| #1  12-15-2008, 05:10 PM | ||||
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 Pike flies Hi (merry christmas everyone) I live near the Union canal in scotland, and there are pike in it so i was wondering if anybody knew any good pike flies suitable for the canal or ones that are favoured for pike. Thanks Ali __________________ What a tourist terms a plague of insects, the fly fisher calls a great hatch.     |
| #2 12-21-2008, 11:08 AM | |||
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| Re: Pike flies What you want are some large baitfish patterns that imitate fish such as roach and mackerel on size 4/0 and 6/0 hooks. Some other good patterns are pike bombers, again in bigger sizes. Remember to use a wire trace and hold on to your rod.  |
| #3 12-24-2008, 03:36 PM | |||
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| Re: Pike flies Fish8 I am just trying pike fly fishing myself, bought a pike flyrod on ebay, keep us informed on how you get on. I,am live close to the Forth & Clyde Canal, and will be trying it next couple of Days, and Although a Tad older than you I dont mind taking advice or ideas from any fellow angler. Tight Lines Mucky Puddle |
| #4 12-29-2008, 09:09 AM | ||||
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| Re: Pike flies Well MMucky puddle i do like giving advice and if i had any i would but i was wondering if you need to have a pike fly rod reel line for pike on the fly? Ali __________________ What a tourist terms a plague of insects, the fly fisher calls a great hatch. |
| #5 12-29-2008, 11:21 AM | |||
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| Re: Pike flies Yes you do need a fly rod to cast a fly, you couldn't use a coarse fishing, pike or carp rod as they're too stiff and the action is wrong. Also you won't be able to turn the fly over properly. |
| #6 12-29-2008, 01:41 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pike flies sorry a bit of a misunderstanding there pleccy i ment a pike rod (fly) i do have fly rods but i was just wondering if you need a pike fly rod if you get them __________________ What a tourist terms a plague of insects, the fly fisher calls a great hatch. |
| #7 12-29-2008, 02:37 PM | |||
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| Re: Pike flies Sorry buddy I didn't read it properly. You could use a 7/8wt rod for smaller patterns but larger patterns would put too much strain on the rod and you may not be able to control the fish. I would recommend an 8/9 or even a 10 weight rod for pike. |
| #8 12-29-2008, 03:56 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pike flies i do have a 7/9 aswell and would you need a wire trace if so would you tie it straight to the fly line and would the likes of minkie and zonkers work. soz for all questions  cheers Ali __________________ What a tourist terms a plague of insects, the fly fisher calls a great hatch. |
| #9 12-29-2008, 05:09 PM | |||
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| Re: Pike flies You will need a wire trace, however never tie it directly to the braided loop as the force created when striking into a fish will create a cheesewire effect and will cut straight through your braided loop. Instead use a 2ft wire trace and an 8ft leader of 15lb clear mono or Seaguar or Rio fluorocarbon. Larger zonkers might work but avoid anything too small, the aim of the game is to use large patterns that create disturbance in the water, which in turn attracts the pike. |
| #10 12-31-2008, 04:05 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pike flies Do you have a list of names of flie you could tell me please. Ali __________________ What a tourist terms a plague of insects, the fly fisher calls a great hatch. |
