Having a drag system with a maximum drag of at least 15 pounds will help you land just about any pike that comes your way. When trolling for pike, we like to use reels that have a maximum drag of at least 25 pounds.
What pound line should I use for pike?
You’ll need a stiff rod, 14 to 17 pound test line, and 9 to 12 inch steel leaders. 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.
What size rod is best for pike fishing?
A great starting point for a beginner to pike fishing would be a rod having a length of around 8ft and a casting weight of around 15-40g as that will provide enough power to cast most general purpose lures and also have enough power to stop and control sizeable pike.
What kind of rod do you use for pike fishing?
For a general all-round good purpose pike rod, a 12ft 3lb test curve rod will cover the majority of the bait fishing situations that you will encounter. For heavier bait work a 12ft 3.5lb test curve is recommended, this is an ideal rod for casting bigger leads (3oz) and bigger baits.
Is 15 pound line good for pike?
Line. Pike have extremely sharp teeth that gives them the ability to break through some line with ease. It is important to structure your line with the reel and rod set up you plan to use. For a reel that has at least a maximum of 15 pounds worth of drag, we like to use 15 to 20-pound braided line.
How do you target a pike?
Use high-visibility colors like white, chartreuse, and bright orange. They also respond well to baits that put off lots of vibration or sound. Top choices for pike include spinnerbaits, inline spinners, lipless cranks, and loud topwaters like buzzbaits and walking baits.
Are spinning rods good for pike?
Abu Garcia Devil Spinning Rod
High quality fittings throughout and the light and responsive carbon blank make these a great choice without breaking the bank. For pike fishing we recommend the 8ft, 9ft or 10ft versions, perfect for handling those big winter pike!
What makes a good pike rod?
What determines a good pike fishing rod? A great pike fishing rod is usually 8-9 ft long and has a fast action with medium or medium-heavy power. This gives you good leverage and hooking ability when the pike strikes. Depending on the size of lures you intend to use, the casting weight of the rod may vary.
When should I strike pike?
In November, when there’s still plenty weed growth, pike congregate in weedy areas, that are three to six feet deep, as the water is warmer. These places also provide camouflage, enabling pike to ambush prey fish. Once December hits, and the first frosts bite, target water of at least six to 15 feet.
Are pike hard to catch?
Pike are aggressive apex predators and are usually easy to catch, because they will chase and bite at almost anything smaller than them.
What’s the best weather for pike fishing?
Favorable weather conditions for pike include a low-pressure system with moderate temperatures, overcast skies, and southern or southwestern winds. Rain does however have a somewhat more negative effect on the pike’s appetite and should hence be avoided.
What is the best bait for pike fishing?
Soft rayed fish that have lots of natural oil in the skin and flesh make the best dead baits for pike fishing. These natural oils leech into the water and help to attract pike that may be cruising in the area. Some of the best dead baits are smelt, alewives, small whitefish, chubs, and the always popular sucker.
Can pike bite through braid?
Pike will bite through braid, maybe not every time but when you least want to lose your fish it will go.
Is 6lb line good for pike?
The pike do not get to 60 lbs. 40 lbs is about max. I would use a good 20 or 25 lb braid. My go to line on a medium rod is 14lb, I usually run 6lb on an ultralight, makes the hammer handles fun.
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 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.”
What time of day are pike most active?
Pike in the morning are more active than usual. Early morning right before the sun rises is an excellent time to target hungry pike. You can either find them in open or shallow water hunting down their first meal of the day.
What is the best time of day to fish for pike?
Northern pike are most active during the day when their sense of sight allows them to ambush prey. The peaks for pike feeding are early morning and late evening when the water is coolest. Pike need to sleep just like any fish but they can be quite active feeding prior to bedtime.
What is the best braid for pike fishing?
- Daiwa J Braid X8. First up in our list of the best braid for spinning reels is the J Braid X8 by Daiwa.
- Spiderwire Dura 4 Braid. Next up is a braid I have used myself for heavy lure fishing when targeting big pike, and it is a braid favoured by many top predator anglers.
- Berkely X9 Braid.
- Berkley Whiplash Carrier 8 Braid.
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How many levels of Lure are there?
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| Enchantment Name | Lure |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Lure I) |
| Max Level | Level 3 (Lure III) |
| Description | Increases the rate at which fish will bite your hook |
| Applies To | Fishing Rods |
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