Tag Archive: pike fishing

Pike Fishing From A Kayak – Stories Made to be Told

It’s lines like this one that make me go out for big pike in a kayak: Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world, so it’s no surprise that it hosts big fish. I’m not just talking about huge lake trout, such as the 63-pounder (28.6 kg) caught in 1952. I’m talking about …

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Pike at Mendon Ponds

I went out in search of early season bass, but they were uncooperative. More importantly, I caught four beautiful Mendon Ponds pike in 100 Acre Pond, and got to spend time with 4 other members of the WNYKFA. It was a great morning. This first one hit about 5 minutes after I put the boat …

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Rubber Frog Fishing for Bass from a Kayak

Rubber Frog Fishing in a kayak Saw this video on youtube today, showing the effectiveness of pitching rubber frogs into the slop in a lake or pond. This is basically the same tactic I use in the bass and pike streams I kayak, as well as at Black Lake in the shallows of Lonsesome Bay, …

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