Hi Folks, Ran the motor boat the other day with a client in search of northern pike. The fishing was pretty decent. Water temperatures were between 58 and 61 degrees on the surface with a steady southwest wind. Dirty colored water we fished that looked like a swamp. I have always liked catching pike and they are a good option in the spring when the trout streams are still warming up. Pike come into shallow dark bottom bays in late ice to spawn. After completing their mission they like to hang around in the shallow margins until the water becomes too warm and uncomfortable. We caught fish in 3' to 8' of water. We worked a fire tiger mepps very slowly to draw interest. We landed 5 pike and a 1 small largemouth bass. The wind cut our day short. Pike fishing is all about lots of casting and covering water. It has been a nice weather week and the trout is starting to turn on. I will be on a wild trout stream this afternoon. Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home. have fun, Willy
