Pike line

[eyeguy84]

40lb braid with a 3' lead of 60lb flouro. I use a barrel swivel to connect the two. The weak link in my setup is the snap swivel at the end

[Buzz Killington]

15lb fluorocarbon

[brent]

Canadian Tire has Power Pro on sale....$15.99.

Pretty tough to go wrong with 50lb on baitcasters for all around use.

[Legend Boats]

I highly recommend considering a braided line in the 20-30lb range when fishing for pike. It is much more abrasion resistant if you're fishing around structure and with little to no stretch it allows for solid hooksets in those tough mouths. Depending on your lure selection, you can use either flouro or steel leaders as well but I would suggest a swivel to lessen the line kinks. Knots are more important than you would expect. The makeup of a knot will determine the amount of stress you can put on it before it breaks. If you are attaching a swivel or steel leader directly to the braid, then a clinch or palomar know would be good ones to try. As for attaching flouro to braid, practice the double uni knot as it is the strongest, yet yields the least amount of stress on the line. Tight lines!

Cheers Becky

[toronto_guy]

65lb braid on my dedicated pike road with an 80lb flouro leader. Change the leader when it's nicked and haven't had a bite-off (including a few muskies that have been caught on it accidentally). I tend to throw bigger baits so wanted a heavier setup.