This page acts as the anchor for linking all major articles that were previously written on Esoxhunter. If you missed an article or want to catch up on what has been said, start clicking the links.
Tying The Articulated Bunny - Tim Mead - Tim Mead is a professional outdoor writer and an excellent fly fisherman. Tim shares one of his secrets for tying one of his favorite pike flies - the articulated bunny. It is a step-by-step article that takes nothing for grant it. An excellent read for any fly fisherman.
Making Your Own Soft Plastic Lures - Marc Wisniewski - This is a fantastic article doing a step-by-step process of creating and making your own plastic lure. Where to get the materials, making a proto-type, making a mold, and actually pouring the lure are all covered with excellent pictures. A really great read.
Pike Fishing, English Style - Chris Bishop - A U.K. pike fisherman and officer in the Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain, discusses how pike fishing is accomplished in the U.K. where shore and dead bait fishing have been honed to be effective very effective in catching pike. It is different than what is done in the U.S.A. that is for sure.
Boat Side Manuevers and Throwbacks - Gordy Johnson - Discusses some common and effective boatside manuevers that induce strikes from followers. In edition, it includes a discussion on throwback lures to also get fish to strike.
Salty Pike in Europe - Uli Beyer - Tackle shop owner, guide and expert pike fishermen writes how pike can live in salt water and growth to some real monsters. The Baltic Sea maybe the next big pike spot. Read Uli's excellent article on the subject.
Walleys, Wind and Flats - Tim Mead discusses how to use the wind and flats for catching walleyes; however the techniques employed can translate easily to pike and musky. A good read.
Soft Baits For Sharp Teeth - Uli Beyer explains the technique of using soft plastics in fishing for pike. A very educational piece I am sure you will enjoy.
Nothing But Net - Gordy Johnson discusses a never talked about, but a very vital topic on netting. This is instructional not only for the person using the net, but them man with the rod as well. It is a must read.
Irish Pike & Deadbait Rigs - Gerry Hughes provides a detailed look at deadbait rigs used in Ireland and some insight to Irish Pike.
Pike on the Rocks - Bruce Rueben discusses using a fly rod for pike and how to find them on rocks. It is and interesting ready whether you fish with a fly rod or not.
Insight into U.K. Piking - Dave Horton gives a great overview of the waters and some techniques used by pike fishermen in the United Kingdom. Interesting!
Post Spawn Muskies - Tim Mead relates some good information on locating and fishing for post spawn muskies. Tim's story telling abilities and his knowledge of the subject come together to make the article an enjoyable read.
Snowshoe and Dog Sled Adventure, 2007 - Tim Mead does something he has always wanted to do - a snowshoe and dog sled trip. visions of the Iditarod. Off topic, but good anyway!
Pike on the Fly - Bruce Ruebens discusses equipment, know how and the fun of using a flyrod for pike. It looks like it pays off!! A good read for any type of fisherman.
Plastics, Pike and Musky - If you haven't tried several of the various kinds of soft plastics for pike and musky, you are missing out on some tremendous opportunities.
Grey Date Pike - When the weather is turns bad, do you stay off the lake? Greg Bolinski thinks this might be a perfect day to try a new pattern for some big pike.
Can you buy fishing Success? - A new boat, a new rod and reel or that new bait that just hit the market; Can we buy fishing success? A good read to reflect on our instinctive buying habits and our motives for doing it. What do you think?
Edges Are Key to Locating Fish - Edges are a key to finding where all animals live, including man. Fish of all specie are also controlled by edges. Everyone has heard of structure, but edges are even more.
Catching spring time pike - This is an article that puts together a lot of information that was displayed on the chat board. The information comes from some really great pike fishermen including Jack Penny, Tim Mead, Greg Bolinski just to name a few.
Good Fishermen, Good Etiquette - Good fishing etiquette / consideration is everyone's responsibility. There is little doubt that fishermen who employ good etiquette are typically better fishermen and are the type of angler to whom people want to call "fishing partner".
No need for 10,000 casts at Pipestone, Yoke Lakes - Insight into musky fishing from a professional outdoor writer that doesn't fish for them. An enjoyable read and insight.
Lake of the Woods 2005 - This isn't a story of a big fish, but it is a story having making the best of what the lake gives you and having fun.
Perseverance, adaptability and heat - Perseverance, adaptibility and heat go hand in hand with mid-summer fishing. Tom Gonya tells his story under these conditions.
Thinking of Going to Canada???? - If you are thinking of going to Canada, whether for fishing or any other reason, here is some interesting information that you should know before you go!
Pipestone Trip 2005 - This is a complete rundown on the Pipestone 2005 trip. Tim Mead had a special smallmouth trip by catching 5 muskies during the course of the trip, the biggest being 48 inches.
