Over the last couple of years fly fishing for pike has become more and more popular. Pike is a
great fish
to catch on the fly and will fiercely strike flies both at the surface and further down in the
water column
It is also a sturdy fish that is widely available in many waters throughout the world and North America.
What weight fly rod for pike?
When it comes to pike fishing, anglers usually use a 9wt fly rod But for quickly reeling in the slightly larger musky, it’s strongly recommended that you go for a 10 or 11wt. In some cases, especially for
bigger musky
, fly fishermen will also reach for a 12wt.
What size fly line for pike?
If you’re fishing a 9′ 9wt, choose a 9wt fly line Pike fishing is done in freshwater so choosing a freshwater fly line is the way to go. If you want to be safe, a line with ‘Pike’ or ‘Musky’ in the title is probably a
good option
. A line like RIO’s InTouch Pike/Musky Fly Line works well.
What flies to use for pike?
- Clouser Minnow.
- Wiggle Lemmings.
- Barry’s Pike Fly.
- Gen-X Bunny.
- Banger.
- Northwoods Ninja.
- Reducer.
- Umpqua Baitfish.
Can you use a fly rod for pike?
Fly fishing for pike provides opportunities to catch large wild fish on a fly rod and is exhilarating fly fishing. Most anglers who start to fly fish for pike come from a trout fishing background and although the casting is similar your flies, tackle and leader setup are likely to be different.
What is the leader for pike?
For pike, a 60-80lb test fluorocarbon leader should be used.
What is a 8 weight fly rod good for?
These rods can handle all kinds of lines, wind, and flies ranging up to larger patterns like bass bugs and
saltwater streamers
The amount of power in an 8 weight also means it can take on some bigger, stronger species, yet more average-sized specimens remain enjoyable because it’s not too much rod.
What is a 10 weight fly rod good for?
10-weight Fly Rods These are good choices when fishing for extremely heavy Freshwater applications 10-weight fly rods are also used for medium to heavy Saltwater applications such as tarpon, salmon, roosterfish, and permit, where fishermen are casting very heavy or large flies – typically with extreme wind situations.
Can you catch pike on a 6 weight fly rod?
I recently fished a 6 weight Sage ONE Switch rod for Pike, which suited the task just fine as well In addition to casting and turning over big flies, both largemouth bass and pike vary significantly in terms of size.
What is the best line for pike fishing?
Line. Pike have extremely sharp teeth that gives them the ability to break through some line with ease. It is important to structure your line with the reel and rod set up you plan to use. For a reel that has at least a maximum of 15 pounds worth of drag, we like to use 15 to 20-pound braided line.
What weight fly rod is best for bass?
Because bass flies tend to be large and wind-resistant, heavier 6- and 7-weight rods with a medium action are best for bass. The rod should load deeply into the mid and butt section to launch bushy bass poppers in and around thick cover.
Can you fly fish for walleye?
Walleye can be caught on dry flies, streamers, under an indicator, or in 30 feet water or anywhere else in the water columm So, at the very least have one floating line and one sinking line to match your rod. Just like every other technique or style of fly fishing, there is a specific line to match.
What weight fly rod for pike and musky?
Flies. While a 9wt is the most common fly rod for Pike, Musky require larger flies and a larger rod. Most anglers prefer a 10wt or 11wt and some even use a 12wt for big fish.
Do pike eat flies?
From small pike in ponds and lakes to trophy size fish in the 50″ range, pike are awesome gamefish and will eat flies readily They are extremely exciting to catch on topwater flies, as quick as a barracuda and are eating machines.
Sources
https://www.rapaxflyfishing.com/blogs/fly-fishing-how-to/what-you-need-to-start-fly-fishing-for-pike-a-beginners-guide
https://flymenfishingcompany.com/blogs/blog/fly-fishing-for-river-pike