Holland’s Big Pike
Theo’s been at it again. The early spring in Europe has the fish moving actively, and the anglers just as active in pursuit of them. The canal’s in Holland contain many northern pike, and they are a great fish to pursue with the fly rod.
This 43-inch fish took a big streamer and fought powerfully. What more can one ask of a day’s outing?
Northerns get to be really fun when they reach the 40 inch mark and beyond.
A big pike like this one demands huge flies–the biggest thing you can cast on your fly rod will still seem small to a huge pike.