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Redfin Pickerel

Redfin Pickerel

Esox americanus americanus · Pike family

  • 2lakes
  • 80logged catches
  • 1.45 kg heaviest logged

Redfin Pickerel (Esox americanus americanus) is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family (Esocidae). This species can be found in lakes, swamps, backwaters, and sluggish pools of streams, typically in clear water among vegetation. The Redfin has distinctive orange to red fin coloration. Known to reach a maximum size of 39.5 cm (15 in) and weight of 1 kg (2.2 lbs). They are carnivorous and feed mostly on smaller fish.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Small Minnows 8

Lures

Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0 5 Nano Spinner 6 g, #1/0 4 Casting Spoon 9 g, #1 4 Casting Spoon 14 g, #2/0 4 Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0 2 X-Series Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 2 America Spinnerbait 21 g, #3/0 2 Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0 2 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 1 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 1

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Emerald Lake — 44 catches , best 1.45 kg

  • Nano Spinner 6 g, #1/0 Spinning 4×
  • Casting Spoon 9 g, #1 Spinning Shore 4×
  • Small Minnows Hook #6 Feeder bottom 2×
  • Small Minnows Hook #1/0 Float 175 m 2×

Neherrin River — 36 catches , best 0.85 kg

  • Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Spinning Shore 3×
  • Casting Spoon 14 g, #2/0 Spinning Shore 2×
  • Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Spinning Shore 2×
  • X-Series Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×

How to catch

How to catch a trophy Redfin Pickerel? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Redfin Pickerel would be to use Small Minnows on a size #1/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Casting Spoons. The most successful lure is Yellow & Red Rombs Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0.

Where to find it

Neherrin River North Carolina Emerald Lake New York

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

#135#124#133#132#134 Casting Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Casting Spoon 14 g, #2/0 Casting Spoon 14 g, #2/0 Casting Spoon 14 g, #2/0 Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Medium Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Medium Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Medium Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0

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