Chain Pickerel

rrw4258 · 10-26-05, 04:02 PM

Hey guys,
sorry to get off the subject so much, but i would like to go pickerel fishing sometime in the near future, and was just wondering what they hit on, and if they are fun to cathch? Thanks

Ryan

Hef · 10-26-05, 04:56 PM

I caught them on tubes and worms. Fun to catch?? Not really when I was expecting a LM on the other end of my line. But if thats your fortay, go right ahead. Watch them teeth.

flachristopherkeene9 · 10-26-05, 05:04 PM

Can you say spinnerbaits. They are also a deeper water fish down here.

Chris

Fish On · 10-26-05, 05:29 PM

Tubes, worms, spinnerbaits and crankbaits work. oh ya and topwater

River stumps · 10-26-05, 05:58 PM

They are out of my class. And they can be caught on just about anything you throw at a bass, they are right up there with bowfin. And I don't like em, because they usually ruin my bait.

zooker · 10-26-05, 06:05 PM

river nailed it -only a yankee would come up with "wantin" to catch a jack..

zooker

BPoi523433 · 10-26-05, 06:10 PM

ya they can be caught on any bass lure really, seen em caught alot on spinners but ive only caught two and both on Daredevils.

A big one will make a good fight but if there stocked or over crowded in a lake they suck

Marty · 10-26-05, 08:32 PM

They will readily take any lure in your tackle box, from topwaters to bottom crawlers and everything in-between. I'd give the nod to spinnerbaits, though, as the #1 producer. In my opinion, they are better fighters than largemouth.

zooker · 10-27-05, 04:54 AM

yeah they fight well i caught the biggest i have ever caught out of gaston lake this last year round 4 foot long...and he still owes my a glden wing rod which he broke..

zooker

flachristopherkeene9 · 10-27-05, 06:08 AM

Zook did you at least eat the dude to make up???

Chris

senkosam · 10-27-05, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherkeene9

Zook did you at least eat the dude to make up???

Chris

Too bony!

Soft sticks used as jerkworms
white spinnerbaits
popper or Sammies
grubs/tubes/shads
spoons (Krocodile)

5' or less over flats and where you would normally find bass

zooker · 10-27-05, 05:11 PM

no i did not .. i was prefishing for a tourny.... golden wing rods are the top of the high end fenwick rod. -$250- and you have to order it 6months in advance.i broke the handle 2" up from the bottom of the handle butt.
zooker

River stumps · 10-27-05, 06:07 PM

They are a nuisance and belong in the same catigory as the bowfin. I know exactly what zooker is talking about. They never tore up an expensive rod like that for me, but one hit me so hard when I was fishing the Nottaway that it broke my cheap berkley. I just don't have any respect for them at all. Don't know how many spinner baits they've ruined. But I do know it's been a bunch. I don't like em...

zooker · 10-27-05, 06:19 PM

mine did the famus gator roll at boat side. i was forced to use both hands on the rod. again he was 48" or my name is john blakeman..

every bit of 7 pounds guessing-had a big ole gut- i still got my daves blade bait loose from his maw. used and ole pike catchers trick and a set of pliers..

zooker

Rodman_Rob · 10-27-05, 08:18 PM

spoons would probably be the most productive for em.

10-26-05, 04:56 PM	#2
Hef BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 565	I caught them on tubes and worms. Fun to catch?? Not really when I was expecting a LM on the other end of my line. But if thats your fortay, go right ahead. Watch them teeth. __________________ U.S. Navy "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" - Gen Patton

10-26-05, 05:29 PM	#4
Fish On BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hauppauge, NY Posts: 368	Tubes, worms, spinnerbaits and crankbaits work. oh ya and topwater __________________ David Scott

10-26-05, 05:58 PM	#5
River stumps BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Posts: 246	They are out of my class. And they can be caught on just about anything you throw at a bass, they are right up there with bowfin. And I don't like em, because they usually ruin my bait. __________________ God is good!

10-26-05, 06:05 PM	#6
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	river nailed it -only a yankee would come up with "wantin" to catch a jack.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-26-05, 06:10 PM	#7
BPoi523433 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 55	ya they can be caught on any bass lure really, seen em caught alot on spinners but ive only caught two and both on Daredevils. A big one will make a good fight but if there stocked or over crowded in a lake they suck __________________ Chevy,... It's what's for dinner

10-26-05, 04:02 PM	#1
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Chain Pickerel Hey guys, sorry to get off the subject so much, but i would like to go pickerel fishing sometime in the near future, and was just wondering what they hit on, and if they are fun to cathch? Thanks Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

10-26-05, 05:04 PM	#3
flachristopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 516	Can you say spinnerbaits. They are also a deeper water fish down here. Chris

10-26-05, 08:32 PM	#8
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	They will readily take any lure in your tackle box, from topwaters to bottom crawlers and everything in-between. I'd give the nod to spinnerbaits, though, as the #1 producer. In my opinion, they are better fighters than largemouth. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

10-27-05, 04:54 AM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	yeah they fight well i caught the biggest i have ever caught out of gaston lake this last year round 4 foot long...and he still owes my a glden wing rod which he broke.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-27-05, 06:08 AM	#10
flachristopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 516	Zook did you at least eat the dude to make up??? Chris

10-27-05, 05:11 PM	#12
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	no i did not .. i was prefishing for a tourny.... golden wing rods are the top of the high end fenwick rod. -$250- and you have to order it 6months in advance.i broke the handle 2" up from the bottom of the handle butt. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-27-05, 06:07 PM	#13
River stumps BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Posts: 246	They are a nuisance and belong in the same catigory as the bowfin. I know exactly what zooker is talking about. They never tore up an expensive rod like that for me, but one hit me so hard when I was fishing the Nottaway that it broke my cheap berkley. I just don't have any respect for them at all. Don't know how many spinner baits they've ruined. But I do know it's been a bunch. I don't like em... __________________ God is good!

10-27-05, 06:19 PM	#14
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	mine did the famus gator roll at boat side. i was forced to use both hands on the rod. again he was 48" or my name is john blakeman.. every bit of 7 pounds guessing-had a big ole gut- i still got my daves blade bait loose from his maw. used and ole pike catchers trick and a set of pliers.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-27-05, 08:18 PM	#15
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	spoons would probably be the most productive for em. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

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