing.
Thanks for your replies. Doug

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you were lucky to have each other. Time helps but it’s tough.

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We pike fish in Manitoba every spring. Manitoba has had barbless hook policy for at least 25 years. We grind all barbs off. I only remember every losing 1 fish that I thought a barb may have helped.
I agree with better hook up. I cast spoons for pike. Change all trebles to single hook. I live in Michigan and use barbless here also.

I’ll try to keep this short.
Tom got a hook in his thumb.
Jeff says I can get it out with a piece of line. Explains it to Tom
Tom says I’ll go to ER
As soon as Doctor walks in the room he asks nurse for piece of line. Dr took it out just like Jeff said he’d do it.

We go to Manitoba every spring. Last year they took our eggs. First time ever for us. This year they never asked what food we had.

We’ll be in the neighborhood June 12-23
Leaf Rapids area. Have fun. We have a great time with the big pike.

I have a 40 Yamaha tiller motor on a Lund SSV 16′. Boat rated for 40 hp max. Love the motor. Will run 30mph with 2 guys and plenty of gear in the boat.

I have Costa with the poly lens. Previously had a pair of Maui Jims glass. The Maui are several years old but comparing the two the Costa is the best!!!

Houghton Lake has 15″

I’ve had pike and Muskie replica done by Joe Fittante. Excellent service and great product.

I have one that looks just like your picture. Brown colored Fenwick. I don’t use it a lot but I did use it earlier this year.

We drove up to Lynn Lake once just to see what was there. We have lots of fun casting for big pike. The Churchill River The locals are all walleye fishermen. A great area to fish. I’m leaving June 6. We’ll be up there 12 days. Can’t wait!!