African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
- 1lakes
- 38logged catches
- 1.24 kg heaviest logged
African Pike (Hepsetus odoe) is a small predator that feeds mainly on small fish. This nimble hunter prefers clean and well-oxygenated water. These pikes choose shallow, calm places with dense underwater or floating vegetation, from the cover of which they wait patiently and imperceptibly for an opportunity to attack their prey. The African Pike is mostly diurnal. Although the fish rarely weighs more than 1 kg (2 lb), catching it can be quite fun.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Small Minnows 
Shiners Lures
Walker 14 g, #3/0 
Walker 10 g, #1/0 
Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 
Minnow Grub 10 cm Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Congo River — 38 catches , best 1.24 kg
- Walker 10 g, #1/0 Spinning 3×
- Small Minnows Hook #1/0 Float 40 m 3×
- Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 Spinning 2×
- Walker 14 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×
How to catch
How to catch a unique African Pike? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch African Pike would be to use Shiners on a size #1/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Walkers. The most successful lure is Yellow/Silver Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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