Montana Monster
Montana Fishing
Apr 14, 2024 23:55:55 #
Apr 15, 2024 01:46:21 #
harleypiker
Loc: WA
Wow, I envy you. That one is on my bucket list. Thank you!! for releasing it to breed another day. One hint is to hold those big guys horizontally instead of vertical. They are so heavy that the neck vertebrae and gill structure can be seriously injured to the point of death. I like to weigh them in the net as I bring it out of the water and then photo them horizontal. Those big guys are not so good to eat. I have finally settled on eating under 5 pounders. The 18 inch pike taste very close to walleye.
Apr 15, 2024 03:34:20 #
Grandpa Knows How
Loc: OC, California
I’ve eaten a 16 pounder and it was delicious. Fed a lot of people. I had tried to release, but it was too exhausted. It initially swam away seemingly normal, but my cousin found it hours later floating belly up, so we harvested it. It took 40 minutes on 8 lb line to land it the first time.
Apr 15, 2024 07:20:41 #
JB134 wrote:
Wonder how many of my beautiful 5 lb bass this alligator has eaten ! Of course, like a dummy I released him to prey again 😉
That is a nice one JB. I bet that took sometime getting her in the boat. Congrats 👍
Apr 15, 2024 08:04:47 #
Fishdadd
Loc: NE Ohio
Maybe Kokanee salmon on that dude’s menu. We used to snag them upriver on the spawn. Great coloration in your big fish.
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Apr 15, 2024 08:17:49 #
harleypiker wrote:
Wow, I envy you. That one is on my bucket list. ... (show quote)
Unfortunately, holding it horizontally was impossible for a pic, as I was solo.
Apr 15, 2024 09:30:03 #
Apr 15, 2024 09:53:58 #
JB134 wrote:
Wonder how many of my beautiful 5 lb bass this alligator has eaten ! Of course, like a dummy I released him to prey again 😉
Now that is one "Monster" catch. How long did it take to get it in? Grats to you buddy, now you will have to fish with Tim and I this summer. LOL
Apr 15, 2024 10:35:18 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Now that is one "Monster" catch. How long did it take to get it in? Grats to you buddy, now you will have to fish with Tim and I this summer. LOL
Hahaha. Long ! Exploded on my jackhammer chatterbait. All I could think of was “there goes $16”. 😉. Chased him around on the trolling motor, around the boat multiple times… then a complete fire drill once boat side trying to get boga grip on his lip without getting bit. It wasn’t a pretty show ! Hahaha
Apr 15, 2024 10:45:24 #
JB134 wrote:
Hahaha. Long ! Exploded on my jackhammer chatterbait. All I could think of was “there goes $16”. 😉. Chased him around on the trolling motor, around the boat multiple times… then a complete fire drill once boat side trying to get boga grip on his lip without getting bit. It wasn’t a pretty show ! Hahaha
Ahh, but a show I would pay to see! Having had a few of those in my lifetime, always wondered how I didn't end up in the water once or twice
Apr 15, 2024 13:44:01 #
JB134 wrote:
Wonder how many of my beautiful 5 lb bass this alligator has eaten ! Of course, like a dummy I released him to prey again 😉
Big and beautiful northern JB, well done!
Apr 15, 2024 18:52:16 #
Apr 15, 2024 21:25:59 #
Kunafish wrote:
Would have liked to see the whole fish
And I would have love to show you too. Unfortunately I was solo and would need a 8 ft arm to stretch camera out… and no way am I laying that slimy fish on my carpet. Just saying. 😁
Apr 16, 2024 13:39:01 #
Apr 16, 2024 20:08:21 #
JB, I have seen a lot of pike but I don't think any of them could equal that giant. I have taken home plenty of 30-32 inch pike and none were close to looking like that beast. Miçhigan has a Catch and Release record book along with the regular one. Your catçh would easily make either one. Congrats on a fish that most of us will only dream of getting.
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