NESTOR FALLS, Ont.-Jason Laumb knew he had a big fish at the end of his line, but he didn't know quite how big until the form rose up from the depths about a foot below the surface of the water next ...

Lean, mean and made for attack, they are the apex predator of northern waters. When out looking for one, it’s entirely possible one may be out looking for you as well – if it believes you are edible.

Summertime bass anglers may shun pike when they bite, but come winter, many anglers get excited about ice fishing for northern pike. And why not? They are widespread, aggressive and easy to catch.

From classic spoons to muskie-size jerkbaits, these are the pike lures every serious angler needs to maximize their time on the water. Northern pike are some of the most aggressive predators found in ...