Monster northern pike – on setlines [video]
Late ice is a great time to target monster northern pike, and one of the best ways to do that is with setlines. Here's how the guys at Angling Buzz are getting it done. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz.
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Late ice is a great time to target monster northern pike, and one of the best ways to do that is with setlines. Here's how the guys at Angling Buzz are getting it done. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz.
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