Winter Pike Fishing On A Small River - Lure Fishing (Video 243)

You join me as I head out to one of my small rivers for a short pike fishing trip on the lures and manage to find them in a feeding frame of mind. I really should do a bit more lure fishing and many thanks for watching guys!
My apologies for any wind noise, it is hard to avoid when the camera is mounted on your head.
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[@Keefiopia]

thanks Mark another good session - well done

[@markerd5378]

You're very welcome mate 👍

[@tadhghayden8440]

Jousting with the pike.. dramatic strikes!...Let fishing be the medicine..... stunning markings on first fish...

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Hayden, that first fish was very pretty. I love using lures, I just don't do enough of it.

[@david-ci2qq]

Pukka session mate the first pike I must say had some of most beautiful markings I have seen . I love the albino trout have in small and large size and also in the other pattern variations and have had success using them all but defo the albino pattern seems to work the better . Some great pike mate good to see you lure fishing you defo need to get some more lure sessions and video content done keep them coming mate 🤛🏻

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate! That's why I have been working on these recent releases of videos around 6 or 7 in the last month or so. I have more lure videos coming and dead baiting. Regarding the albino you know what I have the other patterns too and noticed the exact same the albino out fishes the other trout patterns in this lure.

[@david-ci2qq]

@Mark Erd thought it was just me the pike must really like the albino then lol can't wait for the next upload mate you doing a great job keeping us lot entertained watching you out about on the banks . Tight lines mate 🤛🏻

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I think its worth changing lures when a fish spits out the bait like that last one... a different colour and swimming style... but in the end , you didn't need to... 🤗 That first fish had beautiful markings... 😍 Nice session there Mark, lure fishing is deffo productive !! 😎👍☘️🍺

[@philipmurray5493]

Great to see you lure fishing

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Philip. 👍

[@rhewlett5379]

lucky bastard! dang i haven't caught one that big on the st. lawrence river. good on ya

[@markerd5378]

Thanks man, cheers 🍻🙂

[@richardjeal6902]

Three quality pike there , envious. My local river only seems to have jacks up to five or six pounds a double figure is rare. Still it's nice to see other people catching quality fish. Nice video.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Richard! It can be hit and miss at times. On some stretches of my rivers you catch more jacks than anything else when trying to find the larger pike.

[@daveriley7075]

A great video as per usual 👏

[@markerd5378]

Thanks dave 👍

[@davidb3099]

Good video mate, three river 'Sharks' isn't a bad return, rather you than me though! Keep up with the videos, and Tight Lines to you too!

[@markerd5378]

Thanks David and will do 👍

[@paulstares48]

Enjoyed that mate, you make your own luck. Really good watercraft found you the fish in the first place. Just shows that you dont have to cast 50 yards to find em. A lot the time the are sitting right below your feet.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks 👍 Paul!

[@Beesa10]

Where that pike grabs your lure when you dip it in the margin at ~4:42 is a great bit of footage. The muzzle report of a shotgun can be heard the exact moment the fish strikes too which adds some dramatic effect. It's amazing how quick they can be, it literally makes you jump sometimes.

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Beesa! You are right there is like a muzzle report sound. Their speed of attack always leaves me surprised, sometimes makes me jump lol.

[@Beesa10]

@@francolinobasco Cheers Mark, love your videos mate. I remember fishing a deep canal basin with a rubber shad, stood on a pontoon/kayak platform. Multiple casts had produced nothing and I really wasn't expecting anything by this point. My lure was almost at the surface under the rod tip, just about lift it out and quick as a flash a 9lb pike shot almost vertically upwards out of the murky depths and engulfed it right in front of me. Almost jumped out of my skin and may have uttered some expletives or used the lords name in vain at that moment

[@MrMush78]

The markings across that 1st Pikes back WOW looked like a Leopard ! Well done Mark 🎣👍

[@markerd5378]

Phil you hit the nail right on the head, leopard markings, such a beautifully marked fish. Isn't nature amazing.

[@johnloxley8705]

That first fish looks mahoooosive and a lot bigger than what you said mark …… but then again I catch tiddlers so what would I know 🤣🤣🤣🤣well done buddy 😎🎣👍😁

[@markerd5378]

Cheers John, she was a fine looking fish.

