Big Baits, Big Fish: End of River Season Pike Fishing

🎣Using big baits, such as 25cm swimbaits, can attract larger pike during the pre-spawn season.

💪Landing several chunky pike showcases the effectiveness of using big baits for targeting bigger fish.

🔥The highlight of the video is catching a 20lb monster pike, making it the biggest river fish ever caught.

💼The brand new heavy setup, including an extra heavy rod, proves to be instrumental in successfully landing the big pike.

🏞️Despite challenging conditions, such as an injured and blind pike, the fish are still actively feeding and pursuing big baits.

What bait and setup did you use?

—I used 25cm ULM Laws Gigabyte swimbaits along with a heavy fishing setup, including an extra heavy rod.

Did you catch any big fish?

—Yes, I landed several chunky pike, with the highlight being a 20lb monster pike.

Is it necessary to use big baits for pike fishing?

—Using big baits, especially during the pre-spawn season, can attract larger pike that are looking for a big meal.

Did you face any challenges during the session?

—Yes, one pike had an injury and was blind in one eye, but it didn't stop it from actively feeding and pursuing big baits.

What were the conditions like during the session?

—The session took place on the last day of the river season, and despite the challenging conditions, such as injured fish, I still managed to land some nice catches.

00:00Introduction and excitement for the video.

01:00Explanation of the fishing plan and target species.

02:00Catching the first pike using the big baits.

05:30Continuing to catch pike, with a focus on pre-spawn fish.

10:00Excitement and anticipation for the last fish of the river season.

13:30Catching the 20lb monster pike and celebrating the successful end of the season.

15:00Closing remarks and reflection on the session.