Kayak Pike meet up

[res3301]

March 17th (St. Pats Day). 10am at spruce run. can't wait to get this season started.

[flat9999]

Never fished for pike, but may be interested.

What's needed (aside from a kayak)?

[res3301]

Not much. Its just like bass fishing. A med. rod, 8-10lb test line, a short wire leader. I like to use black with silver sides jerkbaits around shallow weeds (last years) or any other shore line structure. The area around the boat launch is a good spot so a long paddle is not needed unless you wanted to explore other areas.

[Haskell_Hunter]

Do pike's like jerks over spinners or cranks? I usually fish bass with spinners and cranks with good results.

[res3301]

The early season bait I have the most luck with at Spruce Run is a black top with mirror/silver sides yo-zori crystal minnow (shallow runner). I have caught pike there on alot of other lures ie; spinnerbaits (white), mepps in-line spinners, soft plastic swimbaits. but jerkbaits seem to be popular with alot of pike fisherman there.