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We used an old fish scale that we bought many years ago from wal-mart, and the reading was just under 22 pounds. We only fish for panfish, so when we seen the weight we just figured it was right. I would have to agree with you pike experts, that the fish is more around the fifteen lb. range, based on your personal catches. Regardless of the weight, I don't think this fish will be beat anytime soon in our family. P.S.- Would have to say that there is probably a few nice panfish in his gut that we were trying to catch that day!!!!!
Nice fish man. Not sure what the heck the other guy was trying to prove posting pics of his fish. Think I've seen those 2 fish he posted on this thread on about 15 different threads already on this website. Nice fish, especially on 2lb. test.
I would not have believed this if I wasn't there, but the pictures and smiles don't lie just the scale.
nice pike yes but i second the scale recalibration as these were my two personall best and they were both pretty chunky 44" 23lb northern thru 8" hole 6 lb line no leader38" 14lb northern thru 8" hole 6 lb line no leaderthis is the 38 14 lb(Image removed from quote.)and this is a 44 23 lb (Image removed from quote.)sorry to burst your bubble but still nice fish on 2 lb line
My dad caught this pike today on Castle Rock, which is in Wisconsin. He was using a Med-Light action rod, 2 lb. test, and an Okuma reel. The key to getting this hog in was the drag. It took at least 10 different runs, and the drag worked everytime. The best part of the whole day was seeing my son get so excited when he saw the pike come through the hole. The moments today will last for a very long time.(Image removed from quote.)