I have fished bass for many years now and want to start fishing for pike as well. I have caught a pike or two while fishing for bass, and just wondering if I have to do anything differently to specifically fish for pike. Do they prefer deeper water? Bigger lures? Shiny lures?Do they bite in the morning, night? Or do I just keep fishing for bass, but use a steel leader.
Thanks for any help.

Hello you cant catch pike in many ways they are a preditor fish which is why you caught them bass fishing. You can use spinners, most work well big and small i use ones called spoons, large silver and shinney and pull them through the water fast. You can use dead baits on the bottom, herring are a good bait. You can attach a dead bait to the hook and reel it back fast and slow this will often temp a pike to take the bait.

Me and my uncle have decided to go fishing along the shore to catch some fish from the sea. I am doing a bit of research on-line, as I have never fished at all before. What equipment would I need? I am not looking for anything too fancy, yet would want something that would work for me to use as a hobby. As I said I have never been fishing before so if possible, please use ‘simple’ fishing terms as I am new to all this. Any help would be much appreciated – thanks!

I have a check list which I look at every single time I’m about to leave because you’d be surprised how often you’ll forget something. For a normal trip out you will need:
Your rod and reel
Your tackle
Your bait
A sharp knife
A chopping board
A bucket to keep your catches in (optional)
A cloth to wipe your hands and hold the fish
Hat and Gloves (optional)
Spare spool of line for making rigs etc.
First aid kit.