Toronto Islands, 2011

[Sanj]

Hope this isn't to early, but couldn't resist....has anyone been lately? maybe it's frozen over, I have no idea, but I think I read that some members fish in March over there.

[KT]

Im also curious. Might try to get some time in before the pike season closes.

[MSBruno]

chanes still frozen over, saw an aerial shot just yesterday

[jwm]

Yea it's still early, maybe by the end of the month if we're lucky. I haven't looked at the season opener, but i think it closes for april (spawn) if I'm not mistaken. I can't wait to get out there. We should have a get together, bbq some steaks or something. Who's with me?

[Den]

That sounds like a good time, would love to fish with you guys again this year.

[Kokemachine]

I've been scheming a pike blitz on the lakeshore before the season closes on March 31. Sometime over the last 2 weeks of March I'm planning on covering the marinas and shallows between the Humber and Ontario place. Any suggestions of lure choice this time of year?

Bbqs are awesome!

[jwm]

KokeMachine, I'd like to join you on that trip I think! I've got the perfect lure :diablo:



Just kidding, though I'd love to throw "the rodent" I think Clive's got it. This is my go to lure for pike right now.

[Kokemachine]

Is that the Glidin' Rapp? I have yet to purchase one of those babies. I'll have to add it to my list.

HA, I bet these city fish have probably seen a lot of rodents in the water, so I bet that rat/mouse would be a sweet lure to try.

Last year I think I saw the most amount of people (3) I've ever seen fishing down on the lake shore the week before the closer. All going for pike. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my rod that day.

Yeah, if you want to join me on that adventure that would be awesome! I'll let you know what the plans are when I get back from Cuba.

[jwm]

Yup thats the glidin rap! Definitely get in touch with me after you return.

[araret]

Last year, I went for pre-closure pike. I sugget that in terms of lure, those glidin' raps or big husky jerks are the way to go. Just throw it in the water, rip them a few times, and let it /sit/. Also, scented flukes and those soft baits work real well if you half-treat them like deadbait. Too bad I wont be in Toronto for pike this year~