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It work great. I found that a shorter distance between the hook and the weight worked better. Only had an 8 inch gap. Used live worms and couldn't keep the perch off the hook. They were all small and I released them all but 23 perch from shore in the middle of town is a good day

AB came for a long drive to hook up with me for a fish in wawa. Great guy and lucky enough to pick up three. Biggest was 17

Sorry for questioning your handling of this beautiful pike. Once out of water fish are rather fragile ( they do not have the support of surrounding water) . They should be fully supported with both hands one under belly the other holding the tail....never place your hand in the gill area. Hanging a fish (especially a large one) vertically ( even for a short time) will stretch back muscles and even separate vertebrae in the back bone plus damage gill arches and the connective tissue. The other mistake many anglers make is keeping fish out of water to long......a good idea is keeping the fish in the water while removing the hooks .....If a picture is taken a quick lift while supporting the fish fully....then back in the water.