I generally consider trolling at 6 to 9km/h for pike to be speedtrolling. Some might find this hard to believe and it sure feels strange when you do this for the first time. It sure asks something of your gear and it is effective when the conditions are right, but I’ll get into that later.
How deep should I troll for pike?
Although Oravec often carries five presentation options, he notes, “the best way to get a big lure 40 feet down in current is to use wire line or a downrigger.” Leadcore is limited to about 30 feet of depth and slow speeds, while casting and vertical jigging work in shallower water or when the current is low.
How fast should I troll for pike?
When trolling, keep speeds to 1.5 mph or less. The biggest key to success during fall is getting location and depth right. Pike hold on steep-breaking points, ledges, and river channels.
How much line should I let out for a troll?
Trolling Depth Trick #3
Consider the following example: If you’re trolling a tandem rig tied with two five-ounce bucktails (5 x 2 = 10), and you let out 100 feet of line (double 50, so multiply by two again), according to the Rule it will run at about 20 feet below the surface (5 x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20).
Where can I troll for pike?
Trolling in open water is one of the most overlooked opportunities for targeting adult pike. Waters that have perch or walleye living along defined weed beds will also attract adult pike. Emerging weeds growing on 8-10 foot flats are also great places to look for pike while the water temperature is cool.
What are the best lures for trolling for pike?
If the weed growth is isolated, a jerkbait is a good candidate. But in areas where the weeds are denser, other baits like weedless spoons, spinnerbaits and weedless jigs are the ideal casting lures for targeting pike. Weedless spoons work best when the hook is dressed with a 5-inch twister tail or a pork rind trailer.
How can I reduce my troll speed?
- Shut Down Your Boat’s Engine(s) If your boat has multiple outboards, shutting down one or more engines will allow you to drop speed.
- Shifting Engines Out of Gear.
- Using Drift Socks and Trolling Bags.
- Benefits of an Auxiliary Outboard Engine.
- Using an Electric Motor.
- Outboard Engines with Troll Mode.
Can you troll for northern pike?
Trolling for northern pike is a great way to cover bays and pinpoint northern pike casting hotspots.The bays that attract most pike are those that feature cabbage weeds and the ideal water temperature.
Should you troll with or against the current?
When in an area with current, troll crosscurrent as opposed to with and/or against the current. Going crosscurrent, you don’t have to worry about how the current is affecting your lure’s or bait’s speed through the water. Plus, fish generally swim into the current.
What speed should you troll at?
So, what is the best trolling speed? The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a good starting place for most species like walleye, trout and salmon.
What speed do you troll for walleye?
Trolling speed, in the spring, is best at 1.3 – 1.5 mph. Summer trolling speeds increase 1.5- 2 mph as walleyes are more active in warmer water temperatures.
What colors do pike see best?
“I find that in the early spring, the pike really prefer the bright orange and chartreuse colours. Yet, come fall, silver, grey, and black combinations that imitate ciscos and other congregating baitfish seem best. So I tend to use bright lures in the spring and flashy baitfish patterns in the fall.”
How do you attract pike ice fishing?
Northern pike can be taken by anglers ice fishing with both artificial lures and live and frozen bait. Since pike generally prefer a larger meal, bigger baits such as jigs, spoons, and jigging plugs are the best choice for anglers who prefer to fish with artificial lures.
What type of lures do pike like?
Pike absolutely love spinners of all kinds but the Mepps #5 or the big Blue Fox in silver, silver and blue, or gold work best. These produce well in any situation and work well in quickly casting and working an area. For pike, the smaller size- #5- definitely works better than the larger musky bucktails.
How do you know how deep a lure will dive?
The diving depth of the lure can be roughly determined by the size of the bill; the bigger and longer, the deeper it will dive.
How do you control crankbait depth?
Move your crankbait too slow or too fast and it’ll run too shallow. The bill has to bite into the water at the correct angle for the lure to run as deep as possible. The length of your cast is the next thing that affects running depth. A longer cast will let the bait get down deeper.
Can you troll with a drift sock?
The preferred way to use your drift sock for trolling is to first find the fish or landmark on the map you want to target. Then continue past the spot heading into the wind. Drop all lures or bait into the water that you want to use. Deploy your drift sock and let it slow the boat down.
Can you troll with a 150hp motor?
Trolling bags work very well! I typically need one for to get to 2.2 mph with my 150 hp. They stabilize the boat in wind and waves very well when trolling. If I need to get to 2.0 mph I will put out a second bag.
How deep do pike go in summer?
Geologically young, deep, clear lakes have pike populations that tend to suspend over deep water and cruise deep flats in the 25- to 60-foot range during summer and fall.
How deep are pike in June?
Getting lures down to deepwater pike can be challenging, but there are some simple techniques for quickly and methodically covering productive areas. Most midsummer pike relate to structure in depths of 20 to 60 feet; they’re deepwater creatures, but usually not as deep as most lake trout.
How deep do northern pike go?
Every pike fisherman has caught his share of northern from 4 to 10 pounds. Most of these fish are caught in shallow water. Big pike, however, go deep. Many times they are in water 15 feet deep or deeper.
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