What kind of rod do you use for pike fishing?
For a general all-round good purpose pike rod, a 12ft 3lb test curve rod will cover the majority of the bait fishing situations that you will encounter. For heavier bait work a 12ft 3.5lb test curve is recommended, this is an ideal rod for casting bigger leads (3oz) and bigger baits.
How do I choose a musky rod?
Muskie rods will usually be between 7.5 and 9 feet in length of course if you are trolling you run several different length rods depending on your boat setup. A longer muskie pole gives you that little bit extra casting distance so you can cover a bit more water throughout the day.
What is a good pike reel?
Best Reel For Pike Fishing combo. Hunter Pro 2 X Pike Reel.
What rod should I use for northern pike?
A standard pike rod would be a 7-foot medium-heavy action stick. This should cover most of the bases, although if the baits you throw are hefty (and the fish grow big in your waters), you may want to upgrade that stick to a heavy-action model.
What is a good length for a musky rod?
We find that a rod length of around 8 feet is the “sweet spot” when fishing for musky. It gives you plenty of length and strength for casting the large lures, yet it’s much easier to handle than a 9-foot rod.
How many musky rods do I need?
Two, that is all you need. A place like lsc, a rod to throw bucktail and one to throw big rubber. Could probably get away with one rod but big baits can bring big breaks. A spare is good to have.
What is the best reel size for pike fishing?
4000 size
The 4000 size reel is ideal for targeting species such as pike, salmon and even specimen sized trout. Not only does the larger size provide you with increased line capacity for accommodating higher breaking strains and higher diameter lines, but it also provides you with more cranking power.
What is the best reel for pike fishing?
- Best Reel For Pike Fishing combo. Hunter Pro 2 X Pike Reel.
- Best Lightweight Pike Fishing Reel. FISHING GHOST 3000.
- Best Reel for Pike Fishing Using Lures. Penn Sargus II 4000 Spin Reel.
- Best Budget Pike Fishing Reel. TF Gear Airlite Free Spool Reel.
Can I use a bass rod for pike?
I use a 7′ MH “bass” rod most of the time for pike. A longer “flipping stick” would also work really well for this. Also depends on the size lure you’re throwing. If you’re going to throw smaller musky lures for big pike, make sure the rod can handle it.
What kind of fishing rod do you need for a Muskie?
Throwing large muskie lures requires a top quality musky rod with a lot of backbone for both the cast and the hookset. To meet the daunting task of tackling monster trophy musky and Northern pike, Tackle Industries has introduced a series of muskie rods to handle all of your needs.
Which is the best brand of pike fly rods?
Shop the World’s Largest Selection of premium fly rods for Pike and Musky from all the top brands including Sage, Scott, G. Loomis, R.L. Winston, Orvis, Redington, Echo, and Temple Fork Outfitters.
What kind of fishing rods do tackle industries use?
Tackle Industries rods are not only for trophy musky and pike fishing but can also be used for some of the toughest saltwater and freshwater game fish around. Four powers are available for the casting rods: MH (1-4oz lures), XH (2-8oz lures), XXH (up to 16oz lures) and the BEAST Super Pounder rod XXXH (up to 2lb lures).