Landing a 35-inch pike and a 44-inch tiger muskie in just 24 hours, Paul Koor’s weekend on the Erie Canal and North Lake was nothing short of legendary. Koor, a Rome local, credits his success to knowing the canal’s rhythms—late afternoons after the ships pass are prime time. The real kicker? He caught both giants on the same $25 lure, and even suspects an even bigger pike tried to steal his catch! These waters clearly hold some surprises. Who else has had a once-in-a-lifetime fishing moment close to home? Let’s hear your stories! #News #FishingTales #ErieCanal