Let s start with the case for a lighter fly rod.
Fly rod weight for pike.
8 and 10 rods are also used for pike fishing.
Big flies for big fish.
Redington predator pike 1091 4 fly rod.
8wt 9wt 10wt 12wt priced under 500 the echo epr fly rod is one of the best deals on the market for pike fishing.
Throwing a 14 inch streamer.
Some fly rods come with a foam handle this is very suitable for a pike rod.
Tf 10 90 4 a2 359 95 tfo esox 10wt 9 0 fly rod.
The two best times of year to strip streamers for large northerns are spring and fall.
When targeting pike with a fly rod however you can t always be sure which size class of fish you re going to hook into.
Tf 10 90 4 e 319 95.
Similar to bass pike vary pretty significantly in size.
Smaller pike are typically 2 6lbs in weight whereas larger pike reach weights of 30lbs and up.
Your flies will add even more weight to your casting equation.
The case for the 8wt.
Rods suitable for pike fly fishing generally range in weights from 7 10 with the most versatile rod being an 8 or a 9 weight.
Both of these rods rod allows you to cast all except the largest pike flies and the 8 weight also have the added benefit of doubling as a rod suitable for bass fly fishing.
10wt 9 0 299 99 tfo axiom ii 10wt 9 0 fly rod.