[@blackline66]

More lure videos buddy. Great upload!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks! Will do for sure as i enjoy being able to grab a rod and head out with a handful of lures and end up using just one LOL, bad habit of mine which i must change .

[@captainfrank01]

'You're living a charmed life mate', 'not this time sunshine' lol. Some nice ones there Mark, great persistence!

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Frank haha, those cheeky last minute grabs always take me by surprise too 😂

[@AbsoluteCranker]

Well done, mate. Three lovely pike there; lucky, lucky 2nd chance 😂. Great video. Been struggling lately, 2 wins, 4 blanks - good angling.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Luke yes very fortunate second bites at the apple. I think another twitched dead baiting trip for myself perhaps this weekend.

[@lh_dally276]

Quality video mate👏🏻 would love to see more pike/perch videos

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate and there are more like it on the way 😀

[@greybeardfishing1996]

Enjoyed that Mark, i managed to get out myself last week, trip to the River Medway chucking lures, only had a jack though.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate and sounds a tough trip but at least you caught and always the next trip 💪

[@peachycreations8787]

Three fighting fit pike Mark. I'd love to see more lure videos from you.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate and yes I should do more, I will have a dead bait video coming soon.

[@stupot7281]

Super ....

[@markerd5378]

Thank you!

[@barrysnell6792]

Great vid’s as usual. U lucky bugger 3 in 1 trip eh !

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Barry, it was a good trip definitely 🙂👍

[@stephenbrooks1337]

Great Vlog 😁🎣👌

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Stephen 😀. Hope you're well mate 👍

[@marknorth8607]

Nice couple of pike well done

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate. I had 3 in total.

[@markosborne9726]

Discovered your channel only a month or so ago after returning to course angling last year. I have to say its my go to channel now whenever i need info or inspiration. Im heavy into lures for all predators but mostly pike. Im struggling at the moment to find fish but one thing i have learned from this video is that maybe im casting to far. What i mean by that is they little blighters might just be right under my feet looking up at me. Interesting must give that a try before the season comes to a close. Great video as usual and keep up the good work as it keeps me going as well. Next season's aim for me is to find some specimen chub to do battle with. Cheers.

[@markerd5378]

Why thank you very much Mark, its so good to hear from a new viewer and to know the videos are found to be enjoyable and informative is even better. Yes pike love to skulk about in the near margins.

[@johnwhite2112]

Very enjoyable Mark always something exciting about lure fishing. Well done.

[@markerd5378]

I have to agree John and something I always need to do more of!

[@janedurston8939]

Well done Mark great fish outing thank you for all your hard work kind regards Mr. D

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Mr D 🙂. Thank you all for viewing too, brilliant support from you guys.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Oh WOW Mark, really really nice first water wolf of this trip.

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Doug. Yes her first take caught me a little off guard 😂

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@markerd5378 - you are very welcome my friend, yes indeedy really nice Pike, several nice Pike!

[@_-Spoons-_]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this with us 👍🏻👍🏻

[@markerd5378]

You're welcome Lee. 👍

[@japautosalon]

Cracking fish bud. All the times I’ve walked that section and never come across you👍

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate. Merryl I am guessing?

[@japautosalon]

@@markerd5378 yes bud certainly is.

[@mattnapalm]

great session mark

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Matt always nice when a short afternoon trip comes good. Any plans for this weekend?

[@andyprest]

Shame you don't do more pike videos both dead baiting & lures really enjoy em 👍👍

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Andy, I've got a dead baiting video coming and another lure video mate.

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[@markerd5378]

Cheers man 👍

[@Bazilli]

Pike over there seem to have much more interesting markings across the back than they do (in my locale at least) in Michigan (I've noticed this in other UK fishing vids as well), they otherwise look the same, they also generally seem bigger over there, here many lakes they're a nuisance and skinny little things. They're also pretty small in the rivers but not necessarily a nuisance. Big ones do exist, just seems average size is somewhat bigger over there.

[@markerd5378]

That is very interesting, I always thought that you had some big pike in America, but maybe I'm getting confused with muskie?

