Dutch angler, Hans Moolenaar is certainly having a predator season to remember, landing countless big pike from a variety of locations.

After a great start to his pike season targetting shallow waters, he could not resist moving into the deeper areas, following the huge roach shoals that the pike inevitably feed on.

“Although the temperatures were and are still high, a lot of pike are already hunting for the roach that are packed in tight shoals near the marginal slopes. Fishing in depths of 20 to 30 feet continued to bring plenty of action, with big pike landed from several locations.”

Hans likes to present his dead baits on a trace made from E-Sox Super Trace and Size 4 Extra Strong Trebles held in place using Slim Crimps and finished off with red
E-Sox Crimp Sleeves for added visual attraction. This is then fished with a simple semi-fixed lead arrangement on 35lb Piker Braided Reel Line.