”Hey Dale, what’s better than a 31.5-inch northern [pike]?” Bruce Caruso texted.
Then he answered to his rhetorical question, “A 32-inch northern.”
He caught both Friday at the mouth of the Hammond Marina.
``Also was bit off once,” he added.
The smaller one is the one at the top, here is the 32-inch pike.
I am fascinated how the fishery for northern pike has steadily grown more impressive over the years.
Any chance to salute that fishery, I find welcome.
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