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Originally Posted by Big Red 250
PIKE:I wouldn't use a smelt on any of those jigs as the heads are too light and the shanks are too short. Get a heavier jig as it'll sink the smelt alot faster, adding a treble for a stinger, attaching it to the jig with a length of brass snare wire. This will avoid bite-offs. Length of brass wire will depend on length of bait. The wire is easy to bend if you have it too long. Hook-up your smelt so that it sits upright in the water. Always use a quality 12 inch or longer leader when pike fishing. Don't bother with the twister tails. Fish in a lake that is known to have big fish in it if that is what your looking for. I've caught fish on every color jig imagineable, even purple. For pike, a 12 inch bait was average.
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you dont need leaders if u set the hook unless its on the tip up i use a florclear leader. and long shanks?lol have u ever noticed pike bite by the head or just below it? iv experamented with every color for pike to lol including pink and yes it does work quite well