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# EsoxOnly | Everything about Esox Fishing!

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- [Eyes underwater, Recognizing Structures with Navionics Relief Shading!](https://www.esoxonly.com/eyes-underwater-recognizing-structures-with-navionics-relief-shading/) - Technology, we can't and don't want to live without it these days. For some, the latest reel is a must-have; for others, it might be that specific rod with unprecedented action, a nice boat, or a fishfinder, and then they're ready to go on the water! Going back a few years in time, a lot
- [Big Pike Heavy Duty Swimbait Rigs!](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-pike-heavy-duty-swimbait-rigs/) - Fishing for large pike is a hot topic these days, because who doesn't want to catch a big fish! That's what this article is about: some of the ins and outs of fishing itself, and of course, the equipment used, in this case, swimbaits, and how best to rig them. Many swimbaits come pre-rigged from
- [A Savage World - Full Documentary - 20 Years of Devotion!](https://www.esoxonly.com/a-savage-world-full-documentary-20-years-devotion/) - For twenty years, Savage Gear has been giving anglers around the world high fives, big smiles, and unforgettable fishing experiences. But do you know the story behind it? Since 2005, Mads Grosell has been the relentless creative force behind Savage Gear—designing some of the most iconic and innovative lures for pike, bass, and zander fishing, and
- [Spring Pike Fishing in Sweden Part 2](https://www.esoxonly.com/spring-pike-fishing-in-sweden-part-2/) - This time, two articles instead of one. Where the other was written briefly about last year's fishing, this one goes a little deeper into the experiences we've had this year. It was a different game, with temperatures changing every day just as much as the wind did. From hot summer days to freezing cold days
- [Spring Pike Fishing in Sweden Part 1](https://www.esoxonly.com/spring-pike-fishing-in-sweden/) - Every year, when the closed season kicks in, at the end of March and everything comes to a sudden stale, so does the pike fishing in most waters. In the middle regions of Europe, especially in the Netherlands, fishing with artificial baits is on hold for two months. And for the better, because it has
- [Keyes Outdoors Musky Hunting Adventures - Late Season Muskies 2025](https://www.esoxonly.com/keyes-outdoors-musky-hunting-adventures-late-season-muskies/) - Late November / December isn’t for the faint of heart. When most anglers have put their boats and rods away for the season. We continue to grind looking for the one last bite. In this episode, Mike Keyes, Bryan Schaeffer & Shawn Josephson work a variety of rubber baits, such as the Magnum Double Dawg
- [10 Years of EsoxOnly. The Start & Going Forward...](https://www.esoxonly.com/10-years-of-esoxonly-the-start-going-forward/) - 15 July of 2015, the date my website EsoxOnly was born. After many years of absence in the fishing industry ''online,'' I decided it was time for a return. Honestly, I've always wanted to return, but only with a decent name, and having some subjects to talk about. Back in high school, I had a
- [SUNVISOR.eu The Ultimate in Sonar Screen Protection?](https://www.esoxonly.com/sunvisor-eu-the-ultimate-in-screen-protection/) - Hailing from Europe, The Netherlands to be more precise, is this fantastic new brand called SUNVISOR.eu. They make high quality and rugged sun screens that can slide over just about any sonar on the market. It is an easy ON & OFF every single time! Read below what they say about the brand: At SUNVISOR.eu,
- [A moment of silence...](https://www.esoxonly.com/abscence-makes-the-heart-grow-fonder-they-say/) - What happened? Is everything okay? These are just a couple of messages I received on social media throughout the span of last year. To be honest, everything was not okay, and I seriously needed a break from writing. Social media on the other hand, had taken over, and it was where I had spent most
- [Fishing Ghost NEW RenkyOne LIMITED EDITION Crystal Colors](https://www.esoxonly.com/fishing-ghost-new-renkyone-colors/) - Fishing Ghost, the brand from South Germany never fails to deliver when it comes to quality baits! Their most famous flagship, the Renky One, made after the shape of a Renken, has already proved itself many times on big fish for me in the past. Like any company out there keeping up with the competition
- [Savage Gear 3D Whitefish Shads Rigged & Ready!](https://www.esoxonly.com/how-to-rig-the-new-savage-gear-3d-whitefish-shads/) - Savage Gear never fails to deliver on cool baits made for pike fishing, and their new 3D Whitefish Shad is no exception! Based on the scan of a real white fish, this loose-body paddle tail lure features immaculate details and a fantastic rolling and kicking action. The bulky head and front body push a lot
- [Release rig idea's for hardbaits](https://www.esoxonly.com/release-rig-ideas-for-hardbaits/) - Fishing with big baits for Pike or Musky is a popular technique among anglers targeting these elusive freshwater predators. These fish are known for their voracious appetites and often prefer larger prey. When it comes to fishing large swim baits, generally what happens is that they come with pre-rigged hooks and splitrings, but sometimes a
- [4D Savage Gear Line Thru Roach & The Quick Pin Rig from Pikecraft](https://www.esoxonly.com/4d-savage-gear-line-thru-roach-the-quick-pin-rig-from-pikecraft/) - Savage Gear meets Pikecraft Fishing! Now Pikecraft offers an absolute novelty for the Savage Gear Line Thru lures. A complete stinger rig that is interchangeable between lures. The new 2023 Savage Gear Line Thru series have a larger wire channel than the old series, for this Pikecraft developed a stinger system that can be used in
- [Jerkbait fishing smaller waters, a different approach.](https://www.esoxonly.com/jerkbait-fishing-smaller-waters-a-different-approach/) - As winter is slowly but surely shifting into spring, looking back on what should have been ''winter'' hasn't been exactly what it is supposed to be every single time for the past couple of years. With warmer temperatures becoming more of a standard here in Holland, the water also cools down, well not so much
- [Freewater Pictures Fat Boy Swim with The Leadclip from Pikecraft Fishing!](https://www.esoxonly.com/freewater-pictures-fat-boy-swim-with-the-leadclip-from-pikecraft-fishing/) - All the good stuff comes from up north, and that's a sentence we often hear in Pike fishing. Up north in Sweden is where many baits are designed and also where many unique baits come from! The Freewater Pictures Fat Boy Swim is such a bait, and a Must-Have in your tackle box! The Fat
- [Big Crankbaits, Hooks & Terminal Tackle](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-crankbaits-hooks-terminal-tackle/) - Crankbaits! A personal favorite and probably one of The Most effective baits year-round. Nothing triggers a fish like a crankbait does, and even when the conditions are slow, crankbaits still trigger a bite. One of the greatest advantages of fishing a crank is that you always know at what depth it runs. Most baits out
- [Leaders & Jerkbaits for Pike Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/leaders-jerkbaits-for-pike-fishing/) - When it comes to fishing jerk baits for pike, I have already written quite a lot of info about this topic in the past few years, yet I found it was time to write a newly updated article on some products I have been testing and fishing for a while now which game me some
- [Customized Savage Gear Line Thru Rig](https://www.esoxonly.com/customized-savage-gear-line-thru-rig/) - When the best of both worlds meet, magic can happen. Quite recently I made a video on Instagram for Pikecraft Fishing which has gotten a lot of views in terms of re-rigging a Savage Gear Line Thru Trout in 25cm. Originally this swimbait comes pre-rigged, but with a new rig system from Pikecraft Fishing, users
- [Summer swimbaits for Pike and how to fish them with the right gear!](https://www.esoxonly.com/summer-swimbaits-for-pike-and-how-to-fish-them-with-the-right-gear/) - As summer is in full swing, so is the fishing for Big Pike! The best time of year is upon us, and when water temperatures still allow us to fish safely for big fish, fishing with large swimbaits for open-water predators is a great way to go! Covering as much water as you can is
- [Pelagic Pike Fishing What's Really Needed?](https://www.esoxonly.com/pelagic-pike-fishing-whats-really-needed/) - Fishing pelagic for Pike. I've already written quite a few articles around it and described what bait to use and where to find the fish. But I thought it was time to release an article describing specifically what's really needed to target large fish on open bodies of water. It is all in the details
- [Fly Reel Beauty, Taylor Fly-Fishing's Revolt](https://www.esoxonly.com/fly-reel-beauty-taylor-fly-fishings-revolt/) - In the world of fly fishing, reels are often overlooked. Yet this is probably one of the most important parts of any fly fishing setup! The rod does the work of fighting a fish, but the reel makes sure everything is balanced. The reel holds your line and backing, but it also enables the angler
- [NEW Headbanger BangerShad from Sweden!](https://www.esoxonly.com/new-headbanger-bangershad-from-sweden/) - Headbanger Lures, the Swedish brand known from FlyvsJerk and constantly releasing quality baits has yet again released a NEW Bait for 2023. The BangerShad comes in both 22 & 27cm. I already had the privilege of testing some samples late last year and was pleasantly surprised by its run-in-the-water. This soft bait has a fairly
- [Spring Tactics for Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/spring-tactics-for-pike/) - As Spring is around the corner it's time to switch things up. One of the Greatest times of year is upon us, and where most of the waters are still covered with ice, up north in Europe, here in Holland the fishing conditions are rather soft for the time of year, yet every now and
- [Long Lasting Super Power, Voltium Energy Outdoor Battery Boxes](https://www.esoxonly.com/long-lasting-super-power-voltium-energy-outdoor-battery-boxes/) - Voltium Energy, the Dutch LiFePO4 battery brand I've been fishing for now for over a year, never fails to deliver quality products. This New fishing battery brand carries some of The highest-quality products available today! In a previous article, I already wrote about one of their smaller batteries, namely the 12v9ah which is used to
- [Pike fishing from the bank, all you need to know!](https://www.esoxonly.com/pikefishing-from-the-bank-all-you-need-to-know/) - Pike fishing is a great thing to do. For those who own a boat or float tube and know that fishing on large bodies of water can be greatly rewarding. However, at times, we find ourselves on the shore, not able to go out due to high winds, or sometimes overall bad weather conditions. And
- [The BlackBug by Black Bay Fishing Gear](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-black-bug-by-black-bay-fishing-gear/) - When natural materials and artificial materials meet, usually there's something special going on. The same can be said for Black Bay Fishing Gear's BlackBug. This particular bait made from deer hair and with a soft plastic tail gives the fish a really unique taste, and it is exactly that what makes fishing with it so
- [Summer Esox Fishing in The Netherlands](https://www.esoxonly.com/summer-esox-fishing-in-the-netherlands/) - Fly-Fishing for Pike is a great thing to do. In fly-fishing, I'm privileged to be supported by some of The Biggest names in the industry. Quite recently I wrote an article for Cortland Line Company on how to target Summer Pike in my home country of The Netherlands. The article was made possible by Taylor
- [On the edge of darkness with the Perfect Pelagic rig!](https://www.esoxonly.com/on-the-edge-of-darkness-with-the-perfect-pelagic-rig/) - Pelagic fishing for Pike. It is a hot item these days. There aren't many tactics so successful as catching large fish somewhere half in the water column. Neither is any technique besides sidescan so effective at localizing fish, and knowing or partially knowing their exact size with live sonar. In this article, I will give
- [Custom Shallow Rigs for Pike that Work!](https://www.esoxonly.com/custom-shallow-rigs-for-pike-that-work/) - Anyone who fishes for predatory fish, or fishes at all, simply can't avoid it anymore, nor can they do without it. Hooks, you just need them to catch a fish. When you target Big Fish or smaller ones, you simply need quality treble hooks. More than 25 years ago I started predatory fishing. Back then,
- [The Ultimate Big Pike Fly-Rod, Meet Taylor Fly-Fishing's Truth Z!](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-ultimate-big-pike-fly-rod-meet-taylor-fly-fishings-truth-z/) - Fly-Fishing is a Hot topic these days, and what's even Hotter is the global market when it comes to Esox Fly-Fishing! The current arsenal of rods is truly incredible and amongst all the brands available on the market there is one brand that has always been in my personal Top 5, and that's Taylor Fly-Fishing.
