Was at a tourney and didn’t count the mandibular pores. Just measured and got it back in the water. Thought initially that it was a pike then looked at the picture and there is some debate as to wether it was a pike or Muskie. Let me know tour thoughts! IL, Bangs Lake.
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by legolas192
I think it's a pike honestly but I see why you would be debating musky. Pikes my guess though. Nice catch man.
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by jdspliff95
Right?! Pointy dorsal fin, rear fins more pointy than rounded. Color obviously.... cheek scales more prevalent on top half only... it’s a mystery haha
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by legolas192
I would also bet it’s a pike. From my experience I catch pike that have less colouration when I’m fishing deeper waters. Could be the depth and lack of cover that makes them loose their camouflage.
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by bluerecktum421
Silver pike?
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by -lotalota
Maybe haha. I’ve caught one last year on another lake in IL. I don’t think they are quite as rare as people portray. Either that or I fish a lot.
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by legolas192
Could be a hybrid? Like a Tiger?
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by muskmanmo
Technically could be since that is a real hybrid that exists, but this is not a tiger.
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by Vilas15
Silver pike is my guess. Fins are more rounded than a musky.
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by Wiselions88
Looks like one of the cross breeds.
hard to see, but lack of spots, and probably light vertical lines my guess is a small muskie.
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