Quentin wrote on Feb 12^th, 2014 at 6:55pm:

Hey KF, I can't help with the best way to boat them, but I've seen pics and videos taken by a guys wife of him holding some pretty big pike caught when targeting walleye......or perhaps the walleye were already in the swamp cooler...

I have not targeted pike in a long, long time. Every year while walleye fishing my canoe will boat at least one or more pike over 40". I think if you find numbers of walleyes especially in that 16"-20" range the big pike will be nearby looking for a meal. Then of course the key is to have your equipment prepared for the "big one". That doesn't mean upsizing everything. It means paying attention to the last 3 feet of line and re-tying when it gets nicked. It means having a smooth drag that is set correctly and patience. All of my over 40's are caught on med action spinning gear with 8lb test fireline crystal.
And BTW I've never seen anybody on a canoe trip carry a big enough net to safely and properly use on a fish over 40".
Best to learn how to handle them, gloves do help. I can't honestly recall losing a big pike near the canoe in a long time.

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