- [Handy unhooking tools by FishXPlorer](https://www.esoxonly.com/handy-unhooking-tools-by-fishxplorer/) - Handling Big Fish is a risky business. Handling Pike of any kind is too. Not so much for yourself, but also for the fish it's important that you carry the right tools for the job, always on hand! You'll never want to miss out on reaching pliers, nor will you have to search for your
- [NEW for 2022, Berkley Sick Lines. Braid X8, Fluorocarbon & Monofilament!](https://www.esoxonly.com/new-for-2022-berkley-sick-lines/) - Berkley Fishing never fails to deliver quality products year after year, and for this year they have updated their line arsenal with the Brand New Sick Lines! This range of lines consists of Braid X8, Fluorocarbon, Monofilament, and a cross between Braid and Fluorocarbon for the lighter game anglers among us. The best in the
- [The System by Pikecraft Fishing with ULM Gigabite V2](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-system-pikecraft-fishing-with-ulm-gigabite-v2/) - In the world of rigging softbaits, countless ideas and new designs go hand in hand, but there's one design that has taken the market by storm, and that is The System from German company Pikecraft Fishing. Owner by Volker Radwan who is an avid Pike fisherman himself, and developed with great care and thoughtfulness The
- [Safety First with Spinlock's Deckvest LITE!](https://www.esoxonly.com/safety-first-with-spinlocks-deckvest-lite/) - Fly-Fishing on large bodies of water, along with my float tube, being one with nature, no one around, just chasing Giants, that's what I love the most. No matter the conditions, being out there is what matters. For many years I've been fishing from the float tube all around, and have always gone without a
- [Headbanger Lures Firetail A Unique Bait From Sweden](https://www.esoxonly.com/headbanger-lures-firetail-a-unique-bait/) - In an industry where constantly new baits are released, it is often hard to find something that's unique. Scandinavia and Sweden to be more precise hold some of the World's best lure builders and designers, and it is where Headbanger Lures finds its home. If you are an avid Pike angler you've probably heard this
- [Giant Winter Pike on the Fly](https://www.esoxonly.com/giant-winter-pike-on-the-fly/) - It has been quite a year. The opening of a new predatory fishing season is almost upon us, but first a look back at the past year. As every season is different, this one was no exception. What started slowly, has led to unprecedented experiences on the water. And a good thing too, because otherwise,
- [Portable Power with the Voltium Energy 12v9ah!](https://www.esoxonly.com/portable-power-with-the-voltium-energy-12v9ah/) - Spending as much time on the water as possible, It's what's fishing is all about! Quality time on the water, out in the open, out in nature. These days with modern technology the sky is truly the limit. When it comes to float tube fishing for Pike, Big Pike I like to spend a great
- [Shore Pike with Dutch 🇳🇱 Predator Platform Roofmeister.nl](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-fishing-from-shore-with-dutch-🇳🇱-predator-platform-roofmeister-nl/) - Pike fishing is all about being innovative and always keeping one step ahead. In this video which I recorded a few weeks ago in beautiful Fall surroundings with Dutch Predator fishing website www.Roofmeister.nl for which I co-write, we've taken a closer look at one of my favorite Shallow Screw rigging solutions, which is The System
- [NEW 2022 Cortland Line Sneak-Peak Pike / Musky lines!](https://www.esoxonly.com/new-2022-cortland-line-sneak-peak-pike-musky-lines/) - Cortland Line Company has done it again. The World-Famous US based supplier of Fly-lines has once again announced a highly exciting range of New |ines for the diehard Pike & Musky enthusiasts! The new range of sinking and floating fly-lines is truly something special. The second-to-none quality that Cortland offers can surely be appreciated by
- [XXL Rigs for Big Softbaits and Giant Esox](https://www.esoxonly.com/xxl-rigs-for-big-softbaits-and-esox/) - Autumn is just around the corner, or to be more precise, by now it has already arrived. Here and there the last warmth fronts are still flying around our ears, but in nature, it has been more than clear since mid-August. The transition period is coming, and so there must be hoarding again. In terms
- [The Best (NEW) Summer Fly-Lines for Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-best-summer-fly-lines-for-pike/) - One of the greatest fisheries there is. Often Summer Pike Fly-Fishing is described this way, and so I can recall. Fly-Fishing for Summer Pike can be absolute crazy. The fish are in Top condition and fight like nothing else you've ever seen before. The fishing can be done at all layers of the water, but
- [NEW LMAB KØFI Roach & KØFI Perch sizes and colors!](https://www.esoxonly.com/new-lmab-kofi-roach-kofi-perch-sizes-and-colors/) - LMAB, the German brand from well-known company Hecht und Barsch has some really cool soft baits in their arsenal. They carry a wide range of products for every freshwater predator species out there, but the KOFI Roach & KOFI Perch are probably most important. Especially when it comes to fishing for Big Esox! The KOFI
- [Big Pike Fished Vertical](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-pike-fished-vertical/) - Vertical, diagonal, pelagic fishing, or whatever you want to call it, if there is one effective way to catch big fish fast, it is targeting them around the bottom in search of Pike! While we often search for a nice fish in different layers of water throughout the season, there are also periods every year
- [Book Review: One Last Smoke by Craig Barnes](https://www.esoxonly.com/book-review-one-last-smoke-by-craig-barnes/) - Fishing Books. They have been around for centuries. If you are a Pike and Esox enthusiastic like me, I've read probably every single Pike book ever written in history, but occasionally I stumble upon an empty gap in my collection. Back in the days before the times of social media, more books about fishing were
- [Ahrex Hooks Flexipegs](https://www.esoxonly.com/ahrex-hooks-flexipegs/) - Everyone knows the problem. You're fly-fishing from the belly boat and the fly line curls here and there all over the place gets snagged or simply gets tangled. Very irritating if you ask me! Fortunately, there is now a solution for this, and it comes in the form of the Ahrex Hooks Flexipegs! When it
- [PoweryMax PX Lithium Battery Power!](https://www.esoxonly.com/powerymax-lithium-battery-power/) - PoweryMax, The Power of Lithium Batteries. As the name already explains, this brand is all about compact lithium power. PoweryMax is a Brand-New company, who finds its roots in Spain, and has some truly exciting products in its product arsenal. If you haven't heard of this brand yet, you are really missing out. For anyone
- [NEW Abu Garcia BEAST Net Foldable 80x70cm!](https://www.esoxonly.com/new-abu-garcia-beast-net-foldable-80x70cm/) - As you can already tell from the cover photo, this article is about the New Abu Garcia BEAST Net Foldable! With this, Abu Garcia brings a fantastic new Predator net to the market. And in this review, you can read all about it! Anyone who regularly fishes for Large Pike or Zander cannot ignore this
- [Finding Big Fish on Structure!](https://www.esoxonly.com/finding-big-fish-on-structure/) - Catching Monster Pike on the Fly, its something we all want. Some crave for the bite, others for the experience. For me, it's all about finding the missing pieces and linking them all up together! Nothing beats a session out of the float tube, belly boat, or whatever you want to call it, and finding
- [Musky Mayhem Tackle Releases New 7/9 Trigger & 13/10 Detonator!](https://www.esoxonly.com/musky-mayhem-tackle-releases-new-7-9-trigger-13-10-detonator/) - Musky Mayhem Tackle LLC, who doesn't know the brand! It is the market leader in the United States & Canada when it comes to bucktail spinners. Founded in 2005 and the rest is history. Musky Mayhem supplies many well-known products, such as the Double Cowgirl, Jr Double Cowgirls, and Showgirls. All bucktail spinners are made
- [Musky Innovations Custom 2021 Show Colors](https://www.esoxonly.com/musky-innovations-custom-show-colors/) - Musky Innovations never fails to deliver highly new and exciting colors, and because of to the Musky Shows not taking place this year due to COVID-19 They have announced an Online sales event! For every bait that this company has in their arsenal, there have been Exclusive show colors made. They understand the need for
