- 1). Purchase the appropriate fishing license. This will depend on which part of the lake you're fishing. Rules and prices vary according to state. You can find all of the relevant links at LakeErieSportFishing.com. Nonresident Ohio licenses range from $19 for three days to $40 for an annual permit, as of April 2010.
- 2). Select a good location on Lake Erie for pike fishing. The lake's western basin contains the most northern pike, particularly Sandusky and Maumee bays, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Areas with clear water and plenty of vegetation cover, such as lily pads or wood structures, are best for locating pike.
- 3). Set up your pike fishing outfit. Use a medium-weight spinning rod or similar with 15-pound test line. Attach an artificial lure to the line, with a thin-wire trace, if preferred. Use silver and bright colored lures, such as crankbaits, plugs or spoons. The red and silver Daredevil spoon is a popular choice, according to northernpikefishing.ca.
- 4). Fish from a boat or from the shore. Lake Erie offers good fishing from both, though boats generally allow access to a greater range of water. For example, in some weather, pike head to deeper water only accessible by boat. Cast the lure past weeded areas, logs or any underwater structures. Retrieve the lure in a jerky motion.
- 5). Strike firmly when the pike takes the lure. They often bite aggressively and set the hook themselves. If the fish rejects the lure, keep reeling in as normal. Pike often strike again soon after the first hit. Play the fish; allow it to run for a few yards before pulling the fish back in towards your location.
- 6). Scoop the fish out of the water with a landing net. Use pliers to remove the lure hooks from the pike's mouth.
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