Pike Lures from River Crew

Good pike lures must match the conditions you are fishing in. The color, action, visibility, and retrieval method all make a difference. At River Crew, you'll find Predatorshads developed specifically for pike fishing. With a length of 16 cm, a weight of 47 grams, and a sinking design, these shads are widely applicable in ditches, canals, ponds, and rivers.

The Predatorshad is suitable for both casting and trolling from a boat. The specially designed fins provide a natural left-right swimming action, while the extra soft tail ensures lively movement underwater. This creates a swimming behavior that resembles a real baitfish, making the shad attractive to predatory fish.

Which color lure should you choose for pike?

The right color lure for pike mainly depends on the water and light conditions. In clear water, a natural color often works well, as pike can inspect the lure better. The River Predator has a brown-pearlescent color scheme and imitates a natural baitfish.

Are you fishing in murky water or in low light? Then a striking color can provide more visibility. The Tiger Strike has a green-yellow-orange color scheme with black stripes and stands out extra well underwater. For situations where reflection is important, the Silver Hunter is a good fit. This silver-black shad with subtle glitter imitates a natural baitfish and creates striking light reflections during retrieval.

Shads for active pike fishing

A shad is a popular lure for pike because its movement closely resembles that of a baitfish. By retrieving the shad slowly, steadily, or with short accelerations, you can respond to the pike's activity. With a sinking shad, you can also fish at different water depths. This is useful when pike are deeper or actively hunting in shallower water.

Although River Crew Predatorshads are specifically developed for pike, zander and large perch can also regularly appear as bycatch. With the Silver Hunter, asp can also occur as bycatch. This makes these shads interesting for anglers who target pike but also want a chance at other predatory fish.

Want to know more about pike lures?

Do you want to know exactly which lures to use for pike, when to choose which color, and which mistakes to avoid? Then also read our detailed blog.