tips for catching pike
Posted Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:43 pm tips for catching pike
For catching pike your gonna require some specialised equipment, but the elite do not forget the basics! heres a short list as to the basic stuff to have:
Wire traces. These are a MUST. Why? Well because pikes have a bad habit of biting through your line, and swimming away. Slippery buggers. In terms of line and trace strength, make sure to opt for stronger than lighter.A main line of at least 15lb is a good idea and trace wire of 30lb or more is a good steady balance.. Hooks can be treble or double and crushing the barbs will facilitate their speedy removal when (IF) you do manage to catch a pike.
Other than a reliable reel you will also require a large landing net with at least 36 inch arms if triangular in shape, or with a diameter of 30 inches if round framed. If you wanna unhook pike safely, then get a pair of decent forceps, long handled preferably. Dont forget the likes of floats/and bite indicators as well.
Just meant as a short intro...hope this is of some use...and hpe you guys can expand on it. :)
Posted Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:36 pm Re:tips for catching pike
Any tips for actually getting the cranky critters under control? i swear, they seem to have an allergy to me, struggle struggle struggle
Posted Tue Sep 4, 2007 11:03 am Re:tips for catching pike
I find holding them bu the tail and snapping my fingers in front of their eyes tends to subdue them pretty quick
Posted Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:36 pm Re: tips for catching pike
Here in Michigan, we typically don't net a pike unless its over 30" or so. I like to grab them right behind the neck, like catching a snake. Once you grab one, pinch ever so slightly and the fish will freeze up and won't wiggle a bit. There must be a nerve on the neck of the fish that prevents it from moving, just as one puts there thumb inside of a bass's mouth to subdue the creature.
Catching Pike:
I like using Rapalas. Perch or sunfish color that are diving/rattling. I fish the lure 'fast' during the summer months, typically at sunset. I don't use steel-leaders. I fish with braid. Braid 20 pound test, allows you to set the hook better since the fishing line doesn't stretch. I typically don't debarb my hooks because large pike tend to jump and can shake your lure out (musky like to jump too)
Try fising in Michigan. Pike here are a dime a dozen.
Sean
Posted Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:31 pm Re: tips for catching pike
it is not often I hear the word 'trace' used in place of 'leader' - I am guessing this post is coming from overseas??? There is a lot of great pike experience on the other side of the pond.. I have almost exclusively switched over to florocarbon leaders in place of wire - 60 lb maxima or Seaguar will last for dozens of pike before you need to change it, and you never have to worry about kinky leaders. This is pretty thick line, so I wouldn't necessarily say it is any less visible than a thin wire leader, but it's probably not any worse.
cheers,
LK
Walleye Editor, Ontario Out of Doors Magazine - Contributor, In-Fisherman Magazine
Posted Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:48 pm Re: tips for catching pike
i've heard of bite throughs on 60lbs fluoro leads and quixtrike rigs, I'd go bigger! 80lbs?
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Posted Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:50 pm Re: tips for catching pike
Forgot to add, that of course if you're not targeting northerns 40"+ than 60lbs fluoro should suit you well.
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