Fishing for pike with a stickbait is undoubtedly one of the most adrenalin-fuelled forms of fishing in freshwater. Seeing the wave following your lure and witnessing the violent attacks live is a thrilling and rewarding experience for any angler. With XXL sizes recently appearing on the market, it's safe to say that stickbaits are also perfectly suited to the demands of pike fishing. That's why we wanted to bring you select 5 pike stickbaits tried-and-tested waterfront essentials.
Sammy 100: The benchmark pike stickbait
The Sammy 100 from Lucky Craft has been a benchmark pike stickbait for years! It's very easy to animate and has a very clean swimming action that never stalls, all the while getting into "walking the dog" action very quickly. The balance of this pike stickbait is just perfect, allowing you to reach incredible casting distances.
The 100mm version of the Sammy makes a fine mouthful for a pike on the hoof. In short, the Sammy 100 A highly effective stickbait for pike and other predators.
This is why we believe that Sammy 100 is a must-have lure for stickbait pike fishing.
Megabass Megadog-X
The stickbait Megadog-X by Megabass is clearly designed for stalking pike. Its size of 180mm makes it the perfect choice for trophy fish. What's more, its reinforced stainless steel frame makes this stickbait more durable over time. Despite its size and weight (70g), this pike stickbait is silent.
It therefore displaces a lot of water without making a huge noise, which we think is a big advantage. We invite you to remove the triple ventral to be in order.
Imakatsu Trairao: A deep-sounding pike stickbait
The Trairao d'Imakatsu is an old stickbait that's still going strong on the water. Designed by the famous Japanese designer Katsutaka IMAE, the Trairao is distinguished from other stickbaits by its very deep sound. This detail and its rarity make it a curiosity for pike who will find it more interesting than a conventional stickbait.
You'll be amazed by the sound this pike stickbait makes. It's also very easy to animate when walking the dog and to cast thanks to its profile and high density.
We recommend the following colours Chartreuse, Bone and the Perch which produce good results on our beloved esox lucius.
Duo Realis Pencil 110: A pencil for large predaters
The Duo Realis Pencil 110 is, by its name, a pencil minnow produced by the Japanese brand Duo. Its size is designed to lure the biggest predators, including freshwater pike.
As the Megadogthis stickbait has a reinforced frame and stronger hooks. As with the TrairaoThis stickbait produces a low-pitched sound. This allows the sound frequency to be spread over a long distance and attract any pike present in the area.
This Duo pencil combines the best of both worlds, with its large size and unusual sound. All the elements that make this lure a pike stickbait of choice.
Evergreen Amazon Pencil: A stickbait built to last
TheAmazon by Evergreen is an exceptionally effective XXL stickbait with a proven track record on predators the world over. Pike are no exception. This stickbait will give you ultra violent pike attacks on the surface of the water.
What's more, its super-strong ABS construction and many layers of non-peeling paint mean this pike stickbait will last for years to come.
TheAmazon Pencil by Evergreen is an excellent stickbait that you'll be able to use for years to come.
Useful links to complete this article on pike:
Pike: Everything you need to know about the king of freshwater fish
Pike spinnerbait: 5 essential spinnerbaits for pike fishing
Pike crankbait: 5 essential pike crankbaits
Pike jerkbait: our selection of 5 pike jerkbaits
Pike lures: 10 pike lures to have in your box of lures
