Breach Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 My heaviest rod is a 6'6 Shimano, MH action, spinning. Would this be alright for pike fishing, or would I be pushing my luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 what reel, line and so forth would help. I have caught pike on MH 6'6" MH rod's but the rest of the gear set's the stage as welll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 oh ya your fine unless your out for big momma pike. i normally use a shimano 6'6" medium fast action with 10lb mono and 2500 series reel. the biggest pike i got on that setup was 15lb. i've got alot of 5-12lbers on that setup also. you'll be fine and you'll have more of a fun time reeling in the big one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roninramirez Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 It all depends on the size of lure you fishing with 3/8oz or 1oz or heaver. You will have trouble casting bigger baits. The heaver the lure the bigger the fish. Don't get it wrong, small lures will catch big fish. Its just more often you will catch 5-10lber. I have landed 20+ channel cats on my 6'6 mh Shimano Compre fine. tight lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Just don't be tossing big baits with that rod, you will snap it!! If you are just using a bobber hook and sucker, you'll be more than fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Early season pike, when I've throwing smaller baits, I still use a lot of spinning gear, you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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