Mmmmnnnnn..... nice pike bait

[Burtess]

Usually I use Portuguese sardines for ice fishing pike but I found these today at Fortinos...  about 10-12" long..... can't wait to try them out!!!  Anybody ever use the larger mackerels?
 



Burt

Edited December 7, 2014 by Burtess

[Roy]

What do you use...a quick strike rig?

[OhioFisherman]

Years ago I read an article in a fishing magazine about the development of fish scents, as I recall it mentioned that research by Berkley indicated pike were partial to mackerel scent.

 

 

http://www.in-fisherman.com/catfish/cut-mackerel-for-catfish/

 

 

http://www.users.totalise.co.uk/~robmurray/pikebaitsa.htm

[Burtess]

Yes, just a couple of #4 or #6 trebles about 2-3" apart on 30lb SS braided wire.

 

Burt

[John Bacon]

Yes, just a couple of #4 or #6 trebles about 2-3" apart on 30lb SS braided wire.

 

Burt

 

Is that legal? Trebles count as three hooks when not attached to an artificial lure.

 

I have heard of people attached some spinner blades to make it an artificial lure. I am not sure whether the MNR has an official position on that.

 

I am assuming that you are in Ontario.

[Burtess]

This was changed quite a while back, a treble is considered 1 hook and you are allowed 4. Note that there is no longer a mention counting hook points or live bait.  

 

 

Burt

Edited December 7, 2014 by Burtess