Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Hi Guys, As I mentioned earlier, I am going to try my luck with Pike on Saturday (First time). I went by the C-Tire and got some lures which I (with my infinite experience with Pike gear, which = zero) thought should do the job. So here it is, am I in the right direction or have I lost it completely? Thanks, Anton missing pict is Daredevle five diamond sppon...
setomonkey Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Spinners, spoons, looks good. The only thing I'd add is a crankbait like an X-Rap or Husky Jerk that you can twitch and retrieve erratically. Good luck, Mike
huntervasili Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Spinners, spoons, looks good. The only thing I'd add is a crankbait like an X-Rap or Husky Jerk that you can twitch and retrieve erratically. Good luck, Mike Ditto. I'd also suggest grabbing a couple body baits... I like the X-Raps and have gotten many pike on em. Good luck to ya
Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Posted March 19, 2008 Thanks Guys, most likely, i am going to hit the Island or the Harbour areas in T.O
Andrew Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Is the ferry running? I wouldn't mind going down to TO for some fishing this weekend,.. but even if the fairy is running, don't you think that island bays would still be full of ice??
danc Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 I'd add a few Johnson Silver Minnows to my arsenal. They can be fished shallow and slow, and few lures will flash more brightly. Perfect for early season cold water Pike.
muskymike Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Also see if you can pick up a Rapala 6" Silver and Black floater. They are always my fall back and never fail. Good Luck Anton
FisherMike Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) If you can find some Bucher Baits or Jake Baits, definitely pick up a couple. They are my favourite for catching big pike. Good Luck Edited March 19, 2008 by FisherMike
tbayboy Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 I'll add my votes Perch pattern x-rap and johnson silver minnows. Perchie caught me most of my TO harbour pike early last year (around this time) then the spoons when the weeds got a bit much for the jerk baits later on.
GbayGiant Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 I'm a jiggin guy, I'd add some big 5-7" Gulp baits or just live bait (suckers) specially in the cold water.
BFSC Kevin Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) rapala x rap clown mepps syclops .. and in terms of the open bays.. im sure there are some open spots oh and make sure you got yourself some wire leaders.. i made the mistake of forgetting them last time... DOH... Edited March 19, 2008 by kevin
Greencoachdog Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Put a big 6" shad or fluke plastic body bait on that spinnerbait... you may be surprised!
Moosebunk Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 I'd add a few Johnson Silver Minnows to my arsenal. They can be fished shallow and slow, and few lures will flash more brightly. Perfect for early season cold water Pike. What he said. Maybe a Wabler in the mix too. Tip yer Johnson all grubby-like too.
Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Posted March 19, 2008 hmm you guys think that inner Channels of the Island might be closed? I was thinking about going to Hanlan's Point and work my way to wards Island (west to east)
ehg Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Forget about the Toronto islands until May. It's all frozen there and doubt the ferries are running. Your best bet would be Frenchmans Bay at the foot of Liverpool Rd sounds like there is a bit of open water there. The lures below are prime early spring/ late winter lures for Lake Ontario shoreline pike. Especially the clown x- rap, perch finish ain't bad either. rapala x rap clown mepps syclops .. and in terms of the open bays.. im sure there are some open spots oh and make sure you got yourself some wire leaders.. i made the mistake of forgetting them last time... DOH... Had lotsa luck with Rapala husky jerk size 10 or 12's. The lure on this fish worked well for T.O pike last spring. Husky Jerk size 10.
Jigger Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 with the water being as cold as it is, I would use bodybaits like the Husky Jerk or X-Rap. I've only fished that area a few times, so the local guys can correct me if I'm wrong. But I stay away from blade baits(spinners/spinnerbaits) until the ice is long gone from the bays. you're better off finding potentially good spots and working them real slow. Take your time and don't give up. Good luck.
brickNblock Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Anton.... Never go anywhere without a selection of jig heads in various weights and colours. A basic jig tipped with a 6" white twister tail has caught me several pike at the islands and they're deadly and in-expensive. Silver spoons/Xraps are also very good at different times...must haves. Make sure you have a steel leader..w/quality snaps........You dont want to be dissapointed with a bite off. Man....I'm hoping your outing is successful. Really looking forward to your report. Be safe out there Anton.....do you have any release tools? A FIRST pike can be intimidating....you dont want any hook harm to yourself or the fish. Jaw Spreaders-Needlenose pliers-Cutters for sure. Best of luck fella! bNb Edited March 19, 2008 by brickNblock
addict Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 spinners work great when the water is warmer i would go with x-raps,bomber long a,and my favorite spring lure cotton cordell riplin redfin slow stop and go retrieve will surly get crushed.if u get a sunny day try a silver williams wabler and start snapping it real hard they go crazy for the erratic retrieve.dont forget the jaw spreaders super long pliers or hemostats and if your like me some band aids.a towel wouldnt be a bad idea either to wipe the dirty slime off yer hands good luck with them gators cheers.
cranks bait Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Two of my all time best pike lures are 5" Rapala Husky Jerk in Tennessee shad, and a deep diving Reef Runner 4" in white.
Hookset Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Not sure how it would work around the islands but my all time fave Pike lure = Len Thompson 5 of Diamonds. I replace the treble hook with a better quality one tho'. It's a must have in my Pike box. Hookset.
kennyman Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) I'd probably start with the bucktail if it was me. I also like the ripplin redfin and these two (Lucky Strike Half Wave and orange striped devil bait) lures because TJ said (pic below). Also if the action is slow try a #3 or #4 Mepps Aglia, you never know what'll hit that. Edited March 19, 2008 by kennyman
Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Posted March 19, 2008 It seems like the centre Island might still have ice.. i might just stick to the Harbour areas.. I just wish I could call up a resident who lives on the island and ask for ice conditions..lol.. now where is the phone book.....
JorgeCarlos Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 the chanel at the foot of Bathurst st. across from airport will be a good spot for early Pike??
bramptonjerry Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 I would suggest xrap #xr10 williams wobbler 60 series rapala husky jerk the last 2 are on sale at bps right now
snag Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Tip yer Johnson all grubby-like too. Moosee, you beast! Can't add too much else Anton, Definitely get an X-rap and a Husky Jerk (HJ14 - any colour, Suspending!) Bring Camera!
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