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Been out 10 times this season for perch & pike and have done really well with the pike by using a hotdog on a tip-up. I've iced numerous large pike this season and am ready to pickle a few gallon bags of pike loins. This is the 3rd season I've used hotdogs for bait and I'm totally convinced that they out perform most bait other than large live minnows which is illegal in Western MT. Here's my routine: Prior to fishing, I microwave the dogs in a zip lock for 20-30 seconds, let cool, then repeat. The microwaved dog may develop minor splits as it softens, secretes fatty juice and flavor onto the outside of the skin. I bury two hooks into the side of the dog and let the third hang out the side. The pike really go for dogs done this way. This isn't a joke or BS, it really works. Other "ice-heads" that use hotdogs for pike feel free to offer constructive tips and suggestions. I'm curious to see how many on this forum have tried hotdogs on tip-ups.
I heard if you soak your hotdog in powdered Kool-Aid, the female Pike like it better pro tip
Hot dogs under any circumstances do not, i repeat do not ever work for pike. Forget all about that nonsense and dont trust anyone who says otherwise. Its all a lie to get you to catch less fish, while the trickster catches all the pike to himself.
Obviously he's never used hot dogs for pike because they do indeed work and work very well. There's no nefarious agenda to trick people into wasting time with posting the use of hotdogs as bait.
i think you may have missed the sarcasm.
Yup. Hotdogs at work. Went for 3 hours chasing perch today. Had 1 flag on an Oscar dog. Pike measured 29"...about 5-6 pounds.
If you don't mind me asking Pyro, what is the Firebrine. I've had luck with hotdogs but would like to improve my catch. thanks
Here is their list of offered products. They can be purchased at pert near every place that sells tackle.https://pautzke.com/shop/product-pautzke-fire-brine/Pyro