Pike Flies & Tropical Flies

Pike fishing

The pike spawning period is in the spring, which means that the fish before the conservation period are heavier than usual due to the roe. Many fishermen also find the pike more aggressive in the spring, which makes them easier to catch. Pike fishing is therefore considered the perfect fishing in the spring, full of excitement and lots of fish.

As mentioned, the pike spawns in the spring and is therefore protected throughout the month of April. When the pike spawns, it takes place in shallow water, where it lays its eggs, so that they stick to reeds and other vegetation. After spawning, the pike loses some of its body weight. Therefore, if you are looking for the really big fish, you should go out in March.

In winter, pike often stay in the deep parts of the lake, which is why they are difficult for fishermen to reach. They move out to the deep places to hunt prey that gathers in large schools. These prey fish spread out over larger areas in the spring and often seek out the lower areas of the lake. Therefore, pike are somewhat more accessible in the spring than in the winter, as it is much easier to get within casting distance.

Of course, there are many personal preferences for the best pike spots. However, we believe that a good tip for where the pike are in the spring is around slopes from deep to shallow water or even right in the shallow water among reeds and water lilies.

In the evening hours, the pike move into the very shallow water to hunt prey. You can therefore fish at dusk in the shallow water to your advantage. However, you should be aware that at dusk the pike have more difficulty seeing your bait, so you should not spin in too quickly.

Bait for pike fishing

When fishing for pike, you should be aware that the pike has incredibly sharp teeth. A regular line will not be able to withstand the pike's teeth, and you will lose many fish, as the pike can easily bite through the line. Therefore, remember to mount a pike leader in front of your bait. You can find our large selection of leaders, including leaders for pike fishing, here .

A common feature of the bait used for pike fishing is that it must be of a certain size. Pike are known to bite on bait that is relatively large. Pike flies are also very effective, as their feathers and glitter can sometimes be like a red rag for the pike. Different types of pike flies are a must in the pike fisherman's fly box.

A good idea when fishing for pike is to fish at different depths. Therefore, try different fishing depths until the pike are located.