Lake Ladora- 9/9/14

I have the rest of the week off to chase trout in the mountains, so I started my time off by chasing some toothy critters at the Arsenal this morning.  The best feeling in fly fishing is having a large Pike inhale your fly, and listening to your rod hum as it takes off like a torpedo.  Was able to land three this morning before the lake turned off, giving me the rest of the day to prepare for what is in store the rest of the week.  Gonna load up the Jeep and head west, fishing new water and hopefully catching some nice fish.

#pikeonthefly

Well I think I have a new addiction! Catching big, nasty Pike on a fly rod is a total rush.  These things are mean and just absolutely crush the fly.  I guess what they say is true, THE TUG IS THE DRUG!  My body is feeling it today after throwing big meaty flies all weekend, but what an awesome weekend of catching Pike it was!

Location X- 6/7/1

pike (pik)

n. pl. pike or pikes

1. A freshwater game and food fish (Esox lucius) of the Northern Hemisphere that has a long snout and attains a length of over 1.2 meters (4 feet). Also called northern pike.

2. Any of various similar or related fishes.

3. Latin translation literally means Water Wolf.