| Pike fishing is the activity of catching the pike fish. It | | | | pounds or more. Hooks should be treble or double. |
| is typically a sport fishing activity. | | | | The rods should have a test curve of two and a half |
| The Pike fish is a carnivorous fish that are found in | | | | pound at the least. Also required for pike fishing is a |
| brackish and fresh waters through out the northern | | | | net. The net should be about thirty inches round or |
| half of the United States. They are typically large in | | | | have thirty six inch arms if it is a triangle shaped net. |
| size and can easily reach forty pounds in the United | | | | This kind of fishing can be done with any three types |
| States and are much larger in other regions of the | | | | of bait. Live bait usually any small fish will do and since |
| world. They are not very particular about their | | | | this is the food of the Pike it will work out well as |
| environment and can live in lakes and streams | | | | bait. A good rule of thumb when using live bait is to |
| amongst weeds or under rocks. They are predators | | | | not use fish that are bigger than eight inches, and |
| and lie in wait for their prey. They are sight hunters | | | | always use fish that are native to the area that the |
| and are dependent on cover to hunt successfully. | | | | Pike fishing takes place to avoid introducing a new |
| Pike fishing is a favored sport fishing activity because | | | | species into the water. Dead bait is another option |
| the Pike usually provide quite the fight. They are | | | | Pike favor mackerel, eel and smelts. Lures are the |
| aggressive and provide the Pike fisherman with a | | | | third type of bait that can be used. Lures come in an |
| fight. They are challenging to fish, typically they are | | | | array of types, colors and sizes. |
| thrown back into the water. There flesh is a bit bony | | | | Pike fishing is a challenging activity and the fisherman |
| and not favored as food. Although Pike has a long | | | | needs to be sure to pay attention Pike have rows of |
| history as a favored cuisine in Europe. | | | | very sharp teeth and will bite during the fight. Most |
| Pike fishing does require some specialized tackle. Wire | | | | catch and release activities will require long enough |
| traces are one of those absolutes that are required | | | | forceps to remove the hook without coming in close |
| for this type of fishing. Pike bite through fishing line. | | | | contact with the Pike or a finger or two might be in |
| The main line should be at least fifteen pounds or | | | | jeopardy. |
| more and the trace wire should be at least thirty | | | | |