- [Brand-New Dutch Predator website launch!](https://www.esoxonly.com/brand-new-dutch-predator-website-launch/) - It is finally time. For a while, I've been busy behind the scenes with the concept of a Brand-New website. EsoxOnly being the success as it is, is in English. However where I'm from people speak Dutch, and I've been thinking for a long time to release a secondary website to fill in that gap
- [Navionics Releases Relief Shading!](https://www.esoxonly.com/navionics-releases-relief-shading/) - When it comes to Marine maps of lakes and rivers, Navionics never fails to deliver. Constantly on the lookout to bring new and exciting features to its audience, they've recently brought something very exciting to the light. For anyone who owns a Platinum+ card or higher, Relief Shading is now available, and probably one ofWhen it comes to Marine maps of lakes and rivers, Navionics never fails to deliver. Constantly on the lookout to bring new and exciting features to its audience, they've recently brought something very exciting to the light. For anyone who owns a Platinum+ card or higher, Relief Shading is now available, and probably one of
- [NEW BKK Jighead Round + Berkley Fishing Sick Softbaits](https://www.esoxonly.com/bkk-jighead-round-new-berkley-fishing-sick-softbaits/) - Softbaits, we all know them, and what a wide variety exists around the world. The offer is truly immense, and within the global soft plastic market, there are a ton of different shapes and sizes one can choose from. To fish any kind of soft bait, in its own shape or form, you'll need a
- [Fishing Ghost Renky One Custom Rig + Video](https://www.esoxonly.com/fishing-ghost-renky-one-custom-rig-video/) - Fast rewind from 2020, it's been one heck of an incredible year. What started out slow has been a crazy year so far regarding BIG Fish and large numbers. It hasn't been easy at times, but once the summer progressed the catching ratio started to climb, and the rest is history. Every year is different,
- [Ahrex Hooks Releases NEW Merch!](https://www.esoxonly.com/ahrex-hooks-releases-new-merch/) - Ahrex Hooks, the World Famous brand from Denmark, we all know from their amazing hooks, have updated their product catalogue by adding some highly exciting New Merchandise for Fly-Anglers out there! Fall is here, and the colder months are approaching fast. As we gather to go to the water at some of the best times
- [Musky Mayhem Tackle releases The Trigger!](https://www.esoxonly.com/musky-mayhem-tackle-releases-the-trigger/) - Musky Mayhem Tackle LLC Never fails to deliver NEW products, and for this year 2020, they have released a completely new bait the fish have never seen before! Being the creators of the Original Double Cowgirl and more, they are constantly developing and searching new ways to keep the fish interested to bite, and their
- [Musky Hunter Magazine August / September. What's Inside?](https://www.esoxonly.com/musky-hunter-magazine-august-september-whats-inside/) - The NEW Musky Hunter Magazine August / September issue just dropped on the doormat all the way from the USA, and in this article, you can read what's all inside, and why you should become a SUBSCRIBER to this magazine asap if you haven't already! Musky Hunter Magazine is The best magazine out there for
- [SNEAK PEAK: Abu Garcia's New Range for 2020](https://www.esoxonly.com/abu-garcias-new-range-for-2020/) - Abu Garcia has done it again! This year has got to be one of The most exciting ones to date, with the release of much New product alike the World Famous brand takes this just a bit further every single time. The coming season will be an exciting one. A whole range of baits, rods,
- [German Swimbaits, meet the Renky One](https://www.esoxonly.com/german-swimbaits-renky-one/) - Hailing from Europe is Fishing Ghost, a German-based company specialized in High-Quality products custom made for Northern Pike fishing! Owner Roman Schulz and his brother Daniel, have put in his time and dedication, as well as experience as a resident of southern Bavaria's best Esox waters, Starnberger See. This 127m deep lake holds many Big
- [Hand-Made Shallow Screw for Softbaits](https://www.esoxonly.com/hand-made-shallow-screw/) - Softbaits are a Hot item these days, and especially unweighted rubber has proven to be a very versatile thing over the past few years. There are many ways one could rig one, but the most important and above all popular solution is the Shallow Screw. Originally from Scandinavia, the Shallow Screw is a handy and
- [Ahrex TP610 Hooks, Fly-Tying Steel That Catches Fish!](https://www.esoxonly.com/ahrex-hooks-fly-tying-steel-that-catches-fish/) - In the world of fly-fishing and fly-tying, there are so many different products available that one could easily lose count. One of them is hooks. Probably one of The most important thing in your whole fly-fishing setup. In the end, it all comes down to this. Ahrex Hooks deliver some of the best products available,
- [Miuras Mouse Custom Rig](https://www.esoxonly.com/miuras-mouse-custom-rig/) - The Miuras Mouse made by Maurizio Carini is truly something Unique! It is a hybrid bait with a body made of high quality deer hair, and a tail made from the highest grade soft-plastic. The tail which can be screwed on and off and be replaced at any time desired, also can feature a wide
- [Musky Hunter Magazine April / May 2020](https://www.esoxonly.com/musky-hunter-magazine-april-may-2020-issue/) - Musky Hunter Magazine is dedicated to educate and entertain the Musky fishing enthusiast, through its magazine, television show and web sites. MHM is by far the largest publication designed specifically for the musky angler. Published bimonthly since 1989, Musky Hunter Magazine is North America’s authority on musky fishing. It offers articles on every aspect of the
- [Berkley Fishing NEW Powerbait Hollow Belly Colors!](https://www.esoxonly.com/berkley-fishing-releases-new-powerbait-hollow-belly-colors/) - Berkley Fishing has once again really outdone itself with the launch of a Brand New range of Powerbait Hollow Belly colors! The already existing range was exciting to say the least, coming in many different sizes covering the range from 4 to 6'', these 11 Newly added colors are absolutely top of the game! Berkley
- [Tyler Befus Tying the ''Flashtail Whistler''](https://www.esoxonly.com/tyler-befus-tying-the-flashtail-whistler/) - In this episode of EsoxOnly TV, we are joined by Tyler Befus from the USA. Tyler is an avid Fly-Fisherman, Fly-Tyer as well as being the Marketing Manager behind would famous brand Hedron Flashabou. In this video, he shows you one of his favorite Pike Flies, called the ''Flashtail Whistler''. A versatile Fly to be
- [NEW Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast T3!](https://www.esoxonly.com/abugarcia-revo-toro-beast-t3/) - When it comes to fishing for Esox, in this case, Pike, there is a wide variety of tackle that can be used. Where most anglers fish for Pike ''Pike style'', the author of this website likes to fish ''Muskie style'' which means Big baits, heavy rods, strong line, and top-class reels. The last thing, probably
- [Muskies Inc. History & Membership](https://www.esoxonly.com/muskies-inc-history-membership/) - Muskies Inc. is the largest organization in the world dedicated to the conservation of Muskellunge and the enjoyment of Muskellunge fishing..
- [EsoxOnly goes Youtube with EsoxOnly TV!!](https://www.esoxonly.com/esoxonly-goes-youtube-with-esoxonly-tv/) - It's been something that has been in the works for quite some time now. Besides this website, great pictures, countless articles, and information, it was time for the final addition to the site. A Youtube Channel! Writing articles is great, taking pictures of baits, gear, tackle and anything in between even better, but being able
- [Muskie Fishing from a Woman's Perspective](https://www.esoxonly.com/muskie-fishing-from-a-womans-perspective/) - Muskie Fishing isn't only a Men's world, as many people thought for years. Everywhere across the country more and more Woman takes place in this great sport. Being outdoors, in nature, it doesn't really get any better right? Mrs. Moon Guide, aka Hilary Schulz, talks about her view on Muskie fishing, and why she loves
- [Blade Bait Magic](https://www.esoxonly.com/blade-bait-magic/) - Bucktails have long been the go-to bait when it comes to Muskies or other predatory fish. Bucktails are so versatile and can be fished from the first day of the season all the way till ice up. They come in several styles and sizes, single bladed, double bladed, with an array of different skirting materials.
