Can anyone tell me whats the best way to setup a pike fly rod? Here is what i have been using.

4ft 24lb mono nail knotted to the fly line.
4ft poly leader loop to loop with 24lb mono
2 1/2ft trace attached to the polyleader

The poly leader helps the fly turn over and the thickness of it help gets the flies the right distances.

Any other methods?

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7 1/2ft Bonefish tapered leader to which i attach 12" of AFW Ultra supreme.

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There's plenty on this in the 'Fly Fishing For Other Species' area of the forum (be prepared to get into the 'Mono V's Wire debate...).
My preference is for a heavy tapered leader cut down to 4' with 1' foot of mono attached by a loop to loop then tied to 1' of wire via an Albright knot. Wire attached to a snap link (best you can find) with a blood knot sealed with super glue. Attach fly to snap link.
If you're casting heavy pike streamers then a shorter total leader length will probably help getting the fly swimming properly shortly after the cast. Most pike don't seem to be too 'leader shy'.
A softish rod and an aggressive front taper line will also help.

Andy

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My set ups....

Ron Thompson MPX Pike 8/9#

Harrison Advanced Rods 9/10# Pike and SWFF


on both of these I use a leader of 15lb Carp MemorX (no taper) of 3 or 4 ft (perfection loop for loop to loop), then grinner to it to 1ft to 18inches of 20lb Cannelle Supratress (braided steel) and to that a 3inch Ad Swier spiral lock (best way of attaching a pike fly)....

Job done

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