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  • Fall Pike in Rocky Gorge or Piney Run?

    Hi Guys,

    I'm thinking of targeting pike over the Fall once temperatures have dropped some. Has anyone any experience with this species in either Rocky Gorge or Piney Run?

    If you have any suggestions of sites to try at either location, I'd much appreciate it - I'm mainly thinking of targeting them with large spoons and deadbaits from my kayak. I've not fished either Rocky Gorge or Piney Run so far - I've been working Triadelphia (closed).

    All the best, Neil

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    caught last july at gorge
    Last edited by Mbae; 08-31-2017, 09:29 PM.
    Michael
    2016 Hobie Mirage Outback
    Ocean Kayak Prowler 13

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    • #3
      Great thanks - what lure/bait did you catch it on?

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      • #4
        They can be caught there using standard bass spinnerbaits. I recommend a trailer for bulk!
        Olive Trophy 126 - Moored at Rocky Gorge Scott's Cove

        Personal Records at Rocky Gorge
        Largemouth Bass: 21 inches
        Northern Pike: 24 inches
        Crappie: 12 inches
        Channel Catfish: 18 inches

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        • #5
          Thanks for the note about spinnerbaits.

          Has anyone tried deadbaits? Medium sized Smelt maybe? - I can buy fairly cheap packs of these from my local grocery store.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by coxy_dc View Post
            Thanks for the note about spinnerbaits.

            Has anyone tried deadbaits? Medium sized Smelt maybe? - I can buy fairly cheap packs of these from my local grocery store.
            Never tried dead bait, but they are supposed to work in the winter.

            Also if the spinnerbait bite isn't good you can try paddle tail swimbaits and suspending jerkbaits.
            Olive Trophy 126 - Moored at Rocky Gorge Scott's Cove

            Personal Records at Rocky Gorge
            Largemouth Bass: 21 inches
            Northern Pike: 24 inches
            Crappie: 12 inches
            Channel Catfish: 18 inches

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            • #7
              Originally posted by coxy_dc View Post
              Great thanks - what lure/bait did you catch it on?
              This one took a Texas rigged lizard lol. It was close to 40 inches if I had to guess.
              Michael
              2016 Hobie Mirage Outback
              Ocean Kayak Prowler 13

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              • #8
                Originally posted by perchy View Post
                Never tried dead bait, but they are supposed to work in the winter.

                Also if the spinnerbait bite isn't good you can try paddle tail swimbaits and suspending jerkbaits.
                I have also had good luck with large crank baits or floating minnow type baits (Rapala) in a pattern similar to the local bait fish for Pike. Shoot for a model that will dive down to just above the weeds.
                Mike

                2015 Hidden Oak Slayer Propel 10

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                • #9
                  Great - thanks guys for the help, I'll write a report if I manage to catch anything.

                  All the best, Neil

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                  • #10
                    I don't believe there are any pike in Piney Run but it has been stocked with tiger muskie in the past.

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                    • #11
                      Thanks Charlie - yes, I've undertaken a bit more online research and you seem to be correct about no northerns in Piney Run. I'll take a crack at Rocky Gorge. ATB Neil

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