pike advice please

dave fish · #1 06-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Well ive been invited for a days pikeing on a really big res ive dabbled on the canal catching a few jacks but this water holds double figure pike so im wondering if i would be able to use my carping gear ie 13 foot 2.75 tc rod ,okuma reel lined with 12lb line .i also need to know if i have to upgrade mt traces to bigger stronger ones and any other info as to how to deal with big pike would be great

the res is basically a big gravel pit not many features to observe and ill be spinning using plugs and lures .

fishypaul · #2 06-09-2011, 05:34 PM

i would be inclined to up the line to 15lb at least,most gravel pits have gravel bars that can ruin line very quickly,
provided the wire traces are of a good quality and not kinked they should be fine mate

best of luck let us know how you get on

dave fish · #3 06-09-2011, 08:03 PM

nice one thanks will re line my reel will post a catch report if i catch owt

nodrog48 · #4 06-13-2011, 06:19 PM

if u cant handle big pike leave em alone pal

tommo_160 · #5 06-23-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodrog48

if u cant handle big pike leave em alone pal

i dont think he said he couldnt handle a big pike???

pikey · #6 06-29-2011, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodrog48

if u cant handle big pike leave em alone pal

bit harsh how did you had to start some were an learn.? some ppl are just to qiuck to be sarcastic an put you down some times , you see ive never had a double pike but ive all the right gear an know how to handle them if youve nothing constructive to say then i humble opinion say nothing especially in your saying some he anit said

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