- [Pelagic Pike on the Fly!](https://www.esoxonly.com/pelagic-pike-on-the-fly/) - Fly-Fishing, in essence, is a style of fishing that happens in and around shallow to medium deep water most of the time. It is a truly deadly technique to trigger many and also BIG fish. It's probably one of The most exciting methods to fish effectively all year round, because the way that you can present
- [Muskie Season is over... So now what?](https://www.esoxonly.com/season-is-over-so-now-what/) - For most of us up in the Northern Muskie zone, the season will come to an end at the conclusion of December. If you are anything like us we have some hunting left and ice fishing beginning, but no matter what the Muskie depression has set in. I find myself thinking about Muskies while I
- [Fall Tactics: Follow the contour](https://www.esoxonly.com/fall-tactics-follow-the-contour/) - As October progressed and we slowly roll into November, the Eco-system starts slowing down. Some bodies of water have already had their turnover, and water temperatures start to go down. Everywhere leaves are falling down the trees, and in some places, Winter has already shown his cards. One of The most exciting times of year has
- [Float Tube Fishing, The Silent Approach](https://www.esoxonly.com/float-tube-fishing-the-silent-approach/) - Somewhere in the distance, lies a hidden water, deeply covered by nature. No one around, just you and the fish. Untouched waters, or heavy fished places. It doesn't matter. The float tube way of fishing is one of a kind. There is no in between, it's just you, the water and the fish. Three perfect
- [Late Summer Muskie Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/late-summer-muskie-fishing/) - Late summer into early fall can be a magical time to put more Muskies in your boat. For some, it can be a tough time locating active fish through the traditional fishing of deep weed edges. When you find yourself scratching your head, trying the following approach may not only turn your day around but
- [Calm Water Pike Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/calm-water-pike-fishing/) - Water like silk, a Fata Morgana on the edge of the horizon, no ripple to be seen, or just an enormous mirror reflecting light. That's the sort of feeling you get when fishing on calm days alike. Not the most ideal weather to fish for Esox, but surely one of the most beautiful conditions one
- [Summer Pike on the Fly](https://www.esoxonly.com/summer-pike-on-the-fly/) - Summer, a season that everybody around the world loves. It's warm, sunny and comfortable outside. The waters have warmed up to a certain degree where all kinds of species of fish feel at home, and the activity level of the predators is in full force, and feeding mode is on. Everywhere vegetation is at it's
- [SpotLight: Livetarget Sucker Stickbait](https://www.esoxonly.com/spotlight-livetarget-sucker/) - Hailing from Niagara on the lake, Ontario Canada, Grant Kopper's Livetarget is the creator of what are possibly The most realistic baits on the planet. Every single year, they put out truly unique baits for the worldwide anglers to fish with, and one of the first thing you'll notice when holding one in your hand
- [Q&A with Mike Keyes: Muskie Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/qa-with-mike-keyes-muskie-fishing/) - No matter if you're a Muskie or Pike angler, you've probably heard about the name ''Keyes Outdoors''. For the past 18 years, Keyes Outdoors, LLC has grown to one of most watched, most viewed and respected musky fishing TV Series in the world. And for a good reason. Mike and his team put out an extremely
- [SmallTalk: Thrill em' HI with Suick](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-thrill-em-hi-with-suick/) - In the world of jerk baits, there are so many different patterns, shapes and sizes one can choose from, all with their own distinctive action. These days, there are a ton of them out there on the global Muskie & Pike market as we know it today, and sometimes it can be very difficult to
- [SmallTalk: Fly-Fishing leaders for Esox](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-flyfishing-leaders-for-esox/) - When it comes to Fly-Fishing, having the right leader is a key essential in your setup. Often underestimated and highly overlooked, it can literally make or break your day out on the water. When fishing for Muskie or Pike with a fly rod. Why use something less quality while you can have all the benefits
- [Inflatable freedom: Meet the Outcast Sporting-gear Super Fat Cat!](https://www.esoxonly.com/inflatable-freedom-meet-the-outcast-sporting-gear-superfatcat/) - Ever since the early days, float tube fishing has been a special way of spending time on the water. The development of newer and better products has taken a rapid turn over the last couple of years. Coming from a background as a boat angler, stepping into a float tube is something different. In Europe,
- [Smalltalk: Swinging large Pike flies](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-swinging-large-pike-flies/) - When it comes to fly fishing and fly casting in particular, there's only one thing that is more important than anything else, and it's the line of your choice to go with your fly rod and reel setup. The line is the carrier of your home created flies for the predator lurking in the deep,
- [Early Season Muskies](https://www.esoxonly.com/early-season-muskies/) - Wisconsin resident and fellow Suick Lure Company Pro Todd Schulz from Musky Moon Guide Service LLC is back on the site, and this time he writes about his way to target Muskies early season. Right now many bodies of water are still covered with Ice, but after it all has melted down, that's when the
- [Smalltalk: Cold-Front Killers, Downsize for the Prize](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-downsize-for-the-prize-cold-front-killers/) - Each and every season, the weather changes and so does the fishing. No year is the same, and every time you'll need to adapt to the conditions in order to still catch fish. Last Winter was no exception. It was a strange season with high ups and downs regarding the overall temperature, and it certainly
- [Q&A with Al Lindner: Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/qa-with-al-lindner-pike/) - Like the title already tells you, this interview is about Pike, and what better way to ask one of The greatest fishermen of all time; Al Lindner. Together with his brother Ron they were the inventors of the ''Lindy Rig'' and stood on the foundation of In-Fisherman back in the 70's. But these days, Al
- [Smalltalk: Wolverine Tackle Super Rings for Ultimate Strength](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-wolverine-tackle-super-rings-for-ultimate-strength/) - In the heat of the battle, there is no room for error, no room for failure, and certainly no room for failed tackle. When targeting Big predators, whether it be Muskie or Pike, you want the absolute best material money can buy. Still a very highly underestimated topic, and often overlooked. And something that cannot
- [Smalltalk: Partridge of Redditch CS86X 8/0 The Ultimate Big Fly hook?](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-partridge-of-redditch-cs86x-8-0-the-ultimate-big-fly-hook/) - In the world of fly-fishing and fly-tying, there are literally millions of products available, but only a few quality hooks that are really designed for one thing, and one thing only; tying Big Flies. The Partridge of Redditch Universal Predator X 8/0 is such a hook. Specifically designed for Predator fishing, this wide gape, micro-barbed,
- [Go Big or Go Home: Big Pike Baits](https://www.esoxonly.com/go-big-or-go-home-big-pike-baits/) - It's probably the most sought-after topic in the whole of the lure fishing industry, and that is the length of your baits used to target Esox. There are all kinds of different ways how one can fish for this species and choosing the exact right size to catch one can be quite a challenge sometimes.
- [Smalltalk: GoFish Cam Predator Rig System](https://www.esoxonly.com/smalltalk-gofish-cam-predator-rig-system/) - Good things come to those who wait they say, and it surely has been a long wait for the highly anticipated new GoFish Cam to arrive. Developed in Dallas TX by the Austin brothers, this underwater camera is the next big thing in the fishing industry. It's jam-packed with featured, and probably the first thing
- [Fly-Fishing small waters in search of Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/fly-fishing-small-waters/) - There's something about it, searching for Pike in small waters. Often forgotten and some rarely fished, these little places can produce quality fishing time when approached right. In Europe, and Holland, in particular, there are tons of smaller channels where Pike find a home and hunt their prey. For some people there isn't much challenge to
- [Q&A with Rick Kustich: Musky on the Fly](https://www.esoxonly.com/qa-with-rick-kustich-muskie-on-the-fly/) - Fly-Fishing for Pike is one thing, but fly-fishing for Musky is another. Both techniques stand equally to one and other, but the difference lies in the materials used. Fishing Musky on the fly is just something special, the rods, the lines, but most importantly, the flies. One man that has mastered this art into perfection
- [Q&A with Joe Bucher: Night Fishing Muskies vs. Northern Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/q-a-with-joe-bucher-night-fishing-muskies-vs-northern-pike/) - ‏Muskie and Pike, Pike and Muskie. They both have several things in common. Being part of the same ''Esox'' family and swimming in freshwater, they are every fisherman's dream. Both can reach enourmous lenghts, weight and have markings on their bodies that can be the most beautiful you've ever seen. Apart from all of this,
- [Q&A with Jon Bondy: Monsters from the Deep](https://www.esoxonly.com/qa-with-jon-bondy-monsters-from-the-deep/) - He's world famous for creating his own baits, a former Bassmaster tournament angler, he has been guiding on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River for more than 23 years, and knows more about specific types of Muskie fishing than anyone else. He's a true master in his game. We're talking about Jon Bondy here!
