Unknownwaters Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 I was fishing on a lake in Georgia. This lake is made artificially colder than most lakes in Georgia because of Lake lanier dam, you can even catch trout in it (which I often do). The Georgia DNR says pickerel can be caught in the section of the river downstream of the lake, but not in the lake itself. I was pretty sure it was a pickerel when I caught it, but I have had several people tell me its a Pike. Was just wondering the opinions of the members of this forum. P.S. How do you put photos directly on to your posts without having to use attachments? Pretty sure I see people doing that all the time. Quote
Unknownwaters Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 didnt think they made it this far south, unless it was artificially placed in the lake somehow. and I figured out the picture thing Quote
hooah212002 Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 You could check the DNR records to see what has been stocked there. if the lake is artificially colder than what is normally found, it makes sense for them to stock Pike to assist in keeping the baitfish in check. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Thats a Grass or Barred Pickerel. You can tell by the tell tale black line running horizontally through the eye and face. Only way to truly tell if it's a Pike is to see a close up of the gill plate or the mandible pores on the bottom of the jaw. Quote
yoyoman Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 looks like a chain pickerel to me. we have both up here in pa. got a 29 incher yesterday. Quote
hooah212002 Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 I gladly stand corrected. Sorry for the misinformation. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Oh, they get plenty big, state record here in little 'ol Rhode Island is 6lbs-11oz A 3 lb Pickerel looks like a torpedo! Quote
Unknownwaters Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 No idea how big the one in my picture is, didnt take the time to measure it. probably several pounds and maybe 25 to 30 inches. caught it so long ago I dont remember the details Quote
Surveyor Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Chain pickerel, We call em D*** Jacks here. Also "flying Jacks"' they can be quite acrobatic. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted August 24, 2012 Super User Posted August 24, 2012 Yup, a chain pickerel. Caught a few in my time, and some big uns, too. Quote
GoTakeANap Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Chain pickerel, We call em D*** Jacks here. Also "flying Jacks"' they can be quite acrobatic. X2 call them jacks as well. jacks have torn up many crankbaits i own. Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted August 24, 2012 Super User Posted August 24, 2012 Definately a Pickerel Here is a Northern Pike my youngest daughter caught on a little fishing outing, 19" 2'-02 oz Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 24, 2012 Global Moderator Posted August 24, 2012 Looks like a text book example of a chain pickeral to me too. You can even make out the chain links in it's color pattern in your picture. Quote
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