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 A Proper Sized Popper
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02/15/16 03:20 PM
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I think this might work for those pike in Onatario..... 
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Re: A Proper Sized Popper
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02/17/16 10:56 PM
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Having caught pike on flies in Ontario, my one big piece of advice is to ALWAYS use a strong wire leader. I can't tell you how many flies and spinning lures I lost to pike while targeting smallies on my Ontario trip last summer. It was definitely a war of attrition, and the pike won.
PS Those pike really tear up the flies, so be sure to use durable materials.
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Re: A Proper Sized Popper
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02/18/16 12:40 AM
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Yes sir. I got 30 ft of 18 lb test Knot to Kninky wire to tie for the bite leaders. I'm also bringing my vise and mats, so I should be good for the week. Another popper ready to go. 
Last edited by BoPro; 02/18/16 12:42 AM.
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Re: A Proper Sized Popper
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02/18/16 01:26 AM
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2FlyFish4
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i'd suggest using 5-6 ft of straight 60lb wire, preferably black nylon coated surflon.
That is what I used on my pike trip and thats the only thing the outfitter would let the clients use as they've seen to many other leader setups break.
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