- [Essential Terminal Tackle](https://www.esoxonly.com/essential-terminal-tackle/) - Often overlooked and many times forgotten, that's how one could describe the title above. Nowadays we spend so much money on boats, electronics, rods, lures, reels etc, that we tend to forget what it's all about in the end. In the end, when a fish is hooked, it all comes down to one thing, and
- [Pike On The Fly: Lines](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-on-the-fly-lines/) - Fly-lines have been around for decades and as old as Izaak Walton. In the early days, they were made of horse hair, and to cut a long story short on this matter, fly-lines made one hell of a journey through many stages of development over the years. These days, there are so many different types
- [REVIEW: Svartzonker Black Series ''Heavy Duty'' Musky 16oz 9ft 2-pc Casting](https://www.esoxonly.com/review-svartzonker-black-series-musky-16oz-9ft-2-pc-casting/) - It doesn't matter if you are a Muskie or Pike angler, we all have one thing in common, and that is we all need a rod to fish with. Svartzonker, the World Famous fishing company from Sweden owned by Claes Claesson, has now brought something really special to the light: The Svartzonker ''Black Series Musky
- [Watercolours and how to fish them](https://www.esoxonly.com/watercolours-and-how-to-fish-them/) - Fishing for Esox in the waters they live in, and being able to get any Muskie or Pike in the boat, all depends on one thing, and one thing only, and that is the colour of the water. The colour of the water marks our choice of lures, flies, or anything else which can be
- [Living on the edge](https://www.esoxonly.com/living-on-the-edge/) - Pike fishing is all about one thing in particular, deep water and structure! Of course there can be plenty of action in the shallows, but the real magic happends in the deep. Under water structure, like weeds, rock piles, sand humps or sunken trees give cover to fish, and not less important, provide a home
- [Book Review: Hunting Musky With A Fly by Rick Kustich](https://www.esoxonly.com/book-review-hunting-musky-with-a-fly-by-rick-kustich/) - ''Hunting Musky with a Fly'' is the highly new anticipated book written by long term fly-fishing expert Rick Kustich. It's a perfect example of a what catching Musky on a fly is all about these days. Jam packed with tons of great pictures and information, this book is something that should not be missed on
- [Livetarget Yellow Perch Jerkbait](https://www.esoxonly.com/livetarget-yellow-perch-jerkbait/) - Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corp. are the creators behind the world famous lure company from Ontario Canada and producers of some of the most life-like baits ever, as well as responsible for many FLW Tournament wins! They have more than 750+ unique models of lures in stock, so there's plenty to choose from for everyone.
- [Pike on the Fly: The Essentials](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-on-the-fly-the-essentials/) - Fly-Fishing for Pike is just a great thing to do. It's something that can be practiced in every body of water and under all kind of conditions. The possibilities are endless and it's the closest you can get to the real core of nature and the predators that roam our waters. Fly-Fishing for Esox is
- [Dog Days Muskie Hunt](https://www.esoxonly.com/dog-days-muskie-hunt/) - Hailling from Merill WI and guiding on many waters in North and Northcentral Wisconsin, is Todd Schulz. He enjoys and takes pride of out teaching people how to fish for Muskies and teaching them the skills that will help them become better anglers! He owns a lure business called ''Shhwack’em Musky lures'' and is a
- [River Muskies](https://www.esoxonly.com/river-muskies/) - When not guiding and fishing on the lakes of Northern Wisconsin, Todd spends the other half of his time targeting Muskies on the Wisconsin River system with his clients. At times, rivers can be challenging, because of different water levels, current, and temperature changes. While nothing beats time on the water, perfecting your lure and
- [Step By Step: How to rig a Strikepro Bandit Shad](https://www.esoxonly.com/step-by-step-how-to-rig-a-strikepro-bandit-shad/) - If you are a fan of using Busterjerk and Bandit glide baits, you have probably heard of the Strikepro Bandit Shad! This particulary softbait is a great tool for fishing the deeper layers of a water system, in which you cannot get down to where the Big fish live with the two mentioned jerkbaits above.
- [REVIEW: Bondy Bait Company ''Prophet Crankbait''](https://www.esoxonly.com/review-bondy-bait-company-prophet-crank/) - If you are a serious Muskie or Pike angler, you've probably heard of Jon Bondy and his Bondy Bait Company. This guy makes top-class baits that have found their ways into many tackleboxes all over the world, and is in fact one of the very few company's out there that delivers true quality products time
- [REVIEW: AFW 49-Strand Shark Leader Cable](https://www.esoxonly.com/review-afw-49-strand-shark-leader-cable/) - A while ago at EFTTEX, I stumbled upon the stand of the guys from American Fishing Wire (AFW). This USA based company is famous for leader material which has found it's way into many tackleboxes. They are the producers of high quality terminal tackle and serve the needs of modern Esox anglers all around the
- [Summer Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/summer-pike/) - ''A Time of Stress'' (Larger Fish), ''A Time of Plenty'' (Smaller Fish). So goes the title about the Summer peak period in Al Lindner's book ''PIKE''. And so it be. Summer, a time when unstable weather, and unexpected events occur. No year is the same, and each has their own charm. Heat, heavy rain, thunderstorm,
- [Fishing for Big Pike. The Do's and Dont's](https://www.esoxonly.com/fishing-for-big-pike-the-dos-and-donts/) - Fishing for Pike, and especially Big Pike, is a time consuming period, one that can drive you mad at times, but so rewarding in the end! Big Pike fishing means only one thing. Going after the very biggest fish that swim in your waters. Wether it's a lake, river, channel or pond, they are there.
- [35th edition of the EFTTEX 2016 in Amsterdam](https://www.esoxonly.com/35th-efttex-2016-amsterdam/) - On June 16 - 18 the EFTTEX 2016 took place. EFTTEX which stands for ''European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition'' is a World Famous international exhibition for fishing brands from all over the world. This event who's being held in a different European country each year, landed in Amsterdam this time. The RAI to be excact!
- [Targeting early Spring Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/early-spring-pike/) - When Winter is finally over, an exciting time begins wich has to be one of my favourite fisheries of the year. After many cold month's there is finally light on the horizon. When temperatures start to climb, it's good to be out there again. When daylight hours start to increase, it's a sign for the
- [Sound, Vibrations & Esox](https://www.esoxonly.com/sound-vibrations-esox/) - When it comes to fishing for an kind of species it's all about one thing: be noticed, and the hunt for Esox is no exception! It doesn't matter what type of angler you are, we all serve one purpose on the water, and share the same technique for years all over again. Being there when
- [BOOK: River Pike by Dilip Sarkar](https://www.esoxonly.com/491/) - A couple weeks ago a brandnew book arrived from Harper Angling Books! ''River Pike'' by UK writer Dilip Sarkar is another great addition to the already legendary collection available. This book is something I've waited on for a long time. Unfortunately there is not much written about Pike fishing in rivers. A ''River Pike'' book
- [REVIEW: Humminbird Helix 5 DI GPS](https://www.esoxonly.com/review-humminbird-helix-5/) - Already a year on the market, but finally available in Europe! Humminbird's new Helix 5 is surely a great addition to the already legendary series of fish-finders. Described as the compact version of the 800 and 900 units, this one also features a wide screen. The New Helix 5 series offer a wide range of
- [REVIEW: Partridge of Redditch ''Extreme Predator Jig45''](https://www.esoxonly.com/review-partridge-of-redditch-extreme-predator-jig45-70/) - Meet the new Extreme Predator Jig45, Partridge of Redditch's new Hook! At first sight it's actually a pretty weird looking hook, and I wasn't quite sure what to think of it. It kinda looks like the Absolute Predator hooks designed by Ad Swier, because of it's ''wide gape'' design. Patridge of Redditch describes this as

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- [Choosing the right rod](https://www.esoxonly.com/choosing-the-right-rod/) - Rods, in the article ''The basics of Pike fishing'' I already told you wich ones I use. In this article we deeper into the subject of it. If you would go to your local tackle store, you might find yourself in a jungle. There are rods all over the place! Each one is there for
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- [Books](https://www.esoxonly.com/books/) - Welcome to the Book page of EsoxOnly. Here you will find some of the finest books from our own private collection. In every Muskie or Pike fisherman's life there is always something new to read and learn from those who sat down and took the time to write about their experiences on or near the
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- [Pixelon Illustrations by Fredrik Halling](https://www.esoxonly.com/pixelon-illustrations-by-fredrik-halling/) - Coming from the land of 90.000+ lakes, Sweden, Fredrik Halling is no stranger to fishing. He has combined his beloved hobby with art, Pixel art to be more precise, and has achieved great things doing so! He explains: I have always spent my time drawing thing. When I was a kid I preferred to sit in
- [Art](https://www.esoxonly.com/art/) - Fishing is art, and art is fishing. No matter if you're a Muskie or Pike angler, we are all artists. Being out on the water and one with nature at sunrise or sunset is art, and everything in between to catch the fish you desire can be considered as art. Art and fishing go hand
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- [Drawing the Fishy side of Charles Weiss](https://www.esoxonly.com/drawing-the-fishy-side-of-charles-weiss/) - Being one of Ontario Canada’s premier fish artists, Charles Weiss began his career at age 17 when he sketched the caricature portraits of all the teachers at his high school for the annual year book He has since provided art for 40 different publications from fishing magazines to national newspapers. Recently providing over 20 artworks
- [Mid-Winter Crankin'](https://www.esoxonly.com/mid-winter-crankin/) - Snow, hail, harsh winds and cold freezing temperatures are one of the key ingredients for a typical Winter's day. As one of the coldest months of the year, Winter is a time in wich you need to use a different approach. While in Fall, XXL lures were used to trigger any strikes, now we gear
- [Winter Pike-Fly Adventures](https://www.esoxonly.com/winter-pike-fly-adventures/) - Winter. One of the best season of the year to target Esox on a fly-rod. Cold water and little vegetation get's every baitfish on the move, followed closely by the Pike. This is the time of year when they gather in large groups, wether it be lakes, rivers, canals or something in between. In places
