Today's POD captures the uncanny results of a rather rare & unique tactic used in Northern Pike fishing.  It's called "Bagpipe Blasting."  A few screeching toots on the old pipes is an ancient surefire method of causing those toothy monsters to jump right out of the water to attack the offending creature.  The "fisherman" then quickly drops his instrument and attempts to grab the critter mid-flight.  It requires split-second timing and deftness of hand.  The practice was actually once a competitive sport among certain ancient clans in Scotland.  One such clan depicts this practice in the form of their very own heraldic crest badge.  Look carefully and you may see the outline of one tattooed under the shirt worn in today's POD.

The MNR is currently studying the legality of this peculiar fishing technique.  Reportedly they plan to outlaw the method, particularly during the spawning season.

Jimbo   8-)