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Thanks for the info. In a couple years when I have more time I would like take a drive up to N. Idaho and catch some pike.
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Hi PikeFish,
I am curious too what type of baits are being used? What kind of Pike fishing is available come fall?
Thanks for the info.
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This time of year (early spring) 99% of the pike are going to be caught on 'dead bait' such as herring, smelt or another form of dead fish. People either put these below a bobber just off the bottom or lay them right on the bottom.
As soon as the water heats up a little the Pike will become more active and that is when it is really fun to go after them. That is when you throw lures such as spinner baits, husky jerks, spoons, etc. My favorite is Longfeather Lure's Orange and Orange spinner bait. They are available at Fins and Feathers, Black Sheep, and a few other sporting good stores around. If you can't find them let me know and I can get you some. These spinner baits are hand tied by a local here in Rathdrum, Idaho.
In the fall it is a lot of the same for the summer except for around the time of duck season and that is when we throw a lot of very large lures for Pike. This is because the pike are feeding up for the winter and if you really want to catch a BIG pike this is the time of year to do it ona lure. Some of the lures we throw can be 10 inches long so when you hook into a big fish get ready and hold on. If you are new to the area I would suggest letting one or our guides, or someone elses guide, take you out and really get you into the fish. That time of year is also a beautiful time of year to be on the water, just a added perk.
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Appreciate the quick feedback and valuable information. Never fished for pike before, but, might be in the area in September sometime. I believe it would be a rush to hook one of those toothy big boys. I will stay in touch.
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September would be perfect. If you save up a little money and get out with a guide, preferable us but all the guides on Lake CDA are good, you will have a BLAST! That time of year the Salmon on CDA are also biting good as they are getting ready to spawn. Start thinking about it now and see what all you can do while your up here.
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I would hope those of you who go will throw some of them back though, it may be really hard to do but ESPECIALLY the really big ones. This time of year so many big females get taken from the lake it makes me sick. I don't blame people for wanting to take them home, and a couple it allright, but just use common sense. 
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