Is fly fishing good for pike?

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Pike is a great fish to catch on the fly and will fiercely strike flies both at the surface and further down in the water column. It is also a sturdy fish that is widely available in many waters throughout the world and North America.

Where is the best pike fishing in Montana?

Northern Pike are found in the Blackfoot River, Clark Fork River, Bitterroot River and many lakes throughout Western Montana. They’re found in the backwaters and sloughs, and offer exciting fishing, crushing big flies as they go by.

What flies do you use for pike?

Suckers know when pike are dangerously close, and they react accordingly.

Umpqua Pike Fly.
Cabela’s (Lefty’s) Deceiver.
Clouser Minnow.
Enrico Puglisi’s 3D Perch.
Janie’s Flies Jiggy Bunny.
Janie’s Flies Musky Snake.
Jensen’s Magnum Bunny-Strip Leech.
John Cleveland’s Articulated Bunny Buster.

What is the best month to fly fish in Montana?

When is the Best Time to Fish Montana – by Season

April through May sees weather warm and often results in excellent hatches with the overcast weather.
The most consistent and enjoyable weather occurs from June through mid September and is popular with avid anglers and family trips alike.

Where are pike in Montana?

The northern pike is Montana’s lone representative of the pike family. It is native to Montana only in the Saskatchewan River drainage on the east side of Glacier Park. However, widespread introduction, both legal and illegal, now makes the northern pike a common gamefish statewide except for southwest Montana.

Can you catch pike on a 6 weight fly rod?

I recently fished a 6 weight Sage ONE Switch rod for Pike, which suited the task just fine as well. In addition to casting and turning over big flies, both largemouth bass and pike vary significantly in terms of size.

What size fly leader for pike?

To connect your wire leader to your pike fly setup, you first need to attach a fluorocarbon leader. We recommend a 20-30 lb fluorocarbon leader of about 5 – 6ft in length.

How many pike can you keep in Montana?

Daily Limits and other Fishing Regulations in Montana

Species	Daily and Possession Limits
Channel Catfish	10 daily and 20 in possession.
Crappie	15 daily and 30 in possession.
Northern Pike	10 daily and in possession.
Paddlefish	1 per season and in possession. Tag required.

Does Montana have northern pike?