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I'm going to try for Pike trolling the Ct.River.Any help will be welcomed.What kind of water or structure should I look for? Depth, trolling speed ect. Thanks
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Hey there gdn443,

First you catch some 10 inch trout then....... no! no! Just being silly. I recently was casually watching an In-Fisherman segiment on TV about pike fishing. They've got a lot of articles on species that are more up in the northern part of the 48 states and Alaska. How about the states DFG?

I'm sure you'll get some knowledgable anglers to bite here on the freshwater board too! I wouldn't forget those steel leaders. Which reminds me, I'm using a stainless steel leader material that ties like regular monofiliment. Check out the TyGer Leader post on the Hot tips and Tackle board.

Good luck, and visit BFT and the freshwater often.

JapanRon
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Thanks Ron,I've haven't heard of this leader, where did you find it. I could use it for my fishing up north. Hope some of the fellas can give me some tips by Saturday. Thanks again. GDN
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most of my pike experiance has been cast and retrive .

but these basic tips should help . start of at a slow troll and pick speed up gradually untill your lures arn't snagging the weed beds below . your lures should be a minimum of fourty feet out .

pencil plugs , spoons , walleye worm harnesses , flatfish , rapalas , you name it , they will take it !

stay close to the weed beds along the shore line and on the downslopes of the drop offs .
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Hey there gdn443,

Sorry for not giving you the website. Tygerleader has a website accessed at www.tygerleader.com. You get all the details there. I wrote a field report after testing the product. I've found nothing better or those toothy critters that swim.

JapanRon
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[font "Arial"][size 2]It you call or e -mail Tygear leader. They will send you a sample on the leader for free.[/size][/font]
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