in quebec the pike have always been a fish for when the walleye arent hitting for me. my grandfather kills them on redeyes. he has an absolute monster on the wall at home that he caught on a 15" river chub or as the french call them "white fish" personally the topwater is the most fun. because when they grab it they really smack it. I like the big zara spook or the spittin' image, they do that walk the dog action. last year my uncle was in a nearby boat making fun of my zara spook. so i cast it past him, pulled it right past bow and a 3 footer exploded on it. loved it
that was ten# line, on such a bait though i believe a wire leader will kill your action, good luck
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