I have caught my share of Northern Pike, but not in Ohio waters. 
Yesterday was very hot and nowhere near ideal fishing conditions. So we found a shaded deep spot of the Great Miami River and set out some lines. 
My daughters 8th birthday is this weekend, and has recently graduated from her kiddy push-button pole to a real open faced spinning reel and 6ft pole. Dad is not selfish and helped place her bait in the best spot there. She asked if she can make a small bait adjustment. Next thing I notice she got quiet and I see her pole with a healthy bend. I asked "you got one?" her reply "YES AND ITS HUGE!" all kinds of nervous excitement. With only verbal guidance, followed like a pro I might add, and help lifting onto the bank, this was all her!

Aprox. 24 inches

Congrats to your daughter....!  She likely will remember that day for the rest of her life.  Thanks for sharing with us!

Great pic, I love the look on your daughter's face!

Thats awesome!

(20-Jun-2018, 02:00 PM)RENOV8R Wrote: Great pic, I love the look on your daughter's face!

Lmao right!
He was covered in slimey sand and kept trying to smack her

Great picture!  That's a great accomplishment and a hobby your daughter can have forever! Those northerns are REAL good eating especially if you can get the Y bones out.  My mother-in-law was very good at it but I could never get the hang of it...

THAT is what its all about...enjoy the memories!