Pike flies?

[Derik]

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.

[Crotalus]

I've been tying some patterns from this page

http://www.spanglefish.com/tyingpred...?pageid=280594

[AlanB]

You'll find some interesting pike flies here. Also some debate about them.
Cheers,
A.

[Steven]

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.

[Derik]

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.

[51BC]

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!

[melk]

Derik, let me know how you do up there. We'll be back in that area this summer.
Mike