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Northern Pike

The Northern Pike is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox. Pike can grow to a relatively large size: the average length is 16-22 in (41-55 cm), with maximum recorded lengths of up to 69 in (175 cm) and published weights of 65 lb (29 kg). The northern pike gets its common name from its resemblance to the pole-weapon. In Finnish epic poetry, a wise demigod creates a magical string instrument from the jawbone of a giant pike. Pike is generally known as a 'sporting' quarry and is very exciting, with aggressive hits and aerial acrobatics. In recent decades, more pike are released back to the water after catching, but they can easily be damaged when handled. Handling those fish with dry hands can easily damage their mucus-covered skin and possibly lead to their deaths from infections. In Finland, catching a pike weighing at least 22 lb (10 kg) is considered the qualification as a master fisherman.
Northern Pike

Details

Reserves
Golden Ridge Reserve
Habitats
Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, Wetland River
Weight
0.6 kg - 12 kg
Bait and Lure Preference
Jerkbait, Shad, Spinnerbait, Swimbait, Grub, Minnow, Spoon, Crankbait, Frog, Popper, Spinner, Wafters - White
Traits
Aggressive
Aggressive
Goes directly for a strike without nibbling
Jumper
Jumper
Likes jumping out of the water
Last Stand
Last Stand
When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor
Sun Lover
Sun Lover
More active after the sun rises

Weight

0.00kg5.00kg10.00kgDiamondGoldSilverBronzeJuvenile

Hook Sizes

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0

Tackle Preference

Filter
Available
Baits
Live
Minnow
 
 
Bottom
Wafters - White
 
Lures
Constant
Twitching
Jigging
Stop & Go
Crankbait
 
 
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Frog
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Grub
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Jerkbait
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Popper
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Shad
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spinner
 
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Spinnerbait
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Spoon
 
 
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Swimbait
 
 
 
 
 
 
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