Author Topic: Line for pike (Read 1276 times)

Remps17 · « **on:** Dec 03, 2015, 01:55 PM »

Hey everyone

New to the forum. I am looking for a good line and test for pike. We get 30+ lbs on a lot of the lakes we fish. It will be for a few different reels not for tip ups.

jthod · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 02:24 PM »

How big of pike are you dealing with?

The rods I use for pike and walleye have 8 and 10 lb Power Pro ice on them. I do have a heavier rod set up this year with 20lb Suffix 832 on a baitcaster, but I have't tried it out yet.

fishinchiro307 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 03:56 PM »

I've caught a monster pike on 20lb suffix 832, also super good for lakers. No stretch, hard to cut or break. I use suffix flurocarbon for my leader also, and haven't lost one I've hooked into with the set up yet (knock on wood).

fishinchiro307 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 03:58 PM »

Also, Welcome to Ice Shanty!

Dubya · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 03:59 PM »

I run 17lb seaguar abrazx for pike and it has served me well for pike over 40 inches.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 04:42 PM »

I use 24# and 30# Tuf-Line Duracast (it is now named Supercast) line.
I catch many fish over 20#'s each season with it.
It is a coated super line that does not absorb water like normal super lines so it doesn't freeze up any more than mono would.

http://www.tuf-line.com/products_TUF-Lines_23.html

esox_xtm · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 05:08 PM »

Are you spooling a rod or tipup? it does make a difference, at least to me. 30# + pike? A lot? I wanna fish by you! Most places 20# is a trophy benchmark.......

deadsmelthead · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: esox_xtm on Dec 03, 2015, 05:08 PM

Are you spooling a rod or tipup? it does make a difference, at least to me. 30# + pike? A lot? I wanna fish by you! Most places 20# is a trophy benchmark.......

THATS WHAT I SAID !!!!

except for the 1st part, he did specify reel.. And to that I say, I dunno, Ive jigged relentlessly with no success for pike to the point that ive given up.. Now for the kicker, I jig for crappie and perch while pike fishing, and I pick up a Pike now and then... Go figure

esox_xtm · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 03, 2015, 07:34 PM »

Sorry, I missed the "reel" part. Packer football tonight, I'm afraid to watch.........

I run 30# FireLine on my jig rod. Mostly lipless cranks for me. I've got some large Jigging Raps, assorted spoons, jig n plastics etc. I like the FireLine because it doesn't hold water like braids. When I get ready to respool I'm gonna check Drifters choice.....

dabluz · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 04, 2015, 11:49 PM »

For pike, I use 12 lb test Fireline with a 10 lb test titanium leader on a Curado 200 or any other good baitcaster. For hand lines, I use 30 to 40 lb test Mason Tiger braid with a 12 lb test titanium leader.

slipperybob · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 05, 2015, 12:54 AM »

I've got anywhere from 14# Fireline to 50# Sufix 832 braid.

Go giant chubby darter.

Yukoner · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 05, 2015, 01:35 AM »

Have used 15# mono with South Bend Invisi-Leaders for that past fifteen years, and never looked back.

http://www.south-bend.com/products/terminal-tackle/leaders/invisa-leader-w-bb-swivel

They are light and fine enough that they hardly affect lure action, and the eight inch will hold the biggest pike in the lake.

Ted

Codyjames215 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 10, 2016, 02:38 PM »

what color are your braided lines

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 10, 2016, 04:37 PM »

Green

Beets · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 10, 2016, 05:48 PM »

X2 Tuf-line.

esox_xtm · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 10, 2016, 06:03 PM »

Black

slipperybob · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 02:02 AM »

Green, black, or white. Sometimes blue for those ice Braid lines...

northernnyice · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 09:02 AM »

Forget the line show us some 30lb northerns lol

Light liner · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 02:23 PM »

15 # mono
Hopefully get it set on the corner of their mouths.
Biggest so far 21 pounds

slipperybob · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 02:35 PM »

Quote from: northernnyice on Jan 12, 2016, 09:02 AM

Forget the line show us some 30lb northerns lol

30" northern...

Hmmm...I guess I don't have pics.

tipman14 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 03:50 PM »

I use my normal 30 pnd test with 10ft of shark line as a leader.

xklipze · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 08:53 PM »

I'm trying to catch my first northern pike and I would like to know about the size hook and leader i should be using. I'm fishing tip ups and plan on using 20 LB line. Any tips i would appreciate , Oh and i am in new england. Thanks

northernnyice · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 12, 2016, 10:30 PM »

Quote from: xklipze on Jan 12, 2016, 08:53 PM

I'm trying to catch my first northern pike and I would like to know about the size hook and leader i should be using. I'm fishing tip ups and plan on using 20 LB line. Any tips i would appreciate , Oh and i am in new england. Thanks

A 12-18" steel leader (30lb from Wally will do) and a #6 lazer sharp treble should be a good place to start. Experiment from there and see what you like.

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