- [The Cold Front Blues](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-cold-front-blues/) - Cold front conditions, we've all heard about it, or experienced it. Cold front conditions can be extremely tough to fish sometimes. From one day to another fish are suddenly not so active anymore. I experienced that some years back. We were fly-fishing a canal, and found a particulary good spot where Pike where present in
- [Crankbaits & Esox](https://www.esoxonly.com/crankbaits-esox/) - Probably one of the very best lures ever created on this planet are crankbaits! There is nothing else that can be fished in so many different ways, and can adapt to every kind of circumstances, than a crankbait. You can jerk it, twitch it, cast it, or troll it. There are plenty possibilities. The history
- [Fall on the road!](https://www.esoxonly.com/fall-on-the-road/) - It's on! Fall has been on the road for few months now, and THE best time of the year to catch giant Esox. Pull out your X(X)L cranks, swimbaits, jerkbaits, or whatever, and start fishing. Go big or go home, as they use to say in the USA! While having fished with somewhat smaller lures
- [Fall Esox Assault](https://www.esoxonly.com/fall-esox-assault/) - Shawn McLaughlin is a 31 year old angler, hailing from Windsor Ontario. He has been Muskie fishing for over 8 years and guided two seasons on Eagle Lake Ontario for Muskie and also in Manitoba for Walleye and Big Pike! He's a multi specie angler fishing for Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Muskie,
- [Northern Pike & Muskie](https://www.esoxonly.com/northern-pike-and-muskie/) - Written by Dick Stenberg, this book is a detailed and useful account of the theory and practice of Pike fishing in Canada and the USA, where lakes and reservoirs are measured in hundreds of square miles. Chapters include, understanding Northern Pike and Muskie, where to find the fish, equipment, basic techniques, techniques for special situations,
- [Get hooked & stay hooked!](https://www.esoxonly.com/get-hooked-stay-hooked/) - Get hooked and stay hooked! The title says it all, this is what it comes down in the end. You can have the best of equipment, if your hooks aren't sharp or good enough, you won't catch any fish. It's as simple as it is! An highly underestimated subject if you ask me. It looks
- [Thriller time!](https://www.esoxonly.com/thriller-time/) - No it's not a movie genre, but one of my favourite jerkbaits of all time! The Suick Thriller is a one of a kind, unique lure. Thriller's come in various sizes from 4 to 12'' in length and and can be categorized as jerkbaits, or pullbaits to be more specific. There are many pullbaits on
- [Late summer, early fall](https://www.esoxonly.com/late-summer-early-fall/) - When the summer is drawning slowly to an end, some of the year's best fishing is closing in upon us. Personally I prefer this time of year over anything else, except spring. Fall and spring fishing conditions are kinda similar, only different techniques are used. Probably the main different is lure size. Having fished with
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- [Tackle](https://www.esoxonly.com/tackle/) - In the world of Esox, there are many products available to purchase. In the never ending pile of tackle it's sometimes hard to find what you're exactly looking for. If you are a beginner, it's often even harder. Where to start, what to buy, going for quality or perhaps quantity? Take a trip down to
- [Techniques](https://www.esoxonly.com/techniques/) - Muskie & Pike fishing can be quite complex. There are a wide range of techniques wich you can use to catch them. Trolling, casting, vertical jigging, deadbaiting, fly-fishing, jerkbait style fishing. Any specific type of these fisheries carry their own ways on how things are worked out on the water. Are you a beginner, or
- [It's a colour thing](https://www.esoxonly.com/colours-and-esox/) - Colours and Esox. As the name already is telling you, this article is about colours. Are colours important to Pike and Muskie fishing? If this was a question you would ask me, I would say yes, but I always would say no. Let's explain why. In the lure making industry, there is a never ending
- [Finding the right reel](https://www.esoxonly.com/finding-the-right-reel/) - Reels. After finding the perfect rod for your type of fishing, you need something else, you need a proper reel to help you catch all those fish! Fortunately there are loads, and loads of different types of reels on the market available. But what's really suitable for Esox fishing? And what brand should you choose,
- [How to handle an Esox](https://www.esoxonly.com/how-to-handle-an-esox/) - How to correctly handle an Esox, to make their stay in your boat, or from the bank, as best as possible. In the end we all practise catch & release, so they can be caught by someone else in the future as well. Pike, and Muskie in particual, have teeth. Loads of them, and razor
- [The basics of Pike fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-basics-of-pike-fishing/) - Let's start from the very beginning, the basic needs when it comes to fishing, and Pike fishing in general. What do you need, where to start, and more importantly, how to gain succes from your experiences on the water. When it comes down to tackle these days, there is a hell of a lot
- [Esox reichertii](https://www.esoxonly.com/esox-reichertii/) - The Amur Pike of Esox reichertii is probably one of the best looking fish out there for many. It's also known as the ''Blackspotted Pike''. It is a Pike native and can be found in Asia, but there are also reports that it has been caught in Russian waters. This fish is closely related to
- [Esox americanus americanus](https://www.esoxonly.com/esox-americanus-americanus/) - American Pickerels are two sub species of the Esox Americanus, a species of freshwater fish, wich can be found in the Pike family. They can be devided into the so called ''Grass Pickerel'' and the ''Redfin Pickerel''. The Redfin Pickerel has, just like it's name already says, red fins. The Grass Pickerel has not. Both
- [Esox](https://www.esoxonly.com/home-4/esox/) - Welcome to the Esox Family! Have you ever thought about wich different species there are, and how you can recognize them?
- [River Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/river-pike/) - Unfortunately there is not much written about Pike fishing in rivers. A ”River Pike” book was long overdue for since the John Sidley classic River Piking of 1987, there hasn’t been anything else available, and to be perfectly honest, there are only a handfull of anglers who can write about this type of fishing in
- [F](https://www.esoxonly.com/f/) - Fenland Pike Fishing for Big Pike Fishing and Pike lures
- [E](https://www.esoxonly.com/e/) - Everything you need to know about Pike fishing Extreme Pike
- [D](https://www.esoxonly.com/d/) - Dream Pike
- [C](https://www.esoxonly.com/c/) - Chew Valley giants Catch Pike with lures Crankbait secrets
- [Catch Pike with lures](https://www.esoxonly.com/catch-pike-with-lures/) - Over the past ten to fifteen years, pike fishing in Britain and Ireland has been transformed in so many ways, but none more so than in the spectacular success anglers have experienced catching big pike with artificial baits. This book will help put readers on the road to similar success. Covering all the major types
- [B](https://www.esoxonly.com/b/) - Big water Pike fishing Big water Pike fishing (Book one: bank fishing) Big water Pike fishing (Book two: boat fishing) Big Pike
- [A](https://www.esoxonly.com/a-books/) - A history of Pike fishing (Volume 1) A history of Pike fishing (Volume 2) A Pikers progression A world of Pike flies
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- [Esox masquinongy](https://www.esoxonly.com/esox-masquinongy/) - The Muskellunge or Muskie or Musky is the biggest of the Esox family. A Muskie can reach length's up to 148cm's. Like the Northern Pike it's an agressive feeder. The fish are carry a light silver, brown, green with dark vertical stripes on the flank, which may tend to break up into spots. In some
- [Esox lucius](https://www.esoxonly.com/esox-lucius/) - Esox lucius or ''Northern Pike'' is the only species of the five member Esox family wich has a wide geographical and enviromental range. Pike are found in North America, Europe and Russia. It's a freshwater fish but can be also found in the brackish waters around the baltic sea. Known over the world by many,
- [Grandma Deep Diver 6''](https://www.esoxonly.com/grandma-deep-diver-6/) - Originally designed by ''Jake'' Satonica in 1960, the Grandma Lure has excelled as one of the most productive fish catching lure on the market. Copied by many companies, but the action was never duplicated. The unique action of this lure has been proven over and over again by the number of fish that are caught
- [Depthraider 6''](https://www.esoxonly.com/depthraider-6/) - The Depth Raider has been specifically designed for fishing around heavy cover such as weeds, sunken timber and rocks. To maximize its effectiveness, always work the Depth Raider with a high rod angle, whether casting or trolling. Whenever the lure collides with cover, immediately drop the rod tip, to create a momentary slack line. This
- [Depthraider 8''](https://www.esoxonly.com/depthraider-8/) - The Depth Raider can be cast or trolled successfully for nearly every big game fish species in both fresh and saltwater. The Depth Raider has been specifically designed for fishing around heavy cover such as weeds, sunken timber and rocks. To maximize its effectiveness, always work the Depth Raider with a high rod angle,
- [Shallowraider 9''](https://www.esoxonly.com/shallowraider-9/) - All Shallow Raiders produce action with a straight retrieve or troll, but can also be worked in a jerkbait style fashion with great results when fish are hanging tight to cover. To keep the lure shallower over high weeds, work the Shallow Raider with short jerks and longer pauses. For more lateral, side-to-side action perform
- [Shallowraider 7''](https://www.esoxonly.com/shallowraider-7/) - All Shallow Raiders produce action with a straight retrieve or troll, but can also be worked in a jerkbait style fashion with great results when fish are hanging tight to cover. To keep the lure shallower over high weeds, work the Shallow Raider with short jerks and longer pauses. For more lateral, side-to-side action perform
- [Shallowraider 5''](https://www.esoxonly.com/shallowraider-5/) - The Shallow Raider 5” is one of the best producing trolling lures on the bay of Green Bay. It runs about 3 feet deep which makes it a great lure for trolling shallow flats. This bait is also deadly while casting or twitching it. All Shallow Raiders produce action with a straight retrieve or troll,
- [Squirrely Ernie & Li'l Ernie](https://www.esoxonly.com/squirrely-ernie-lil-ernie/) - Squirrely Ernie & Li'l Ernie are lures designed for casting or trolling deep water ledges or open water. Trolled, these lures track well at high speeds and the fluttering tail combined with small rattles, call in the prey from a long way off. As a casting lure, both the 8 inch (Squirrely Li’l Ernie™) and
- [Muskie Stalker](https://www.esoxonly.com/muskie-stalker/) - The Stalker is a shallow running, high speed lure that imitates wounded minnows and baitfish. Cast or trolled, this lure allows you to effectively cover large areas of water. The faster you run it the better the action. Available in 6.5” and 10”’ versions, this classic profile works under a wide range of conditions.
