My hottest baits would be a 7-inch Sixth Sense Shindo on a jighead, a half-ounce jig, and then probably the Sixth Sense Abstract, because thats a new, hot bait right now
When he had a fish eat boat side the rod had plenty of umph to set the hook while the fish charged the boat
Safety, Regulations & Handling: What UK Pike Anglers Need to Know Before any of this gear matters, UK law requires anyone aged 13 or older to hold a valid rod fishing licence to fish for freshwater species including pike in England and Wales, alongside permission from whoever owns or manages the water fishing without one can result in a fine of up to 2,500, so its worth sorting before your first session
Soft Plastic Stick Baits: The Versatile Legend If you could only carry one lure for the rest of your life, the soft plastic stick baitmost famously the Yamamoto Senko would likely be the winner
This brings up a good point remember the rule location dictates presentation start off by thinking of a problem area and then look for a tool/lure to do it