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 Ghost pike mount
#8919636
09/19/23 01:18 AM
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Hirogen
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Got my Abitibi pike mount back. Caught last April through the ice on a 28 inch Fenwick ultralight rod, 6 lb test, no leader. 1/4 oz jig head tipped with a pinhead minnow. 38.5 inches and 16 lbs. Was hemming and hawing about getting a mount made but the unique lack of markings and the pale grey/pink colour sealed the deal. Only pike i have ever seen like this: ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53197637821_633c7e6990_h.jpg) Day of: ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52791513930_3826f2f706_k.jpg) Will be hung up at the cottage somewhere.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
-The Iron Code of Druss the Legend
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8919666
09/19/23 01:46 AM
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Michael W.
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A clear conscience is often the sign of a fuzzy memory.
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Michael W.]
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09/19/23 01:55 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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Awesome fish…bet that was a fun fight
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8919680
09/19/23 02:06 AM
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TXHOGSLAYER
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That is a unique looking pike. Congrats, beautiful mount.
LETS GO BRANDON
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8919704
09/19/23 02:52 AM
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ErikL
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8919714
09/19/23 03:41 AM
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tex70
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That's pretty cool  . Hoping to get back up to northern Minnesota next summer/fall, love that part of the world
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: SnakeWrangler]
#8919718
09/19/23 03:59 AM
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Hirogen
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Awesome fish…bet that was a fun fight Total wrong gear for that fish - many many 4 letter words uttered during that battle. Was fishing for panfish. Reel was a 500 series Sedona - basically the smallest lightest spinning reel you can find. He took out almost all my line 6 times. Get him close to the hole and he would flip out as soon as i tried to turn his head into the hole and take off running. I really don't understand how he did not bite off without a leader - as soon as i had my hands in his gills as he was coming up the hole he did bite off.
Last edited by Hirogen; 09/19/23 04:01 AM.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
-The Iron Code of Druss the Legend
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8919735
09/19/23 09:21 AM
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kry226
The General
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Awesome fish! Congrats on the mount!
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8919758
09/19/23 11:04 AM
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Lakhota
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Lakhota]
#8919987
09/19/23 05:16 PM
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Red_Breast
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Absolutely beautiful!!! Great mount.
If you keep your hair short and your mouth shut, things tend to run a lot smoother.
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8920121
09/19/23 08:39 PM
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Stub
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I remember the original post, great looking mount
 Faith, Family and Freedom 
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8920706
09/20/23 07:18 PM
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Red Pill
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8921067
09/21/23 10:58 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8925413
09/28/23 01:18 PM
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Elkhunter49
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What an amazing looking fish. I love the mount as well. Well done sir! 
A true friend reaches for your hand but touches your heart.
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8927649
10/02/23 01:57 AM
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Ringtail
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What a fish and beautiful mount! Great story too!
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Ringtail]
#8927653
10/02/23 02:00 AM
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skinnerback
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What a fish and beautiful mount! Great story too!
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8927664
10/02/23 02:10 AM
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scalebuster
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Different looking pike. Sounds like an exciting fight.
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
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10/24/23 05:54 AM
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Hirogen
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Got her hung up at the cottage this past weekend. Lifting that into place solo was more work than landing that sucker. Place of honor right above the big screen. ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53281948845_d302f8616e_k.jpg)
Last edited by Hirogen; 10/24/23 05:55 AM.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
-The Iron Code of Druss the Legend
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8943322
10/25/23 03:43 PM
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Jim B
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Re: Ghost pike mount
[Re: Hirogen]
#8943327
10/25/23 03:57 PM
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DJ22
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What a battle to a beautiful end up on the wall.
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