Looking for Gators

[Ruger]

I have been coming up for the last three years looking to catch a big pike. We have been fishing around Swift ditch most of the time in the past and the largest one I have caught is a 17 pounder. Could anyone tell me another good spot to go and try??? I have been having good luck at swift ditch but not the big one yet. I have seen many large fish come out of the lake but haven't had the pleasure of catching one and putting back down the hole. Thanks

[fishgutz]

Depends on what time of year you're talking about. Late season is the best pike fishing by far. They move into the bays and scavenge. Mid to late march is PRIME man. I would suggest my favorite places out in the bay at Morris Point, Zippel Bay or try warroad. I targeted pike on my last trip in early january and got skunked. But late season is the time they are most vulnerable... Hope this helps<BR>'gutz

[boener]

Last year we were up at South Buffalo fishing for eyes and I got into a "gator" that went 38.75" and had to let it go. We didnt have a scale but we figured that it had to go at least 20lbs. It was a fat hog. I'm try'n to think of what time of year it was and am thinking it was during the later part of the winter. I remember talking to Curt about this fish and he said that the weekend before that him and a friend or brother had caught like 4 of them that size. So maybe the springsteel/s.buff area later ice would be good. I usually dont fish for "gators" but after that fight, I cant wait to rip the lips of another one. I remember we tried to stretch another inch and a half out of her but failed! Got some pics and "stuffed" it back down the hole. Good times!

[JIGSTER]

Ruger,If you got the time head to Red!Big pike bonus crappies.A couple guys where there on Tues. Two biggest pike 24 and 16 lbs.Last year the biggest was a 22 lber.Hang-on!!!! Good fishin' Jigster

[Ruger]

We will be getting up there the second weekend of March. I was told that is about the right time. Thanks for the info guys.