My Current Heavy Baitcasting Setup For Pike Fishing!

[@ibanez2010]

Subscribed from USA. I know you're not a huge fan of spinnerbaits but the pike have been absolutely crushing them over here. Double willow blades in perch pattern.

[@BlackCountryPiker]

I’ve only recently started using a baitcaster, I can definitely see the benefits for fast and continuous casting. I’ve got the Abu Promax combo and for the money it’s great. However, being only 6’6 it does feel short. Nice to know what works well for a tall lad being 6’3 myself. Something I’ll look into more for sure 👍

[@BlackCountryPiker]

DB Fishing 😂😂 nice 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂

[@TheElektroskate]

The braid I use is 0.36 and rated at 50 lb 8 strand. I think you said in the video yours is rated at 80 lb it sounds a similar thickness to mine maybe it is more like 50-60 lb.

[@pikeburner919]

Hi thanks for another video ,having used the okuma komodo 364 for a good while it is quite a large bodied reel for someone with smaller hands as he points out ,but with a clicking drag which I did like especially for dead baiting in the colder months before a thief stole it with lots of other tackle .I replaced it with a shimano tranx 300 and it's a smaller bodied reel but still holds lots of heavy braid and its silky smooth and you feel the action of the lure right from the rod tip to the reel Handels especially with larger paddle tails as well as upper cranks but if you need a clicker go komodo , hope this helps someone.

[@mrpopo5285]

For heavy pike i use an abu garcia 5600cs rocket pro and i use a shimano curado 201xgk for mid sized pike (3-7kg). Also use a shimano bantam for frog and shimano chronarch for all around.

[@stan.o99]

But how do you know what size of pike your going to catch 😂

[@jackrogers8633]

@@stan.o99 all the gear no idea vibes.

[@stan.o99]

@@jackrogers8633 😂😅

[@mrpopo5285]

@@stan.o99 well in summer the pikes are usually smaller here in Sweden, to get a better fight with that pike i use a smaller rod and reel, also the baits has some influence in the size of the pike. ofc i can happens that that you get a bigger fish than you intended but it is still possible to get pike up, just not preferred if I were to use it for big pike all the time, but yes you cant really know the size of fish you catch

[@gavin7706]

Hi mate Never thought I'd see you fishing without your favourite WESTIN rod, you loved it. Any plans to replace it? I got my Westin powershad t on your recommendation, its amazing, so thanks. A great alternative for a reel if your viewers are on a smaller budget for a reel is the Piscifun Alijos. About £100, had mine since February it's amazing and chucks lures a long way👍 Bet it'll match your distance. Great to get the fish at the end😊 Tight lines bud 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@jacekdenis9180]

Hi what's the story with 30gs lures on this rod would u b able to cast them far away as well? Awesome movies pal

[@shaunhirst9080]

Can you send a link for the spider wire braid you use and do you use wire traces or fluorocarbon shock leader ???

[@andrewwardle2742]

Another great video bud I can't believe wait to have a bash at lure fishing again you fish a few waters near me and I know they hold some nice pike and perch if you know where to target

[@fishingfanaticsuk]

I use lower diameter snoods for conger so a pike wont bite through that! 😂

[@drakeybabe]

Hey, I'm looking for a heavy setup, this is a stupid question... If a rod a rated for 60-150 casting weight, would it be aright casting a 20g lure? its a little confusing as some rods have a min to max weight and other just have an 'up to weight'. thanks :)

[@jackrogers8633]

min to max weight is what the manufacturer deems as optimal casting weights. It does not mean however that the rod is unable to cast anything lighter. I have a 60-180g rod and cast 20-30g lures just fine. I would advise not to cast anything heavier than the maximum casting weight though, as this does pose the risk of the rod breaking on the cast.

[@wilmawife]

I don't know how you do it, I have been fishing for 50 years and the only rod I had break was the one my grandson shut the car door on. It is also sad the price of the tackle in the UK, I moved to Canada 25 years ago and pay at least half of the UK prices .

[@philipmurray5493]

Hi mate what knot do you use on your snap lock thanks great video

[@eoinwalsh7017]

Great vid.Might you have any advice for a heavy lure rod setup with a fixed spool reel.

[@banditfishing1558]

I’m with you on breaking rods mate. I’ve been fishing 18 months and have broken 4 rods. Idk how I do it. My mates been fishing 2 years and has broken 1 rod, a Shakespeare 5’6” spinning rod where the handle snapped off. The funny thing is he caught a 20lb pike on it from the canal😂

[@manuelfuchs78]

I'm fishing for over 25 years and broke 1 rod only 😄

[@messenger8860]

Great video! How do you compare this rod to the westin powershad rod that you had because you really seemed to like that one with the softer tip, so I'm interested to know which rod do you prefer?? Thanks

[@graemeking4178]

Great videos bud keep them coming lad 👊 respect brother love pike 🐊 fishing so much,I'm up in the Highlands of Scotland and the pike up here are insane fighters,have been up this for the pike fishing yet?

[@philipmurray5493]

Hi what knot do you use on your snap lock thanks great video

[@sybren312]

Hi Dan, great video once again. I'm currently looking at which rod I'll purchase for my heavy pike set-up (already got the reel: okuma citrix). However, I'm in doubt between two rods: Abu Garcia Svartzonker Casting 8f6 (2.59m) 40-140gr OR Savage Gear Swimbait 1DFR 8feet (2.38m) 50-130gr. I'll be mainly using it for casting slightly bigger shads, swimbaits, jerkbaits and for trolling. Would you have a preference between these two rods? I know you are very much familiar with both brands. Cheers!

