The answer is; annoy the pike!
My brother suggested that I use the noisest lure that I have. Big S lure with a balbearing in the body. (Sounds like a rattle). On the third retreive I landed the little beauty approx 3 kilos.
However any other info would be greatly appreceated as I am a total novice when it comes to pike and predater fishing.
I also went to a weir where there was a lot of surface movement, but the water flow was very strong. What method would you guys suggest in those circumstances?