Category: Northern Pike | Top Water
Do predators such and northern pike, muskies and bass attempt to stun potential prey in certain situations? In this video clip shot 9/14/06 a northern pike strikes at a muskie topwater lure in some heavy cabbage. Watching the strike in super slow motion it appears that the pike has its mouth shut during the strike. Was the fish trying to eat the lure or simply stun it? It’s also possible that the pike had simply closed its mouth by the time it clears the water. I’ve had old time muskie angles swear that in some cases muskies strike to stun or to kill and not eat. What do you think? Please fell free to add your comments to this video if you have seen this scenario while fishing. Filming Location Twin Cites Metro Area
Submitted by munchman on Fri, 09/15/2006 - 9:36am.
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Thanks for commenting on this Esoxpirate. I believe your theories also. I think young predators like smaller pike strike to stun or kill large prey intending to make swallowing easier. I've had too many small pike hit muskie lures that are over 1/2 their size to not believe this. I also think muskies strike lures, other predators or prey to establish territory. Finally I think some of the muskies you may catch each season strike out of interest when they are not in a feeding mood. An example of this would be the fish that follow and just nip at the back treble and end up getting hooked. I don't think these fish are in a heavy feeding mood but more just curious. When muskies are really ready to eat, they typically leave no doubt about on the strike. Chris Munchow |
HI?
I am in France and I like walking on the dog action for this lure. Does you know what is this lure ?
thanks
olivier |
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They are one of my favorite lures for muskies. Here is a link where you can check them out. http://www.thornebros.com/muskie/baits/gliding_jerkbaits/gliding_phantom.html |
I will place an order and will test in Sud OUEST OF France ( Bordeaux )on big lake area.These lake are warm and clear water. There are many huge pike . If you are interesting , I can send you the result of the test.
Many thanks Olivier |
1 | I believe that some fish try to stun...
Theory 1: That smaller fish do this to prey that is just at there limits for being to big to eat. This way when they try to eat it they don’t have as much of a problem. I think this is possible, but am a true believer.
Theory 2: That the fish is striking at the other fish to kill it, or warn it that this is his territory. I’m not sure if this is correct either, but that why they call it a theory.
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