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Alec’s Big Fall Pike on Lake Minocqua

Alec landed a big northern pike on a Mepps #5 on October 3, powering it out of the weeds on Lake Minocqua with a St. Croix rod and 20-pound FINS Braid.

Alec holding a big northern pike caught on Lake Minocqua on October 3

Big pike love cooler weather

Alec managed to catch this big pike on a Mepps #5 on October 3 on Lake Minocqua. Air temperatures were in the low 60s and the water temperature was 59°F.

Alec hauled this in with a 7-foot St. Croix Legend Tournament loaded with 20-pound FINS Braid to power this fish out of the weeds. Nice work, Alec!

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