THIS is why you use BIG LURES when Pike Fishing... 😯

[@shinuizabusa2180]

Never be afraid of big lures. and it´s true i have seen 70 cm pike inhaling 30 cm ones easy. ironically i caught my biggest pike ( 28 pounder) on a 6cm spinner 🤣 much love from austria buddy

[@Dp3.16]

Same here caught my biggest pike on a 4g mepps spinner 👍

[@adventurefishinguk]

It can happen mate yeah! A lot of pike get caught on small lures don’t they, I find mostly in summer though. Thanks for watching, appreciate the Austrian support! 🇦🇹

[@guywatkins5590]

same here, had both my whoppers on tiny lures and spinners. Gotta laugh

[@nospoon4799]

Same for bass. Bigger lures catch bigger fish.

[@peterudana]

You need to travel across the pond for Stripers and blues!

[@mickhardstaff6605]

Love the excitement when you catch a fish George,. Like a kid in a candy shop 😂🤣

[@adventurefishinguk]

Haha every time Mick, every time!

[@FDGRebel]

Never a lure fisherman. nor Pike and seen a few lures in a local tackla shop that were HUGE, i thought they were more for Marlin but they were for Pike, unreal. Great video again George and thanks for all the tips

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching mate, yeah they make some huge pike lures these days!

[@TheOnlyShepherd]

Great video mate! Lovely fish too aha

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@alanbowles1985]

Hi George I’m in my 70’s must add the moon walking to my pike fishing, it certainly worked for you. 😂😂🎣🎣

[@adventurefishinguk]

😂 you’ll have to let me know if it brings you success too

[@davidbamber6795]

Always interesting so keep up the good work. I love my pike fishing. But I'm a winter piker. David B Chichester West Sussex

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching David, much appreciated!

[@davetevens5080]

Nice couple of pike George. Well done mate 😊

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate! Tough going this time of year, was great to see a couple on the bank

[@Wild-Siberia]

Unreal fishing in winter must be so lucky in Siberia the lakes have been frozen since October 😂

[@adventurefishinguk]

Yeah it’s good fun! Our winters don’t get as cold as I imagine they do in Siberia though!

[@ballhawk387]

That was fun, and good release tips. Amen to big lures for pike. I've caught 20 inch jacks on 9 inch lures. Being in the US, they run smaller here, because it gets rather warm, with summer surface temps that typically hit the low 70sF/25C in mid-summer on big waters, even warmer on smaller inland waters. My biggest to date was a 37 inch (just shy of 1M) pike caught on a 13 inch (over 30cm) lure. I've caught 20 inch American black bass on that lure, who may have been more interested in chasing the invader away than eating, as such.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching! I'd love to come to America for some bass fishing one day, a road trip in a motorhome is the dream!

[@ballhawk387]

@@adventurefishinguk Yeah, American bass are fun to catch, great fighters. And we have *muskies,* which are a bigger relative of pike, but generally *much* more difficult to catch, except for dinks (the "fish of 10,000 casts" - but not around here!).. Regarding which, Lake St. Clair, near Detroit, is a large, shallow lake (under 20ft/6m deep at most, except for a shipping channel) that has great fishing for both, as well as pike and walleyes (which are very much like your zander). The Detroit River has some *great* urban fishing, Best known for walleyes, but also good for muskies, bass, and pike. And the occasional trout or salmon is caught there, too, especially in spring, almost always very good sized. There are also some sturgeon in the system, especially the North Channel, which flows into Lake St, Clair from the upstream St. Clair River. Which is also the best general area for good sized pike. We also have great fishing for wild carp in many venues, including urban lakes and streams. 30 inch (75ish cm) fish are not uncommon. But i haven't heard of much literal cultivation of them to produce morbidly obese fish, such as some European records, which I consider asterisk worthy. I'd also like to someday head across the pond and catch some of those bigger European pike, as well as the different species you have over there.

[@ashleywildsmith9605]

I've never been pike fishing before, always course, but this year I'm going to start lure fishing maybe start with perch, mixed with some sea fishing too. another smashing video George.💪

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, you should definitely get into some lure fishing it’s great fun!

[@FDGRebel]

same here, George makes it look amazing

[@johnloxley8705]

Now then buddy. Hope all is good with you and the family. Cracking video and some lovely fish…… nights are getting a little bit lighter ….. Still a bit chilly and we still have to way to go before the weather start to really pick up …… before you know, it will be time to polish the lucky crocs 👍😁🎣

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, hope you’re all well too! Springs definitely on the way, just one last cold spell to get through. Itching to get the crocs out!

