Me matt Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 As per title- use to do a lot as a nipper & still have the scars to prove it.... With pigeon activiy dieing down on the farm I thought I might invest in some fishing gear, would like a decent pike set up. Any advice from PW memebers on a good bit of kit is greatly appreciated. Many thanks MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpler1991 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Id buy cheap carp setup as dont need nothing fancy and decent terminal tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I have seen some carp/pike set ups on Amazon for about £80 but they come with bite alarms... dead baits never been my thing, would that type of kit be up to the job of lures and spinners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) I have seen some carp/pike set ups on Amazon for about £80 but they come with bite alarms... dead baits never been my thing, would that type of kit be up to the job of lures and spinners? if you're looking for lures and spinner tactics, forget the carp/pike rods. they're not designed for the kind of methods used for lure fishing. I'm exclusively a lure angler for my pike. it keeps you moving in the cold winter months and is more suited to fishing from my yak. My advice would be set yourself a budget first. lure fishing gets insanely expensive on lures - there's always a shiny thing to buy! if you're solely looking at pike and not worried about the other fun species that can be had on lures (zander, perch, chub, trout, salmon, bass, wrasse, pollack, mackerel etc...) then i'd be thinking of a 20g+ rod designed for some of the heavier plugs that is around 8-9ft long and a 3000 sized fixed spool, front drag reel. I'd be more tempted to go for something like a 10-50g rod, however. That'll make casting smaller, lighter lures for some of the other critters a bit easier, should the pike have gone to sleep. 2.5lb+ TC rods are all very well for dead baiting, but they'd be rubbish for casting lures and you won't have the sensitivity needed to work the lure. 10-50g gives loads of options, but the downside is if you get hooked on lure fishing, the chances are you'll end up with more dedicated weights - a light, medium, heavy, extra heavy set-ups, then the cross over won't be as useful! Start off buying the one rod though... Then get yourself a landing net, unhooking mat and make your own wire traces. It costs a bit more to start with but in the long run you save loads. Long nosed forceps/pliers and a rod license (should you not have one already!) Edited August 22, 2017 by chrisjpainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Coincidentally, I'm sorting my lures through wondering if I can justify buying some more. The answer is probably no, although some how I'm not sure that'll stop me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 if you're looking for lures and spinner tactics, forget the carp/pike rods. they're not designed for the kind of methods used for lure fishing. I'm exclusively a lure angler for my pike. it keeps you moving in the cold winter months and is more suited to fishing from my yak. My advice would be set yourself a budget first. lure fishing gets insanely expensive on lures - there's always a shiny thing to buy! if you're solely looking at pike and not worried about the other fun species that can be had on lures (zander, perch, chub, trout, salmon, bass, wrasse, pollack, mackerel etc...) then i'd be thinking of a 20g+ rod designed for some of the heavier plugs that is around 8-9ft long and a 3000 sized fixed spool, front drag reel. I'd be more tempted to go for something like a 10-50g rod, however. That'll make casting smaller, lighter lures for some of the other critters a bit easier, should the pike have gone to sleep. 2.5lb+ TC rods are all very well for dead baiting, but they'd be rubbish for casting lures and you won't have the sensitivity needed to work the lure. 10-50g gives loads of options, but the downside is if you get hooked on lure fishing, the chances are you'll end up with more dedicated weights - a light, medium, heavy, extra heavy set-ups, then the cross over won't be as useful! Start off buying the one rod though... Then get yourself a landing net, unhooking mat and make your own wire traces. It costs a bit more to start with but in the long run you save loads. Long nosed forceps/pliers and a rod license (should you not have one already!) That's a very comprehensive answer - just what I was looking for, much appreciated mate. Its something I really need to get back in to, been finding myself loitering by the river banks playing 'spot the pike' on my walks into town..... absoloutly love it, still got my eye in it would appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) I reckon I'm on different 120 lures and all bar a handfulwould be easily castable with a 10-50g rod. The heavier ones are 45-60g, but at the top end of a lure rod's casting weight you run the risk of overloading. They're also not great casters (particularly the Savage Gear bigger lures), which puts even more pressure on the rod. But you can see the kind of diversity you can get and how expensive it can be! i only buy when i have caught or at least hooked up on 75% of them. sadly, i'm at 73/120, so i need to do some fishing! Edited August 22, 2017 by chrisjpainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just doing some research.... found this http://www.a12lakes.co.uk/pike.html 10 minutes from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpler1991 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 http://www.the-pikers-pit.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just doing some research.... found this http://www.a12lakes.co.uk/pike.html 10 minutes from my house. hello, i would also consider the river Chelmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 http://www.the-pikers-pit.co.uk Looks fun, thanks for the link. hello, i would also consider the river Chelmer Yes - thats where I have been seeing pike this year, its loaded with Jack's. Interesting things to watch as they gobble up fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Matt, give me a call, I may have just the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Matt, give me a call, I may have just the thing. Nice one Paul- grass cutting today, I'll give you a bell when I'm done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 My son is a keen pike fisherman Matt also used to sell a lot of pike gear will see if he has anything that may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I have just used an old carp rod and a small spinner on the Chelmer in the past , small mepps or something similar red and silver. Near Hoe Mill lock has been good ,you can park there at the side of the road ,decent perch sometimes as well. I might give it a go myself now that you have mentioned it , but the weed can be a problem this time of year. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fox rage lure rod and matching reel, 23lb braid . Will catch you anything from chub to double figure pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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