Largemouth21 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Theres a small local lake i know of that has pike for sure. How could I possibly locate and catch these fish. It is a shallow weedy lake Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted June 2, 2017 Super User Posted June 2, 2017 Not an easy question to answer. Depends on a lot of factors. What is the depth of the lake and clarity? Where is the weed edge closest to the main channel? Are you fishing from shore or boat? What kind of equipment are you using? What size of pike are inhabiting the lake? Pike up to about 9 lbs., are to be considered a warm water fish, choosing similar cover/weedy ambush points as LM bass. Pike over that weight become cool to cold water fish, preferring to suspend in open water basins, under and following large schools of bait (trout, yellow perch, etc.). Which are you targeting? These two grouping sizes of pike are almost different species from each other, in their habits, location and forage base. If you just want to catch a pike, not caring which group size you are targeting, then you may want to try casting a bass frog over the top of semi-open weed edges. That'll get you a lot of "hammer handles" in a hurry. If it's a trophy you are after, then you must consider trolling deeper weedlines with a variety of large deep diving crankbaits and/or musky size in line bucktail spinners. Without more information, that's about the best advice I can give you. 3 Quote
bassguytom Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 If the lake has a spring try to find that and cast around that when the water gets warm. 1 Quote
Largemouth21 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Posted June 8, 2017 On 6/2/2017 at 2:32 PM, Bassguytom said: If the lake has a spring try to find that and cast around that when the water gets warm. Thanks, I know exactly where the springs are in my local lake. I will try that On 6/2/2017 at 0:14 PM, Crestliner2008 said: Not an easy question to answer. Depends on a lot of factors. What is the depth of the lake and clarity? Where is the weed edge closest to the main channel? Are you fishing from shore or boat? What kind of equipment are you using? What size of pike are inhabiting the lake? Pike up to about 9 lbs., are to be considered a warm water fish, choosing similar cover/weedy ambush points as LM bass. Pike over that weight become cool to cold water fish, preferring to suspend in open water basins, under and following large schools of bait (trout, yellow perch, etc.). Which are you targeting? These two grouping sizes of pike are almost different species from each other, in their habits, location and forage base. If you just want to catch a pike, not caring which group size you are targeting, then you may want to try casting a bass frog over the top of semi-open weed edges. That'll get you a lot of "hammer handles" in a hurry. If it's a trophy you are after, then you must consider trolling deeper weedlines with a variety of large deep diving crankbaits and/or musky size in line bucktail spinners. Without more information, that's about the best advice I can give you. I realize how vague this post was. Its a shallow weedy bass lake with plenty of weeds and ambush points. I plan to fish from kayak or canoe. I had a 6' 6" medium Ugly Stik but I'm replacing it with a 7' medium veritas 2.0 for more sensitivity and it's also lighter. The lake is relatively shallow, probably no deeper than 15'. I know there are some huge pike in there so i will post pics if/when i get one. Thanks for the help! Quote
steverowbotham Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 I put together this video last week of my top 5 ways to catch spring pike. Hope it helps. Mods please delete if not allowed. 3 Quote
Largemouth21 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Posted June 14, 2017 On June 10, 2017 at 8:34 AM, steverowbotham said: I put together this video last week of my top 5 ways to catch spring pike. Hope it helps. Mods please delete if not allowed. thanks man Quote
Super User gim Posted June 18, 2017 Super User Posted June 18, 2017 Come to Minnesota, they're taking over our lakes and rivers 2 Quote
Largemouth21 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Posted July 3, 2017 On June 18, 2017 at 4:13 PM, gimruis said: Come to Minnesota, they're taking over our lakes and rivers I'm starting to learn what a pest pike can be. they're pretty stinky fish too 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted July 3, 2017 Super User Posted July 3, 2017 Take out your favorite bass lure that you only have one left of, and its discontinued, tie that on dont use a leader and you will be guaranteed to at least get bit by a pike. 6 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 5, 2017 Super User Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/2/2017 at 8:59 PM, Largemouth21 said: I'm starting to learn what a pest pike can be. they're pretty stinky fish too Pike aren't pests... A lot of folks who say things like that insist on fishing water where pike live for bass and walleye without prepping for them. Leaders work wonders... 4 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted July 5, 2017 Super User Posted July 5, 2017 Great eating fish too! 3 Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 6, 2017 Super User Posted July 6, 2017 16 hours ago, Crestliner2008 said: Great eating fish too! Yep. 1 Quote
Doelman Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 Big Pike, Big Bass, they're all fun to catch. Throw a big mepps out there, pike love em. 1 Quote
Largemouth21 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Posted July 6, 2017 On July 4, 2017 at 10:06 PM, Further North said: Pike aren't pests... A lot of folks who say things like that insist on fishing water where pike live for bass and walleye without prepping for them. Leaders work wonders... when they get into a pond and eat all other fish, they are definitely pests. I had that happen in a great bass and bluegill pond. it's not their fault they have to eat but still sad to see a population of healthy bass and bluegills get decimated by a pike. (or 7) On July 6, 2017 at 11:23 AM, Doelman said: Big Pike, Big Bass, they're all fun to catch. Throw a big mepps out there, pike love em. I caught my first pike on a mepps size 0! smaller works good too! On July 5, 2017 at 6:26 AM, Crestliner2008 said: Great eating fish too! so I've heard On July 2, 2017 at 11:39 PM, QUAKEnSHAKE said: Take out your favorite bass lure that you only have one left of, and its discontinued, tie that on dont use a leader and you will be guaranteed to at least get bit by a pike. true Quote
Looch Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/2/2017 at 9:59 PM, Largemouth21 said: I'm starting to learn what a pest pike can be. they're pretty stinky fish too they only smell bad in the summer where I live. Something I've always wondered about but no one seems to have an answer to why. Pike arent really a pest in most places, certain states on West Coast class them as invasive, they wreak havoc on young salmon. Parts of Alaska have bounty programs for pike. 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted July 7, 2017 Super User Posted July 7, 2017 They're definitely pests in the land of 10,000 lakes. Some central Minnesota lakes are so over run with them that the DNR is implementing a 10 fish daily bag limit. 1 Quote
sully420 Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 Just troll the weed line with basically any bait. I like a spinner bait with a a 4 to 6 " boot tail swim bait trailer. 1 Quote
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