- [The Famous Believer](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-famous-believer/) - It's famous for a reason! The Believer is one of the most versatile lures available today. Its unique shape and design, combined with a deep and shallow eyelet, allow this bait to be fished from the surface down to depths of 18’ – 20’ Retrieve it slowly as a surface bait over thick vegetation.
- [Triple D](https://www.esoxonly.com/triple-d/) - ERC has combined the roll and flash of traditional crankbaits with darting, gliding action of jerkbaits to produce a truly multifunctional lure that excels in many casting and trolling applications. Now available in two sizes, the original 9″ model, and the new 12″ version. The 9″ model is a suspending model, and the 12″ is
- [Double D](https://www.esoxonly.com/double-d/) - The Double D is a shallower cousin of the Triple D. It's actually a “Jerkbait in Disguise.” ERC has combined the roll and flash of traditional crankbaits with darting, gliding action of jerkbaits to produce a truly multifunctional lure that excels in many casting and trolling applications. The secret to the Double D is its
- [The Vexer](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-vexer/) - The word “Vexer” means to provoke. Designed by Chippewa Flowage Muskie guide Ty Sennett, the Vexer is a twitch bait unlike any other. All Vexer’s are made with highest quality components including: a solid, durable plastic body, through-wire construction, a polycarbonate lip, and heavy duty hooks. The key to the Vexer that makes it stand
- [The Jake](https://www.esoxonly.com/808-2/) - The Jake is a classic big fish lure. And the number 1 big minnow bait on the market today. Period! It’s narrow, flat-sided body combined with a unique lip design work together to generate tremendous wobble and flash, even at high speeds. Predatory fish see a forage baitfish struggling for survivial as it attempts to
- [The Super Believer](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-super-believer-2/) - The Super Believer is a medium running crankbait with a soft plastic, live action tail! Built in the same tradition as the Believer™ and Stalker, the new Super Believer™ is a medium running crankbait with a replaceable soft plastic, live action tail. The swimming action and flash created by the tail gives a lifelike presentation
- [Ernie & Li'l Ernie](https://www.esoxonly.com/lil-ernie-ernie/) - Probably one of the best crankbaits ever produced for Muskie & Pike, meet Musky Mania's Ernie and Li’l Ernie. Available in 6 inch (Li'l Ernie) and 9 inch (Ernie) these lures are proven in both freshwater and saltwater appliications. The Li’l Ernie dives 6 to 12 feet on the cast and up to 20 feet
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- [The Fox guide to modern Pike Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-fox-guide-to-modern-pike-fishing/) - Detailed, up to date and well illustrated guide to all manner of pike fishing tackle and techniques. Compiled by Fox International from the experiences of professional anglers such as Mick Brown, Dave Kelbrick, Max Cottis and more. The book restricts itself exclusively to equipment sold by Fox but if the reader can look past this
- [Terminal tackle](https://www.esoxonly.com/terminal-tackle/)
- [The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-domesday-book-of-mammoth-pike/) - For millions of anglers, there is no fish that grips the imagination more than the Pike. Their leisure time is dominated by their desire to catch the really big one. The result of an untiring fifteen year quest by the author, this extraordinary book gives a detailed report in words and pictures of the largest
- [The Fenland Thirties](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-fenland-thirties/) - In this completely updated edition of Denis Moules' history of Fenland pike over thirty pounds the captors tell their own stories. Moules has also had access to the late Professor Barrie Rickard's fishing diaries and in this book includes a full chapter on Rickard's capture of six Fenland pike including previously unpublished information. Though not
- [The Pike of Broadland](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-pike-of-broadland/) - Nowhere in Britain is more synonymous with Pike and Pike fishing, than Broadland. This book, based on many years of research and study, includes much new material and is a totally revised, updated and enlarged second edition to ''Broadland Pike, 1998''. In this new edition, ''The Pike of Broadland'' chronicles 90 of the larges recorded
- [The Pike anglers manual](https://www.esoxonly.com/the-pike-anglers-manual/) - Succes in Pike angling is achieved through the use of good technique and location, and by applying sound knowledge of recognised ''tricks of the trade''. With over 65 years joint experience of catching Pike, Barrie Rickards and Martin Gay are well qualified to give detailed comments and expert tips on the right tackle and the
- [Pike an In-Fisherman Handbook of Strategies](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-and-the-pike-angler/) - Small pike function as warmwater fish. Mid-size ones as coolwater critters and the trophies as coldwater fish. Yes, the pike is truly an enviromental chameleon. Found worldwide in the temperate zones, this amazing fish has adapted to just about every body of water type and in the process, exhibits behaviour patterns just as diverse. This
- [Pike and the Pike Angler](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-and-the-pike-angler-2/) - Pike can be found in more extensive areas of the world that any other freshwater fish. Their habitat covers much of the temperature pars of Europe, Asia and North America, and they probably attract more anglers than any other fish. In many European countries the pike is THE national sporting fish! Ten years ago, after
- [Pike Here and There](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-here-and-there/) - Written by Phil Wakeford, he tackles his piking in a way similar to that in which he approaches life in general; he is full-on, enthusiastic and leaves no stone unturned in his desire to achieve his goals. Not only does he take his actual pursuit of pike in a serious, and sometimes single-minded manner however,
- [Pike: the predator becomes the prey](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-the-predator-becomes-the-prey/) - Considered one of Bailey's best books and certainly one of the better pike fishing books. With good contributions from Vic Bellars, Gord Burton & Frank Pennington, George Higgins, Mick Brown, Bob Mousley, Paul Snepp & Steve Harper. Chapters include: Our stories; Getting to grips with larger pike, Advanced developments in methods and techniques, The Fens,
- [Tactics for Big Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/tactics-for-big-pike/) - Thirty years' experience catching big pike from Fenland rivers and drains. At the time of publication Chillingworth had caught 78 pike over 20lbs, he went on to become one of only a handful of anglers to have caught more than 400. Bill, also former zander record holder, was an angler who never sought the limelight
- [Pike fishing in the 80's](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-fishing-in-the-80s/) - At the time of publication, Neville Fickling was a Severn Trent Fisheries Inspector, angler of note and pioneer zander specialist. In this book he gives an account of his experiences to date in search of specimen pike, with lots of good advice and analysis. Fickling went on to become a household name in the pike
- [Tactical Pike fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/tactical-pike-fishing/) - This book describes the essential facts of pike behaviour and biology and gives new angles and original ideas for the keen and enquiring pike angler. Mike Ladle brings his scientific training to bear on Pike angling and the habits and ecology of Pike. Jerome Masters, another fishery scientist, spent four years tagging and tracking Pike.
- [Poldersnoek](https://www.esoxonly.com/poldersnoek/) - Jan Eggers, the author of this book, has fished for more 50 years on Pike. He caught fish in over 19 different countries such as Canada, Sweden, Ireland, Finland etc. Fishing for Pike in the Dutch ''Polder'' gives him great pleasure. The Pike Ferret, a name Fred Buller gave him once, suits him perfectly. Jan
- [Praktijkboek voor kanjersnoek (Practical book for big Pike)](https://www.esoxonly.com/praktijkboek-voor-kanjersnoek-practical-book-for-big-pike/) - Pike is a special fish, in fact it's the second biggest fish to live in our waters in Europe. A fish who can reach great length's. In this book, the author Bertus Rozemeijer takes you to all those waters in wich Pike can be caught. All the way from shallow ponds, to big and deep
- [Pike [fred buller]](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike-fred-buller/)
- [Fenland Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/fenland-pike/) - This is a very detailed book of fishing for pike (and the occasional zander) in the Fens. The action takes place in the area bounded by Peterborough, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Thetford and the South coast of the Wash. Chapters include: What and where are the fens; The history of the Fens before the Great Adventure; The
- [Northern Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/northern-pike/) - A thorough and practical guide to all methods of fishing for nothern pike. Live bait, lures and flies. Chapters include winter and early spring - through the ice, bad guys, life and death in weedland; spring and early summer - precious metals, pike foods and lures, all the right moves, top water, fly fishing; summer
- [Lures](https://www.esoxonly.com/lures/)
- [Passion for Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/passion-for-pike/) - Dutch fisherman, artist and writer, Ad Swier has been fishing for pike for fifty years. Passion for Pike represents Ad's reflections on that angling journey. He explains how he discovered the effectiveness of fly-fishing for pike, and describes some of the situations in which pike, including the very largest, may be caught on streamers, divers,
- [PAC 30](https://www.esoxonly.com/pac-30/) - Stories of the country's largest fish, landmark waters and accounts from some of the country's leading pike anglers, all bonded 'for the love of Esox' and the realisation that the PAC is the body to protect their chosen quarry. The PAC sincerely wish that you too are inspired by this book and will add your
- [Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/pike/) - If there is anything an angler wants to know about pike, Fred Buller's magnificent book will provide the answer. Fred Buller deals with methods, practice, weather, tackle and all the practical things a would-be pike fisherman needs to know. The book is copiously illustrated and well and clearly written. After this book there is not
- [Fishing for Big Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/fishing-for-big-pike/) - A classic work on pike fishing by two renowned experts. The authors describe all the techniques used in modern pike fishing and give details of how to handle your catch to ensure it swims away strongly. This is the book that inspired many of the well known pike anglers of today.
