March 2013 SOTM Winner: CA Pike

Amber Payliss takes the March pie.

April 2013 SOTM Entry: CO Pike

From the inbox:

Hey Chum,

I recently went Pike fishing in Utah for the first time and had an incredible time.  The cove we were fishing in looked really fishy, and I had a good feeling about it.  We came over a small drop off and I let my fly sink all the way to the bottom before beginning my retrieve.  As soon as I began to retrieve back to the boat, the line went taught and I set the hook.  A few moments later, the fish came to the surface and I let out a shout of excitement.  I had the biggest fish I'd ever seen on the end of my line.  After a quick fight, my buddy netted the fish.  She taped out at 41.5" and weighed in at 20.6 lbs, just shy of the Utah Catch and Release record.  We quickly snapped a few photos and sent her on her way.  

Thanks,

Shane Thomas    

March SOTM Entry: Pike, Eh?

From the inbox:

Hey Chum,

Sending you guys slab submission and hoping it makes the cut for March slabs :)

Caught this guy on March 9th here in Calgary. Fished for him from a high bank with a brown, yellow and pink bunny leech - was shocked at his size when he came from the depths and chased my fly. This was my first fish of 2013 and the biggest / hardest fighting pike I have caught to date. A great way to start the season off.

Thanks guys!

-Amber Payliss

Maurizio " Pikeman" Rossini

Cold Reeds

From Mikko Kytökorpi

Vintage Chum