Underwater Pike Fishing: Exploring Bait Reactions in Cold Water

TLDRIn this underwater fishing session, we observe the behavior of pike in cold water conditions. Using different bait types, we examine how the fish investigate and react to the bait. The footage captures their feeding patterns and provides insights into pike fishing techniques.

Key insights

🐟Fresh dead bait attracts pike quickly, sparking their interest within 30 seconds.

🎣Popped up bait catches the attention of pike, but they may circle and investigate without immediately taking the bait.

🔎Pike display focused behavior when examining a bait, orienting their eyes and lining up their strike.

🌊Highly pressured areas may cause pike to be more cautious and less likely to take the bait.

🌞Recording underwater footage provides valuable insights into pike behavior and feeding patterns.

Q&A

How quickly do pike react to fresh dead bait?

Pike showed interest in fresh dead bait within 30 seconds of it being in the water.

Do pike immediately take the bait?

Pike may circle and investigate the bait without immediately taking it.

How do pike behave when examining the bait?

Pike focus their eyes forward and align their strike lines before attacking the bait.

Are pike more cautious in highly pressured areas?

Yes, in areas with high fishing pressure, pike may be more cautious and less likely to take the bait.

What are the advantages of recording underwater footage?

Recording underwater footage provides valuable insights into pike behavior, feeding patterns, and fishing techniques.

Timestamped Summary

01:40Fresh dead bait, such as half a mackerel section, attracts pike quickly, sparking their interest within 30 seconds of it being in the water.

03:00Popped up bait, like a fresh dead roach, catches the attention of pike, but they may circle and investigate the bait without immediately taking it.

04:35Pike display focused behavior when examining the bait, aligning their strike lines before attacking it.

06:50In highly pressured areas, pike may be more cautious and less likely to take the bait.

07:30Recording underwater footage provides valuable insights into pike behavior, feeding patterns, and fishing techniques.

12:15Pike exhibit varying reactions to different bait types, with fresh dead bait attracting their attention more quickly.

13:05Popped up bait proves effective in enticing pike to investigate, but proper hook set is crucial for successful catches.

13:50Recorded footage showcases impressive pike behavior, including strikes and feeding patterns.