Swivel Fail

I posted this image in the forums but I don’t think anyone took a close look at it. This photo was taken by a fellow named Ed that I met while fishing on Sunday.

This 25″ or so pike hit really hard and some how was able to mangle the snap swivel on the end of my leader. I did my best to tire this guy out and keep my line tight so that he wouldn’t get away. Right up until I got him almost on shore and grabbed him he flipped back into the water and swam away with a fresh piece of Mepps bling still in his mouth.

It was a horrible start to a beautiful day. Later we saw a couple smaller pike following our baits all the way up to the shoreline, but no other pike were caught. I’ve also updated the Toronto Islands 2009 photo gallery to include some new photos!

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May 27, 2009 by Jonathon Marshall

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  • avatar Sherman Flowers
    2 years, 8 months ago #

    ED!!!!!!!!!!!!…looks like it was a fine fight..sorry to hear that she’s wearing some bling..but i’m sure we can get it back for ya:)…hope to see ya out and about on centre island…grats…

  • avatar Jonathon Marshall
    2 years, 8 months ago #

    Ed took the photo, but I caught (or rather lost) the pike and my mepps! If you’re ever on the islands and see me fishing feel free to introduce yourself.

  • avatar Sherman Flowers
    2 years, 8 months ago #

    oh..snap….i’ll be sure to keep a eye out :)..i’m usally on centre island on saturdays..sometimes on sunday..depends on weather..she look like a nice pike…too bad about swivel……so..was she caught in main channel..or on the outside?

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