The Pikers Pit

Steve Moore wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06 2019 19:47 -

Spinnerbait

Martin Ward P.A.C. wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07 2019 09:08 -

There are lots of options Andy, Spinnerbats to a point, weedless spoons, weedless jig heads (the ones with a spring wire protecting the point) etc. Take a look on You Tube at the Texas and Carolina rigs. Not used too often in the UK but as is often the case we are behind the game. Some of the wide gap hooks have lead on the gape which hangs below the, generally you need slim profile collapsable shads, the ones with the recess in the top are popular but there are also hollow (or at least not solid) shads that wil allow the shad to collapse for better hook ups..... Google these things and you will see plenty on the net.

https://www.thelurebox.co.uk/products/c ... ig-diagram

Some of the other sites have diagrams of how these things work as well....but use Google, Type in Carolina and Texas rigs and enjoy

Martin

Watty wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07 2019 22:40 -

Get yourself some 6 inch Z-man swimmerz and EWG hooks to suit. There are weighted EWG hooks as well if you need to get down or add weight to your trace or via hook eye. These are as flexible a lure as you can get so it’s easy to drive the hook home. They are also indestructible. Pike love them.
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Mike J wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07 2019 21:42 -

On the only time I was allowed to fish a certain place I used the largest of SG ducklings over dense weed for a single summer, using the largest of the lures they didn't collect any weed unless it was loose on the surface and didnt bring me a pike either (and I tried all three colours).

In offshore trolling certain lures have a great reputation of ridding themselves of loose debris and weed and are sometimes referred to as 'weedshakers', the Braid Maruader being one, a deepish diver with a violent action compared to most pike lures, often thought about giving one a pull in somewhere weedy, like, err, chewdon?

andypee wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08 2019 06:42 -

Mike J wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07 2019 21:42 -

On the only time I was allowed to fish a certain place I used the largest of SG ducklings over dense weed for a single summer, using the largest of the lures they didn't collect any weed unless it was loose on the surface and didnt bring me a pike either (and I tried all three colours).

In offshore trolling certain lures have a great reputation of ridding themselves of loose debris and weed and are sometimes referred to as 'weedshakers', the Braid Maruader being one, a deepish diver with a violent action compared to most pike lures, often thought about giving one a pull in somewhere weedy, like, err, chewdon?

Weedshakers, see if I can find them, good info

So have you ever caught on the surface ducks ?

Andy.

Woodchucker wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08 2019 10:29 -

Try the shallow Buster Jerks and Wolf Tails they only fish down around 12-18" and perfect for fishing over weed

spittlebug wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10 2019 15:23 -

Hi, Z-Man Plastics seem very very tough & Float (after salt is got out).
Nothing like a normal plastic Lure, different League.
I'm converted, only got Perch ones at moment.
Mainly Ned rig ones, but got some StreakZ Curly TailZ (4" but a angler i know gets plenty of Perch & Pike on them).


Bob

Mark Phillips wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10 2019 22:47 -

Frogzilla, over heavy weed/pads. 100% weedless, decent size, good hook up rate and pike will come at them from good distances. Easily the best surface lure through weed that you can use. Else, weedless jigs are a decent option to hop in and out of pockets. Spinnerbaits are effective, but will get jammed up in really thick stuff. Grinders and Rad Dogs of 2oz plus are what I use. You can also rip pull baits through weed on a heavy set-up, so Burts and Big Daddies are good for that. One of my favourite lures for fishing through patchy weed, is actually an 8" straight depthraider - fished aggressively, you can really rip them through sparser weed, they don't easily get caught up and the buoyancy really helps them quickly back up in the water column. bigger Crankbaits are massively underrated lures IMO, they're not just for trolling! Personally, I don't tend to worry about getting too deep into the green stuff, rather use a lure to bring the pike out of it. I've had pike belt out of weed and charge lures down from 20 yards away - amazing to see it and one of those things that makes lure fishing such a buzz.

Monts wrote: ↑Sun Jan 13 2019 17:00 -

MH knocked me up a couple of these recently.

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I've had some good sport after Christmas with them, they run shallow with a wide wobble. But on a faster retrieve, they get down a bit, stop and pause them. Twitch etc and just play about. A really good fun lure to use, I'm sure they will draw your fish.

andypee wrote: ↑Sun Jan 13 2019 17:13 -

Monts wrote: ↑Sun Jan 13 2019 17:00 -

MH knocked me up a couple of these recently.

MH Sniper.JPG

I've had some good sport after Christmas with them, they run shallow with a wide wobble. But on a faster retrieve, they get down a bit, stop and pause them. Twitch etc and just play about. A really good fun lure to use, I'm sure they will draw your fish.

They look good, what kind of price are they ?

Andy.

Burt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23 2019 03:59 -

Spinnerbaits are winnerbaits! Sure it was John Wilson who said that?
Sure I’m not the first but I’ve taken the muppety skirt things off of some of mine (can’t remember the name of em) and replaced em with shads. I love em and the pike down my local pit seem to like em as well and good in all but the thickest of stuff!
Definitely a dabbler when it comes to lures but these will probably be the first thing I chuck in most situations.

andypee wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05 2019 19:20 -

Good advice guys

I will be heading to the shops soon to see what's available

Andy.