To say that George “Coop” Cooper has a passion for big northern pike is an understatement. Each fall the Brainerd-based guide spends countless cold, shivering hours tossing huge lures to trophy northerns.

Is it all worth it? Well, last fall Coop caught many pike between ten and fifteen pounds. These were all eclipsed by a 24-pound 8-ounce giant he caught in October. Read More of the Story…

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