Author Topic: The Quest for 40 (Read 1178 times)

hot tuna · « **on:** Jan 16, 2011, 06:46 PM »

well last year a bunch of friends and myself drove all over the Adirondacks in search of a 40" pike. we hit the waters at least twice a week and put all our chips on Phat baits.. 2010 came to a close without that goal being met, close with a 34" Esox but no 40..
Now 2011 came in with a bang and this weekend second year iceman came through with a monster..
Sweet fish taken on a remote adk lake.. The 40 was iced photo and returned back to the deep to grow much bigger..

Good job bro

bassinbrian_on_ice · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 06:49 PM »

Awesome guys !!!

40" Pike is a great feat for sure.

BB

bucketbass · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 06:49 PM »

nice pike

kvdism · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 06:50 PM »

lets go boss got get 50 inch muskie

smarge42 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 07:21 PM »

nice fish

jrmPikeFreak · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 07:27 PM »

Awesome! I'm still on the hunt for my 40, had 36 and some 11lbers but no 40.

got em · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 07:29 PM »

very nice tuna and crew

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Fisher Pol · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 07:52 PM »

40 is my quest as well as I'm sure every other pike fisherman's. Last year my best was 37". Still chasing. Nice fish by the way!

rail bird · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 08:14 PM »

Nice Pike, I take it your a Jorma fan?

hot tuna · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 08:17 PM »

Quote from: rail bird on Jan 16, 2011, 08:14 PM

Nice Pike, I take it your a Jorma fan?

ran the board for Jorma & Jack in 84..

rail bird · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: hot tuna on Jan 16, 2011, 08:17 PM

ran the board for Jorma & Jack in 84..

Sweet! I have been to shows off and on since the mid to late 70's. They play Buffalo next month but I am out of town.

Good Fishing

Greg

ScubaBrian24 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 09:02 PM »

Well done! It's gotta feel good to finally hit that goal. And yes, I think that's definitely the goal of most Pike chasers. My pb is 36"....one day I'll join the club too

Congrats...

Reel_Force · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 16, 2011, 09:27 PM »

Matt that's one 40'' monster .... Congrats on breaking that 40 incher !

you the man ...

percheyes42 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 01:01 PM »

Nice pike. My personal best was a 38 incher on my jig pole while fishing for bluegill with a tiny rocker. Took me 20 minutes to get him in. What a blast!!!

Zorros shack · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 01:03 PM »

Nice one big pike!

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 01:06 PM »

Thats a great fish... Congratulations...

FROZENGOOSE · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 01:18 PM »

got me tied but yours has a lot more gurth

rjhulbert · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 01:28 PM »

Congrats thats a beauty I my self one day look to reach that goal as well good job hope you all meet your goal this year and show off the pics

hot tuna · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 02:23 PM »

thanks folks. Like said my friend caught that giant and just into his second year ice fishing. So far in his short stint he has quite a nice list going, bass,pike,tiger muskies,perch,lakers and even a brookie but now a fish of a lifetime..
we will still be seeking to get all the gang into a 40 but at least the goal of our crew has been obtained and takes a little pressure off.

Fishing with friends who are ready to go and go often at the drop of a dime is priceless..
Next stop... Hard Water !!!!!

Striper716 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 04:52 PM »

Great fish Matt. fished the GSL sunday not a flag...

JustMatt · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 08:38 PM »

Thanks guys. I was glad a good bunch of buddies were with me to enjoy seeing that fish. I keep getting asked why I didn't keep it. My answer is so someone else can get a big one.

bassinbrian_on_ice · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 17, 2011, 09:02 PM »

Quote from: JustMatt on Jan 17, 2011, 08:38 PM

Thanks guys. I was glad a good bunch of buddies were with me to enjoy seeing that fish. I keep getting asked why I didn't keep it. My answer is so someone else can get a big one.

Nothing wrong with that man, Kudos to you for sending her back.

But even if you kept it i wouldn't think any less of ya

Just glad one of "the crew" got a 4-0 !!!!!!

Neversink Jimmy · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 18, 2011, 05:44 PM »

"Im not going ice fishing with you guys, unless you pull me out on the frozen lake in a rowboat"

- Just Matt (circa 2009)

The ol' boy has changed his tune considerably since meeting the gang and seeing what it is all about. What a great looking fish that is. The ADKs still hold some giants! Great fish, buddy! Next one is 45"+!!!

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Author Topic: The Quest for 40 (Read 1178 times)