Pike Lure

[bbog]

As others have said make sure you are prepared to handle these toothy beasts! Last thing you want is a hook or tooth encounter while handling these slippery buggers that are known to be docile one moment then go berserk the next. Don't rush them.

 

Another vote for a Husky Jerk in Perch colour.

 

Good luck and have fun.

[redfin]

I'm with bNb on this one. I even won a tourny a few years back with just a jig/grub combo when other lures failed to produce. Countless Northerns were caught while rippin a jig through the weeds pickerel fishing. And they hit really hard even on a day that you think you aint gonna catch a thing. My fav colours are white, motor oil, black/orange. Good luck.

[Reef Runner]

Good selection of baits there for ya Anton. Check the hook ups section as I listed off a couple lures and tips that'll help out. Proper release gear is key, as others had advised.

 

Anyone around the Harbour know of the conditions? Ice?

 

Best of luck to ya, and keep a look out for me as I might be around Saturday as well.

 

Hope you get slimmed,

 

reefrunner

[Reef Runner]

Oh,

 

If we do bump into each other on Saturday, I don't mind sharing some of my tackle witcha---I got all of the above lol.

 

reefrunner

[Bitsmith2k]

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.

 

damn that perchy.. stocked up on them last week at bps.. lol

[smbhunter]

Lots of good lure choices mentioned already, but one of my personal favorites is a lipless crankbait. You only need two colurs, silver/blue and gold/black. When choosing one of these lures, I always find it better to go with one that has a smooth, shiny finish and a loud rattle. The smooth shiny finish will reflect more light and get the attention of a fish from a further distance.

Other lure choices would be, x-raps and husky jerks, sizes 10 and 12. Med to large Williams Wabler or Whitefish can be productive. Plastic baits such as large grubs, creature type baits, Senko's, and swimbaits.

If all else fails, you can try a medium to large size minnow on a hook.

 

Hope this helps and good luck.

[tbayboy]

damn that perchy.. stocked up on them last week at bps.. lol

Hehe hoping to do more this year than run from the birds?

 

<a href=" title="Run its a goose! by Sean Maurik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/501450681_0bb5d215dc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Run its a goose!" /></a>

 

Good points about the tools as well - even though its a lure thread. Definitely bring some decent pliers and some clippers capable of cutting the trebles because it really ruins your day on the island when one of those snot rockets decides to freek out at the wrong time and you've end up with this

 

 

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[Bernie]

Doesn't anyone use an old tried and true Daredevil anymore? A few years ago made 7 casts off my dads dock and had 7 pike. Kept one for a snack.

[Anton Kanagasuntheri]

Hehe hoping to do more this year than run from the birds?

 

<a href=" title="Run its a goose! by Sean Maurik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/501450681_0bb5d215dc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Run its a goose!" /></a>

 

Good points about the tools as well - even though its a lure thread. Definitely bring some decent pliers and some clippers capable of cutting the trebles because it really ruins your day on the island when one of those snot rockets decides to freek out at the wrong time and you've end up with this

<a href=" title="Lesson learned by Sean Maurik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/485480676_f53bb04ba6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Lesson learned" /></a>

 

 

yea I am taking proper release tools. Since I never handled a pike, I am sure I am in for a surprise! 99% of the fishing I do is catch and release. I have read all the posts and do hope I do get lucky and make it back home with all 10 fingers attached. lol

[mikeymikey]

Regarding a leader, I personally just use a wire leader but a lot of times after one fish I would get a kink and need to replace it... sure it's fairly cheap but cost adds up.

So yesterday I went to BPS to buy some tools & supplies to build my own 80lb Seaguar but they didn't have any crimping tools or even the sleeves.

 

Is there any other local fishing stores around GTA that I can buy all the needed tools & supplies ?

[Anton Kanagasuntheri]

Regarding a leader, I personally just use a wire leader but a lot of times after one fish I would get a kink and need to replace it... sure it's fairly cheap but cost adds up.

So yesterday I went to BPS to buy some tools & supplies to build my own 80lb Seaguar but they didn't have any crimping tools or even the sleeves.

