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Here up north, fish are largely in the prespawn phase, and a good chunk will be getting on beds to spawn by the end of the month

When set up for depths beyond 12 feet, a float-n-fly rig can be hard to cast

With smooth drag systems and high line capacity, you can easily tackle larger species while enjoying effortless casting

Either count to five or wait until you feel the tug

A truly giant pike can break a line or even a rod quite easily on its initial run so be sure to use a heavy action rod and a baitcasting reel, spinning reel or fly rig strung with at least 30-pound-test line and tipped with a steel leader to protect from the fishs slashing teeth