Many people tend to over complicate things when they go fishing. They want to have a expensive boat, electronics that can find a sunken boat in 500 feet of water, and line that costs $89. All of these things are nice, but they are not needed to catch fish, including Northern pike. While I would like to have all that, most fisherman cannot afford it. But that is okay, as sometimes simple is better.
Starting off, just make sure your rod and reel can handle a few hundred yards of line. Normally at least 10 pound line for pike. More may be better if you think there are some trophies around. Rods should be about 7 foot long and able to handle a huge fish. Make sure it is flexible enough to cast a long distance too though. Normally, this would be a medium-heavy action rod. Not rocket science here, just plain old fishing sense.
Another simple tip I can add is that to make sure you have fresh line on the reel. Nothing makes me more annoyed than some guy with 2 year old line and it breaks on the hook set. That is just plain dumb. Do not be lazy and these fish will be caught. These ideas are not new, just basic tips that people often overlook.
Your pike lures should be flashy and able to be retrieved quickly. If allowed, I like treble hooks since they always seem to hook good. Just be careful not to maul the fish when releasing him, these fish grow slowly, especially north in Canada.
Again, sometimes simple is best, and do not forget the little things, and you will catch more northern pike.
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