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Chasing a Canadian Trophy Pike

Canada isn’t the only place where anglers can chase after a monster northern pike that’s worthy of being mounted on the wall, but many of the largest pike in the world are found in the lakes that are in Ontario, as well as throughout the rest of Canada.  Unfortunately for dedicated anglers, knowing where big pike are isn’t enough to guarantee a trophy.  No matter how skilled an angler is, it never hurts to do your research and figure out some quality northern pike fishing tips that can help amateur and mid level anglers increase their chances of nailing that once in a lifetime trophy pike from Canada.

Finding a quality lake is one of the first steps in finding a trophy sized northern.  If a lake is too small, then pike won’t be able to grow large enough to get to trophy size.  In addition to this, you will want a lake that has plenty of food supply, especially since pike are a predatory fish and they have a ravenous appetite.  Doing some research to see how many 30+ or 40+ pound northern pike have come out of a lake in the past can be a good indicator of if there are monster northerns to still be found in a lake.

Another rule of thumb is to look for muskie and tiger muskie.  If a lake has trophy sized muskie or trophy sized tiger muskie, then it’s almost a certainty that there will be a ton of trophy pike in that lake holding their own, as well.  If you want to find a Canadian trophy pike, then doing your research and finding the right lake is a great first step.  Beyond that, using the best local tactics to encourage big pike to hit is the best strategy you can use.  After all, locating them is just the first step.  Reeling in a trophy Canadian pike takes plenty of work, too!

Choosing A Fishing Chair

If you love the sport of angling, you’ll no doubt be able to derive enjoyment from the activity in most conditions. However, it’s always more enjoyable if you’re actually catching fairly often (I’ll have to leave this one to you), and if it’s as comfortable as possible.

A good fishing chair can really help with the comfort part of this. This is especially true if you like to go on longer fishing holidays instead of day trips, where you could probably bear to stand for a few hours.

Generic chairs are always an option, and their benefit is that they’re generally very cheap. In my experience, if you’re an occasional-fisherman, only going out for short trips every so often, these can be more than adequate. However, if you’re a more regular angler, a specialist chair is generally more more suitable. Yes, they do cost more, but to save your back and improve the enjoyment of your trip, they can be very much worth the money.

Of course, because there is such a vast range of these chairs around, it would be hard to list every single variable. There are a few common points to consider, and the following are possibly the most important to think about:

  • Water-proof padding will be included with most models of chair. However, you should check the comfort of the padding carefully, because you’ll be spending a lot of time in it.
  • A strong, but also light frame is essential – even more so if the water you like to use to fish is a good walk away. Aluminium is what most fishing chairs are now built with, and it’s really the only choice you should look into.
  • Durability is really important: You don’t want to spend a decent chunk of money on a chair, only to have it start to rust within a few months. This is why it’s usually a good idea to choose an electrostatically powder-coated chair. Before selling the chair, the powder is heated whilst attached to the metal frame. This heating process lets the powder harden to protect the frame from rust.
  • Whilst you may think that the ground upon which you’ll sit when you’re fishing is flat, there’s very little chance that it’ll be completely flat. This is why it’s a good idea to purchase a chair that has adjustable legs to ensure you get the most stable seat from which to fish.
  • If the land isn’t entirely firm (if it’s wet and muddy, which is of course very likely), then you’ll want to make sure the chair is as stable as possible and doesn’t slip. Having large feet (which are simply the ends of the legs) can really help with this.

Generally, by comparing the points above, and choosing a chair aimed at the type of fishing you enjoy (be it fishing for pike, carp fishing, etc.), you should be able to pick a great chair that suits your needs.