As the fishing editor of Outdoor Life I’ve spent time on the water with a lot of expert fishermen, many of which have their own little tips and tricks for catching northern pike. Read Next: Pike ...

If you’re fishing an area with an abundance of large pike—north of 40 inches—opt for a 9-weight fly rod and reel. If you’re fishing an area loaded with small- to medium-size pike, a 7 ...

Northern pike, chain pickerel, and muskies are all members of the same family. And if we were comparing them to the porridge in “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” pike fishing would be “just right.” ...

The 5 best lures for catching northern pike—spoons, spinners, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and live suckers continue to dominate for aggressive pike.

Thundermist Lures. I can't believe it! This tiny Stingnose caught this big pike! Posted: July 3, 2025 | Last updated: July 3, 2025. Antonio and I head out in a small boat and we're having fun with ...

We're targeting largemouth bass and potentially pike using the peeper frog top water lure. We're drifting over a vast weed flat, focusing on a specific point off the shoreline that we're hoping will ...

Rio Products. Topwater flies are ... Naturally, you want to be focused regardless of what you’re fishing for and how you’re fishing for it, but pike are less forgiving, especially when they ...

Looking for something to do outdoors this weekend? With all the snow and ice old man winter has dished out this year there aren't a whole lot of choices available. You either play in the snow or ...

For trout fishing, for example, one might use a 4- or 6-pound test line. For bass/walleye/northern pike fishing, use 8-pound test and up. There are three basic types of fishing line: monofilament ...

Fishing in Scotland gets you out in some of the best scenery on the planet. In the winter, the big lochs and snowy mountains are the backdrop for some fantastic pike fishing. There are plenty of ...

Pike fishing through the ice is also a terrific communal activity. After setting lines, stake out a central location, cook hotdogs on a camp stove, ...