Author Topic: WHAT DO YOU USE FOR PIKE LEADERS???? (Read 2981 times)

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **on:** Mar 14, 2009, 06:19 PM »

Heey fellow pike fishermen...

I traditionally use 12-15" steel leaders, but talked with a group of people this weekend that had 50 lb mono on all there traps. They said they have never lost a fish with this set up. I would be afraid of loosing big fish at the bottom of the hole.

Just wondering how many other people use monfiliment line for leaders???

livinbass · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 06:24 PM »

20 pound floro pee line is the best i think

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 06:37 PM »

Quote from: livinbass on Mar 14, 2009, 06:24 PM

floro pee line

Are you referring to the color??

FishME · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 06:43 PM »

This is my set-up. I forgot to right #4 trebles on the pic. P.S. This rig is patented and the Pic is copyrighted.

livinbass · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 06:59 PM »

Quote from: PIKE FISHERMAN on Mar 14, 2009, 06:37 PM

Are you referring to the color??

no its a type of line

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: livinbass on Mar 14, 2009, 06:59 PM

no its a type of line

Havent seen it!!

livinbass · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 07:02 PM »

Quote from: PIKE FISHERMAN on Mar 14, 2009, 07:00 PM

Havent seen it!!

Peeline i use it for bass fishing

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 07:06 PM »

Quote from: livinbass on Mar 14, 2009, 07:02 PM

Peeline i use it for bass fishing

no problems ice fishing with it.. no breakoffs??

livinbass · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 07:07 PM »

Quote from: PIKE FISHERMAN on Mar 14, 2009, 07:06 PM

no problems ice fishing with it.. no breakoffs??

nope not yet

St.Croix · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:02 AM »

I agree with livinbass, 20lb flouro P-line or seagar. Spend the extra money for these good manufactures and stay away from the cheap stuff. Haven't been cut off yet. Just make sure to re-tie after every pike landed.

nofishin · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:04 AM »

i tried 50 flouro and didn't loose a fish.

billditrite · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:14 AM »

I use tyger knottable steel...catch rate is good...break off rate is perfect

hawgzilla · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:18 AM »

No wire leader here either. I use 20 lb P-Line but not the flourocarbon.........I'm too cheap. I think the use of a wire leader really cuts down on the number of strikes you get.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:47 AM »

Quote from: hawgzilla on Mar 16, 2009, 11:18 AM

I think the use of a wire leader really cuts down on the number of strikes you get.

I definately agree. Definately going to try some other things. All the pike fishing i've done, i've never thought of using anything else than a steel leader...

Bassbug · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 12:11 PM »

it all depends on the water you are fishing. Some places it's so dark and muddy you can't see you bait after you put it down the hole.

flaggs · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 01:17 PM »

Toothy Critter, made by Cortland Lines out of New York. It is the best! It is 35lb braided stainless with a coating over it. It is amazing! It is tie-able with any knot you like... Perfection Loop, Drooper loops, Cinch knots, etc. You would truly be amazed at how easy this stuff ties!

Flaggs!

I walk on water! · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 05:04 PM »

Quote from: FishME on Mar 14, 2009, 06:43 PM

This is my set-up. I forgot to right #4 trebles on the pic. P.S. This rig is patented and the Pic is copyrighted.
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Thats a nice diagram mike. Never would have got er done without you!! Bored?

GasBlaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 05:24 PM »

I like the tooth critter also . I have never fished pike ,But I do go for pickerel alot in the winter and summer . I have had those little things cut right through seagar 30lb floro . Also had tried 50lb braid on the summer and they cut it like scissors . Steel is the only way to be sure . the toothy critter stuff is sweet and you can tie it like regular line . or with the coating on it you can just twist up a loop and melt it with a lighter and it wont break.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 06:32 PM »

Sounds like the P-line and tie-able steel line are worth trying. Can't wait to try em' out. NO MORE STEEL!!

rockhound57 · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 07:29 PM »

Quote from: flaggs on Mar 16, 2009, 01:17 PM

Toothy Critter, made by Cortland Lines out of New York.

Flaggs!

I use the Toothy Critter 20lb from Wallyworld and tie them up in a snell, whatever length I like , depending on the clarity of the water. that lets me use my hook of choice which is a 4/-6/0 gamakatzu circle or octopus circle in red.

this time of year, it's on sale for 3.50 / 10' length, if you can find the fishing clearance rack, (which they like to move every few days, in North Conway at least)

chief613 · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 04:56 AM »

the little pike fishing i do i have used wire,mono, and pre made braided steel. the problem i have with mono is its memory, looks like a stretched out slinky going down the hole. i try to stretch but never seem to get it really straight.

billditrite · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 06:03 AM »

i can assure you in sabbattus steal will not affect your catch rate at all...i have caught oodles of pike in there with steel. if the water is clear then id go with 35# or better flourocarbon leaders.

hardwatergrampa · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 08:09 AM »

16 ga with # 6 shot

flaggs · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 08:28 AM »

Quote from: hardwatergrampa on Mar 17, 2009, 08:09 AM

16 ga with # 6 shot

Very intersting! So is that through the ice or do you still punch holes? Inquiring minds want to know !

Flaggs!

hardwatergrampa · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 09:17 AM »

oh no dont use a 16ga for the ice season use a 10 it cuts it way right to the target summer time in the boat use the 44 pistol with snake shot

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 09:55 AM »

alot of people up here use 30lb. floro. for muskie due to our clear waters. ive used real light wire w/ good results but gonna give the floro a try. i think if you dont force them you'll be ok. trolling id still use wire.

HDGRANT · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 12:00 PM »

started using steel leaders 12" long. fish are really sensitive to it so i made the big switch to 20-30lb stren superbraid. never been cut off.

Snowfun · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 07:08 PM »

Quote from: hardwatergrampa on Mar 17, 2009, 09:17 AM

oh no dont use a 16ga for the ice season use a 10 it cuts it way right to the target summer time in the boat use the 44 pistol with snake shot

I was thinking a 3 foot piece of hobby wick and a 1/4 stick would work great.

flaggs · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: Snowfun on Mar 17, 2009, 07:08 PM

I was thinking a 3 foot piece of hobby wick and a 1/4 stick would work great.

Well hell, if your gonna go THAT FAR, Nothing 10,000,000 volts wouldn't take care of in a hurry!! I know some guys who have so much electronic crap in the water, I swear they shock the suckers up !!!

" May your flags be always flying with the wind at your back and a pint in your hand!" flaggs original

To all you irish blokes out there... Happy St. "Paddy's" Day!

Flaggs!

hardwatergrampa · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 17, 2009, 10:09 PM »

happy st paddys day to you as well

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Author Topic: WHAT DO YOU USE FOR PIKE LEADERS???? (Read 2981 times)