Pike Fishing Techniques

Want to get a spike in your pike fishing endeavor? Well, obviously you just cannot go there and expect to catch how much ever fish you want, right by just putting the bait! For getting a good catch, you need a lot of things going in for you. Along with correct fishing, you need good baits and lures and loads of patience. Pike fishing is nothing different. Pike, as most of you might be knowing is a brackish and freshwater fish from the northern hemisphere and it is carnivorous. Akin to let's say bass fishing or trout fishing, pike fishing or northern pike fishing too, needs specific techniques. Chances of a good catch increase if special pike fishing tips and techniques are used.

Northern Pike Fishing Techniques

Fishing techniques for pikes vary according to the season and the area where they are found, which is mostly near weedy waters. So, there are different techniques used when fishing for pike in summer and different techniques used when fishing for pike in fall.

Early Bird Season Techniques
By early bird season, I mean that it is the time when winter has got over, but the water is still cold from winter. At this time, the pikes are not as active and aggressive as they are in warm water periods. So to take things slowly, rather than large crank baits or spoons, using a 1/8 oz or 1/4 oz jig tipped with a sucker minnow or twister tail will be a good idea. Moreover, fishing on drop offs close to weed beds will be perfect. You can also consider setting a large sucker minnow or two beneath the bobber.

Plugging the Pike
When it comes to pike fishing, all types of plugs are useful. Shallow plugs, surface plugs, medium to deep divers and shallow running plugs. Shallow running minnow style plugs for pike are good, but there are other options too, like larger minnow shaped plugs (which are used for striper and muskie trolling) are great for catching pike, when it comes to both casting and trolling applications.

You Fall or Pike Falls?
Fishing with jugs tipped with minnows reasonably deep is one of the useful, late fall pike fishing techniques. This is because the fish have slowed down their activity. In addition to this, fishing about 3 feet or less from the bottom will do the trick and you will catch the bait! When it is just the onset of fall, the pike is at the peak of its activity. In such a season, one pike fishing technique is that you can use large crank baits, spinners and spinner baits. For casting the crank bait, slowly drift along the shoreline. Don't forget to cast as you drift!

Rod with the Pike
Talking of pike fishing tips and techniques, another effective technique for catching pike is to ensure that the fishing rod has medium to medium heavy action. In case you are casting or trolling, a rod that can handle a heavy lure will be required.

Pike Fishing Tips

Here are some quick fishing tips and tricks to ensure that the rod doesn't remain in the water sans any catch. Take a look at some tips.

• The best time to catch pike is either early morning, early evening or just prior to a rain storm.
• Just by varying your pike fishing technique and method, you can get a nice catch.
• Avoid using the same bait and the same kind of lure.
• If you get a pike on your bait and it goes off or fiddles with it, have patience, it will come back. They play with the bait.

Last, but not the least, when you go pike fishing, make sure you are fishing in the right area and that is where pike is! Otherwise, even the best pike fishing techniques are going to come to a naught! That was all about pike fishing tips and techniques! Have I 'lured' you enough into pike fishing! All the best!