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Pike flies?
I've caught my first pike this year through the ice, and am giving some serious thought to trying to take a pike with my fly rod, but I have some time before the lakes open up. What would be a some good pike flies that I could sit down and tie up for the spring. I could use some tips on catching them as well, as the only ones I've caught have been on tip ups.
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You'll find some interesting pike flies here. Also some debate about them.
Cheers,
A.
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These will do you.
http://cowichanriverflyfishing.com/index.php?id=13
Fishing on the surface for pike is like taking Viagara...check with your doctor to make sure your heart is in good enough shape. A pike coming out of nowhere and taking a diver can cause a heart attack.
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Thanks, those are some great sites. Do you think there is any need for tying in a tandem hook in the rear of the fly, or is it pretty unnecessary, I'm entirely new to pike fishing.
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To my experience, pike tend to totally engulf a fly, making a trailer unnecessary. They are a hoot on a fly rod, as are musky!
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Derik, let me know how you do up there. We'll be back in that area this summer.
Mike