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rainydaze
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Yep!!!
Had some boys from down south today, and on the way out to the walleye watering hole I was asked "Got any Pike Going???". I explained that a many of the bigger pike are inhabiting the same areas as the big walleyes chasing the same forage fish. After pulling a good 15 big walleyes around the hump we decided to see if the big pike were playing king on the mountain on the top of the rock piles. Well that would be a affirmative batman! 8 nice pike over 4 seperate areas. Not giant fish, but very respectable with the biggest pushing 10lbs, and 5 fish going between 5-7lbs. I made the mistake of opening my flapper of how great tasting these "Up North" cold water pike are, so was doing a y-bone removing seminar after this trip! For the record yes these cold water pike are good eating fish, and awesome on the Grill! And yes you do smell like pike after cleaning them. Got Pike?? Check! 
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Chris Granrud - RainyDaze Guide Service
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RyanK
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Sounds like a awesome outing! I happened upon a 32" 7 pounder this morning myself here in the cities. It made for a great dinner tonight, that's for sure! 
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TheguN
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Im going to open a can of worms here!
they sure taste better than them saugy walleyes! 
you guys can have all them mushy walleyes! shoot ill even give ya the ones I catch! Ill take the pike! 
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rainydaze
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Try put the pike in tinfoil with butter, sea salt, granulated chicken soup base, and your favorite seasoning. Don't be afraid to let it stay on the grill longer than normal time. The fish will absorbe all the seasoning, and if you cook it a few extra minutes will have a little crispy underside like blackened fish.
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Chris Granrud - RainyDaze Guide Service
World-Class Walleye, Crappie, Pike & Smallmouth Bass Fishing!
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Rootski
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I haven't been on Rainy for years...the last time I was up there we were finding a few small Walleyes here and there. I do remember seeing a big hook on the depth finder and wondering what it was. Shortly after that I hooked what felt like a short Walleye. Then it was headed for Canada and I couldn't even slow it down. Then it came my way again......then off again....then back my way  I finaly got a 12 inch Walleye up to the boat and the poor little guy was just skinned. I figured a Pike had grabbed him on the way in. So I unhooked the him and set him back in the water.
Then 40++ inches of Northern Pike came out from under the boat, PUSHED MY HAND OUT OF THE WAY, and grabbed the Walleye again. My partner was doing a lot of jumping up and down and hollering while I calmly sat there and stained my shorts a different color.
I wonder how big that pike is now???
Keep the reports coming RD, I need to get back up there.
Rootski
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Every now and then its gettin' kind of hard to tell but I'm still alive and well
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rainydaze
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Hey Rootski,
We still boast a large population of QUALITY pike. Lots of pike breaking the 10lb mark with fish up to 25lbs not that uncommon. Last winter I landed a nice 20lb pike on the nose, and have landed 6 pike between 18-19lbs with upwards of 30 pike over 10lbs. I don't spend much time chasing these Gators of the north, but sure enjoy it when I get the chance. I'm on a mission for a true 25lb fish. We actually had a small walleye attacked yesterday by a nice pike. It wasn't a monster, but probably would have pushed the scales around 7lbs. For some reason earlier in the year the pike seemed to be feeding heavily on crayfish??? I think many anglers were drawing a conclusion that pike numbers were down. Not the case, but fish were not readily available in "Normal" haunts based on the time of year. Now the fish are showing up in typical Big pike locations. As our days become shorter, and waters soon begin to cool off these big fish are going to feed heavily. Big baits will soon be even more effective as these fish will look to add needed weight for the long cold winter. This is no doubt my favorite time to fish Rainy. From mid-August until Deer Camp it is LIGHTS OUT fishing. Call in sick, quit your job, go missing... Whatever!! Just get a Rainy Weekend in this fall. You deserve it!
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Chris Granrud - RainyDaze Guide Service
World-Class Walleye, Crappie, Pike & Smallmouth Bass Fishing!
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