[@johnloxley8705]

@@adventurefishinguk I’ve told our lass I want to get some crocs. She’s told me they are not allowed in the house so I would have to keep them in the car. 😳😳😳!!!!! What is it with this woman 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ianturner3033]

Nice informative video, with two different size fish to prove your point.🧑‍🎓 I've never fished for pike, sea fisherman, but enjoy your videos.👍 I love drone footage ❤️and look forward to seeing yours🫣. Be nice to see a pike taking the lure.😲 Thanks for all your time and effort.👏👏 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate! My next video is a sea fishing one, with some very cool drone footage Involved too. Looking forward to hearing what you think!

[@Hardlinesangling]

Once you have had that excitement of catching a fish it never leaves you. Another great video George hopefully get amongst some big mamas this year.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Absolutely! Thanks mate, really hoping to get some better fish aye 👍

[@theflatcapsailor]

If you get round to it I’d love to see you fish delph reservoir in the north I know there are some big fish in there

[@adventurefishinguk]

Who runs it and what kind of fish? Would definitely fancy a go at that!

[@theflatcapsailor]

It a United utilities reservoir meaning it’s free to fish as no club owns the rights I’ve heard people have caught pike there but I’ve just see roach and good size trout as well as the occasional but rare tench if you start at delph brook at one side of the reservoir that seems to be the best spot as well as a small pond next to it it’s a stunning spot would love to see a video there

[@adventurefishinguk]

@@theflatcapsailor thanks mate I’ll try it out!

[@jambobee]

Nice one George 👍🏻

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@onlyme9974]

Great vid bud. Always good to remind ppl what equipment is essential to have to unhook the pike and safely 👍

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, yeah always good to refresh people’s minds!

[@silvercricket77]

I think that lure size depends of the context where you are fishing on. In my experience, i have better results with medium size lures between 10-15 cm like Rapala husky jerk, shadow rap or x-rap. The river where i usually go for pike fishing have many small size preys like bleaks. Perhaps this is the reason why i have difficults to catch pikes with big size lures. I must say that sometimes i try some big soft lures but i rather use medium size.

[@adventurefishinguk]

I’ll have to try out those bigger husky jerks, I absolutely love the smaller versions 👍 thanks for watching!

[@mattchester8556]

Another top video George. The drone footage is going to be epic and will improve your sub count fingers crossed. You deserve it mate. Tight lines.

[@alison8526]

What a lovely comment 👍

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I really hope so. Quite the investment into the channels future I really hope it pays off!

[@alexandermcgowan4125]

Smashing it mate brilliant

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@MrLeesaunders]

very true i always go big in the winter . like last week i was using 110g 25cm baits banked 12 fish all inhaling the baits and nothing over 6lb . there is no way to put it to the test but i do believe if i was using small baits id not of got as many on the bank

[@adventurefishinguk]

Sounds like a great trip you had there, I’ve not had a session like that ever!

[@guywatkins5590]

interesting to hear, I barely use my heavier baitcasters at all now. My two biggest fish have been on a 10cm trout an 14g spinner! But I have always up until now stuck with big lures in the cold ethos, my idea being they'd be slower and more sluggish in the cold and would only want to actively pursue something with a bit of crunch to it to make it worthwhile. I'm not so sure these days.

[@bobfor4868]

Loving it so far but...I'm missing the 'Now then..." 🤓😀

[@alison8526]

😂

[@adventurefishinguk]

Haha sorry about that, I must have forgotten on this occasion!

[@MyKelvin89]

I find in winter the pike are in the middle/deepest part of the waters I haven’t even seen one in the margins since October and like you said low and slow

[@adventurefishinguk]

Yeah they are mate! Often the deeper parts can be in the margins too, they’re the best swims

[@alison8526]

The moon walk 😂

[@adventurefishinguk]

😂

[@marcocapozzella]

Nice wee session there, can i ask as normally you cover this what that rod and reel set up is that.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Abu Garcia revo beast X reel with the diawa prorex xr 80-180g rod!

[@Andy_Mytas]

Great session! Please tell what do you mean when say the fish is double ?

