What are Pike? The Myth and Legend

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Andy Webster

Pike are a predatory fish found at the very top of the freshwater food chain in British and European waters. Whether gazing over miles of natural Scottish Loch or boating Continue Reading →

APA022: What strength braid for deadbait pike fishing?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Andy Webster

Do you want to know what strength braid to load onto your spools when deadbaiting for pike? Here is a question from a reader wanting to know the exactly that. Continue Reading →

APA021: How to Choose a Lure Rod

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Andy Webster

Do you know how to choose a lure rod? André asked for some advice with the following question… Hi, I have returned to fishing after a 30 year break, perhaps Continue Reading →

APA020: Where Can I Go Fishing?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Andy Webster

If you landed on these shores from Australia would you know where you could go lure fishing for pike and perch and what is required? This is the scenario Blake Continue Reading →

APA019: Securing a Dead Bait to Two Trebles

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Andy Webster

Thank you to Alan Hobson who asked a question about hooking dead baits to two trebles. I always have problems securing a dead bait to a 2 treble hooks on Continue Reading →

APA018: One Treble or Two?

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Andy Webster

Leighton mac sent a question about trebles on a dead bait rig. Is it possible to fish just one treble hook on a dead baiting rig rather than two? Thanks Continue Reading →

APA017: Will pike survive a snap off?

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Andy Webster

Here is a question from Scott on the subject of losing a pike to a snap off. I had a good run today and lost a pike in a reed Continue Reading →

APA016: When can you fish for pike?

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Andy Webster

Quite a few subjects in pike fishing provoke polarised views. Adam Macdonald sent in this question which addresses one of them. Hi Andy, I have recently been on a trip Continue Reading →

APA015: How do you keep a deadbait on at range?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Andy Webster

I had a lovely email from Rob Harriman that made smile when he said… I have been fishing 45 years, still love it, and get a buzz every time I Continue Reading →

APA014: How do you hook a dead bait for pike?

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Andy Webster

In this edition of Ask Pike Angler we look at the different ways to attach a dead bait to a standard trace. The question came in from Dave Wilkins who Continue Reading →