Pike Fishing Tips
Have you ever wondered why so many people love to go pike fishing? The answer is simple, pike are fun to catch each and every time. It really does not matter if you are fishing for Northern or Muskellunge because they both put up an awesome fight. Now that we have got that out of the way lets talk about learning and tips. Experience is everything! What we mean is both your own and others who have the knowledge through years of trial and error experience. Do not be afraid to hit the pond every chance you get and start trying new techniques and baits / lures. If you own a video phone, tape yourself while fishing. Discuss with the camera where you are and what the current conditions are. Do not forget to mention the bait or lure you are using and the success or failure of each. It would also be a good idea to talk about the weather conditions at the time and where you had the most strikes. This will allow you to give yourself tips the next time you head out.Here are a few answers to possible questions you have asked about pike fishing tips.....
Where is the best place to find pike in a pond or lake? We recommend you start fishing around thick weeds, lily pads, rocky areas, and small islands. Be careful around these areas though, because there is a greater chance of snaging and losing your bait.
What should I do with a pike once I catch one? We recommend you always wear a mitt while taking the hook out, then catch and release the fish. It only makes sense to put them back if your not going to eat them. This also gives the fish a chance to get bigger, and the next trip you take to the pond or lake for a better fight from a bigger fish.
What color bait do pike like or love better? We recommend you use red, white, or silver. Once you start fishing for pike in deeper waters the color does not matter as much because of the lack of light at these depths, and you should focus on vibration and movement.
What is better... pike fishing from a John Boat or fishing from the bank? Our reasoning is this. If you can reach the majority of the pond from the bank, and it is not being heavily fished by other anglers at the time then it really does not matter. But, if you are fishing on a lake then you should probably bring your boat with you and expect to fish in the areas others are unable to reach.
What are the best lakes in ND for pike fishing? We think you should try Devils Lake, Juanita Lake, Lake Sakakawea. All of these offer great pike fishing while visiting in North Dakota.
What are the best lakes in MN for pike fishing? We think you should try Lake Minnetonka, Lake Vermilion, and Leech Lake. They offer some of the best pike fishing in Minnesota.
If you are fishing for the best pike fishing tips this is one of the biggest in the US. Pike are most common in lakes, and ponds. There are so many different techniques that are effective with the large variety of baits at your disposal. Some of the best baits that we have found and recommend, are the spoons, spinner baits, and crank baits.
In our experiences of early morning fishing trips, we recommend there is nothing like a spinner bait to get the job done. For the most action on your spinner baits, use them around grassy and rocky areas, and even right down alongside the waters edge.
Other tips are, as the water starts to warm up, pike tend to head to deeper water where it is cooler. We recommend that you switch to topwater lures at this time. Topwater lures come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles that will work almost anywhere, and remember what we mentioned earlier about the colors and do not waste your money buying every color immaginable. Only a few different colors will do just fine.
One of our pike fishing tips is that pike will hit just about anything. So it does not matter where you go or what you use or how you use it, you are still likely to get some action one way or another with a little bit of patience. More than anything while fishing, concentrate on your reeling in technique and proper location because they have the most benefit in the long run. After you have all this figured out, remember that above all else you are fishing for fun and relaxation! We hope these tips have been helpful.