Don’t hit the water for northerns without an arsenal of the best pike lures, picked by Outdoor Life's fishing editor.

Then test the drag before you start fishing to ensure it’s working properly. You should be able to freely take line with your ... highly effective. Best of all, battling a pike on a jigging ...

Summertime bass anglers may shun pike when they bite, but come winter, many anglers get excited about ice fishing for northern ... Practicing a few of the best tip-up techniques is probably ...