Pike Fishing Lures- Guides And Reviews
The northern pike and musky are two species in the Esox family, and they are very dedicated sports fishing species and can be caught with a wide range of freshwater fishing lures and baits. This fishery is done all over the nordic part of the world and is a popular fishery because one do not have to be a "pro" to have great results. Pike fishing is a very versatile fishery and can be done all year. From ice fishing to late autumn when maybe pikes are in their best conditions. To this period they have increased their weight considerably by eating as much as they can in the best growth period and are incredible strong and wild. As mentioned above one can catch these fish with many kinds of pike lures. Most used pike lures and musky lures (musky, a near relative) are crankbaits, spoons, spinners, soft baits, jigs and flies. If you want to try pike fishing, I would recommend using a medium strong spinning rod with a good spinning reel. Always use a wire trace or else you lose the biggest pike instantly including your lure.
Purchase some large spinners, silver spoons and red/ white crankbaits for starters. Find a well known lake or stream for pike fishing and begin casting towards/ along weedlines. Sooner or later you will get a pike. Hopefully you will be fascinated and want to develop this exciting fishery. For serious pike fishermen there is an abundance of gear and fishing methods to become a skilled pike angler. Fishing from boat is one of them and trolling for pike is one of the best methods to catch those large pike. Cannon downriggers are useful combined with humminbird fish finders as I personally use. Picking the best freshwater fishing lures can be a complicated process, but read our guides and reviews here to make it easier.
The largest pike ever caught on a fishing rod was landed in Germany 1986, weighed 54,6 lbs(24,8kg), see picture. Without doubt there is larger pike out there, maybe YOU will be the one beating that record ?