Pike Tipups rigs

[Esox]

How does everyone rig their baits for pike on tipups? Does anyone have any instructions or know anywhere to buy pre-made quick strike rigs or rigs with circle hooks?

[fishn_palmer]

I use the Northland Predator Rig with Herring. Never had an issue. I try to get the bait to sit as level as possible.

[Bulletproof]

Usually make my own with heavy flouro leader and think I notice more hookups. I let the middle hook slide on some and some I leave it adjustable like the Northland style but I’ve been preferring the sliding ones lately. After a few good sized pike they have to be checked over well though for fraying.

I almost always hang my bait nose down.

[Poppa]

Originally Posted by fishn_palmer

I use the Northland Predator Rig with Herring. Never had an issue. I try to get the bait to sit as level as possible.

x2 this..... I've read lots of methods of how to hang the bait, but level works fine. Some say nose down, too....

[Remps17]

If you plan on fishing pike alot, I would consider making your own quickstrike rig. Get yourself some 80lb fluoro, crimps, good swivels and good trebles (I usually use #4s). you can choose to put spinners on them if you choose. Long run it is cheaper.

if you have any questions on this PM me and I can give you some pointers if you want.

Cheers

[Talking moose]

Rig your herring belly facing up. It’s natural that dead fish be belly up. You’ll catch bigger fish.

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Rig your herring belly facing up. It’s natural that dead fish be belly up. You’ll catch bigger fish.

I have never heard this one before and always tried to rig mine so they look like a suspended fish

I will try it belly up next time for something different

[mapleleafman3]

I usually make my own quick strike rigs. I've also made them with a treble or circle hook and attach a pre-made trailer hook like the VMC Quick Strike Trailer.

Gord Pyzer vid on Quick Strike Rigs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLSPLs9T8MQ

[Elchinodiablo]

Norwegien hooks!!

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