Jimmy D's River Bugs

Unweighted Northern Pike Streamers

$7.7

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Description

I use a light wire black nickel Premium 5/0 hook. No lead wire. Dressing is the same as the weighted version. Any game fish will “hone” in on this baby; it appeals to all! A big easy meal. My son Steve wanted something to fish big Northerns in shallow water bays in early Spring. With his inspiration, I made some-up for him to try. It sinks very slow, flat, and horizontally, unlike the fall of a jig. It remains in line of sight for a long time. The slightest “twitch” and hold on. When he lost the last streamer on a huge fish he said “I would have given $25.00 for another one!” – Jimmy D.

Specifications

Category

Streamers

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

pike-musky

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

slow sinking streamer

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

This is a large streamer designed for shallow-water pike fishing, especially in early spring bays. Fish it with a light twitch and pause so it hangs in the strike zone and stays in the fish’s line of sight longer than a jig.

Pros

  • Very slow, horizontal sink keeps it visible longer
  • Good match for big northern pike in shallow water
  • Light wire hook helps with solid hookups

Cons

  • Not ideal when you need to get deep quickly
  • Large profile may be too much for smaller fish

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