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 ...

Discover how to pickle northern pike with this easy recipe. Perfect for ice fishing enthusiasts, this method dissolves Y-bones and preserves flavor.

One of the great joys of spring coho fishing is the surprise of a big northern pike and other species. His pike is particularly notable, coming on a jig and wax worm.