Where to find pike

[sneak_e_pete]

I am generally a bass fisherman, however the lake I fish has a good population of pike. I am going to get out this weekend. Where are pike generally found this time of year? I was planning on using some spinnerbaits and jerk baits....any other suggestions? Thanks.

[bigpikemike]

right up on shore....find weeds and points....ambush spots for the pike....dont be afriad to cast into 1.5 fow to catch them....shallow bays and inlets as well

[rromberg]

Pike usually stay shallow until the water warms. They can still be found close to their spawning grounds ( weedy bays). Check corners of bays, rocky points and along drops in the ten to twenty feet range. I find using lures like rapalas, ripplin redfins or other minnow baits work good in the spring. Fish them like a jerk bait. If the wind picks up try your spinners. Remember to use a wire leader or using lures can get pricy. One of the most productive ways to get spring pike is to fish a dead smelt or sucker under a bobber. Hope that helps, good luck.

[Kenny G]

Try shallow bays they warm first and their will be more bait for them to eat.

Plus they just finished spawning.

Kenny G.

[splashhopper]

what pound test of line should I use?

[Whitespinnerbait]

20 or 30lb powerpro...

[splashhopper]

20 or 30lb powerpro...

 

 

Why so heavy test?

 

Is it to save the tackle I have been losing the past week ? Snag city !

 

Or, is it because of teeth on the fish ?

 

Thanks.

[sneak_e_pete]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. I'll let you know how I do.