Early spring Pike question.

[Wiskers]

Every year I head up to Warroad to stalk the moster Pike as they head back into the lake out of the Warroad river. This year was no diffrent.. however... we caught several large pike that had what appeared to be tape worms hanging out of the exit end of the fish...??? I have never heard of fish getting tape worms??? Any info on this???? Man that put a whole new idea on handling the fish I tell ya.. if they were tape worms, they can be gotten just form touching them if you break off a cell..... ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.......cut the line..........Maybe Im off but I have never seen this in all my years.........It kinda creaps me out, ya know.... <P>------------------<BR><A HREF="http://wiskersguidingservice.com" TARGET=_blank>Wiskers Guiding Service</A><BR>Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes<BR>Crookston, MN<BR> [email protected]<P>218-280-0442<p>[This message has been edited by Wiskers Guiding Service (edited 05-01-2004).]

[fiskyknut]

Interesting, I have never seen what you describe. Curious when you were up here? I've seen a few other FM'rs this year fishing at Warroad, but did'nt get to see you.<P>fiskyknut

[Wiskers]

I was up there a week ago.. weekend.. Sun mon tues.. Had the RP on the trailer with me every day.. <P><P>------------------<BR><A HREF="http://wiskersguidingservice.com" TARGET=_blank>Wiskers Guiding Service</A><BR>Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes<BR>Crookston, MN<BR> [email protected]<P>218-280-0442

[fiskyknut]

Well too bad I did'nt get to see you and that jetboat when you were up. Sunday was day 2 of Zippel tourney, went to GFKS on Monday, and Tuesday you must have cleared out by the time I got down there that afternoon. I've been wanting see one of those boats up close, I've only gotten a quick peek at one last year at the GFKS Catfish tourney as it was trailered by.<P>BUT....I have a feeling I may see your boat one day. I remember you posting that you were from up here originally and had only fished the lake a couple of times in your life. I read about your first ever outing on the Rainy this spring, and saw the pics of your first Sturgeon and some nice Walleye. Now you were up Pike fishing, hmmmm, sounds like maybe you've been bitten by the LOTW/Rainy river bug, and being Crookston is only 2-3 hours from the fishing grounds up here I wonder if I won't see you skipping across the waves on the big lake sometime this summer!<P>Lot's of water and fishing opportunities to explore and learn up here thru the different seasons of the year for sure.<P>Another thing you may find right up your alley....If you come up and the lake is just too windy and rough you could maybe give that Roseau river a whirl, I think you would like this as it is somewhat simuliar to the Redlake river in fishes availiable and what not. I think your river boat would like that river too! <P>Have a great season, hope you make it up now and then.... let us know when you do cause I'd like a peek at that rig of yours!<P>Best regards....Fisky<BR>

[Wiskers]

I tell ya what.. The more I get up there the more I like it too.... <P>The Roseau River is a real must this summer also.. Where is a good place to put in up there? <P>I will keep in touch and let you know when im heading up there.. <P>------------------<BR><A HREF="http://wiskersguidingservice.com" TARGET=_blank>Wiskers Guiding Service</A><BR>Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes<BR>Crookston, MN<BR> [email protected]<P>218-280-0442

[fiskyknut]

Nevermind!....fiskyknut<p>[This message has been edited by fiskyknut (edited 06-17-2004).]

[fishduckdog]

On the 20th of May, we will be on Oak Island, for our annual walleye fishing trip. Have two guys flying in, and also want to get in on some pike action. Any spots recommended would be appreciated.<P>Thanks!<P>------------------<BR>Teach kids to hunt and fish.