I m not sure what it has for.
Fly rod weight for northern pike.
I hadn t fished for years after that but now thought i would take it up again.
The case for the 8wt.
Depending on the size of lures you intend to use the casting weight of the rod may vary.
Both of these rods rod allows you to cast all except the largest pike flies and the 8 weight also have the added benefit of doubling as a rod suitable for bass fly fishing.
8 and 10 rods are also used for pike fishing.
I have a 8 9 weight fly rod made by browning i bought about 15 years ago after a fishing trip to northern saskatchewan where a few of the guides in the area were fly fishing for pike.
Like bass just meaner.
Had anyone bothered to mention how similar fly fishing for pike is to fly fishing for largemouth bass i d have made the trip sooner.
While i m sure seeking pike in all locations doesn t require the same exact approach there s no question that stalking pike with the fly is eerily similar to stalking largemouth with the fly.
An eight weight fly rod is probably the best weight fly rod for pike.
Smaller pike are typically 2 6lbs in weight whereas larger pike reach weights of 30lbs and up.
6wt 7wt 8wt 9wt 10wt 12wt.
Tf 10 90 4 a2 359 95 tfo esox 10wt 9 0 fly rod.
Scott tidal fly rod.
Similar to bass pike vary pretty significantly in size.
Some fly rods come with a foam handle this is very suitable for a pike rod.
This gives you good leverage and hooking ability when the pike strikes.
The eight weight may lack the action to chase trout bass and other panfish but if you re looking to specialize in hooking true monsters found in the northern regions of the continent certain factors will keep the eight in your hand.
When targeting pike with a fly rod however you can t always be sure which size class of fish you re going to hook into.
Redington predator pike 1091 4 fly rod.
Fly fishing for esox is art at it s finest.
Scott s arc advanced reinforce carbon adds hoop strength and counteracts torque for greater accuracy and line control.
10wt 9 0 299 99 tfo axiom ii 10wt 9 0 fly rod.
Rods suitable for pike fly fishing generally range in weights from 7 10 with the most versatile rod being an 8 or a 9 weight.
It s something that can be practiced in every body of water and under all kind of conditions.
With a 8 rod you can not cast as big pike flies as with a heavier rod but it can be a good start if you already have a rod in this weight class.
Now you have an overview of what characteristics a good pike fishing rod has.
Fly fishing for pike is just a great thing to do.
Let s start with the case for a lighter fly rod.
The possibilities are endless and it s the closest you can get to the real core of nature and the predators that roam our waters.
