There was some talk about it being a hybrid or what. Pike worldwide can be variable. Normally they are not attractive to me but this is interesting. Oddly, I think Muskies look great even though they are on the same body plan.
Its an Esox Flaviae (aka Esox Cisalpinus). Southern Europe. Mainly in Italy, France and to some extent Balkans and Switzerland. Roger Thuring
Another from Italy. This was near to the Po valley and maybe near to Steve’s home turf.
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