- [Mammoth Pike 2004-13](https://www.esoxonly.com/mammoth-pike-2004-13/) - Following on from where the author's previous book, Mammoth Pike, left off. This new book lists all known pike greater than 35lbs in weight to have been caught between 2004 (when the previous book was published) and 2013. It also has listings for 35lb+ pike not caught on rod and line or captor unknown along
- [Mammoth Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/mammoth-pike/) - In August of 1979, Neville Fickling bough a copy of Fred Buller's ''The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike''. Of all the books on pike that he read, it was one that would be revisited time and again and the true test of the greatness of a book is whether it is read again and again.
- [More Mammoth Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/more-mammoth-pike/) - The long awaited sequel to The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike, and the product of twenty-five years of extra research, with many more wonderful tales and captures of the ultimate predator. For millions of anglers there is no fish quite like the Pike. It swims in their imaginations, a dark, marauding apparition, fuelling their quest
- [Mega Pike, The Return](https://www.esoxonly.com/mega-pike-the-return/) - The long-awaited sequel to Eddie Turner's famous, and collectably scarce, Mega-Pike. Together with Jason Davis,the authors bring us up to date on their exploits, developments and captures in the intervening years. Impressive numbers of impressively large fish taken from bank and boat on many interesting British and Irish waters. Few pike anglers in history have
- [How to catch bigger Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/how-to-catch-bigger-pike/) - A comprehensive and well illustrated guide to pike fishing in Britain. The foreword is by Fred Buller. Few Pike anglers can claim to be equally at home when fishing rivers, lakes, gravel pits and lochs and only someone who has fished a widely and exhaustively as Paul Gustafson can have gained the ability to catch
- [Just Williams](https://www.esoxonly.com/just-williams/) - Midlands Pike expert, Nige Williams, goes into detail about his successful methods. Lots of useful tips on tactics, places, boats, etc, and lots of detailed descriptions of large Pike landed. Nige Williams (47) is one of the country's leading Pike anglers and is best known for travelling the length and breath of the UK in
- [Lure Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/lure-fishing/) - A detailed look at lure presentation and tactics for pike, zander, perch and chub in rivers and stillwater. This book is an accumulation of twenty-five years of trial and error, and the defining and honing of a few basic methods on thousands of fish. Reading this book and putting into practice its no-nonsense advice will
- [Fishing and Pike lures](https://www.esoxonly.com/fishing-and-pike-lures/) - Chris McCully wrote this book because he felt there had never been a comprehensive study of Pike fishing with lures in the English language. Having spent many years in Holland, he believes that we have much to learn from the Pike fishermen there. In this book he charts his growing obsession with Pike fishing, from
- [Het groot snoekboek (The big Pike book)](https://www.esoxonly.com/het-groot-snoekboek-the-big-pike-book/) - Written by Hans van Onck & Eric van Hecke, this book is a good example about fishing for Pike. Fishing is not only a democratic sport, but also an international, according to the authors of this book. Hans is a Dutch guy, and Eric from Belgium. Both countries have their own view on Pike fishing
- [Op snoek met Bertus Rozemeijer (Fishing for Pike with Bertus Rozemeijer)](https://www.esoxonly.com/op-snoek-met-bertus-rozemeijer-fishing-for-pike-with-bertus-rozemeijer/) - Pike is a mysterious fish. The stories people used to tell back in the days contained tales about his big size and greed for good. Nowadays we know better. The Pike is on top of the foodchain, and has it's own role in the whole under water world. What remains are the secrets on how
- [Crankbaits](https://www.esoxonly.com/crankbaits/)
- [Big Water Pike Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-water-pike-fishing/) - Neville Fickling has brought together the thoughts and experiences of the most successful pike fishermen. Contributors include Dave Kelbrick on lure fishing in the Lake District and in the Swedish Baltic, Alan Ferguson on bait fishing in the Lake District, and Geoff Parkinson on bank fishing, Scott Davidson on Loch Lomond and Loch Awe, Alastair
- [Chew Valley Giants](https://www.esoxonly.com/chew-valley-giants/) - Whatever the successful formula is that allows Chew to produce such monster pike is uncertain, but it has risen to an unprecedented height, at least in the British Isles. Producing more 'mammoth pike' than any other water, including the Great Western Lakes of Ireland. So what of that benchmark of 35lbs that has been the
- [A world of Pike flies](https://www.esoxonly.com/a-world-of-pike-flies/) - In artist Ad Swier's follow-up to his earlier book, A Passion for Pike, he has assembled a huge collection of patterns for pike streamers from pike anglers and fly tyers from all over Europe and North America. This is not a book of recipes, but a beautifully illustrated collection of stories and ideas about pike
- [Big Water Pike fishing (Book one: Bank fishing)](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-water-pike-fishing-book-one-bank-fishing/) - Big waters offer the greatest challenge to pikers, but they can also be extremely daunting, especially to those in the early stages of their pike fishing career. The rewards can be staggering for those who manage to master the vast acres and understand the habits of their predators and prey. James Holgate lived in Lancaster
- [Everything you need to know about Pike Fishing](https://www.esoxonly.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pike-fishing/) - Nearly 40 years of pike fishing condensed into one volume. Provides information on the biology of pike along with all the essentials for catching them from a wide variety of waters. All the key water types are examined in detail along with the three most significant methods of pike fishing. Insights are given into finding
- [Big Water Pike Fishing (Book two: Boat Fishing)](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-water-pike-fishing-book-two-boat-fishing/) - Pike fishing from a boat on the large waters of Scotland, Ireland, the English Lake District and elsewhere. Good, practical information from a widely respected, no-nonsense author. A good book. Chapters include: Organisation, comfort and safety; Handling boat caught pike; Static boat fishing, Lure fishing afloat, Trolling, why bother? Trolling techniques, Hooking trolled pike, Trolling
- [A Piker's progression](https://www.esoxonly.com/a-pikers-progression/) - This is an up-dated new edition of John Watson's first book, A Piker's Progress."When first published in 1991, the piking landscape was rather different from that which we see today. So many changes have taken place, from the trout-water phenomenon to the upsurge in interest in modern lure-fishing as well as the refinement of boat
- [A history of Pike fishing (Volume 1)](https://www.esoxonly.com/a-history-of-pike-fishing-volume-1/) - This is an extraordinarily well-researched and comprehensive book on the history of pike fishing, and incidentally of angling generally. Beautifully illustrated. There are many books on pike fishing, but until now none of them had provided the reader with a comprehensive history of the sport. It not only explores the specific discipline of pike fishing,
- [A history of Pike fishing (Volume 2)](https://www.esoxonly.com/a-history-of-pike-fishing-volume-2/) - A History of Pike Fishing Volume 1 covers pike fishing in great detail up to 1950. Volume 2 brings the story up to the present. Chapters include: The journey to the contemporary era, 1951-1971; The trumpet of a prophesy, The Pike Society and beyond, Ways and waters of the contemporary era, 1971 to the present,
- [Dream Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/dream-pike/) - A stunning collection of previously unpublished stories of very big pike, each in excess of 30 pounds, captured by a wide cross-section of anglers, some famous, some not so well-known, but all big pike captors. From waters across the length and breadth of the British Isles, as diverse as ponds, pits, lakes, reservoirs, trout waters,
- [Big Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/big-pike/) - This group of experts recount their successes with larger than usual Pike. Foreword by Eddie Turner, and an appendix of British Pike over 40lb since 1950. Big Pike is written by ackowledged experts and is invaluable to those anglers who wish to improve their Pike fishing. Contents include information about all aspects of Pike fishing
- [Extreme Pike](https://www.esoxonly.com/extreme-pike/) - Following on from the very succesful ''Dream Pike'' of 2012, this book reveals another terrific collection of new and previously unpublished stories of very big Pike, each in excess of 30 pounds, several in excess of 40pounds, captured by a wide cross-section of anglers. Some famous, some not so well known. From waters across the
- [Crankbait secrets](https://www.esoxonly.com/crankbait-secrets/) - Crankbaits are the most popular fishing lure in the nation. Now, Joe Bucher will show you how to make them the most productive baits in your tackle box. Tie one on, make a cast, then hang on! Certainly one of the best technical books on lure fishing and of much use to UK and European

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