![]() If you are using artificial bait, then you can use a larger hook. If you are using live bait, then you will want to use a smaller hook so that the bait does not come off of the hook easily. The size of the hook that you use will also be determined by the type of bait that you are using. For example, a smaller hook would be used for targeting smaller fish, while a larger hook would be used for targeting larger fish. The size of the hook will vary depending on the size of the fish that you are targeting. The type of hook that is most commonly used for this type of fishing is a treble hook. 8 ft 6/0 Lemon Crank does work too but once again, you won't catch as many.Fishing for northern pike in Michigan requires the use of a specific type and size of hook in order to be successful. And when you find the sweet spot to cast to, you can get 2 a minute. Yes they cost extra for every fish you catch but I did a Pike only day and hit $29,000 cash so it more than pays for itself. 7/0 Hook with shiners is what most people use. Now that was only 8 catches in 3 hours of peak time, if you concider how many pike you catch in the same time floating with shiners then it shows how ineffective the lures really are here for pike. The only thing that have some moderate success for me is the big #6/0 spinner. Popper 4/0 : 2 catches ( lots of miss hits ) ![]() I did some more testing during another peak time: ( Almost exactly the same as EzFishLure's setup, just a different reel ) The problem is they don't bite on lures. ![]() The problem is not the gear, I have strong gear. If going for pike you dont need to cast far so this is an ok setup :D especialy combined with a kyak :D Originally posted by darrren:i use cosmocast and a cyclone55 is to strong for any of the rods atm i use it with 0.6 floro and can use drag 5 safly hope this helps
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