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Title: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Porter on Mar 01, 2010, 07:57 PM
First, I want to thank all of you coconuts that went on this trip ;D... the fishing was amazing, the food was awesome and the weather was wild :P  Congrats to Karl for having one heck of a trip and a special thanks to Unoman, Flaggs, Frozen Shiner, Butchy 54, Jigger, Got Pike and Indian Hill Mike DeVillers and his brother Kurt for a great time.  The pictures tell the story - enjoy :tipup:

Triples were not uncommon :o
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1155.jpg)

Doubles were fine also ;D
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1188.jpg)

The sunsets were incredible
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1185.jpg)

But the #1 attraction here are the big ESOX LUCIUS - here's Mike DeVillers with his 38" beauty
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1192.jpg)

I decided to get in on the act - a healthy 32" specimen
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1163.jpg)

11 lbs 8 oz (35") on the Artic Warrior -what a fight ;)
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1176.jpg)

9 lbs 6 oz (33")  - again on the short wand
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1194.jpg)

Shay (GOT PIKE) with a 35" Beauty
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1189.jpg)

Dick (JIGGER) with another nice fish ... some lamprey marks though >:(
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1190.jpg)

Karl seemed to steal the show :tipup:
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1168.jpg)

The quad was perfect in all terrain and weather
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii166/Porter2372/VT%20Trip%20February%202010/IMG_1179.jpg)
  
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: nightrunner06 on Mar 01, 2010, 08:02 PM
Nice fish!!! I have 2 Artic Warriors and yet to get any fish on them yet :( . But at least I know they work ;D. Nice job !!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: lenz on Mar 01, 2010, 08:08 PM
once again.. some nice fish

burp
lenz
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: JDiPerrio on Mar 01, 2010, 08:14 PM
Great pics Jeff.

Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: THE JIGGER on Mar 01, 2010, 08:15 PM
Jeff. It was an incredible trip. You guys are great.
It was unreal watching you bring in that 11+pounder on the Artic Warrior. That was the highlight of the trip or was it Art? :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: betterbait on Mar 01, 2010, 08:23 PM
Nice road trip. Great looking fish! CONGRATS.
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: FishingNewEngland on Mar 01, 2010, 08:54 PM
That is just awesome!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Powow on Mar 01, 2010, 10:27 PM
Porter great pics! Love the KEY LIME PIES!! mike
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: newbraintree on Mar 01, 2010, 11:39 PM
nice pics ladies!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: unoman on Mar 02, 2010, 08:57 AM
Great pics Jeff....what a blast....I could live in those trailers for a month...NOOOOO Problem....K
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Porter on Mar 02, 2010, 09:08 AM
I hear ya Karl... depressing going back to civilization and work :P ;D  Gonna try to get out on Sat for the last time I think.
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Stealth on Mar 02, 2010, 09:12 AM
Well done gentlemen!  Great fishing.   
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Pike Bait on Mar 02, 2010, 11:40 AM
Great pictures....love seeing those double and triple flags!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: tomb raider on Mar 02, 2010, 12:28 PM
Awesome Pics
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: RickC on Mar 02, 2010, 12:38 PM
Looks like another great trip guys  :clap:




Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Roncarr on Mar 02, 2010, 04:54 PM
Very nice bro  :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Ziffle on Mar 02, 2010, 05:50 PM
Looks like a fun trip. Awesome pictures. The one with the triples is great!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: PIKEKILLER1 on Mar 02, 2010, 06:19 PM
Porter love the color of those flags :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: freaknasty7 on Mar 02, 2010, 06:23 PM
where abouts in VT were those caught? i live in southern vermont and fish for pike. never seen numbers like that! (not trying to invade your turf, just curious)
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: THE JIGGER on Mar 02, 2010, 06:53 PM
Great pics Jeff....what a blast....I could live in those trailers for a month...NOOOOO Problem....K

A month.Thats really pushing it Karl. ;D ;D
I might join you guys Friday. I got the fever.
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Powow on Mar 02, 2010, 07:05 PM
Where is FLAGGS ?
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: unoman on Mar 02, 2010, 07:18 PM
Im sure flaggs is orchestrating the ultimate post.... ;)
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Powow on Mar 02, 2010, 07:26 PM
For those of you who dont know , flaggs still had five traps in the water while everyone else was packing on sunday. Thats a Die Hard Fisherman !!!!!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: FROZEN SHINER on Mar 02, 2010, 07:35 PM
Porter love the color of those flags :thumbsup:
ah see port he likes the key lime pie flags. lol  :roflmao:
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: GDominy12 on Mar 02, 2010, 07:56 PM
looks like a very productive day, congrats!!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: FROZEN SHINER on Mar 02, 2010, 08:20 PM
Great pics Jeff....what a blast....I could live in those trailers for a month...NOOOOO Problem....K
uno i second that bud,but you mean shanties right.next year. ;)
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Porter on Mar 03, 2010, 08:57 AM
I really wanted to set up my shanty this year but was way too busy chasing flags :P ;D  Ther's always next year!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: drl823 on Mar 03, 2010, 02:15 PM
Hmmm....Green flags, black shafts...you stole my color combo :P.......great pics, you guys look like you had a great time....WTG :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Team Bud Fish on Mar 03, 2010, 04:33 PM
Nice Gators :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Porter on Mar 04, 2010, 09:02 AM
Hmmm....Green flags, black shafts...you stole my color combo :P.......great pics, you guys look like you had a great time....WTG :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Don - The flags are nice but are really hard to see at a distance. They were perfect at twilight or under cloudy conditions. I think red is overall the best color IMHO. Thanks.
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: unoman on Mar 04, 2010, 09:15 AM
I have the red flags and like them....however, the green is also great when you are viewing your tilts against a tree filled shoreline where a darker flag such as red or black blend in to the background...especiall y from a distance....
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: flaggs on Mar 04, 2010, 02:53 PM
YO YO....

Wicked Pi$$a pic there porter!  What the hell Porter.... I guess my 30" was not worthy of your post ha?  I want a divorce!   :'(  (careful guys... be VERY careful)   ;D

Hey, I posted up on Karls original post with Pics.... Of Course Porter had to post yet a second... Anyhow, Porter, you need to read the post on Karls thread!  

Really nice photos Porter... Good Job!

Flaggs!
Title: Re: VERMONT PIKE PICS PART DEUX - THE RISE OF THE ARTIC WARRIOR!
Post by: Porter on Mar 06, 2010, 09:47 AM
YO YO....

Wicked Pi$$a pic there porter!  What the hell Porter.... I guess my 30" was not worthy of your post ha?  I want a divorce!   :'(  (careful guys... be VERY careful)   ;D

Hey, I posted up on Karls original post with Pics.... Of Course Porter had to post yet a second... Anyhow, Porter, you need to read the post on Karls thread!  

Really nice photos Porter... Good Job!

Flaggs!


Flaggs - I read about me being a good housewife ::)  You're lucky I put up with that snoring dude :P ;)  In terms of the pics - I tried not to post and duplicate photos - nice fishing buddy - can't wait til next year! Keep in touch.