When in Rome - Pike !!!
Montana Fishing
Aug 20, 2023 19:37:20 #
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from home. Last 20 miles on gravel/dirt logging roads. Those that know me I primarily target bass, but enjoy getting bit by anything. Well, caught 48 pike (4-12 lbs), and 17 largemouth. Everything came on the chatterbaits except a couple on the frog and 2 on a senko. I’m sure I missed a ton of bass, but the pike were insane. Literally got bit every other cast. Of course lost 3 chatterbaits to those toothy guys. Super fun and all fish released. Oh, never even fired up the big engine either. Lol
Aug 20, 2023 19:52:08 #
JB134 wrote:
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from ... (show quote)
Had to be a fun and worn out arms day catching that many big ins!!! You are as close to heaven as you can get as far as fishing goes. And I thought Montana was only for trout and their relatives ? Keep on catching and posting pictures so all us stagers can be envious of your paradise!! I think Garey and I are going to San Vicente this Thursday if it’s not muddy. It has been pouring cats and dogs here in Alpine not too far from San V. Larry W.
Aug 20, 2023 19:58:24 #
JB134 wrote:
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from ... (show quote)
That's truly a paradise you're living in JB. Pike are fun to catch, but are he!! on tackle. Thanks for sharing your adventures, we're not too jealous.
Aug 20, 2023 20:05:01 #
Fishandrods wrote:
Had to be a fun and worn out arms day catching that many big ins!!! You are as close to heaven as you can get as far as fishing goes. And I thought Montana was only for trout and their relatives ? Keep on catching and posting pictures so all us stagers can be envious of your paradise!! I think Garey and I are going to San Vicente this Thursday if it’s not muddy. It has been pouring cats and dogs here in Alpine not too far from San V. Larry W.
Just spoke to my daughter who lives in Canyon Lake, Riverside Ca. It was pouring rain big time. Those SD lakes gonna get some new water
Aug 20, 2023 21:01:59 #
JB134 wrote:
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from ... (show quote)
Wow, that's incredible
Aug 20, 2023 21:43:04 #
Aug 20, 2023 22:30:26 #
JB134 wrote:
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from ... (show quote)
Sounds like a hidden jem JB. People say pike are great tasting fish. I've never caught one let alone eaten one 👍
Aug 20, 2023 23:59:55 #
Aug 21, 2023 01:16:53 #
Ridleyblake2017
Loc: Honesdale Pennsylvania
That must have been a fun day. Nice bunch of fish. Great photos also.
Aug 21, 2023 06:22:38 #
Aug 21, 2023 09:19:16 #
JB134 wrote:
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from ... (show quote)
Now that sounds like a really run day buddy. Was surprised that lake even had a ramp to launch, being so remote. I am betting you were the only one there........right? As you know, I am not far from Canyon Lake. Rain was not too bad and Hilary was pretty much a lot of hype in our area. Blew through during the night and is gone now. Keep finding those lakes and fish JB
Aug 21, 2023 09:30:23 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Now that sounds like a really run day buddy. Was s... (show quote)
No ramp. Just a little path cleared to launch off rocks. That’s pretty common here in the northwest. Because we have so many little lakes, and so few people, Montana doesn’t build launching facilities like your use to back in Calif. Hence, they’re FREE unlike how Calif makes you pay (for everything!). There’s no dock of course, just float off and beach while you park. Having a good keel guard is everything !!! You would be surprised how easy 👍
Aug 21, 2023 09:43:02 #
JB134 wrote:
Found a small 200 acre lake about 90 minutes from ... (show quote)
Looks like you had a good outing JB. Thanks for sharing.
Aug 21, 2023 09:53:20 #
JB134 wrote:
No ramp. Just a little path cleared to launch off rocks. That’s pretty common here in the northwest. Because we have so many little lakes, and so few people, Montana doesn’t build launching facilities like your use to back in Calif. Hence, they’re FREE unlike how Calif makes you pay (for everything!). There’s no dock of course, just float off and beach while you park. Having a good keel guard is everything !!! You would be surprised how easy 👍
Some lake's around here are like that also JB 👍
Aug 21, 2023 09:59:26 #
JB134 wrote:
No ramp. Just a little path cleared to launch off rocks. That’s pretty common here in the northwest. Because we have so many little lakes, and so few people, Montana doesn’t build launching facilities like your use to back in Calif. Hence, they’re FREE unlike how Calif makes you pay (for everything!). There’s no dock of course, just float off and beach while you park. Having a good keel guard is everything !!! You would be surprised how easy 👍
Makes sense with so little traffic. Hey we have ONE Free lake. Lake Skinner is free.......on your Birthday! What size were the bass?
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.