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Pike
aka Esox Lucius
Pike or the ‘Northern pike’ are a large predator fish that is known for its largemouth full of sharp teeth. Found across Europe during the colder months, Pike will lurk among the vegetation of a river or lake before surging out with fierce speed to catch its prey. With large yellow eyes, a flattened snout and a long, torpedo-shaped body, pike are built for fast acceleration and hiding with its olive and cream colouration creating a great camouflages.
As a predator, this fish can swim extremely fast in order to attach and catch prey fish, in fact, some northern pike have been recorded to swim up to 10 miles per hour.
Stats
Status
Habitat
Undercut banks, tree roots, bridges or moored boats in slacking water.
Bait
Small silver fish & artificial lures.
Native or Invasive
Native
Where
Northern latitudes, prevalent in Europe and North America, hence why pike are sometimes referred to as northern pike.
Catch Experience
Remember to use a wire trace as pike are able to bite through nylon based lines. Pike should NOT be fished for if the temperature (remember to factor in water temp.) is over 21 degrees centigrade. Fishing for larger pike in warmer temperatures will likely lead to exhaustion and subsequent death of the fish. However, once the frost is on the ground, pike are an exhillarating species to fish your, after clamping on to your hookbait you will be wrestling to retrieve line and land your catch. Take extreme care when unhooking the first, this is not just for fish welfare but your own too, watch those teeth! be sure to watch ADs YouTube channel to understand how to unhook a pike safely. Pike are probably one of the most rewarding species to catch, all your effort in landing the pike will be rewarded with a photo opportunity with a jurassic predator.
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