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I rigged up some of these recently. Work pretty slick. Have landed 4 out of 5 flags so far. I used 40# fluoro for the main leader. One hook through the upper lip and and one behind the dorsal fin. I use them on big bait like perch and such.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8cBBafIX3A
Never a shortage of opinions regarding pike fishing. My advice is try out a few different things and you'll figure out what works for you. I've tried most if not all of the methods mentioned in the post here. Most work just fine. What works best for me I keep to myself and maybe a few friends. It's a very simple rig.
Just wondering what your reason is for not revealing your"very simple rig".
Thanks again for all the help folks! Was wondering if perhaps I could ask one more favor/question, does anybody use planar clips to hold big baits? I have traps with drags but I really hate the idea of impeding the take for however long. I know some folks use jack traps which is where I got the idea, but planar clips are much cheaper. Thanks again-Keith
Depending on what type of trap ... I have standard t shape tip-ups - rubber bands work for me while pike fishing
I never buy big baits but if I'm putting a perch or a bluegill on a tipup I will typically trim its tail fin and take off a pectoral fin. Still move around plenty but they look really wounded if you trim a pectoral fin.
This time of year your bait should be freshly killed at the hole. No clip needed then. Interesting study you can Google up where scientists determined female pike will seek out decomposing fish prior to spawn because they can metabolize them faster. With that in mind as the season progresses I usually would fish less and less live bait.