Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 6: Prepare your gear
• Method 2 of 6: Choose your bait
• Method 3 of 6: Choose a location
• Method 4 of 6: Use the Right Fishing Technique for the Season
• Method 5 of 6: Removing the Hook
• Method 6 of 6: How to release a pike back into the pond
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Due to its insatiable appetite, pike is not only easier to catch, but also grows to impressive sizes, becoming an excellent trophy and a delicious dish on the table. Here are some tips on how to catch this fish.

Steps

Method 1 of 6: Prepare your gear

1. 1 You will need a fishing rod about two meters long. The rod should be strong enough to handle the weight of the pike, but also flexible enough so that you can accurately cast the bait.
2. 2 Choose braided line or monofilament. Monofilament line must be able to support at least 10 kg. The braided line must be able to support up to 25 kg.
3. 3 Select a line reel. Her choice will depend on whether you are throwing the bait from the shore or from the boat.
4. 4 Attach a line of wire at least 30 cm long to the line. It is necessary so that the pike does not cut the line with its sharp teeth.

Method 2 of 6: Choose your bait

1. 1 Use live bait. The pike is a predator and is looking for live fish. If you want to catch a medium-sized pike, then use a small fish, for example, a gudgeon, as live bait. If you want to catch a larger pike, then the live bait, respectively, should be larger.
2. 2 Use dead bait. Pike also does not disdain dead fish. Oily fish such as herring, sardine, or mackerel are great baits. Or spread fish oil over the bait.
3. 3 Use a spoon. If you don't want to tinker with the fish, or if the pike won't bite on it, try using a spoon.
4. 4 Try using a variety of spoons. The pike is well caught with a spoon. This artificial bait will greatly increase your chances of bringing your prey home.

Method 3 of 6: Choose a location

1. 1 Look for pike where a river or stream flows into a lake. Look for it also in bays and in between islands.
2. 2 The pike will be where its prey lives. For example, the pike is very fond of hunting for pike perch. Determine where this fish is found and you will find a pike.

Method 4 of 6: Use the Right Fishing Technique for the Season

1. 1 In spring, pike is best caught near the coast, as it goes there to spawn. Use bright bait to attract the attention of the pike.
   • Just do not stand too close to the shore, otherwise the fish will notice you and get scared.
   • Be prepared for the pike to grab the bait at the last second. In pursuit of bait, the pike can even jump out of the water.
2. 2 In the summer, catch pike from the boat, as it goes deeper at this time. Large pike prefer to sink to the bottom during hot and less active months.
   • Watch for rod vibrations. They will indicate that the pike has captured or is about to capture the bait.
   • When the line vibrates, then sharply raise the rod up. This should be done so that the hook is better stuck in the mouth of the pike.
   • If you failed to hook the pike, then do not rush to pull out the bait. The pike may well rush after her again.
   • Get ready to fight the fish. The pike is very fast, strong, and aggressive. If it is large, then you will have to work hard before pulling it ashore.

Method 5 of 6: Removing the Hook

1. 1 Place the pike on your back. Hold it firmly between your knees.
2. 2 Carefully insert your fingers under the gill covers. Bring your fingers to the chin of the fish.
3. 3 Feel for the chin bone. Then gently lift the pike's head up. This will cause the pike to open its mouth.
4. 4 Use pliers or tongs to remove the hook.

Method 6 of 6: How to release a pike back into the pond

1. 1 Submerge the fish back into the water as soon as possible.
2. 2 Lower it into the water with its right side up, holding the fish just above the tail.
3. 3 Let go of the tail when the pike feels it can swim away. This may take a few minutes.
4. 4 Sometimes the fish will need to be kept underwater for a little longer. Let her go only when you are absolutely sure that she is able to swim.

Tips

• If you want to use a network, then choose a network with large cells.
• Ask the fishermen in advance where the pike bite best in the water of your choice.

Warnings

• Do not fish without a license if prohibited.
• The pike can behave in an extremely unpredictable manner. Be very careful with her.

What do you need

• Fishing rod with reel
• Bait
• Fishing line
• License
• Pliers or forceps
• Grid (if you want to use it)