First Pike!

[JDTuna]

Congratulations on your first! First of many!

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

Ya see the excessive perch and fake-out-pickerel last trip were just a means of entry to the pike. Glad you got one today, really wasnt too far into the season that you picked one up gives ample time for MORE



In the stained/unclear river water it seems to not matter. So far lots of fish and a variety of species using wire leaders. Alongside with NickM he would fish flouro leaders and there was no noticeable difference.

if you haven't had a day where it mattered yet, you will! it def effects certain lures...I had a day where even the bluefish in the bay wouldn't touch any steel leadered bait! and those fish are just eating machines! next time you're fishing a spot with a steel leader and know it's a good spot but get no bites, try it with a 30-40# fluoro before you leave...one time you'll find it makes a difference! (obviously you might get cut off but certain lures like big plugs with the front hook off and spinner baits will help keep the teeth away from the line better)