Eagles and Esox - Tom Gonya describes some of the sights while fishing in the Pocono Mountains, and the connection between the Osprey and the Esox.
The Second Survey Results - This is a summary of the second survey that was conducted on the website. The answers are always make interesting reading.
I Love To Fish - Kevin Geary writes about how he feels about fishing and why it is important to make it a family adventure.
How To Catch Giant Pike - Kevin Geary tells you how to go about catching giant pike, those over 40 inches. It is an excellent read.
Fishing from a Guides Perspective - The PCC Method - Pete Stoltman a guide from Northern Wisconsin discusses how a guide and a client should interface. What the client should expect and what the guide expects. An excellent read whether you use a guide or not!
Trying To Explain the Unexplainable - We all have met people that can't understand what you see in fishing. Pluse we also know people that fish, but have no idea of what it is really about. This article tries to explain the unexplainable.
Can We Ruin Wilderness Fishing - Tim Mead presents a compelling article that says we are ruining wildness fishing, and we may not even know that it is happening. It is a great read.
Doing Something Different - I have been hunting muskies to almost the exclusion of all other fish for a lot of years, so when the opportunity arose to try something else, I jumped at it. Read about my Pipestone adventure.
Wanted Dead or Alive! - Bill Lemke provides a humorous, but insightful look into the use of live or dead bait. Whether you use live bait, dead bait or something in between, you'll find the article not only entertaining, but useful.
Get Weed Whacking! - There are good spots to fish regardless of where you live. You just have to adapt your presentation and bait selection to take advantage of these areas.
The Preparation of Trout - This article came to Esoxhunter as a trade from http://www.laketrout.org for the use of our article on taking the Y-Bones out of Pike. It is a great article on how to prepare trout for the time they are caught till you serve them for dinner.
Is Trolling to Boring? - If you are a die-hard caster you might learn some interesting facts on trolling that will put more fish in the boat.
Finding Musky and Pike - Basic information on determining how to find the fish that you are seeking.
Never a Bad Trip - Every trip offers a chance to learn something new, and of course - FUN.
Ploochers, Flippers and Chuckers - Bill Lemke humorously categorizes the a types of mistakes we fishermen make. It's an article for those that have been there and done that.
Back to Basics - Discussion of how and when to use various rods and reels, as well as how to properly use them.
Going with the Ebb and the Flow - Learn how to make the most of your time on the water. It is all about the experience and having fun.
Congested Fishing / Conditioned Fish - Learn how to contend with crowded lakes and conditioned fish.
The Ultimate Thrill - Topwater Fishing - Discussion on the do's and don'ts on the most thrilling way to fish.
Visual Object Fishing - There is always more to a lake than what you can see, don't limit yourself!
Fishing Artwork - Please take a look at some great fishing drawings done by twin fourteen year old brothers.
Graphite Mounts? - This article discusses why graphite is by far superior to a skin mount! If you are ever considering having a fish or memory mounted, this article will help.
Where Do You Begin? - This article contains the necessary information to get you started on fishing any lake.
The Best Fishing Partner - Read about the best fishing partner that you can have, and it may surprise you.
Boat Story - You Decide - The adventures of owning my new boat. What else can go wrong?
Fishing During theTurnover - Many lakes, especially in the Northern areas of the country experience the phenomena of turnover. What is it, how do we fish in it?
Instructions for filleting Northern Pike with no Y-bones - This link will take you to instructions on how to step by step fillet and take those Y-bones out of one of the best tasting fish available.
After the Catch - This link will explain the proper way to handle that fish once you get it to the boat and beyond. This is an important link and would suggest that everyone read it.
How to lift and handle your fish - Contrary to what you might see on television, there are better ways of handling your catch.
Key Spots for Conditioned Fish - John Unsworth, resort owner, and premier fishing guide, on famous Sabaskong Bay, Lake of the Woods, has graciously supplied us with some great insight on how to fish those big fish that have been caught before and are "Fisherman wise". It is a great article with lots of good and timely information.
Lure Modification - This article discusses weighting your jerk and crankbaits to make easier on you, and to be able to fish deeper with the same baits.
Making the Cut - This is the story of putting 10 pounds into a 5 pound bag, and being competitive about it!!
Fishing accidents, getting the hooks out - This article discusses how to remove a hook that has mistakenly found a human being instead of a fish, and potentially how to avoid this situation to start with.
Esoxhunter Survey Summary - This is a summary of the first survey questions posted on the website. Makes interesting reading.
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish - Many times sportsman pinch pennies in the wrong areas, and the results suffer!! Don't be one of these guys.
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Last updated on ... January 1, 2007