Crazy Day of Pike Fishing: From Broken Elbow to Record-Breaking Catch

TLDRDespite a broken elbow, I embarked on a pike fishing adventure and caught a record-breaking 24lb pike in the canal. The day started with smaller pike in the countryside before moving to an urban location in search of bigger fish. Witness the incredible journey and the shocking condition of a hooked pike.

Key insights

🎣Using single hooks instead of treble hooks made unhooking the fish easier and safer.

🌳Starting in the countryside and gradually moving to urban areas allowed for different pike sizes and fishing challenges.

🎣A 24lb pike, caught with single hooks, topped the previous record in the canal.

🐟Witnessing the distressing sight of a pike with a severely bent back highlighted the importance of responsible fishing and fish handling.

🎣The fishing adventure, despite the challenges, revealed the excitement and satisfaction of landing big catches.

Q&A

Why did you use single hooks instead of treble hooks?

Using single hooks instead of treble hooks made it easier and safer to unhook the fish, especially with a broken elbow.

Why did you start in the countryside and move to an urban location?

Starting in the countryside allowed for catching smaller pike, while moving to urban areas presented the opportunity to catch bigger fish.

How big was the record-breaking pike you caught?

The record-breaking pike weighed 24lb, the biggest ever caught in the canal.

Why was the sight of the hooked pike distressing?

The pike had a severely bent back, likely due to mistreatment or injury, emphasizing the importance of responsible fishing and fish handling.

What did you learn from this fishing adventure?

Despite the challenges and the shocking sight of the hooked pike, the adventure showcased the thrill and satisfaction of landing big catches and the need to prioritize responsible fishing practices.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Despite challenging weather and a broken elbow, I embarked on a pike fishing adventure.

01:28Starting in the countryside, I used single hooks for easier fish unhooking.

06:52Moving to an urban location, I hoped to catch bigger pike.

10:42Caught a 24lb pike, breaking the previous canal record.

11:46Discovered a distressing sight of a pike with a severely bent back.

13:46Ended on a positive note, celebrating the record-breaking catch.