Note 457 — Chapter XIII · AUSONIUS—SALMO, SALAR AND FARIO—FIRST MENTION OF THE PIKE
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The biggest Pike ever caught in the United Kingdom seems to be the 72-pounder mentioned by Colonel Thornton in his “Sporting Tour.” Walton’s ring-decorated fish (see Gesner), three hundred years or so old, was no doubt heavier, if it were genuine. At any rate a Pike of 40-50 lbs. is very exceptional.