Northern pike, chain pickerel, and muskies are all members of the same family. And if we were comparing them to the porridge in “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” pike fishing would be “just right.” ...

All fish are predators, but northern pike come dressed for the part—needle teeth, vacant eyes, thick slime, serpentine shape—which is part of what make pike fishing so much fun. Their primeval ...

Deadbaiting remains one of the most effective tactics for targeting large pike in the UK. While purchasing deadbaits from local tackle shops or fishmongers is convenient, becoming more discerning ...