Do You Need a Wire Leader for Pike?

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Northern pike are freshwater predators, and as such, they have a lot of sharp teeth.

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And so, not using a leader for pike is generally a bad idea, as they can bite through any type of conventional fishing line.

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Wire leaders for pike (20-30lb) are needed when fishing with baitfish, smaller lures, and softbaits, as these can be swallowed swiftly and easily by the pike.

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For larger lures and when trolling for pike, you can use a thick fluorocarbon leader of 60 to 80lb instead.

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The American Fishing Wire Titanium Single Strand Leader is one of the very best wire leaders on the market!

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When it comes to fluorocarbon, The Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader is one of the very best heavy-duty, high-performance leaders.

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Get even more facts on the best wire and FC leaders for northern pike via the link below!

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