[@adventurefishinguk]

A double means a fish that’s over 10lb in weight 👍

[@Andy_Mytas]

@@adventurefishinguk oh! It's really good size!:) Thanks!

[@mahfuzurrahman9207]

Hi George, I need your little suggestion. I’m looking for a best travelling Fishing rod. I’m little bit confused with which one i should choose. I’ll do fishing in rivers and lakes And fish weight will be Around 1-3KG or more Could you please suggest me which one can be good. Thanks ❤️

[@adventurefishinguk]

Sorry I’ve just seen this, I think I’ve replied on another comment!

[@mahfuzurrahman9207]

@@adventurefishinguk yes you already replied.

[@simonartley1645]

Ive been thinking of trying pike fishing with lures...a good use of my salmon spinning tackle in winter and I live in the North West. I used to do it many too many years ago with spun sprat in gravel pits in Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Your waters are in Lancashire? Any advice on day tickets? Simon Artley Manchester

[@adventurefishinguk]

It’s a great thing to do mate! Where abouts do you salmon fish? Plenty of good places for pike, the Lancaster canal is a good place to start

[@simonartley1645]

@@adventurefishinguk thanks.. well the salmon fishing is on Lune at Caton and Welsh Dee near Llangollen and Eden near Carlisle..due to start in April on Eden fly and if rivers are big with Spinner( Toby and Flying C)..it can be a bit like Unicorn hunting!!!

[@matthewjames1394]

I might try a spot of Pike fishing this winter , do you not have to use barbless trebles?

[@adventurefishinguk]

You have to use barbless trebles for deadbaiting but lure is fine 👍 Please can you edit the name of the place out of the comment? Thanks!

[@matthewjames1394]

@@adventurefishinguk done 👍

[@christophercook723]

Took me awhile to work out lers ment lures. I thought Yanks were bad.

[@alison8526]

😂 My East Lancs hubby says ‘loo ers’ (with 2 syllables) we often discuss the pronunciation of that word 😂

[@christophercook723]

@@alison8526 North of Watford when it was English people E by Gummers were everywhere. Now it's a different Country from when l grew up.

[@adventurefishinguk]

I still don’t know how to pronounce it properly 😂

[@nedex1558]

Hey, what Fov do you use on your Gopro for fishing? Thx

[@adventurefishinguk]

I'm not sure mate! I usually just film 1080p standard

[@nedex1558]

@@adventurefishinguk Thanks

[@kylelangdon2787]

I’ve ordered a couple of these rapala lures as they look insane but I find mine retrieves just under the surface? Although they say depths of 0.5-1 metre is this normal

[@samthebarber93]

Might sound like a stupid response but I fiNd the rapalas have the best action and diving depth when you retrieve with your rod tip nice and low, barely hovering above the water level. Hope this helps.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Actual depth depends on where your rod top is and how fast you retrieve too mate I think those are more guidelines

[@richardberrington4464]

Is the net the size L or XL? Just looking at getting a new net for pike and unsure of how large of a net I will need 🙂

[@adventurefishinguk]

I think it’s a large one, sometimes I think it’s a little small. Anything up to a mid double and it works 👍

[@richardberrington4464]

Went into a tackle shop and looked at the XL in person I think a L will be perfect size for me 👌

[@never672]

What gram lures that George?

[@adventurefishinguk]

I think it’s about 85g mate

[@schlumpy982]

How do you know there's gonna be pike where you're fishing

[@adventurefishinguk]

Sometimes word of mouth, sometimes you have to just go and see!

[@RevelsGang]

What is that lure with the white tail

[@adventurefishinguk]

😂 if you’re not being sarcastic it’s the Rapala X rap peto 20cm in live roach pattern 👍

[@RevelsGang]

@@adventurefishinguk I'm not being sarcastic at all I and a fan! I'm happy to actually be taking to you. That lure had the action the fish like in my favorite fishery so I have to try it. No pike but big pickerel and big bass. I'm excited aka over the moon lol thank you!!!

[@adventurefishinguk]

@@RevelsGang it’ll be a great addition to your box mate! Sorry I only thought you could’ve been sarcastic because sometimes I say the name of the lure too many times in my videos 😂

[@RevelsGang]

To A fan you can do no wrong mate!

[@lexingtonlad5745]

Go big or stay at home. By the way pike eat anything.

[@adventurefishinguk]

They certainly do!

[@troywales983]

are pike good eating

[@adventurefishinguk]

I wouldn't know!