Temperature check During the springs pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn phases is a unique time where big pike and little pike share common habitats
Baitcasting and spinning reels work, however, Ive had better luck with spinning reels because bait-casters tend to freeze up more in cold weather, although fishing inside a heated shanty prevents that problem
Live eels, bucktails and swim shads have been effective baits
Product Specifications Seven-inch touchscreen GT 24 transducer for clear imaging Wide CHIRP Preloaded coastal charts Supports Panoptix sonar Tilt and swivel mount Releasable mount to take it with you Garmin 010 Pros: Great price and small size Cons: Requires a 12v battery, making it difficult to move around High-frequency sonar gives you an incredible view beneath the water, allowing you to see everything you need from fish to structure, along with water temperature and a clear image
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The missing knob seal largely turns the Eliminator into a dry reel that's too risky to use in wet conditions or even where it might get lightly sprayed with saltwater