{"id":18226,"date":"2023-06-27T12:25:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T17:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/?p=18226"},"modified":"2023-06-29T13:31:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T18:31:35","slug":"best-pike-lures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/best-pike-lures\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 best lures for pike fishing: Charles Raymond’s top picks"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What should you look for when choosing a lure for pike fishing? Which types do you try first? Which colours to choose? Charles is here to share his tips – and his list of the best lures for pike fishing. Spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, spoons… Choose the best gear and get ready for battle! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":18250,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[231,239],"tags":[2230],"class_list":["post-18226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fishing","category-pike-fishing","tag-raymond-vs-bass-2"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"Pike fishing<\/a> is a sport in and of itself. A voracious and combative fish, the \"freshwater shark\" offers such tough resistance that every catch is a small victory. If you like action and epic fishing battles, you are in for a (very) good time.\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo put all the odds in your favour, make sure you carry a few essential pike lures<\/a> in your tackle box. Now it\u2019s just a matter of choosing the right ones. For that, let's turn to a true pike fishing pro: Charles Raymond, Canadian angler and videographer. What should you look for when choosing a lure for pike fishing? Which types do you try first? Which colours to choose?\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCharles is here to share his tips - and his list of the best lures for pike fishing<\/a><\/strong>. Spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, spoons... Choose the best gear and get ready for battle!<\/strong> <\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will discover a list of the best lures for pike fishing: "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"

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Spinnerbaits<\/h2>\r\nAccording to Charles, spinnerbaits<\/a> are a safe bet for pike fishing. These spinning lures send out a lot of vibrations in the water, and the flashes of light they create have a strong power of attraction on this big fish.\r\nIf Charles had to choose just one lure, he would probably go for a spinnerbait. He believes this is the lure to focus on when targeting pike. It features both spoons and a skirt, which has a lot to do with its success. It is also pretty easy to work, even in tricky areas with heavy vegetation.\r\nIn terms of colours, go for something \"classic\": white or chartreuse (yellow), or even a combination of the two, to look like a yellow perch, a preferred prey of pike.\r\nNo specific rig is necessary. Just tie your spinnerbait at the end of your line. You can also add a 2\u201d to 3\u201d soft plastic lure if you want.\r\nThe right pike fishing lure is a nice place to start, but you will also need to adapt your fishing technique to the bait you\u2019re using. Charles recommends a smooth, normal speed retrieve."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Chatterbaits","text_content":"

Chatterbaits<\/h2>\r\nIf you're looking for the best lures for pike fishing, you'll also want to look at chatterbaits<\/a>. These are quite similar to spinnerbaits, except that they have a lip on the front which makes them bounce off rocks and vegetation. Charles explains that they go over and through obstacles even better than spinnerbaits, which gives them an advantage in certain spots. They also dive a little deeper than spinnerbaits.\r\nThat said, you can usually fish chatterbaits and spinnerbaits in the same areas. It\u2019s all a matter of personal preference, as Charles puts it.\r\nAs far as colours go, choose white, chartreuse, black or blue chatterbaits. Just tie one at the end of your line like you normally would any lure. As with spinnerbaits, you can combine your pike fishing chatterbait with a 2\" or 3\" soft plastic lure.\r\nWhen you get on the water, you will need to adapt your fishing technique to pike and to this specific lure. Go for a slightly slower retrieve speed than if you were fishing a spinnerbait. This will give your lure more time to bounce off rocks in the water. The noise will attract pike, and you will be able to make the most of your chatterbait\u2019s powerful effect."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"

Jerkbaits<\/h2>\r\nJerkbaits are a well-known lure among anglers. These types of hard baits, which replicate small fish<\/a>, come in various sizes, weights and colours. But are they some of the best lures for targeting pike? In Charles's opinion, yes.\r\nJerkbaits<\/a> are easy to work, whether you\u2019re trolling or casting. They also make striking easier because they have at least two hooks. Just what you need to optimize your chances of reeling in a pike!\r\nIt\u2019s best to avoid fishing jerkbaits in heavy vegetation areas, however, as these lures can get stuck more easily. Technique-wise, you'll want to animate the lure with short jerks, taking a few \"pauses\" in the process. According to Charles, this is when pike tend to attack - when their targets are motionless.\r\nAs far as presentation goes, keep it simple: tie your jerkbait at the end of the line, without adding any soft plastic or worm. The lure alone is attractive enough for pike, especially if the jerkbaits in your tackle box are in colours such as \"clown,\" orange, \"yellow perch,\" or white."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Swimbaits","text_content":"

Swimbaits<\/h2>\r\nAnother great choice of lure for pike fishing is swimbaits. Charles highly recommends this type of soft bait<\/a> - and for a number of reasons.\r\nSwimbaits efficiently work their way through vegetation areas. The majority of them also offer excellent swimming action. Because they are soft lures, their movement in the water is smooth and highly realistic, making them an ideal bait for the freshwater shark...\r\nFollow Charles Raymond's advice and choose swimbaits in pink, white (\"green pumpkin\") or natural colours like chartreuse. Our favourite angler-videographer has a slight preference for pink, which he believes triggers a nice aggressive response in pike.\r\nWhen used as a pike lure, a swimbait can be rigged in a number of ways. For Charles, there are two that really stand out:\r\n