Even when the winter months bring the very coldest of temperatures, with bitter winds, ice and snow, there is a hardy breed of angler who will still rise to the challenge and head for the water, to fish for pike. The rewards can be spectacular, and when it comes to winter pike fishing you only have to see anglers of the calibre of Mick Brown and Des Taylor in action to see why it's worth braving the elements, especially when pike of up to 20lbs in weight are consistently brought to the bank.

Whether you're new to winter pike fishing, or wanting to improve your technique, this programme is packed with top tips that really will help you to make the most of this most demanding angling quest. With Mick Brown you'll see in detail the tackle, rigs and bait required for pike fishing, as well as discovering how to handle your precious catch, without harming the fish or yourself! Then watch Des Taylor provide his own unique take on pike fishing with tried and tested methods that have resulted in him catching some spectacular specimens throughout his career.

Approximate running time 55 minutes.

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