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Pike (Esox Lucius)
An unmistakeable fish, at the top of the Norfolk Broads food chain. It has camouflage markings along its flanks, and has an elongated shape with a flattened head, the lower jaw protrudes slightly.
| Average Weight: | 4 - 12 lbs |
| Specimen Weight: | 20 lbs (9 kg) |
| UK Record: | 46 lbs 13 oz (21.23 kg) |
| Lifespan: | Up to 25 years. |
| Habitat: |
Common all over the broads.
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| Methods: | Livebaiting, deadbaiting, spinning. |
| Baits: |
Mackerel, lamprey, roach, smelt, and artificial lures.
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| Lines: | 15 lbs minimum |
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Hook Size:
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Doubles or trebles. 8 - 6. Barbed or de-barbed
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