Pike Fishing

[walshie 2,804]

Can anyone give me the brief run down of what sort of stuff I'm likely to need for a spot of pike fishing?

 

Would a carp rod and reel do?

What sort of b/s line would i need?

Do people still use trebles for pike?

 

That sort of thing. Any info much appreciated.

 

Thanks.

 

 

[bobcullen79 1,495]

How are you gonna fish for them? No point telling you a carp set up will do with 15lb line if your gonna go spinning for them.. Hard work spinning with a carp set up, but would be fine for some dead baiting or live baiting. Tackle wise, its best to check venue rules otherwise trebles and trace will do just fine.

[walshie 2,804]

Spinning would involve standing up doing stuff. You know that's not my cup of tea.

 

I was thinking deadbaiting, but then float or leger? Still water or river?

 

it's something I always fancied doing, but never got round to.

[bobcullen79 1,495]

Tackle one of each up. See whats working and if its fast and furious, drop a rod. Ive had more success on the bottom with dead baits, its always been murky water though. Cant beat a bit of live baiting, try that first before they ban that too..

[bobcullen79 1,495]

Most importantly, get out with someone who will show you how to un hook one. Jack pike are nothing, you wait till you land a deep hooked big b*****d.

[Ossie n Arch 1,682]

I'd start by plug fishing the local river. If it's anything like the rivers around here, there'll be loads of smallish Pike to have a go at. Due mainly to the cleaner water we have nowadays. Catch a few that way, then you can work your way up to Llandegfedd.

 

The gear you used at the comp would be ok i'd think. Just some stronger line, a wire trace and some forceps required.

[Ggib 370]

The forceps are a must, I was once bitten by a 12 lb pike outa lough Heaney trying to unhook with no forceps it just got me on the thumb and the claret was flowing pumping with every heartbeat

[treecreeper 1,136]

nowt bleeds like a bit of pike rash.

you will need some long nosed forceps and some snips. If you have a carp set up and a net/mat etc you should only need a few snap links and some bait.

Edited October 20, 2014 by treecreeper

[tatsblisters 9,843]

The forceps are a must, I was once bitten by a 12 lb pike outa lough Heaney trying to unhook with no forceps it just got me on the thumb and the claret was flowing pumping with every heartbeat

I believe they have an anticogulant in their gillrakes and teeth that makes the smallest wound off one bleed like mad.

[ratattack 111]

Carp rod with reel, 15lb mono is fine with suitable wire leader. Then you need forceps, side cutters, shallower net than a carp net, unhooking mat. Then all the terminal tackle such as wire leaders/snap tackle, floats, leads, beads, swivels etc. But most importantly go with someone who knows how to unhook pike properly. The amount of pike I've caught with wire traces lodged right down in their gullet is unreal. All removed by me tho! Strike early and risk missing a fish rather that leaving it makes life a lot easier. A big pile hooked deeply is much easier to release than a small one hooked deeply!

[treecreeper 1,136]

spot on but ill take your word for it about hooking a pile

[BOLSTER 808]

Only read a few comments but the first thing is to go Pike fishing with someone who knows what he's doing & learn.

[Ggib 370]

Returning the pike unharmed should be top of the list mate, they give good sport and get hammered by the fcuking Europeans, they deserve the utmost respect. Good luck

[Bish12 0]

Does anyone have any pike lures and traces for sale? Thanks in advance

[tatsblisters 9,843]

Also would consider useing braid rather than monifilant though it is a personal choice.