Tag Archives: pike fishing

Mastering Pike Fishing in Spring

February 19, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Techniques and Strategies | Baitshop Rob

Spring unveils prime opportunities for pike enthusiasts, presenting the Prespawn and Postspawn periods as optimal windows for landing impressive catches. The season brings forth not only trophy-sized pike but also a plethora of spirited fish ranging from the teens to …

Winter Pike Fishing: Unlocking Allegheny’s Trophy Secrets

As the traditional ice fishing season faces challenges due to shifting winter patterns, avid angler Mike Sprague reveals the hidden potential of early winter for targeting trophy northern pike in the Allegheny Reservoir. Discover the strategies and techniques that make …

How to Catch Pickerel in Winter

Pike are great fish to catch when spin and fly fishing, suitable for both beginners and advanced casters. So, don’t stow away the long rod until spring just yet. If you haven’t tried catching pickerel in winter, here’s how to …

Ice Fishing for Pike: Tips & Tactics for Catching Giant Northerns

Catching giant pike during late winter can be an exhilarating experience. As the season transitions towards spring, these fierce predators migrate to shallow spawning areas, offering anglers an ideal opportunity to target them. Here are some valuable tips and tactics …

Conquering Trophy Pike in the Fall: The Ultimate Guide

October 28, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Rob

The allure of pike fishing has been intertwined with legend and history, often portrayed as fierce aquatic predators. Their notorious reputation, akin to the mythical creatures of old, makes landing a monster pike in the fall a dream come true …

Underwater Footage of Pike Acting Fishy

October 28, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Rob

Anglers often wonder what fish are doing underwater when their lures plunge into the depths of rivers and lakes. Below you’ll find an amazing look at two pike chasing underwater lures in crystal-clear footage. Did you see how close those …

Ice Angler Lands Massive Pike in Montana

March 8, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

While ice fishing in Salmon Lake, MT Julie Maez reeled a massive pike from the frozen body of water. The fish measured 21.5” and weighed 22.5 lbs. According to reports she was fishing for about 10 minutes when she hooked …

A Perfect Way to Prepare Pickled Pike

January 12, 2023 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Rob

There are many ways to prepare pike, but one of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy this fish is pickling. Watch and learn about this easy recipe for pickling pike. As you just saw this recipe for pickling pike …

Tools You Need When Pike Fishing

October 19, 2022 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Kelly

When fishing for pike many overlook the tools needed to safely land and ultimately release these fish. Besides the obvious net, learn about what other tools come in handy when angling for pike. As you just saw there are many …

Do You Know the Safest Way to Unhook a Pike?

March 5, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

As water temperatures are low this time of year pike fishing is in full swing, and that means you’ll likely be hooking into one in no time. Learn the best way to unhook one of these monster fish with the …