Lake should be ready this weekend, Help me complete my tackle box

[BlueGraySky]

Thanks and I will give that a try... Last year I wasn't very successful using the xraps so I would imagine slowing my retrieval may increase my hit rates.

Also, I have read every article I can find on the net about Northern Pike fishing with regard to time of year, activity etc

While I know it's fishing and there are no absolute "truths" here are some items I've found that I would love for vet fisherman to chime in on

1. Post ice out northern fishing lands the biggest Northern closest to shore

2.Post ice out northern fishing needs extremely slow presentation and even live bait to get a bite

3. Post ice out northern fishing is the "WORST" time of year to fish for northern

4. Post ice out northern fishing is great because they like other fish are aggressive during their spawn

Also I've read that the northern will spawn when the water temp reaches 35 degrees Fahrenheit
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