(No) Pike

Date: 29 December 2016
Country: The Netherlands
River: Bernisse
Nearest city/town: Simonshaven
Fish: Pike, Pike-Perch
Technique: Spinrod
Gear: spinners, spoons, plugs, softbaits

We decided to go pike fishing near Rotterdam. The Bernisse is a very nice river that starts from the Spui. The Spui connects the Haringvliet with the Oude Maas. It is not too wide and not too deep.There is a lot of high gras and beautiful pools. We parked our car at the start of the Bernisse (at the Spui) and walked all the way around (we took the first bridge). It was a 10 km hike (15.000 steps) on a cold and foggy day. Along the way we casted as much as possible, changing lures now and again, but helas... not one bite. Nevertheless, it was a nice day out and we will be back here for sure!

Merry Christmas!

Ulf finished the boxes on time and they look great!
Merry Christmas!

Tying a "Tom Special"

When we were in Norway, in August this year, Tom has caught a lot of trout and grayling using this fly. He could let it drift, tug it in, drag it behind the boat... whatever he did, he caught fish with it.
This is my attempt to copy that fly...

Tying for Christmas

I've made a deal with my buddy Ulf. I will tie 10 different flies for 5 friends and he will make 5 fly boxes. That 'll be our present to our fishing friends.
It took me some time and a lot of patience, but I've finished my part of the deal. Now I just have to wait for the boxes... :-)