Pike

Northern pike are arguably the most underrated fly fishing target in freshwater North America, aggressive, hard-hitting predators that will attack large streamers with explosive violence in shallow weeds, over rocky points, and along weed edges from Minnesota to Manitoba to Scandinavia. A big northern, 36 inches or better, is a genuinely impressive fly rod fish, running hard and shaking its head like a saltwater species. The casting demands are significant (heavy lines, wind-resistant flies, powerful rods), but the reward is a fish that eats with total commitment.

Pike fly fishing rewards preparation - the right gear, the right flies, and the right tactics for the season and water type. Our guides walk through all of it, including the top destinations worth traveling for. The full articles are below.