Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Starting 5 for Northern Pike right now


Recommended Posts

Hey guys, I like the idea they had on the bass page for the starting five so Ithought maybe we could do a Northern starting five. Im very curious what everyone considers as there top lures to pull the slimers out.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm similar to goblueM:

Mepps Aglia - Firetiger (this lure catches everything)

Suick or similar dive/rise jerkbait (they hit these suicidally)

Any rattling crankbait - lipped or lipless (whatever you can get to the right depth)

Jointed Rapala/Jointed Bomber Long-A

5'o Diamonds daredevil - (when all else fails, this thing still seems to catch fish).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

#1 Chatter bait - I crush active pike with these things.

#2 Double blade spinner baits with a mister twister added to the hook. Can be fished a little slower for less active pike when #1 is only getting follows.

#3 Rapala Husky Jerk

#4 Mepps Black and Yellow Bucktail

#5 Weedless daredevil spoon in Red/White or Black/White

I mostly only use #1 and #2 now for the lakes I fish but have caught plenty on #3-#5.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Red and white dardivel-old stand by

Johnson silver minnow

Raddog spinnerbait black squit orange blade

suick-firetiger

jointed rapala

Another bait I just started using this year is Rapala's sub walk. It seems to be good so far.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I like to move when I fish so no minnows or walking baits. Never had to get past these 4 presentations not necessarily in order of priority (depends on lake and time of year):

1) rattlin rap...can get to shallow or deep water, so easy to cover a lot of ground

2) Shad rap (or similar) for deeper trolling

3) silver / blue or green Krockodile for those extra long casts to reach undisturbed water (and when my dad trolls the weedline and I am looking to cast shallower at the same time)

4) some kind of spinner bait for riding above the weeds and in reeds

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.