How do you play a large pike when it is tail walking....Do you give it line or keep it tight........
Any advise would help.......Thanks......
Any advise would help.......Thanks......
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Posts: 3166 5-May-2008 06:44 "Brace"
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keep tight at all times otherwise if the hooks are just in the scissors or bony plate the hooks will be shaken loose ,more so if using barbless hooks !!
the ripper says !!!
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Roo050969 |
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As Bruce said keep it tight as it will throw the hook.
Roo
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jammyred |
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Posts: 193 5-May-2008 10:00 |
Cheers lads .....Thanks for the advise.....I seem OK with jacks when they do it.....It just when a 8lb one did it, I was lost on what to do......
But must admit it was very exciting......... |
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izzak |
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Posts: 62 5-May-2008 12:59 |
I keep the line tight but also throw the rod over close to and parallel with the water ensuring that as close as possible the line is at 90 deg from the pike.
My thinking is that this will cause the pike to be pulled off balance and return to the water.
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Posts: 3166 5-May-2008 20:19 "Brace"
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izzak ya beat me to it ,meant to add i sometimes even put the rod top under water so you dont get the sudden jerk backs from shaking its head which is why the
hooks pull free !!it acts as a cushioning !!
the ripper says !!!
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izzak |
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Posts: 62 7-May-2008 13:34 |
Bruce I like pike tail walking some times its very heart in the mouth. I dont mind jacks doing it but if its a high double or bigger no way pedro.
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Posts: 90 4-Jun-2008 17:55 |
Sound advice given above - If you want to see how its done watch any fishing program with an expert playing a tarpon. You will see plenty of tail walking in
that fight and as said above you need to keep a tightline and keep the rod at an angle to keep the maximum pressure
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jammyred |
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Posts: 193 5-Jun-2008 18:18 |
Thanks again guys for the information.....At least my heart wont be in my mouth next time I get one, as now I have an idea what to do..........
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Posts: 62 12-Jun-2008 10:30 |
The problem tail walkers present is the hooks being thrown as the head is shaken. As well as the pike landing on the line and breaking it.
If its a small pike say "what the hell" and enjoy the excitement what ever the outcome. If its a biggie then tighten up the sphincter muscles and hold on tight. |
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Posts: 62 21-Jun-2008 12:21 |
Had my first tail walking pike of the season on opening day. Must admit it wasnt what I intended to catch as I had cast to some chub but jack took a liking to
the worm. Only a couple of pounds in weight but on 4lb BS line and a 8's hook good stuff.
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