What's best for pike fishing - braid or mono

Great video from Martin Bowler here on pike fishing on the River Wye. But some will doubtless question the old adage that mono's more resistant to abrasion than braid.

So we thought we'd have a poll, so see what people prefer. Most pike anglers we know now use braid as their main line for most bait fishing, as well as when they're using lures.

Over on the right you can tell us which line you prefer - mono or braid. Leave a comment if you have any thoughts you'd like to share with our readers.

Pike fishing poll update

Pike fishing's definitely getting harder, it would seem - regardless of your choice of headgear.

We didn't include hats in our poll (later, maybe...), but 92pc of those who've voted in our poll reckon their fishing's an uphill struggle these days.

There's still a few hours left to vote, so why not make your mark on the scores on the doors.

Eric Edwards is probably in the harder camp, judging by his latest blog post here. Two blanks followed by losing a lump can only come as insult to injury after leaving a lure in the rafters at the PAC Convention.

Pike fishing IS getting harder - poll

Pike fishing is definitely getting harder. That's the message from anglers who've voted in a PAC poll, asking how their fishing's going.

Last night, the scores on the doors were 91pc in the harder camp and 9pc saying things were getting easier.

Have you voted yet..? If not, why not add your view over on the right -->.

The poll's sparked an interesting debate on the PAC Member's Forum. If you're a member, log in to the message board to take part in the discussion.

Is pike fishing getting easier or harder, PAC poll

We've all been wondering about this one, so we thought we'd have a poll to see what the pike anglers who visit our blog think.

The question's a simple one - is pike fishing getting any easier or not..?

We've seen some incredible captures in recent seasons. But how has your fishing fared..? No names, no pack-drill - we don't care if you've caught 100 twenties or your best's a low double.

Think back to when you started pike fishing and compare it with last season, or how it's going now. Are your waters on the up or in decline..?

Take part in our poll and let us know by next Saturday's closing date. The poll wotsit will be live on the right until then.

Mail a link to your fishing mates, put it on your blog or website, or bung it out on Facebook or Twitter - or add a comment if you've got a view on why things are getting better or worse.