Northern Pike are aggressive, making them fun to catch, especially on spinner bait and buzz bait. Pike are typically found in bays and at the edge of weed beds.

Tips for landing Northern Pike:

• Stock up on quality 6- and 9- inch wire leaders to protect your line from their sharp teeth. Spool at least 15 pound test line on your reel.

• Northern Pike generally search for prey that is between 10 and 20 percent of their body size, so carry some big lures to target the biggest fish.

• Spoons and spinner baits are good for targeting Northern Pike. Your spoon selection should include 4- to 6-inch five of diamonds, red and whites, and silver spoons. Go for longer and thicker skirt spinner baits with big willow leaf blades and an oversized hook. Bright coloured skirts in yellow, chartreuse or white with silver or chartreuse blades.