Our favorite fly rods for northern pike fly fishing

These are the best fly rods in our shop for fly fishing northern pike.

We do a lot of fly fishing for pike - and the rods you see listed above are our favorite fly rods for catching them. Click through to each listed above for more details - or give us a call at the shop if you have any questions.

1. Echo EPR Fly Rod

   

   Price: $449.99
   Line weights: 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 12wt

   Priced under $500, the Echo EPR fly rod is one of the best deals on the market for pike fishing. A fast, powerful rod well-suited to long casts and casting large flies, it still provides good loading for short casts. Pat Ehlers of The Fly Fishers designed the EPR series from Echo so this is a rod we know extremely well. With its lightweight, high-modulus graphite construction and super-fast, powerful action, it’s sure to become a go to fly rod for your pike fishing expeditions.

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2. Sage Pike & Muskie Fly Rod

   

   Price: $699.99
   Line weights: 10wt, 11wt

   Based on their popular Bass II rods, Sage’s Pike & Musky rods are built with a longer 9-foot length for heavier lines and bigger flies. An extended butt section aids in making figure eights at the boat for muskies. With Sage’s Generation 5 construction, oversized stripping guide and tip top, and saltwater-safe reel seat and components, no pike is safe.

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3. Sage Salt HD Fly Rod

   

   Price: $950.00
   Line weights: 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 11wt, 12wt, 13wt, 16wt

   Although labeled as a saltwater fly rod, the SALT HD Fly Rod is also ideal for fishing northern pike. Built with their KonneticHD Technology, Sage’s SALT HD fly rod lets you reach further, faster. Features like oversized Fuji ceramic stripper guides, a heavy-duty black anodized aluminum reel seat and super plus full-wells cork handle let you know this rod is built for business.

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4. Scott Meridian Fly Rod

   

   Price: $865.00
   Line weights: 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 11wt, 12wt, 15wt

   Designed around Scott’s ReAct carbon fiber technology, the Meridian fly rods have great recovery speed for more responsive, comfortable and efficient performance. Equipped with corrosion-resistant components, these rods do double duty as a saltwater or freshwater rod. From lake fishing northern pike to flats fishing bonefish, the Meridian is an incredible performer.

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5. Scott Tidal Fly Rod

   

   Price: $495.00
   Line weights: 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 12wt

   A solid saltwater fly rod, the Scott Tidal Fly Rod also works great for bass, muskie and northern pike fishing. Scott’s ARC (Advanced Reinforce Carbon) adds hoop strength and counteracts torque for greater accuracy and line control. With a fast flex profile and even faster recovery speed, pike don’t stand a chance.

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