Fly fishing for Pike
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- 9- to 10-weight fly rod, 2.7 m
- Reel
- Large fly reel with a strong drag
- Mainline
- WF-9/10 floating line or intermediate
- Leader
- Tapered leader + 30–40 cm wire bite tippet
Sage Payload
Echo EPR
Vision Big Daddy
Lures / bait
- Large streamers 15–25 cm (Pike Bunny, Game Changer, Bulkhead deceiver)
Season
May–October
Time of day
All day
Pro tip
Requires solid casting technique (double haul). Best in shallow, clear water where following fish are visible. Strip the fly in a jerky rhythm.