Quick question - Pike
Quick question - Pike
Hey guys!
Quick question: are you using steel or titanium leaders when fishing pike? I was fishing for walleye this weekend and my line was cut twice (pretty sure it was pike). Since I was planning on trying pike next weekend (never fished for it before), I was wondering if I needed wire leaders.
Thanks!
Bob
Quick question: are you using steel or titanium leaders when fishing pike? I was fishing for walleye this weekend and my line was cut twice (pretty sure it was pike). Since I was planning on trying pike next weekend (never fished for it before), I was wondering if I needed wire leaders.
Thanks!
Bob
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Re: Quick question - Pike
I only use heavy fluro leaders.
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I have been crappie fishing and caught many pike on 4lb braid no leader. never got bitten off. When I do fish for pike on heavier tackle, I use a heavier flouro leader (25lbs) Most of the time the pike do not inhale the bait completely
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Re: Quick question - Pike
Fluro is also my go to when leaders a re required. I like to use at least 25lb fluro for pike, but, have had them cut through 40lb when they inhale the bait. I stay away from any type of steel leader for two simple reasons. 1. steel can cut fish if they decide to roll and 2. steel leaders tend to kink which really annoys me.
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Re: Quick question - Pike
For pike, I use cheap lures and no leader. I rarely lose a lure to pike teeth, most of the time it's a crappy knot or a nick in the line.
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I have used steel, fluoro and titanium. By far, I prefer the titanium leaders. They do not kink like the steel ones with only minimal care. They do not coil like heavy fluoro can. For some reason, they seem to tangle up less with the lure than fluoro or steel, probably because they are very flexible, light and therefore stay straight in line (with the main line) during the cast. They are visible in clear water however although I do not think that deters pike that much.
Nasty price though!!! I "seem" to forget to use them when I am in snaggy areas
Rod
Nasty price though!!! I "seem" to forget to use them when I am in snaggy areas
Rod
Re: Quick question - Pike
Fluoro all the way!!
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Re: Quick question - Pike
Thanks very much guys for your replies!
... even though now I am wondering if the knot was not the reason I lost those lures!
I'm usually good with knots though...
Anyway, thanks for your advice!
Bob
... even though now I am wondering if the knot was not the reason I lost those lures!
I'm usually good with knots though...
Anyway, thanks for your advice!
Bob
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Re: Quick question - Pike
I may be crazy or "old school" from what ppl tell me but I run 20lb mono line straight to the lure. I can't remember the last time I was bitten off. (other then a faulty knot)
Key is to check line regularly and retire if nicked
Key is to check line regularly and retire if nicked
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Re: Quick question - Pike
I used to use steel, but I've gone over to fluoro... 40-50lb. Still visible, but it seems to work better than the steel.
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Re: Quick question - Pike
Been fishing pike 18 years and have more success without leaders then I do with. 15lbs fluro is a personal preference. Usually bad knots are the reason pike get off.
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there is a difference between floro line and floro leader material though. the leader material is a lot tougher
Barry Keicks
Re: Quick question - Pike
Just one other note about leaders, guys: I use a black steel leader while specifically targeting pike. I think the black is a bit less visible in most conditions. Also, if you spend a bit more for good quality leaders they don't seem to kink up as much as the cheap varieties.
My current leader is about a 40-lb equivalent tied to 36-lb. Fireline. And, it's been on there for quite a while without any bending or distortion.
If you are fishing at any speed other than slow, seems to work well and though I can't physically look under the water to see if it spooks any fish, I don't seem to get any more "follows" than one would expect.
BTW enjoyed reading this thread to see all the different opinions.
My current leader is about a 40-lb equivalent tied to 36-lb. Fireline. And, it's been on there for quite a while without any bending or distortion.
If you are fishing at any speed other than slow, seems to work well and though I can't physically look under the water to see if it spooks any fish, I don't seem to get any more "follows" than one would expect.
BTW enjoyed reading this thread to see all the different opinions.
Don W
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Fishing is fun ... catching something is a bonus
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Thanks for all the replies, this is very interesting.