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Top 10 Pike Flies
Ditch Pickle season is back and we're to help!
Our Top 10 Picks for Pike on the Fly
Catching ditch pickles on the fly is exhilarating and this list contains the top 10 flies you will want to have your fly box!
1. Game Changer
These flies are tied on articulated spines so they have incredibly realistic and lifelike movement in the water. One of our local tiers (Jeff Thomson) painstakingly does these Gamechanger flies for us and his attention to detail is exceptional.
2. Devil's Tickler
Perfect combination of bucktail, flash and feathers with a fish mask make up this staple pike & musky fly pattern.
3. Whipper Snipper
Locally tied by TheBearFly co., these flies are Nicklaus Bauer style pike flies in a range of colours tried and tested time and time again on a range of predatory species from northern pike to lake trout.
4. Bunny Bug
The bunny bug is a shop tied fly pattern originally tied by Rolf & Shirley Anne Schwabe. It is tied on Tiemco T11s salt water hook with magnum rabbit strips for extra durability. It has a slim profile and is tied in multiple colors. It is an easy to cast fly and swims with lots of movement and can be very effective for pike.
5. Esox Hollow
Another one locally tied by TheBearFly co., these flies are Nicklaus Bauer style pike flies in a range of colours tried and tested time and time again on a range of predatory species from northern pike to lake trout.
6. Pile Driver
Foam Head with rabbit strip tail gives this fly lots of movement while keeping it high in the water column. Also great when fished on a sinking line and longer leader to keep it up out of the weeds.
7. CJ's Sluggo
Spun Deerhair head and articulated body that walks the dog like the famous sluggo plastic baits, sure to entice strikes from big pike, musky and predatory fish.
8. CJ's Big Johnson
Spun Deerhair head and articulated body that move like crazy in the water, sure to entice a strike from predatory fish like pike, musky or any predatory fish.
9. Trout Tickler
Locally tied by TheBearFly co., these flies are Nicklaus Bauer style pike flies in a range of colours tried and tested time and time again on a range of predatory species from northern pike to lake trout.
10. Bill's Figure 8 Sucker
Designed by Musky and pike legend Bill Scherer, its a combination of bucktail, flash and hair offering a large profile without the weight or bulk. It's a very easy fly to cast and yet hold a big enough profile to be an equally effective fly to fish.
You can order these flies online (click on the name or image of the fly), or head into the shop to chat with our staff.
Tight lines!