How to Start Pike Fishing?

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In order to catch your first pike, all you really need is a simple spinning rod and reel combo! Don't overcomplicate things when you start out!

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Get yourself a size 2000 or 3000 spinning reel, a medium-heavy spinning rod, and some 30lb braid line!

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Throw in a few crankbaits, spoons, and inline spinners, and you're good to go!

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Target shallower areas with a lot of vegetation, like weeds, reeds, lily pads, and sunken trees. Pike love cover!

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Pike are most active during dawn and dusk, which is when you should fish for them!

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Using a wire leader or a think fluorocarbon leader (of at least 60lb) is essential, as pike have plenty of razor-sharp teeth! NEVER fish without one!!!

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Also invest in a bigger landing net! When you start to catch bigger fish, you'll need one to get it on land or into your boat.

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Tools like armored gloves and long-nose pliers always come in handy when handling pike.  Again, those teeth are super sharp!

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And finally, get yourself a fishing scale to weigh that first trophy pike! You'll want to rememebr the weight of that fish.

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Get even more helpful pike fishing tips and essential gear advice via the link below!

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