| Pike fly fishing tackle needs to be strong, sturdy, | | | | have a reel that contains a strong enough disc |
| and ready to fight some very large fish. If you | | | | drag system to keep the fish at bay. |
| are not well equipped, you could find yourself | | | | Line - You need to match the line you are using |
| breaking off time and time again. Check out the | | | | to the weight of the fly rod. You can get away |
| recommendations below to make sure the gear | | | | with using a Bass tapered leader to flip over the |
| you are using is adequate for the species you are | | | | large flies at the end of your cast, but if you can |
| chasing. | | | | find a Pike specific leader, it is better to use them. |
| Rod - You want to make sure you are using at | | | | You also want to make sure that you have a |
| least an 8'6" rod, if not a 9'0" or longer. The extra | | | | wire or strong braided trace to keep the fishes |
| length helps to control the Pike's head, and | | | | teeth from cutting your line. |
| provides a lot more flex, keeping you from | | | | Best Pike Fly Fishing Tackle |
| breaking off your leader when they shake or | | | | The best pike fly fishing outfit is the Redington |
| jump. | | | | Crosswater 9'0" 9wt. It includes a weight forward |
| Reel - You want a reel that has a strong disc | | | | 9wt floating fly line to help cast large pike flies, |
| drag. Pike make strong, short runs and can strip | | | | and 100 yards of 20lb backing. All you will need to |
| your fly reel very powerfully. If the drag you | | | | get are some Bass or Pike leaders, and some |
| have is not up for the task, the Pike could pull | | | | large flies to start catching the trophies in your |
| your line out, revealing your backing and putting | | | | favorite hole. Tip: Dahlberg divers, and large |
| you into a sticky situation. For the fishes safety, | | | | baitfish imitations or bright colors work great to |
| as well as your trophy book, make sure that you | | | | entice them into biting. |