2. Inline Spinners Northern Pike Can’t Resist The Mepps Aglia is a veritable pike killer. And my fishing cat Harbor agrees! / Joe Shead Ranking right up there with spoons are spinners.

Winter Pike Fishing is Fun Pike fishing in winter is simple and easy, and it’s a great social event. Set out a spread of tip-ups. Throw around a football or sit around a bonfire while awaiting a ...

Northern pike, chain pickerel, and muskies are all members of the same family. And if we were comparing them to the porridge in “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” pike fishing would be “just right.” ...

I’ve even heard of some anglers catching smaller saltwater fish with a 5-weight in a pinch. Final Thoughts on the Best Fly Fishing Rods for Beginners I know how confusing it is to learn to fly fish.

A fly fishing vest that holds your net is ideal for wading. Scott Einsmann I’ve been fly fishing for more than 40 years, and I‘ve tested or owned many fly fishing combos for myself or to help others ...

Best Ice Fishing Rods for Pike For average-sized northern, a 28-inch, medium-action Shimano Convergence spinning rod will work just fine. If you’re specifically tackling trophy pike, bump it up ...

One word of caution, however. Pike can sometimes harbor a small parasite called the broad fish tapeworm. When eaten by humans, these can grow into adult tapeworms. The pickling process will not ...

Fly fishing combos for beginners are a great way to cut the learning curve and save a few dollars. In today’s market, there is a combo for anything from powerful saltwater species to finicky trout.

Bemidji-area fly fishing enthusiast Steve Young holds a large northern pike he landed on a fly rod in this undated fall photo. A retired attorney, Young says fall time is prime time for targeting ...

Last week this column examined early season northern pike fishing on lakes. But that’s only half the story. Rivers such as the Allegheny, Shenango and French Creek offer good early ...

The northern pike and walleye season will open Saturday on Lower Peninsula inland waters. The season opens on May 15 for Upper Peninsula Great Lakes and inland waters, and the St. Marys River.