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Post by nathenpd on Feb 4, 2006 19:49:24 GMT -4
Hello guys, i was wondering, in your experiences, what has been the best rapala for catching pike in the 30 inch or more range  |
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Post by Fishooked on Feb 7, 2006 12:46:25 GMT -4
Wish I could help you out, but pike are almost a rarity in the NJ waters where I fish. Whenever I actually hooked one, it was usually by accident...
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Post by RapalaGuru on Feb 9, 2006 18:26:14 GMT -4
Nathen,
I go to the U.P of Michigan every spring (and have been doing so, for at least 20+ years)
On those trips, here's what I've noticed.
Northerns seem to be a bit 'slugish'
I've used Husky Jerks (color depending on weather)
and larger floaters.
All retrived, slow, slow & slow
around submerged weed edges and the north shore of back bays (they warm up first)
and if you can find a north shore back bay with a dark bottom, it'll warm up even faster.
Mid-day to early evening, as it warms up, so do the northerns.
Just my thoughts from fishing spring (late May)
In the U.P.
Summer & fall, different patterns
Hope that helps
Steve "Rapala-Guru"
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Post by nathenpd on Feb 9, 2006 19:23:38 GMT -4
That slow, slow, slow comment was ironic, because i caught a pike on a size 12 husky jerk reeling as fast as i could, so what do you think is the best route to go, slow, or fast. I have heard different oppinions on different pike fishing sites, and i think it might just depend on the temperature of the water, and the time of year.
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Post by RapalaGuru on Feb 9, 2006 19:30:20 GMT -4
Temp of water is a key. (just one of many)
try both ways and let the fish tell you what they like.
My example was what I've noticed during Spring fishing. Somewhat colder water temps.
Shortly after Ice out.
Summer different, Fall different.
Northens like all other fish, do there thing, according to water temps.
Steve "Rapala-Guru"
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Post by nathenpd on Feb 16, 2006 16:50:59 GMT -4
Well, im heading for Michigan this weekend, and fishing at a lake full of pike. Do you have a lure suggestion for this time of year? Also, dont worry i have almost every rapala lure on us markets, so just suggest a lure, and i probibly have it.
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Post by RapalaGuru on Feb 16, 2006 18:27:40 GMT -4
This weekend!!
Warm clothes...
We've had some wild weather, ice, rain, snow, wind
And that was today...
Looks like the weekend is going to be cold and snow.
Where abouts are you going?
One of the big lakes?
Steve
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Post by nathenpd on Feb 16, 2006 22:47:25 GMT -4
Oh im ready for the cold..... Bring it on! haha Im going to a chain of small lakes in coldwater michigan, so about that lure question.......
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Post by nathenpd on Feb 19, 2006 15:23:20 GMT -4
Well that plan was ruined..... We got up there and the lake was still frozen!
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Post by Fishooked on Feb 19, 2006 16:13:11 GMT -4
LMAO....sorry to hear that bro...but still funny... this cabin fever stuff sure sucks...
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Post by Bodeen on Feb 23, 2006 23:08:38 GMT -4
The biggest pike I caught on a Rapala came on a Shad colored #5 Rapala being trolled in June, so the water temp wasn't too cold. Last year I did pull a 30 incher out of the Kankakee River using a #7 shallow shad rap in silver. This year I will be putting some SSR-14s to the test on some pike waters !
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Post by orvist3er on Oct 18, 2011 16:29:13 GMT -4
Super Shad rap in Tigerflash/firetiger are our go to trolling lure for big pike here.
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Post by nathenpd on Oct 18, 2011 19:45:31 GMT -4
Another old thread to bring back memories  I haven't caught any pike for a while, but I used to use Super Shad Raps and had awesome luck with those. After living in California for a little over a year, it's nice to get back to an area that has pike, well pickerel at least.  |
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Post by fishohio614 on Oct 18, 2011 22:34:10 GMT -4
The biggest size of the Rattlin' rapala ought to catch them
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Oct 19, 2011 4:47:29 GMT -4
j-13 in perch hands down the best
john
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Post by reefstock on Oct 23, 2011 19:43:36 GMT -4
Great luck with the new rattling crank raps. Great for pulling over milfoil. red and orange work best around the Twin Cites. Firetiger is good too.
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Post by happyshad on Oct 23, 2011 20:13:04 GMT -4
I have been stroking them on the new Max Rap 15 and 18 - RH and anything with orange on it. My other choice are the Super Shad Raps.
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Post by unipsychofishman on Feb 8, 2012 13:31:13 GMT -4
I fish pike year round and have found a lure that I will use consistantly above any other lure and in any weather or situation for targeting larger fish. I use the largest olive x-rap (XR12 I believe) because it is shallow enough for fishing the shallow pre and post spawn areas in the spring and over weedbeds throughout the summer. The nature of the x-rap allows it to be fished either aggressively or slow and, dare I even say finesse, so that it produces during all times of the year almost regardless of the mood of the fish. I find the naturalistic coloration works best on average and so if you are looking for one lure to do it all this is it in my opinion.
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Post by unipsychofishman on Feb 8, 2012 13:50:02 GMT -4
I used the previousally mentioned lure to catch a 39.5 inch, 18 lbs pike and even a nice brown trout as well as several descent walleye. I also took a buddy out fishing last spring and he caught an 8 lbs walleye on it. Best Rapala on the market for pike up here as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by casey10 on Feb 11, 2012 10:21:26 GMT -4
Where are u in Canada, Ont maybe? I use super shad raps a lot here in NB for muskies and stripers . We dont have any pike! Check out my post under "fishing and bragging board, SSR strikes again"" to see the results from a SSR14 hot tiger color. I also caught a 37 !/2 muskie the next day with the same lure. Cheers Casey
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Post by unipsychofishman on Feb 12, 2012 0:48:38 GMT -4
I'm in Alberta actually and have also just rescently gotten myself a super shad rap in perch and am really excited to give it a try for big pike but it will take a good number of large fish to de-throne my favorite rapala. Over 100 fish and three personal bests actually. haha.
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Post by unipsychofishman on Feb 12, 2012 0:52:39 GMT -4
Ps. Wow! That is an incredible striper you caught there! I can only wish I lived in a place that had those around. I do really enjoy pike and walleye too though.
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Post by pikeye on Feb 14, 2012 11:23:16 GMT -4
big original floaters, x-raps, shad raps and super shad raps
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