Ice Fishing With Dead Bait: The Most Overlooked Way to Catch Big Pike!
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Jan 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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The biggest pike in the lake didn’t get that way by chasing every live bait—they’re smart, efficient, and often prefer an easy meal. In this video, I break down how to use dead bait to specifically target trophy northern pike through the ice.
Many older, larger pike are natural scavengers, and a properly presented dead minnow can out-fish live bait when you’re trying to catch the biggest fish in the system. I show exactly how I rig and fish dead bait using quick strike rigs, where to position your bait in the water column, and why keeping your presentation near the bottom can make all the difference.
In this video you’ll learn:
Why big pike often prefer dead bait over live bait
How to rig dead minnows on quick strike rigs for solid hook-ups
Where to hang dead bait when targeting giant pike through the ice
How this approach helps avoid deep-hooked fish and improves release success
This is a time-tested, old-school pike tactic that still works incredibly well—especially when your goal is quality over quantity. If you’re tired of chasing small pike and want to focus on catching the biggest fish in the lake, this method deserves a spot in your spread.
Gear:
Fish Daddy Outdoors Quick Strike Rig: https://fishdaddyoutdoors.com/products/fishdaddy-grim-reaper-rig
Fish Daddy Outdoors Dirty Bomb Spoon: https://fishdaddyoutdoors.com/collections/led-spoons
Beaver Dam Tip Up: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/lB36W1Redu
Vulture Systems Bite Indicators: https://www.vulturesystems.com/
Many older, larger pike are natural scavengers, and a properly presented dead minnow can out-fish live bait when you’re trying to catch the biggest fish in the system. I show exactly how I rig and fish dead bait using quick strike rigs, where to position your bait in the water column, and why keeping your presentation near the bottom can make all the difference.
In this video you’ll learn:
Why big pike often prefer dead bait over live bait
How to rig dead minnows on quick strike rigs for solid hook-ups
Where to hang dead bait when targeting giant pike through the ice
How this approach helps avoid deep-hooked fish and improves release success
This is a time-tested, old-school pike tactic that still works incredibly well—especially when your goal is quality over quantity. If you’re tired of chasing small pike and want to focus on catching the biggest fish in the lake, this method deserves a spot in your spread.
Gear:
Fish Daddy Outdoors Quick Strike Rig: https://fishdaddyoutdoors.com/products/fishdaddy-grim-reaper-rig
Fish Daddy Outdoors Dirty Bomb Spoon: https://fishdaddyoutdoors.com/collections/led-spoons
Beaver Dam Tip Up: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/lB36W1Redu
Vulture Systems Bite Indicators: https://www.vulturesystems.com/
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