subject: Catch Yourself A Pike [print this page] When going northern pike fishing it is essential to know exactly what fish you're intently trying to catch. Let's take a look at what a northern pike fish really is.
Northern pikes are typically found in brackish and freshwaters of the northern hemisphere. They are a carnivorous fish of the genus Esox. They are usually an olive green that shades into a yellow or white color on their belly. Some pikes are known to have reddish colored fins and young pikes have yellow stripes along their green bodies. They like to live in streams and shallow weedy spots in lakes. They also like it in spot where waters are cold and clear and rocky.
Fly fishing is the best way to catch pike. It is always important to remember that when it appears a pike is lining up with your bait to not quit moving the bait. If a pike sees that the prey is no longer moving he will not bite on to it. Pikes will often pounce on the fly when the angler lets the fly sink to the bottom so that the water gets stirred up a bit.
Pike fishing in Ireland is a popular hobby. Ireland is known to be one of the world's most visited spots for angling. Most places have only certain times of year that you can fish for pike, but not in Ireland, angers are allowed to fish for pike all year round. Expectations of experienced pike fishers can be met due to the availability and quality of pikes in Ireland.
One important tip when getting a pike fish on and then losing him is to remember that they often bite twice; the same pike has been caught over and over some fisherman have claimed. They tend to bite twice because their appetites are so ferocious. Also knowing how to effectively slap DareDevil bait against the water usually attracts pike or triggers them into a feeding response mode.
Pikes like watching other fish catch fish and this usually turns them into feeding mode real fast. Keeping this in mind, take a hook off of a Rapala and attach it to a black steel leader. Now attach another leader on the back of the Rapals with a spring slip ring. Choose whatever you want to use and attach your DareDevil to it. This allows the pike to watch your bait in the water and think that they are watching other fish chase one another. A pike will most often join in the chase and hook onto your hook.
