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bill barilko
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#31

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 17th, 2010
Ah Yes I remember when Lauri Rapala's balsa wood lure first came out-had to buy it mail order from Minnesota-and Man did it Work!!!

A mild tasting freshwater fish like Pike is excellent done in a Tempura batter-I fed some to my Dad and he couldn't believe how good it was-at that point in his life he'd been eating it monthly for over 60 years.

Any fish that has picked up a muddy/off flavour will benefit from soaking in low fat milk at least 12 hours- changing the milk once.
 
Johnnny
#32

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May 18th, 2010
it all comes down to how well you know the lake
 
Dexter Sinister
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#33

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 18th, 2010
Best way to catch pike in my experience is casting with a small spoon to the edge of a reed bed. I've never noticed that the particular spoon makes any difference, they'll go for anything shiny and moving. I've even seen them jump up at the spoon before it hits the water. Best time to do it is no later than mid June, before the shallow water around the reed beds gets very warm. Best place to do it is any of the lakes in Saskatchewan north of Prince Albert, and the absolute best I've found is Whiteswan Lake. A large part of their diet there is freshwater shrimp, their flesh is pink, almost like salmon, and quite tasty. Best way to prepare them is in fillets, cooked in butter, in a large cast iron skillet, over a campfire of driftwood on the shore. A cold beer really helps.

And don't use a plate, knife, or fork, Your fingers are all you need.
 
wulfie68
#34

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 18th, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by karrieView Post

The lake we used to swim at where people caught ling was a really cold spring lake, but, the ling still tasted swampy supposedly. I can't attest to that of course, I've never had the pleasure. But, I'm a brilliant cook and can make damn near anything taste good.

My mom and dad heard about ling/burbot recipes and tried it a couple years ago... and it was well worth it. The flesh is really white and has a different consistency than walleye, perch or pike. The biggest drawbacks are a) there isn't that much (just a strip on each side, behind the head) and b) cleaning them can be a PITA because they're slimier and harder to keep a hold of (even with pliers) than pike are.
 
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#35

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May 18th, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by Dexter SinisterView Post

A cold beer really helps.

Even before getting to the lake. Best save the whiskey for the moose hunt.
 
CDNBear
#36

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 18th, 2010
Thanx for the info guys, much food for thought.
 
CDNBear
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#37

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May 23rd, 2010
Well, we've managed to land 3 pike at our spot. We're heading back today for some more angling.
 
karrie
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#38

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May 23rd, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBearView Post

Well, we've managed to land 3 pike at our spot. We're heading back today for some more angling.

Bear... that is insufficient information. We gave you all sorts of ideas for HOW to catch them, so, what did you end up using?
 
DaSleeper
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#39

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 23rd, 2010
One cooking method the kids loved when they were young (and still do), involved running the fish in the meat grinder, which took care of any bones I might have missed, also grind some boiled potatoes...... mix in whatever ratio feels right to you, along with onions and spices...
Form into patties and either pan fry or deep fry
It's good for people who find the flavor of pike is too strong..
 
CDNBear
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#40

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 24th, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by karrieView Post

Bear... that is insufficient information. We gave you all sorts of ideas for HOW to catch them, so, what did you end up using?

Sorry, I was just on my way off the puter when I posted that.

SCB caught a nice 8lbs, on a big sucker minnow under a float. Me and Kooter tied into two with a silver and blue cleo. We ate Kooter's 5lbs for breakfast, right on the river. My 7lbs is in the fridge.

Quote: Originally Posted by DaSleeperView Post

One cooking method the kids loved when they were young (and still do), involved running the fish in the meat grinder, which took care of any bones I might have missed, also grind some boiled potatoes...... mix in whatever ratio feels right to you, along with onions and spices...
Form into patties and either pan fry or deep fry
It's good for people who find the flavor of pike is too strong..

Like fish sticks with actual fish in them, lol.
 
captain morgan
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#41

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 24th, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBearView Post


Like fish sticks with actual fish in them, lol.

There's a "V" shaped bone-ridge just below the spine of pike. You can feel it if you run a finger along the the side of the fish on the line of the spine but just below it.

If you filet the fish, try to cut that ridge of bones out before cooking, it removes the bony-texture.
 
CDNBear
#42

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 24th, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by captain morganView Post

There's a "V" shaped bone-ridge just below the spine of pike. You can feel it if you run a finger along the the side of the fish on the line of the spine but just below it.

If you filet the fish, try to cut that ridge of bones out before cooking, it removes the bony-texture.

Yep, did that, we had a bone free shore breakfast.
 
captain morgan
#43

Re: Pike Fishing.

May 24th, 2010
good on ya
 
CDNBear
#44

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May 24th, 2010
Quote: Originally Posted by captain morganView Post

good on ya

Good in me too, lol.
 

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