new to pike fishing

hi

i am thinking about going pike fishing next year and i don't know much about it

i was wondering, can anyone give me any tips, help or advice on what gear i should buy. i don't want anything to expensive but i want a good reel and rod that can do its job.

many thanks

best advice i can give is rods are a bargain with good kit available at £30-£50 reels okuma are great for there prics spend more on quality line and all the rig stuff buy fox giude to fishing you will learn loads and try to go with a good pike angler who can teach you that pike are a very delicate fish and how to handle them

The fox guide will help you no ends.The line i use pro gold or pro clear this line has never let me down (16lbs). If you are not sure about anything just ask and we will try and help good luck

hi

thank you for all the info

what will i need from an angling shop if i want a pike set eg - rod, reel, spoon ect


if anyone can help me i would be very great full

what you need depends on what type of fishing your going to do ie lures or deadbait

[i love fishing]

what would i need to fish the avon with lures?

what sort of traces,rigs or lures can anyone reccomend,also what poundage line.
what TYPE of reel should i use

would be grateful for any advice

i love fishing
(stili can't believe i was the first to have this name)

[deadbait]

Originally Posted by i love fishing

what would i need to fish the avon with lures?

what sort of traces,rigs or lures can anyone reccomend,also what poundage line.
what TYPE of reel should i use

would be grateful for any advice

i love fishing
(stili can't believe i was the first to have this name)

well for starters if youbhave never fished for pike its a must that you take an experienced pike angler with you , pike may look vicious but they must be handled with care, plus you must be shown how to hold and unhook one.

as for gear for lure fishing firstly you must use a wire trace, most good tackle shops will do you a good deal on a spinning rod and fixed spool reel, as for lures try a selection spoons , plugs etc., even better ask in the local tackle shop as their bound to know which type of lures are effective on the strech your fishing on.......hope this helps.

[Cavanman]

If you have SKY tv, there's good fishing programmes on the discovery shed channel

[sammy-boy]

I agree with Cavanman (welcome to the site mate ) Mick Brown and the likes will tell you loads of tips for pike in all conditions but you still definately need to go with someone who has experience with pike mate. They need as much care as another other fish despite their looks

sammy-boy