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Choose bait between 6 and 10 inches in length, as this seems to be the preferred size for pike, especially during the winter months

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In my opinion, 4-piece rods are almost always better due to portability

A few examples: Castaic Baits Platinum Naturals Series Each has a jointed body such as is common on hard-plastic swimbaits, but theyre soft

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