Rattler I always go ultralight on the pike...even the big ones in the pics..the biggest was 17 something IIRC and she was caught on a 4'9" Fenwick with a Shimano 500 and #10 Fireline...
The fireline doesnt stretch so enables me to set the hook on the buggers, then its Rodeo Time!
I did find however that after about 600 pike over five pounds, its time to can the little Shimano...
Ingwe
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
