What are the best techniques to use for pike? Ask five veteran anglers that question and chances are, four of five will say live bait. You just can’t beat the real thing, espec­ially early in the ...

For each of those racy lures that line tackle-store shelves, there are a dozen plain, bare hooks on the next aisle. Glitzy hardware adds an element of challenge for those so inclined, but nothing ...

All fish are predators, but northern pike come dressed for the part—needle teeth, vacant eyes, thick slime, serpentine shape—which is part of what make pike fishing so much fun. Their primeval ...

Deadbaiting remains one of the most effective tactics for targeting large pike in the UK. While purchasing deadbaits from local tackle shops or fishmongers is convenient, becoming more discerning ...