The Best Pike Fishing Techniques

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Pike, really large trophy pike, can make even probably the most skilled angler's heart scream. And, though not common, many pike anglers are nonetheless managing to land 25-pound wall-hangers every season.

Pike are voracious eaters, attacking their subsequent meal with a vengeance that sometimes belies their size. The northern pike has simply earned its nickname "waterwolf!"

Pike haunt the shallow bays and weed beds of northern lakes all through the year. Large pike, however, will move to deeper water during lengthy, hot summer days.

Many pike fishermen believe pike quit hitting as soon as the water temperature has reached sixty five degrees. Some will even inform you that in the summer they lose their teeth. This is just not true. Mid-summer could be top-of-the-line occasions of the year to fish for large pike.

Huge lures catch large pike. Though Mepps Aglias in sizes 4 & 5, and Mepps Aglia Longs in measurement four are tremendous pike catchers, Mepps Tandem Aglias, Musky Killers, Large Killers, Mepps Marabous and Musky Marabous can sometimes be a better option for actually big northerns. Large pike hang-out weed beds, thick weed beds, and the pure bucktail or marabou dressings on these lures cover the heavy-obligation treble hooks so properly these spinners can develop into virtually weedless.

Take note, big Mepps spinners are heavy-obligation lures and require medium-heavy to heavy obligation equipment. You may want a stiff rod, 14 to 17 pound test line, and 9 to 12 inch steel leaders.

Each pike fisherman has caught his share of northern from four to 10 pounds. Most of those fish are caught in shallow water. Huge pike, however, go deep. Many occasions they're in water 15 ft deep or deeper. At these occasions, a giant deep operating lure is needed. Mepps provides 4 spinners that may do that: Mepps Magnum Musky Killers, tandem Musky & Large Killers and the Mepps H210.

Pike are voracious eaters, attacking their next meal with a vengeance that typically belies their size. The northern pike has easily earned its nickname "waterwolf!" Pike hang-out the shallow bays and weed beds of northern lakes throughout the year. Large pike, nevertheless, will transfer to deeper water throughout long, hot summer days. Many pike fishermen believe pike stop hitting as soon as the water temperature has reached sixty five degrees. Some will even let you know that in the summer they lose their teeth. This is simply not true. Mid-summer may be among the finest times of the year to fish for big pike. Large lures catch massive pike. Though Mepps Aglias in sizes 4 & 5, and Mepps Aglia Longs in measurement 4 are super pike catchers, Mepps Tandem Aglias, Musky Killers, Large Killers, Mepps Marabous and Musky Marabous can typically be a more sensible choice for really massive northerns. Large pike hang-out weed beds, thick weed beds, and the pure bucktail or marabou dressings on these lures cowl the heavy-obligation treble hooks so effectively these spinners can turn into nearly weedless. Keep in mind, huge Mepps spinners are heavy-obligation lures and require medium-heavy to heavy obligation equipment. You will want a stiff rod, 14 to 17 pound test line, and 9 to 12 inch steel leaders. Each pike fisherman has caught his share of northern from four to 10 pounds. Most of these fish are caught in shallow water. Big pike, nevertheless, go deep. Many times they're in water 15 toes deep or deeper. At these instances, a giant deep working lure is needed. Mepps offers 4 spinners that may do that: Mepps Magnum Musky Killers, tandem Musky & Large Killers and the Mepps H210.

Then there's the 3 Mepps Syclops spoon. It weighs a full ounce, and it drops deep quickly. If you happen to're looking for even more weight, strive sandwiching two 3 Syclops entrance to back... you may have a brute of a lure that weighs a full two ounces. Fish the Syclops deep and slow. It's a superb "countdown" lure. As soon as it hits the water, start counting. If the lure hits backside while you reach ten, start your subsequent retrieve at eight.

If you're in search of a lighter approach, strive trolling a Syclops Lite alongside the edge of a weed mattress, or forged it over the top of shallow weeds. Need extra depth just tie on a Syclops.

As a result of mild penetration is poor when fishing deep, the Syclops is available in all kinds of "scorching" colours, as well as polished brass and genuine silver plate. Strive platium lures if you're fishing shallow water on overcast days.

One last tip... fish weed beds with a 1 (half of oz.) Timber Doodle. Before attaching the Mister Twister® Cut up Double Tail, lip-hook a shiner or sucker minnow within the bend of the hook. The added scent is not going to solely attract pike, however any walleye or smallmouth bass that happens to be within the area. Observe catch and release.