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Question
Where I fish it seems the pike are leader shy,so Ive heard of people using fluorocarbon leaders so the pike are not spooked,what pound test would you recommend on pike,whats the lightest and heaviest you would use?
Greetings,
I personally don't believe in leader shy fish. I would contribute success or lack of more to how a certainty of leader affects the lures action. For casting I prefer to use light solid wire leaders with no snap and good heavy duty split ring to attach it to the lure. I would recommend American Fishing Wire in the 104# and 86# for the really small light lures. The directions for tying the haywire loops is well described on the back of the package.
I do like the fluorocarbon for trolling as they are more durable and I don't feel like the bulk of the leader affects the crankbait action much. Stealth Tackle are my favorite.
Hook Em' Hard,
Joe
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Answers by Expert:
Joe Junion (Jomusky)
Expertise
Specializing in Musky fishing and ice fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye. I don't know anything about old tackle or rods and reels. Questions of this nature will be rejected.
Experience
I have been an avid musky angler for over 20 years and am very active in the musky community.
Organizations
I am the President of the C & R Musky Club of Appleton. We are one of the clubs which belong to the Wisconsin Musky Clubs Alliance. I also belong to the World Musky Alliance. I have been an active member at MuskieFirst.com since it started.
Publications
Jomusky.com, CRMuskyClub.com and MuskieFirst.com
Education/Credentials
My education about fishing has come from reading every article and book I can find, networking with many people, fishing with many different people (some well known), and plan up hitting the water hard and thinking about all the details.
Awards and Honors
I have won a few tournaments and club awards over the years.
Past/Present Clients
Due to family, work, tournaments and time on the water I don't have time to guide.
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