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Well, it finally happened! I got my first Pike in Canada!

I had a little time Sunday afternoon, so headed along to Ashbridges Park in the hunt for my first pike. I had been out the island's a couple of times in the last few weeks, on one occasion I did manage to hook a pike, but it spat the lure before I could land it.

Started at around 6pm, fishing the marina area.
Overcast, and looking like a thunderstorm might roll it at any moment.

I had no luck, so moved around to a new spot I never tried before - spotted 3 or 4 really big carp. Tried for a while to catch them, but they had no interest in anything I had to offer. Still - very interesting to watch them so close.

Rain started, light, but heavy enough to send everyone out the park. This was a good thing for me. I went back to the boardwalk that had been too busy with kids, dogs and runners before. Was trying a crank bait I bought recently at one boardwalk, nothing.
It was time to call it a day, so I packed up and was walking out, passing the last boardwalk I thought I would give it a go "just one last cast" I am always thinking....took my favorite red and white spoon...first cast..BAM...pike on.
Put up a real good fight, tried to run under the boardwalk, but I managed to keep it out. It was a real rush to finally get one.
A good looking 28"

This is an interesting post.

Great to see some nice pike downtown. I always thought that water in High Park should hold some nice pike too.

I have been lurking for a while here, and think this year (as a bonus still being in Canada) that I want to get out and fish more than I did last year. Urban fishing for pike? why yes....lets try that!!