Northern Pike: A Complete Guide To Pike And Pike Fishing [Paperback]

Northern Pikeis the first complete book to cover all aspects of this exciting sport fish--
and all methods of fishing for it. Ryan begins by examining the habits, habitat, and life cycles of pike as they vary from winter through early spring, summer, and fall. He also thoroughly explores every successful pike-fishing technique, including fishing with bait, lures, and flies--and there is a special chapter on ice fishing.Northern Pikenot only gives detailed information on how to catch this fish at every time of year, but also gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of equipment. Ryan traces the history of pike fishing--showing how the fishing methods that were popular in the past have evolved into the techniques used today. This book is filled with entertaining anecdotes about the author’s lifetime of fishing, over eighty illustrations, and a color insert. It is the perfect companion for all anglers of this highly sought-after North American sport fish.Will Ryanis the author ofSmallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rodand a frequent contributor to numerous outdoor magazines, includingOutdoor Life,Fly Rod & Reel, andFly Fisherman. He has taught writing at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, since 1980.Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Winter, Early Spring
1-Through the Ice
2- Beginnings
3-Bad Guys
4-Life and Death in a Weedbed

Part II: Srping, Late Spring, Early Summer
5-Precious Metals
6-Pike Foods, Pike Lures
7-All the Right Moves
8-Top Water
9-Fly Fishing

Part III: Summer
10-Places of Plenty, Places of Few
11-Heat
12-Fly Fishing in Depth

Part IV: Fall
13-The Pike in Fall

Selected Bibliography Read this and you'll graduate from pike angler to pike master--and be highly entertained at the same time. --Field & Stream