[@Bazilli]

@Mark Erd It's just that the average size seems smaller, it could be some lakes are just so overrun with them they're stunted or there being more predator species in one body of water or something, I really don't know. Like I said, big ones do exist, but they're kinda rare. Musky however are normally pretty big, like 20 pounders aren't uncommon here (not uncommon for a musky I mean, you got to put in work to catch musky but if you fish for them, you will catch them, you could go a week without catching one, or you might catch five in an afternoon, it's fishing you know what that's like. I get the impression barbel fishing is sorta similar in that regard). If I ever get the chance, I'd like to catch a barbel, they look fun.

[@williamkaczmarek3996]

@@markerd5378 No, you're right. They do get very big as do Muskies. But I have caught a lot of juvenile Northern and like the previous gentleman said, the little ones can be a nuisance.

[@1000000trs]

Nice session - very enjoyable : "once bitten - twice bitten" eh! What kind of conditions to you look out for that make it a pick day for you Mark ?

[@markerd5378]

Preferably a low light level day Tim. Blue skies and high pressure with lots of sun do not make for easy trips.

[@Ironsmiler]

Another triumph.

[@markerd5378]

Thanks it was nice to pick up some, but conditions weren't bad for it.

[@williamkaczmarek3996]

Nice video Mark, I do like seeing game fish like Pike, Walleye (I think that's something like a Zander by you) and Perch fishing and my, that first one was a dandy! What is the name of that lure you were using. In my area of the US I generally troll with a Dare Devil spoon attached to a steel leader for Pike and run about 10 lb. test line. I would be interested in trying what you're doing though.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers William and it's interesting to hear from other predator anglers from across the pond! Yes walleye are zander I don't have many local venues in my particular area for them, least not rivers. The lure name is, Savage gear 4D trout in albino. They cost between £9 and £11.

[@jamescodling8641]

Excellent Mark and enjoyable as always. Hope to see you on the Kennet soon

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate and maybe but that's a tough call James as I Spent a lot of the season on it to be fair and do enjoy fishing other places.

[@bike_n_fish]

Je ne savais pas que tu était francophone ! Super vidéo, simple, humble et avec des poissons de ouf :D Elle a l'air incroyable cette rivière, j'en reviens pas qu'elle soit si poissonneuse ._. Ici en France ce genre de rivière semble juste ne pas exister xD

[@markerd5378]

Merci! Oui je parle petit francaise. Our rivers have a lot of bad water sewage and not as clean as they should be 😔. But big companies continue to make profit and pollute them.

[@bike_n_fish]

@@markerd5378 I don't know if it's worse than France but still sad to hear :( We're not enough having eyes around to make things change...

[@patwalsh2739]

Mark another great video what braid are you using and any damage to your fluorocarbon leader I prefer wire myself

[@markerd5378]

No damage to the flouro at all Pat , been using it a few seasons and prefer it when the rivers are running clear.

[@markerd5378]

The braid is spectra extreme braid in 50lb available on amazon cheaply.

[@NoSkillazCrew]

Do you ever use live bait in your fishing?

[@markerd5378]

Yes sometimes if I'm after perch.

[@1000000trs]

yep, roger that - makes sense especially thinking about the invisibility of the heavy trace. I've found that it needs a couple of preceeding days where the minimum air temperature does not go below about 6 or 7 degrees to wake the pike up (possibly becuase thats also what activates the bait fish maybe). I'm confused about the river speed though - whats your experience with rainfall and flow rate for pike?

[@markerd5378]

To be fair coloured conditions generally kill the pike action off in my experience but a river still up a bit with the colour dropping out of it can be good, especially slacks.

[@1000000trs]

@@markerd5378 ah, useful to know, thanks Mark. I''ve not tried the Albino Trout yet, but really good to see you having success with it on my neighborhood waters (I've found that a lure that works wonderfully for a Youtubuer say in the north of the county or the west,, does not necessarily impress the pike here - probably something to do with the local colour of the bait fish or something along those lines)... (or of course -that I don't know how to work it properly 😂)

[@markerd5378]

@@1000000trs that's the trouble with southern county pike they're a prejudiced bunch of snobs 😂

[@AmyWinehouse9and14.]

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