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Irish pike

May 1. 2002

Pike master Dutch Ad Swier is a well known pike fisher, who amongst other things shaped one of Partridge's pike hooks. He has extensive experience with pike, and here is a story and some pictures from a trip of his to Ireland: "A one foot fly amidst the lily pads"

wasn't it that he wa

Oct 8. 2007
Always remember when pike... (User picture)
Hi Derek, Thanks

Mar 1. 2007
Derek DeYoung (Article)
I've been using the-

Feb 21. 2007
Pike Landing (Article)

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