The single hook profile allows it to slip through relatively ... And I’m here to tell ya, the progression of lures and gear over the years I got to witness first hand was quite astonishing.

Use sharp hooks and the right sized lures for targeting pike. Photo courtesy of Joe Cermele Everyone wants to catch massive pike. To qualify as a true trophy, most anglers would agree the fish has to ...

I do prefer lures with multiple hooks, which seem to hook pike better on their slashing strikes. But honestly, I’ve caught plenty of pike on tiny, single-hook panfish jigs. A gaff is a handy ...