Fishing Article:  A Pike and their place

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BASIC PIKE TACKLE REQUIREMENTS

Fishing for pike does require some specialised tackle. However, while there are a few fundamentals that are essential you might already have some of the equipment you will need.

Wire traces are absolutely essential for pike fishing or there is every chance that a pike will bite through your line! Line and trace strength needs careful consideration and it is better to opt stronger rather than lighter. A main line of at least 15lb is a good idea and trace wire of 30lb or more. Hooks can be treble or double and crushing the barbs will facilitate their speedy removal when you do land a pike.

Pike rods usually have a test curve of 2.5lb or more for bait fishing, and for lure fishing choose one designed to cast 56g (2oz) or so. Floats and/or bite indicators will also be needed.

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. For unhooking pike you will need one pair (better still two pairs) of strong, long-handled forceps. A sufficiently large weigh sling (see photo) and unhooking mat, or a sling/mat combo, completes the basics.

Fox Predator bullnose pike lure The Fox Predator Bullnose jerkbait is a slow sinking count down glide bait that swings lazily from side to side when worked with slow downward pulls of the rod. This lure works equally well

Fox Predator charger spinner bait The 1.5oz. Fox Charger spinnerbait is designed to be used with a medium to heavy lure rod at depths of between 2m and 5m depending upon retrieval speed. It has a stainless steel frame, anti-clog roll.

Fox Predator henchman pike fishing spoon The Fox Henchman pike fishing spoon is a light guage regular elongated spoon 140mm long and weighing 28g. It is perfect for short distance casting into shallow water. It can be worked slowly 99

Fox Predator inducer pike fishing spinner This is the 'all rounder' in the Bucktail range and is suited to big and small waters alike. It is 9" long and is ideal for working depths from the surface down to around 3m. It is fitted with Color.

Fox Predator micro chomper pike lure Fox Micro Jerks are a new concept, designed for anglers who prefer to target predators with smaller lures. Micro jerks differ from most traditional lures because the bodies are manufactured from wood.

Fox Predator micro dolphin pike jerk bait Fox Micro Jerks are a new concept, designed for anglers who prefer to target predators with smaller lures. Micro jerks differ from most traditional lures because the bodies are manufactured from wood

Fox Predator micro gremlin fishing lure Fox Micro Jerks are a new concept, designed for anglers who prefer to target predators with smaller lures. Micro jerks differ from most traditional lures because the bodies are manufactured from wood.

Fox Predator micro jointed dolphin Jerk bait fishing for Pike is very popular but the Fox Micro Jerkbaits are a new concept, designed for anglers who prefer to target predators with smaller lures. Fox Predator mini runt pike fishing lure The little brother to the Runt, this smaller lure has a slightly different shape with the belly and the forehead being more curved, producing an interesting variation in action. The Fox Mini Runt is...

Fox Predator miniscule bush baby pike jig The Fox Predator Bush Baby is a bucktail tied jig with a single hook which is tipped with a small soft platic grub to help trigger takes. They are best when gently bumped along the bottom or on a

Fox Predator raider pike fishing jerkbait A true darting jerkbait that can be devastating when worked with either short jerks of the rod to obtain a rhythmic side to side action or with faster bursts of the rod tip to produce a more erratic d.

Fox Predator rainbow trout pike fishing bait The Fox Chubby Shads are available in 12 colours. Each has been carefully selected following extensive trials to find the ultimate fish catching patterns. Ideally one should have a selection of

Fox Predator replicant 8 inch pike lure Fox Replicants are soft bait pike lures. They are an essential addition to every lure anglers tackle box and will fool the most waty of pike. These 8 inch long Replicants have an irrisistible action.Fox Predator runt jerkbait pike lure The Fox Runt has a slow to medium sink rate that requires very little effort to achieve an action that pike will find very hard to resist. Short steady taps of the rod tip will see this bait weave

Fox Predator slim dolphin jerk bait The Fox Slim Dolphin is a shad shaped lure which has a fluttering action when worked with gentle movements of the rod. It can also be made to work from side to side when worked with sharp, steady, 

Fox Predator stalker shallow crankbait The Fox Stalker is a straight bodied shad profile buoyant crank bait, that has been specifically designed for use in shallow water or for targeting pike when they are feeding in the upper layers of th..

Fox Predator top pop small pike lure The Fox Predator Top Pop is a floating conical shaped little lure that can be fished slowly over sub surface weed. When worked on a faster retrieve through shallow water it has an erratic darting act.

Fox Predator zander fireball jighead 18g The Fox Fireball is a very effective method to present deadbaits for Zander fishing. They can be fished vertically from a boat when drifting. They are often used in conjunction with a stinger treble.

Grauvell axel large pike spoon This silver pike spoon is an incredibly popular pattern has accounted for huge numbers of fish. It can be used a variety of venues and is one of the most reliable pike spoons available.

Grauvell casty spinner This unique spinner sends out vibrations through the water when retrieved and is effective for catching Pike, perch and Trout. Length 175mm Weight 22g

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