Fishing

Anglers who consistently catch big fish know where to locate them, an important aspect of coming home with what fishermen refer to as a lunker. This involves studying a lake, pond or river and...

Muskellunge (muskie) and northern pike are popular game fish in the United States and Canada. It can be difficult to tell the two apart because they both have long bodies, heads, and large mouths....

A very common complaint with anglers against the Norther Pike is its difficult Y bone. The bones can be difficult to remove and are too large to eat, making Northern Pike a more difficult fish to...

Northern pike are edible, but many anglers despair of ever getting all the small bones out of them. Most of the bones you'll find in a pike fillet are the Y-bones; if you were to look at the fish...

The best way to catch big fish is to target the largest species of fish where you live during different times of the year. This means that you need to focus on fish such as channel catfish, carp...

Catching river pike and walleye is easier with the proper equipment and planning. Once you've researched the ideal location for your trip, it's important to learn how to catch their attention, and...

Northern Pike is a predatory freshwater fish found in Europe and North America. Gutting a fish is the most simple way of readying it for cooking. To gut a Northern Pike, cut open the fish, remove...

Sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish, commonly reaching 7 to 12 feet in length. Their size and strength makes them an exciting game fish, but, because of their population decline, sturgeon...

The northern pike is an aggressive game fish species that lives in the Northern Hemisphere. Northern pike are what biologists call an "ambush predator"---a fish that hides, then attacks its...

Mosquito Lake, part of Mosquito Lake State Park in Cortland, Ohio, is a vast area, offering camping, boating and an array of other recreational activities. The lake, with about 4,000 acres of...

Angling pike and musky fishing in shallow lakes (also known as Eutrophic lakes) can be tricky. The best times for northern pike fishing and (muskellunge) musky fishing in this type of lake is in...

This article will simplify the choices of "what-to-take" in your tackle bag on a trip to northern Canada or other classic pike destination.

Northern Pike are incredibly fun fish to catch - but many anglers prefer to eat fish that are easier to fillet. Unlike their highly edible cousin the Walleye Pike, Northern have an extra row of...

Northern pike are a member of the pike family of freshwater fish. Northern pike are known as an aggressive fish and eat mostly other fish species, including smaller northern pike. They are a...

In many of the places where fishermen target northern pike, the lakes freeze for four or more months every year. Many anglers, however, do not let that stop them from fishing for northern pike....

For many ice fishermen, a trophy-sized northern pike is the Holy Grail of fish. This carnivore of lakes and rivers grows large enough to make meals out of animals as big as ducks and muskrats, so...

Northern Pike are ferocious carnivores and will attack almost anything that invades their space or appears to be food. Because of their tendency to attack, they are relatively easy to catch once...

Ice fishing for northern pike can be exciting or it can be very nonproductive. Northern pike aren't as active in the winter months as they are in the summer. However, they are still feeding and...

The Lazy Ike fishing lure has been a mainstay in tackle boxes for generations. Known for its lazy, "wobbling" action, the Lazy Ike is used to catch pike, walleye, bass and other gamefish and is...

Ice fisherman use perch bait or shiners are used to catch lake trout, salmon, and pike. Learn how to bait salmon, lake trout, and pike in this free ice fishing video.

Using a depth sounder is an excellent way to find the right depth to fish for lake trout, salmon and pike. Learn how to use a sounder to find the correct depth at which you should fish for salmon,...

Pike are harder fighting fish than salmon and lake trout, consequently leaders should be prepared appropriately for each type of fish. Learn how to prepare leaders for salmon, pike, and lake trout...

Setting up a reel on a tip-up when ice fishing for big northern pike, salmon and lake trout requires spinning several hundred yards of nylon or dacron braided line. Learn how to set up a reel on a...

The chain pickerel is a member of the pike family that is found in the eastern United States and as far west as Texas. Chain pickerel live in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. An aggressive...

The northern pike's scientific name is Esox Lucius and this fish inhabits lakes, rivers and large streams. The northern pike is a highly sought after game fish that is located in the northern...

Next to muskies, northern pike are the largest member of the pike family of fish and are known as voracious eaters and fine fighters when they're caught on rod and reel. They thrive in a variety...

Quaddick Reservoir is located in the town of Thompson in far northeastern Connecticut, a lake of over 400 acres that is home to many game species favored of ice fishermen. Pike are stocked at...

Northern pike are one of the most prolific species of fish in the northern hemisphere. They are a large, carnivorous species of fish native to the slow, freshwater lakes and streams of the north....

The experts agree--live bait is the very best tool for catching hungry northern pike. Whether you're just getting started pike fishing or are ready to wrestle a hard-fighting game fish, knowing...

Pike fishermen all have their secrets to pulling in the big one. Some use traditional bait like smelt and herring, while others have been known to use hotdogs. No matter what you are keeping on...

Pike fishing is a sport that can be shared with friends, family or just to take time away from it all for yourself. While pike can be fished in many places around the United States and all over...

Northern Pike is a very tasty fish. The main complaint about Northern Pike is the Y-bones. These bones run vertically through the top half of a Pike fillet and make picking them out very...

Shiners are large minnows that are commonly used to catch pike when ice fishing. Learn more about shiners from a profession hunting guide in this free fishing video.

Adding a bullet weight when rigging an ice fishing line can be useful for catching pike and walleye. Learn some tips for rigging an ice fishing line from a professional hunting guide in this free...

Native to the northern regions of North America, Europe and Asia, the northern pike is a desirable and relatively easy fish to catch. Known for its voracious appetite, this predator is a delicious...

Ice fishing pike is one of the oldest sports to do during the winter months. The pike are a sought after fish that is relatively easy to catch any time of the year. For the first time angler,...

Fishing for pike is fun and doesn't take a lot of expertise. Look for locations where the pike can feed, such as areas where there are thick weeds, lily pads and possibly wild rice, as pike will...

Freshwater Pike are a well-known species. They prefer colder waters so they are found mostly in the Northern United States and all over Canada, though one of the breeds, the Northern Pike, can be...