best pike ice fishing lures BRAIRIA Lures, 4Pcs Spinner Baits Predator with Rabbit Tail & Long Skirt for Northern Pike & Largemouth Bass Fresh Water Fishing : Sports & Outdoors Best Baits for Ice Fishing

It can be unscrewed by hand, no tools needed

monofilament leader with 30 lb

Pros: Very versatile Great lure for novices looking to practice retrieval technique Jointed and non-jointed varieties Cons: Pricey at $23 a lure Musky Mayhem Double Cowgirl While a bit on the expensive side ($12-40), Musky Mayhems Double Cowgirl is an excellent lure for beginners that regularly produces fish for avid anglers

When fishing from shore in Summer we use a very simple 3 bait approach

Fluorocarbon leaders in the 40 to 50 lb range are the right call for abrasion resistance near wood, rocks, and dense grass

This helps reduce the amount of ice build-up on the line and reel