[@64x83]

What did you end up choosing?

[@Fishwish]

Do you keep the Albright knot out of the rod rings or does it fly out through the rings okay? That’s a really helpful vid either way - thanks

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

I have a similar setup BUT I always am annoyed by the tip heavy weight of these combos. Is this also so much pulling towards the tip balance wise? You maybe have some idea how to prevent this or is this the same on your combo at all?

[@seanmcardle3089]

I found this rod for 99€ going to buy it after watching this cheers pal

[@bendavitt1]

Where are they selling them please

[@rossco0804]

Your new nickname is wreck it Ralph 😂

[@melroyfernandes1]

Thanks for the explanation vid re your set up bro. Have to disagree, you say you don't know what your talking about, but it sounds like you do! Keep the vids coming & thanks again.

[@huseyinaltuntas6773]

Hi 👌what is your fishing rod casting weight ?

[@Tom-15-e3c]

What reel do you recommend for a 14 year old I want to get the same rod as this video but it's to expensive so what would you recommend please

[@Cocidito]

Hey Bro just get a heavy spinning combo and get those pike

[@Tom-15-e3c]

@@Cocidito I got one thanks for the tips

[@Cocidito]

@@Tom-15-e3c have you cought something?

[@blackcharas]

Which 1 do you prefer out of this rod, westin or daiwa prorex?

[@PhilMx]

Nice rod

[@MJ-85]

Hello mate, have you seen the Lews Superduty 300 baitcaster? Heavy line capacity, casting lures 200g, heavy duty Winn Dri-tac handle knobs etc... Have a look. I've got one and it's a beast tbh 😂

[@MJ-85]

@@pikeandperch hello mate. I remember this little conversation and seen the reel I mentioned on eBay listed as new. Currently at 100 quid with no bids. Could be worth a put as that's almost half price for what I paid. In case you're interested here's the item number on eBay currently... 👍 293701436387

[@jackyelnats3543]

This reel is an absolute unit.

[@richarddeboer8934]

No fan of all the stealt lines it breaks to easy, because cant have shocks. Why youre tikking on your reel handle. Luv the rod cast great, have it too in lighter version got a lot off predactor rods its really nice even in 7.6 ft. Nice video m8 👍

[@deanmallows4433]

Got to use your own head. So true 👌

[@Marshy234]

The fact everyone’s hands are always pissing with blood does put me off as a carp angler 😂

[@Marshy234]

DB Fishing 😂 how are you still catching teeth with your experience? I don’t wanna wear gloves but I defo don’t want pike wounds 🤣

[@bryaneekelder8267]

@@Marshy234 As long as they dont bite you the blood is actually not that bad :P its all about knowing how to grab the fish and what to do when it starts slapping it's tail; theres al ot of tutorials about that; check those out!

[@restofthejunk01]

@@bryaneekelder8267 Pike do not bite people.......you only get cut by being clumsy and poor handling.

[@bryaneekelder8267]

@@restofthejunk01 that does happen actually. But hey; i guess youre the expert that knows everything there is to know;) i have never had issues so far, just some rash from the gills; but there are enough examples on the web.

[@Marshy234]

DB Fishing 😂 cheers for reply. As a newbie to predators it was just worrying seeing cuts so often across diff channels with more experienced Angler’s. So you ask for yours basically lol by not wanting to hang about. Yeah I get it happens but takes shine off it if I’m constantly worried about dirty pike cuts 😮😂. Just love all aspects of it but not sure if my reaction to unhooking is sign it’s not for me or if it’s normal with newbies to pike.

[@JJoe5]

So excited later fishing a new spot hopefully I can beat my 5lb pb😂

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

your reel bearings sound a bit dry but Take care matey

[@NGTAPOUT]

9lb or 90 lb?

[@jorvikangler]

How do you attach the braid to the mono?

[@jorvikangler]

@@pikeandperch Ta.

[@vernonalexis1077]

Mate you should of whipped out the screamin triple devil lure come on

[@rossco0804]

They prefer my lures 😉

[@DoctorGibbon]

great

[@richardheys6043]

Nice vid. Every day a school day. There tomorrow. Got some big lures to try. Have a look at dlst.co.uk. The Fxh one piece lure rod would be good one for you. Think have to try to snap it.

[@richardheys6043]

DB Fishing russ has one. Don’t know if you know him. Rod like that would last a lifetime. Still remember you left one outside you said on old vid. I have prorex too like you got before. Try another one of them 👍🤓

[@restofthejunk01]

Big lures will not just catch you big fish, I'm sure DB Fishing will confirm this, you need a range of sizes as, sometimes, Pike will not look at a larger lure and a more subtle approach is required.

[@lukemorris1993]

Why dose this canal look so wide lol

[@lukemorris1993]

That's mad mate were u from canal is tiny in Wolverhampton lol

[@carlnash5736]

77cm! Sounds like fly vs jerk!

[@robertharris2818]

Didn’t you like the prorex👎

[@saferfish7983]

Reel - shit, Rod - shit!

[@hazza11022]

Bait casting is soo shit