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06-18-2011, 10:49 AM
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How should I know what works for big pike... i've never caught one. 
I've had a couple lunkers follow my spinnerbaits. All my spinnerbaits are made by Albertafisher but Booyah has some vera nice ones.
I've seen some BIG ones at basspro, can't recall the brand.. could have been booyah but not sure.
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06-18-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by FishingFrenzy
How should I know what works for big pike... i've never caught one.
I've had a couple lunkers follow my spinnerbaits. All my spinnerbaits are made by Albertafisher but Booyah has some vera nice ones.
I've seen some BIG ones at basspro, can't recall the brand.. could have been booyah but not sure. |
Walmart in BC has tons of spinner baits for $1.00 all year/ and alot of differnt colors/veriaty
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06-18-2011, 10:57 AM
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For lures I've caught most of my big pike on large plugs, if I had to single one out it would be the Lucky Strike jointed Pikie minnow. If your realy serious about catching big pike a big frozen sardine under a bobber or on the bottom is your best bet.
Cudos on your signature Fishhunter, thats the smartest thing I've heard out of you yet.
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06-18-2011, 11:10 AM
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4" Storm wildeye perch work awesome for medium sized pike ( 4-8lb) maybe they would work for the biggins if i knew where they were 
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06-18-2011, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bearbuster
4" Storm wildeye perch work awesome for medium sized pike ( 4-8lb) maybe they would work for the biggins if i knew where they were |
don't be afraid to try a larger size ! even when you are getting steady hammer handle action, I always try tossing out the biggest most ridiculous bait I can, and you will be surprised how many times i've watched a massive whirl pool just inhale a 8''+ spinner or rap... leader and all 
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06-18-2011, 07:14 PM
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Now $260 lighter after my failed trip to BPS and a follow-up to TFH which was a much better experience!!! Pics of a couple big azz hooks coming soon! 
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06-18-2011, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cal
For lures I've caught most of my big pike on large plugs, if I had to single one out it would be the Lucky Strike jointed Pikie minnow. If your realy serious about catching big pike a big frozen sardine under a bobber or on the bottom is your best bet.
Cudos on your signature Fishhunter, thats the smartest thing I've heard out of you yet.
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I'm going to paint all my gigantic spoons white,, made some huge spoons last year and the white ones were stunning,, if I could only glaze my hooks in a white enamel. Anyone know a good, low toxic enamel I could dip my hooks into?
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06-18-2011, 07:37 PM
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Considered powdercoating?
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06-18-2011, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GustavMahler
I'm going to paint all my gigantic spoons white,, made some huge spoons last year and the white ones were stunning,, if I could only glaze my hooks in a white enamel. Anyone know a good, low toxic enamel I could dip my hooks into?
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there is a powder paint that you just heat
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06-18-2011, 07:41 PM
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Considered powdercoating?
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Thanks will research now. The cool thing will be, when I pinch and file down my barbs, the coating will smooth out the burrs and I'll be able to adjust the hook to act like the lip on a crankbait and give the spoons more action.
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06-18-2011, 07:42 PM
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Pm sent. Edit: nope! Didnt work... Only have my phone right now... Pm me and hopefully that'll work...
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06-18-2011, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bloopbloob
Now $260 lighter after my failed trip to BPS and a follow-up to TFH which was a much better experience!!! Pics of a couple big azz hooks coming soon! |
its always better when your in the Hole
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06-20-2011, 12:08 AM
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Well....  here's most of what I got between the two stores, minus a couple that didn't make it into the pics. Opinions?
I'm really excited to try this one out, huge, and 4 twister tails on it, looks delicious!
Already caught a big one!!! 34lbs!
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06-20-2011, 12:20 AM
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good haul...looks good......thought foresure though you'd buy a Bondy bait
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06-20-2011, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by chubbdarter
good haul...looks good......thought foresure though you'd buy a Bondy bait
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are those the giant ugly rubber things that almost look like a sandal? blagh@!
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06-20-2011, 12:25 AM
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are those the giant ugly rubber things that almost look like a sandal? blagh@!
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yup...suppose to be destroying muskie and lakers
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06-20-2011, 12:31 AM
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Whats that chain thing is that a charm bracelet ...............Nice choice of lures
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06-20-2011, 01:44 AM
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wheres the best #4 len thompson 5 of diamonds?
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06-20-2011, 08:49 AM
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good haul...looks good......thought foresure though you'd buy a Bondy bait
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the subwalks,live target frog,salmo,musky buck,musky bulldawg are great choices all of which i use some of the time but that gliding red and white lure are plain awsome iv caught tons of pike on them.subwalks are a close second
good choices
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06-20-2011, 09:21 AM
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Live target frog lures work awsome. So does this thing... Its like the front of a live target frog, but the back leg part spins and works really good. And the good old fire tiger spoon works aswell.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h...38&tx=95&ty=45
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06-20-2011, 09:43 AM
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there called frog rebels. they worked great at henderson lake underneath over hanging trees
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06-20-2011, 11:10 AM
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the yellow and red Canadian Wiggler in pic #2 [the diver] and the last pic works beautifully when trolling, you can actually feel it dive, tap the bottom, then rocket back to the surface.
works beautifully for the big girls who only like to look and not touch, because pike in my experience just cannot resist when something rockets to the surface right from under there nose.
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06-20-2011, 11:39 AM
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Where can I find Salmo lures?
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06-20-2011, 11:43 AM
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Chucked the big 8" Salmo out a but last night, I love it! Awesome action, perfect for shallow water. Got a few bites, one big guy took a good run with it, but got away. I highly recommend it! ($23 though!!)
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06-20-2011, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pike'n'walleye
Where can I find Salmo lures?
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you can get them from poland of the fishing hole
SALMOs are amazing.
bloob i highly recomnend you get the fatso
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06-20-2011, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7
you can get them from poland of the fishing hole
SALMOs are amazing.
bloob i highly recomnend you get the fatso
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That is a fatso....
Salmo is the first brand I've ever seen to have better action than a Rapala
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06-20-2011, 02:55 PM
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That is a fatso....
Salmo is the first brand I've ever seen to have better action than a Rapala
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http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h...=1920&bih=1006
i think its the lipless fatso hes refrerring too.
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06-20-2011, 03:36 PM
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Salmo Fatso gliders are great, just make sure you put on good trebles. Slower the better, they're a chunky bite.
I would recommend a big white, orange or black grub. Kalins make Mogambo grubs up to 10" i believe, real good product, and cheap. Rig it weedless(worm hook), weighted or unweighted, put some skirting ahead of the hook and enjoy. Also Lunker city salt shakers in bigger sizes are a great paddle tail softbait for pike. This is a lot easier on your arms and back, and catches pike any time of the year.
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06-20-2011, 03:39 PM
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jointed live target in the herring is something you might want to try
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