Moby Dick

Post by **Todd B.** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:14 am

The other day while fishing around the small islands at Billings Bridge (Rideau River) I met a young fella that was out chucking some huge baits. He joked that he felt like Captain Ahab hunting Moby Dick. In his case the whale was a monster pike he had seen before.

Well yesterday I had my first encounter with "moby dick". While fly fishing for smallies, a nice 15" smallie was trailing my fly when a f#$%ing 17" hammer handle slashes in hits my fly and runs. Well as I'm reeling him in, upset that he robbed me of a good smallie, I notice a large form following, which I eventually realize is one monster pike that looked like it couldn't decide whether to hit the hammer handle or not.

While I'm releasing the hammer handle this monster is just cruising around the hole that I was fishing. If I were to guess I'll say that the pike was in the neighbourhood of say 44" and looking very healthy.

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:26 am

It sure is fun to watch the food chain in action. Especially when it all takes place on the end of your line.

Great story.

M.T. Livewell

Post by **Jigs** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:29 am

I thought Moby Dick was a disease!!!

Glad to be set straight.

Regards: Jigs

Post by **FLOATFISHIN** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:38 am

Todd,that spot is a untaped resource for fishin!!!Lots of pigs in the area and no one fishes it!!!Big crappies at the split where the birds are fed in the spring too!!Never seen a northern that big down that way but man ive seen some hawg muskie crusin the flats.But further up Chrome and I have seen some of the biggest pike of our lives!

T.L F.F

Post by **Todd B.** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:53 pm

I definitely agree that there are lots of pigs there. Had a couple of 2lb+ SM the other day. The fact that you need a boat or have to wade to get access definitely helps to keep the pressure down.

As for that monster pike, it would have been fun to have hooked her, though my current flyfishing outfit (6 weight, standard mono leader) would be definitely outmatched by a 20lb toothy critter. The last thing I'd want to do is leave any gear lodged in it's mouth.

Post by **BASSSTALKER** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:13 pm

Exactly were is this area Todd? I would'nt mind tagling with a northern of that caliber. Can you get a tinbanger boat out there? PM me with more

BASSSTALKER

Post by RJ » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:19 pm

I'd bet yer dealin with a big Rideau River muskie.....lots in that area...

Post by **Todd B.** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:26 pm

RJ,

I'm pretty sure she was spotted and not striped, but hey does it really matter?

Post by **BASSSTALKER** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:32 pm

tODD READ MY LAST POST

BASSSTALKER

Post by RJ » Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:54 pm

Trust me.....get her on and the fight wont be the same...

If it is a pike.....go get her!...shes a Rideau River trophy pike at that size!

Good luck!

I'd go with a bit heavier gear though...

RJ

Post by **Chrome_A_Saurus** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:27 am

There definatley are some nice fish in that area. Big Muskie up the river a little from there. And I would definatley AGREE WITH ff ON THAT ... THERE ARE SOME MONSTER PIKE

around there a little up the river. I still have nightmares about that outing bro

Cheers

Chrome

Post by **Paya** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:40 am

Todd B...I know that place and I have seen that pike before...there is some monste muskie in that area as well.
I don't have gears to fish them but for someone else that could be a trophy !

Post by **Paya** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 7:53 am

Sorry forgot to mentioned in my previous mail that this spot is above billings bridge. Right across BB shopping plaza
Deeper spots are top side (west) of the islands. there is 3 of them if I'm not mistaken

cheers,

/p

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