tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post3810583180681352988..comments2024-03-25T14:11:43.432+00:00Comments on Of Esox & observations : Two steps forward, one step backDylan Wrathallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-30892541518034291812022-12-14T11:10:54.687+00:002022-12-14T11:10:54.687+00:00Hi Ric,
So sorry for the delay in making this repl...Hi Ric,<br />So sorry for the delay in making this reply, yesterday was absolutely manic! Right then, the thought processes I use are very much based upon my experiences with "big" Pike over the years. That fish I so desire is, in my opinion, very similar to a Common Buzzard. Yes, sure they could fly around chasing rabbits but do they? Not a bit of it, they are far happier, preserving energy and sitting on fence posts waiting for their prey to come to them. My target fish will behave in much the same way and, in the build up to spawning, will accept every opportunity to feed if it suits them. I've not conducted any scientific research to back this up, although my diary notes certainly support the hypothesis.<br />Cheers for the comment, wishing you, Bronwyn and the family all the best for the festive period - DylDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-74852516688772052512022-12-13T12:18:18.368+00:002022-12-13T12:18:18.368+00:00Maximum return from minimum effort. Is the word pa...Maximum return from minimum effort. Is the word paradox appropriate here Dyl as regards the Pike's feeding habits? I can imagine that a Pike having had a meal will take longer (?) to digest it, the colder the water is. However, I can see your point on using a large dead-bait. The Pike when it wants to feed, is by logic, going to go for an easy meal which will keep it going for a month (?). Lets hope your timing of bait in water matches with Mr big going on the munch.Ricnoreply@blogger.com