 

Is there any other local fishing stores around GTA that I can buy all the needed tools & supplies ?

 

 

Hey Mikeymicky,

 

try this site, it has most of the retailers listed. I just call them and sak my questions... http://www.raventackle.com/retailers.htm

[forrest]

For little hammerheads I have had good luck with 3" grub-twisty tail type jigs, especially in tight quarters or wood/rock snag city (who wants to loose 3 jerk baits a day?)

 

I find X-raps are more fun to fish, both them and spoons are great open water lures.

 

My red-daredevils are doing the job they used to do but I still throw them out there.

 

forrest

[mepps]

Xraps ar egreat for the less agressive fish, I throw spinners for the agressive ones though!

 

These were my favs untill I started making my own...

 

 

 

Chartuse blackfury #5 and the colourful Mepps Aglia are always producers.

 

I use silver blades spinner mostly now, the bigger the better - #8 blades are my fav.

Edited March 19, 2008 by mepps

[Anton Kanagasuntheri]

Hi Guys,

 

So I took most of your advice and got some more stuff to my collection... the only thing I am concerned about is.. how to handle the pike IF i get one hooked....lol

[fishindevil]

Well you need a worm harness for sure !!!!. ..walleyes love them,but man oh man so do pike,put a berkley gulp 6" power worm on that and WHAMO !!!!! ....make sure the harness blade are silver and all the beads are red !!!!!try it man it will nail em...cheers & good-luck

[danc]

Wow. Amazing thread. It seems that you can catch a Pike on anything. And, yes you can. So why buy a $10.00 Rapala when anything will work?

[Roy]

You're right Dan. There's no mystery with pike. Anything that moves...or even doesn't move.

[mepps]

Toronto pike are not as easy to catch as other pike...

[irishfield]

Must have better Schools in the GTA ....

[danc]

Toronto pike are not as easy to catch as other pike...

 

 

They must be George Brown College educated then, like me.

[danbouck]

Must have better Schools in the GTA ....

 

 

[Anton Kanagasuntheri]

I want this!!!

 

I was looking for Pike know-how in google, came accros this.. almost got a Har#$%!

[irishfield]

Caught in Rainy Lake right.....

[Reef Runner]

Hey Anton,

 

Pike are slimmy buggers and tend to swallow baits deep as they are aggressive predators; here's a few tips for handling them when without a net. When handling a pike, as with any other fish, try to keep her in the water as much as possible. Play her a bit until she's tired and bring her in parallel to ya. Have all your release tools handy. If its managable, grab the pike by the "ears" (on each side of the head, just above the gill plates), don't squeeze to tight. Pop out the hook and release.

 

If she's a biggun', best to shore land her or tail grab. If you must, slip a couple fingers under her gill plates but being sure you don't harrass the gills. take her out of the water to take a quick pic supporting the fish with a hand underneath the tail.

 

I'm no pro, and I'll probably get ripped up by some overzealous members here, but I hope that helps you if you catch, handle and release a pike this weekend.

 

reefrunner

[Anton Kanagasuntheri]

Hey Anton,

 

Pike are slimmy buggers and tend to swallow baits deep as they are aggressive predators; here's a few tips for handling them when without a net. When handling a pike, as with any other fish, try to keep her in the water as much as possible. Play her a bit until she's tired and bring her in parallel to ya. Have all your release tools handy. If its managable, grab the pike by the "ears" (on each side of the head, just above the gill plates), don't squeeze to tight. Pop out the hook and release.

 

If she's a biggun', best to shore land her or tail grab. If you must, slip a couple fingers under her gill plates but being sure you don't harrass the gills. take her out of the water to take a quick pic supporting the fish with a hand underneath the tail.

 

I'm no pro, and I'll probably get ripped up by some overzealous members here, but I hope that helps you if you catch, handle and release a pike this weekend.

 

reefrunner

 

I intend to release all back, since this is going to be my first time, I am a little hesitant or rather afraid. I guess with enough experience I could get better at it handling the guy.