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Northern Pike, Jack, Pickerel Fishing and Tackle:

Spring and Summer Pike Fishing: Lake fishing for Pike

Northern Pike -

Lures/Terminal: Common bait includes small fish species, frogs, Mepps, spinners, jigs, minnows, plastic trailers and rapalas.Many anglers use steel leaders and other types of leaders for pike.

Rods/Reels/Line: Many anglers use steel/alloy leaders and other types of leaders for pike.

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near the shore is especially effective during springtime, at which stage the big pike move into the shallows to spawn in weedy areas, and later many remain there to feed on other spawning bait fish species. Smaller jack Pike

often remain in the shallows for their own protection, and for the small fish food available there. For the hot summer period [A1] and during non-active phases the larger female pike tend to retire to deeper water and/or places of better cover. This gives the boat angler good fishing during the summer and winter seasons. Trolling is a popular technique.

Northern Pike are found throughout most of the US North-Central and North-East, much of Canada, and many other places. They are also stocked in many other areas. Pike are a hugely popular recreational fish for several reasons. Pike, in North America, grow as long as 50 inches and as heavy as 45 pounds and larger. A common pike is 26 inches and 4 pounds.

For Northern Pike, try:

A strong reel like the Penn Int. Casting Reel with a decently stiff rod.
Baitfish, stick bait imitations like the Bomber Long A's. Suick Lure Co.'s Musky Thriller or Night Walker
A good 50-80 pound fiber line is good
Many anglers use steel/alloy leaders and other types of protective leaders

Pike like slow streams, shallow and weedy lake structure, rocky structure, plus other waters. These locals provide protection of young pike. Pike are typically solitary ambush predators; they lie in wait for prey and then strike with remarkable vigor. Pike eat mainly fish, but are opportunists that will take whatever that may fall prey. Pike are among the largest freshwater fish and take big prey. Some biologists have suggest that pike optimally forage on prey that are from 45-55% of their body length. They are not very particular. Fishing for pike is highly exciting with their aggressive hits and aerial acrobatics.

Try dead baits, lure fishing, and jerk baiting for Pike. Live baitfish works well, if legal; dead baitfish will bring some fish as Pike may locate prey with smell. Dead fish are particularly productive for well fed Pike in the colder season. Pike also use a lateral line system to register low frequency vibrations in following the vortices produced by escaping prey - whirling spinners may mimic this prey. Jerkbaits are also very effective. Big plugs or soft baits are effective when trolling. Spoons with mirror finishes are very effective when the sun is right. When fishing in shallow water for smaller pike, lighter and smaller lures are frequently used.

Barb-less trebles are often used for Pike as it simplifies de-hooking. Since they have very sharp and numerous teeth, care is required in unhooking a pike.

Wiki on Northern Pike

Pike Fishing Freak - Good site on Pike fishing

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