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Post by snappy on Mar 12, 2006 3:45:54 GMT -5
Hi, can anyone recommend a proven pike fly rod? I am a fairly competant caster. Thanks.
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Post by Piscator on Mar 14, 2006 16:04:35 GMT -5
Normal fly rod 7/8 would be fine. Piscator
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Post by accony on Mar 14, 2006 20:23:07 GMT -5
As Piscator says 7/8 would be fine, however a 9 or 10 would be better. All depends where you are fishing and how big they might go. The heavier rod will get them in quicker, just in case the Pike police are watching. ) Colin
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Post by mesajoe on Apr 2, 2006 7:25:15 GMT -5
I have a 9wt saltwater rod, I presume this would be suitable for Pike? I doubt Pike could tell that it is a saltwater rod...
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Post by Allrounder on Apr 5, 2006 13:47:36 GMT -5
I have a 9wt saltwater rod, I presume this would be suitable for Pike? I doubt Pike could tell that it is a saltwater rod... I think your #9 saltwater rod will be absolutely fine, mesajoe. I use a Bloke #8 and am confident that it could handle pike up into the high singles/low doubles which probably make up 90% or more of those caught on a fly rod . If I hook anything larger, I'll worry about it then! ;D ;D Allrounder ;D
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Post by nicepix on Apr 6, 2006 6:13:18 GMT -5
I agree. There are tales of pike anglers routinely fighting fish for hours which are no more than old wive's tales. The pike that I have caught have relatively poor fighters compared to trout, let alone carp, barbel or pollack.
I wouldn't go below an 8 weight simply because of the size and weight of the flies you will be casting. Like Fred I use a Bloke 8 weight and it is well up to the job. The 9 weight should be fine. Just make sure your line and leader are geared up for turning over big flies.
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Post by mesajoe on Apr 6, 2006 11:45:07 GMT -5
Any specific style of line to use for pike with my saltwater rod? I have floating, intermediate and sinking, for trout which I could use - again, I'm not aure the pike could tell...
I appreciate I need a different kind of leader set up and those big big flies...
Any good websites for the info...?
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Post by Cumbrian on Apr 7, 2006 6:06:11 GMT -5
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Post by nicepix on Apr 7, 2006 6:43:49 GMT -5
The density of line depends on where and how you are going to fish. Just use the same principles as when sea or trout fishing.
The type of line however needs to be designed to turn over large flies so a specific pike line or special saltwater line for larger lures will be better than a normal WF line.
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Post by Allrounder on Apr 7, 2006 9:04:17 GMT -5
I agree. There are tales of pike anglers routinely fighting fish for hours which are no more than old wive's tales. The pike that I have caught have relatively poor fighters compared to trout, let alone carp, barbel or pollack. Absolutely! The one I caught last night at Chew (below) was a complete fluke but it was easily handled on a #7 Bloke rod and a 6lb tippet. To be honest, apart from two short but powerful runs it fought like a mobile sack of potatoes. It was hooked and in my landing net well within 10 minutes although I appreciate it might have been a different matter If I had hooked it in the summer months I think the thrill of fly fishing for pike is in locating the fish, getting it to take the fly and their sheer size compared with trout, rather than the spectacular fight. Still love 'em though! Allrounder ;D
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Post by nicepix on Apr 8, 2006 4:24:51 GMT -5
Nice surprise Fred ;D
I always compare pike to those horses under training on a long leash. They run sideways against the pressure of the line unlike most fish which try to turn away from the pressure and run straight out.
If it wasn't for the size and weight of the flies needed to catch 'em I'm sure we could get away with 4 weights for double figure fish.
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Post by Hans on Apr 8, 2006 13:03:50 GMT -5
A 7 weight rod will bring in most pike with ease. The only problem is casting: It's obvious that with a 9 or 10 weight rod a big, wet streamer (8-9 inches) can be launched with less effort than with a 7 weight. And if you fish for pike on one of the Irish lochs from a (belly) boat, you will find that these big fat mamma's will bring trouble if you fish with a rod under #10. Personally for Dutch (windy) conditions I prefer my 8 or 10 weight Sage RPLXi rods.... Cheers, Hans.
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Apr 8, 2006 16:52:28 GMT -5
I like an 8# rod with a 9# line. A 9# line has enough bulk to turn over most pike flies and the slight overloading of the rod help fishing closer in, which I find myself doing most of the time when pikeing.
If you wanted a specific rod recommendation, for me the Sage TCR 8# is the finest 8# on the market. I have tested most of the big names offerings in the 8# catagory and it was just in a different league.
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Post by stylie on Apr 13, 2006 4:23:55 GMT -5
I use a 9# rod myself for pike and while i have landed fish on a 6# by accident i have to say i feel better with the 9#. Its just so easier casting the flies with one and they have a bit of back bone as areas i fish can be weedy/loggy etc in fact im thinking of going up a notch to a 10# I have had to sit on my hands when i see the sage 10# online i start drooling,,,but when i pay off a few bills heres hoping
about the fighting i can say im impressed with there abilities on the fly after years spinning/deadbaiting. Over the last few years ive had them take me into the backing a few times do some fantastic tail walking and generally give a good account of them selves. However the fish under 10 dont do not do a whole lot for advertising the species but a big old mamma like Hans points out could give you a run for your money in the fun stakes!!!!!!!!
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Post by joey1 on Apr 13, 2006 10:54:56 GMT -5
I agree, 7/8 wt. I use a Fullingmill 8 wt. for both Pike and Salmon. Took a 10 pounder on a 10 wt. Kilwell Tarpon Rod, wasn't as much fun as the 7/8 weight. I find jack pike on a 5/6 wt. make a good account of themselves on lighter dressed streamers, mid summer on a floating line around reed beds. Alot of tail walking. And far more of a bend than a 2 pound river brownie. Cheers, J.
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