Get The Pike To Come To You

Get The Pike To Come To You

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To be able to locate the fish is an integral element of angling. Instead of casting a long way to fish located far away you can lure them closer using ground bait. In the case of pike this can work very well.

Many pike anglers like distance techniques for pike. They will use extra strong gear not unlike heavy sea fishing beach rods that can cast big weights up to two hundred yards. They will even pre-bait a long distance swim using a radio controlled bait carrying boat!

There is no doubt that this method will catch fish, but it does have the disadvantage of reducing your contact with the fish and your ability to feel or notice a take. This means that long distance fishing for pike is more likely to lead to a fish taking the bait deeply in its throat. Deep hooking a fish can lead to the pike starving to death, as it is impossible to remove the obstructing trace and hooks from its throat.

It is much better to strike a pike's take at the correct moment, not too late, and prevent deep hooking. It is much easier to be in control when fishing at 20 yards than at 150.

Bringing the pike to you by pre-baiting the swim is also a good method to stimulate feeding response in sluggish pike during the winter months. By dropping a handful of mashed oily fish such as sardine into a likely spot the fish are attracted to the smell. Fish oil can be added to the ground bait to increase the attraction. The mixture can be made up in the comfort of your kitchen and frozen in soluble PVA bags. These will dissolve in water. This means that when you are ready to go fishing it is a simple and clean process of taking a few frozen ground baits with you. They can be thrown into the water when still solid and will gradually thaw and release their oils.

Near fishing for pike means that you can strike immediately you feel the bait has been turned in the pike's mouth, but before it swallows it. This prevents deep hooking. As you will have been using much lighter tackle you will likely have had a more enjoyable tussle with the pike.

About the Author:
Mark Jenner is a keen angler enjoying all aspects of the sport. He spends most of his time in pursuit of trout, pike or carp as well as occasionally doing some sea fishing. His web site reviews many items of game and carp tackle and including carp fishing rods and reels.



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