It’s that time of year, and when it comes to having fun, nothing beats pike fishing!
Vision Predator 9′ #9 Outfit. Here’s something that makes life easier when you’re asking yourself a thousand questions about what gear to invest in! This Vision outfit, built for predators and other species that call for throwing big flies, is one of the best options out there. The rod is lively but light (it’s a medium-fast), so you can cast all day without blowing out your shoulder! It’s also a 4-piece, which makes it easy to travel with, and if you rinse it well and pair it with a suitable line, you can even take it into saltwater… Matched with the Hero reel and a Grand Daddy two-tone intermediate line with an 8.5 m (about 28 ft) head, this outfit comes rigged and ready to fish. A Cordura protective tube and a reel pouch are also included to make storage easy. $464
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit 9’#8 This could be your perfection outfit for Pike, easier to cast than a #9 it will allow you to send big flies right where you want to! It’s a saltwater rod but it’s versatile and you are going to be able to use it everywhere, for Pike, bass or whatever requires a line 8! For high performance at a serious value, get your hands on our Clearwater® Fly Rod Saltwater Outfit. The Clearwater Rod Series offers 34 models, each one purpose-built for a specific fly fishing style and ready to fish hard. This 9’ 8-wt. model is set up for warm saltwater or freshwater species with an updated Clearwater fly reel, a 90’ light blue saltwater tropic line, 200 yds. of 20-lb. backing, and a 9’ 2-lb. nylon leader. 520$
Sage Foundation Kit No need to go on about Sage rods, you know the reputation, and it’s a good one. We also figure that unless you’re out fishing every day, there’s no point in buying the top of the line, which is why this outfit (pick the #8 line option) is perfect for casual pike fishing or other predators! So for $775, you get a Sage Foundation rod in 9′ #8, 4-piece, a Sage Spectrum C reel, a Rio Gold WF floating line, Rio 20 lb backing, a Rio leader, and a compartmentalized rigid Sage tube to store and protect everything. That’s it, all that’s left is to find some fish!
Patagonia Women’s Swiftcurrent Jacket No need to introduce this jacket, which we think is one of the best out there since, like everything Patagonia makes, it’s guaranteed for life… The women’s version has a cut made just for women and is ideal for fall fishing. Comes in two colors. $499 – Because fly fishing isn’t just a guy thing!
Yeti Rambler Bottle, 26 oz Open Country Yeti’s new Open Country collection has a real perk for us: it’s green like the nature around us, with a bright orange so you can spot it without even trying when you’re looking for it! This 26 oz insulated bottle is perfect for a day on the boat. Depending on the season, you can fill it with something hot or cold, and it’ll fit right in the bag shown below. You can also customize it! $40
Patagonia Great Divider Boat Bag, 26L Chances are, unless you’re in a float tube, you’ll be chasing pike from a boat. So this is the perfect bag for you: waterproof and big enough to hold all your fly boxes and every bit of gear you need, or will need, on board… $335
And since a good film is worth a thousand words…