SBCregal Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 hey gang I'm looking to get out for some pike soon, and have a trip to the 1000 islands area (out of Gananoque) planned for June so I've been gathering some gear to target pike. I alread have some x-raps and williams spoons and I just grabbed some more gear (pic attached). I was wondering if you guys have any other recommendations on gear to grab. Lure recommendations and also... probably more importantly, landing and handling equipment. this is some of the stuff I just bought the gear i just bought thanks alot ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I am by no means experienced on the St.Lawrence, and I'm sure there are some on here who will point out a couple lures you shouldn't be without...if I were headed out there I'd have a couple deep divers -- whether they be Tail Dancers, or deep diving X-raps, or whatever...something with a bigger lip that will crack the 15' mark in case the pike are hanging out down there. And Mepps just came out with a heavier Aglia #5...I think it's called the Aglia Long...it has a smooth body instead of the beaded aglia, and weighs 7/8 oz. Nice and heavy for longer casts and deeper retrieves. Best of luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Good stuff Ryan but if you feel like getting a couple more items, get these. Toronto Wobblers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky66 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I wouldn't use the Red Wolf products myself- poor quality in my opinion. A couple of real 'devles would be better. I wouldn't go for Pike now without a couple of Rapala X raps, a white spinner bait and a sluggo or something similiar to dead bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 My bet is that HJ-14 is going to be the most productive lure you have in your arsenal.. I would perhaps add an HJ12 in the same colour... G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Some Husky Jerks and some spinnerbaits should work fine. Some suspending X-Raps are also a fav of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 cant go wrong with the xraps used them last yr on the annual far north pike and they rock gators cant resist .cotton cordell riplin redfin is also deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy - Curtiss Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Have you tried marshmallows?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 A large perch coloured believer. 6"-10" in length. Also try some larger sized baits than you already have. Bigger spoons & spinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Dont forget big long nose plyers and jaw spreaders. As for lures mepps 3 long in perch colours for working outside weed lines and any spinners for inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I really like these for Pike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Where's the spinnerbaits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Mmmm...Slopmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 nice, thanks for all the replies looks like i'll be heading out for some white spinnerbaits and some landing/handling stuff. i do have 30lb, 12" wire leaders, will these be heavy enough, or should i move to some heavier wire, or some fluoro leaders? we'll be on the houseboat the 3rd week of june (leaving the area on the bass opener...next yr the ladies wont be setting the dates) hope we can get into some fish! thanks again ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 heres another tip tie all your landing gear,pliers, jaw spreaders to the boat pike have a tendency to go for round 2 once u try to unhook them lost a few sets of pliers and spreaders due to thrashing.if your like me and dont use nets watch your fingers on the gill rakers.this year we are bringing a cradle with us on our trip to use on the big girls.good luck hope ya get slimed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Get any closer and you will be knocking on my door. First off, there are no pkie in the Larry, I proved that last night in the wind storm. Here's what does work in these waters. An HJ14 Rapala Husky Jerk (5.5 inches), in Tenn. shad. A Reef Runner deep diver in white. White spinners, along with black and red hair jigs. These have been my best productive lures so far. I wash many, but these are what produce. Good luck, and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Im also a huge fan of white porko's if the fishing gets tuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Another great one is the Johnson Silver minnow. It's a great almost weedless pike lure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Looks like you have a great selection already! you just need one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 i'm guess that's a mepps (not Mepps) made lure? do you make and sell those ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goober Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 husky jerk clown pattern........they love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Big Buzzbait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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