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Old 07-01-2012, 07:29 PM
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Hi Folks.There are really only 2 possibilities that this can be.Pike Or Zander.I'd be gratefull if you could give me your opinions.It was only about 1-2lb size.Location is not relevant .
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Old 07-01-2012, 07:32 PM
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Pike for me.
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There are really only 2 possibilities
PIRHANA CROC.
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i would say thats a zander jim.

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Old 07-01-2012, 07:34 PM
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I'd say Zander Jim, seems to have too large a "forehead" for a pike.
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Old 07-01-2012, 07:37 PM
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I would say zander judging by the eye socket size.
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Old 07-01-2012, 07:39 PM
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Its a Zander...

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Im not an expert

but if the fish was only about 1-2lb i would say a pike, to big a front jaw and to meny teeth to be a zander.
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i think its a pike, it doesn't have the front fang teeth of a zander.
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Old 07-01-2012, 07:42 PM
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Not a pike.........

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