TheBassematician

Just shy of 7 lbs (6 lbs 14 oz) on a Super Spook.

Would have to agree with the rest. I'm in Canada and like to fish for pike in the spring before bass season opens. Here is my go to setup that will handle most pike. I have heavier gear for really big stuff but you can bring in almost anything on my go to setup and I use it for bass once the season opens. The heavier, musky type gear is hard on you physically to throw around all day, whereas a setup like this is still light enough not to wear you out by the end of long day of casting. Abu Garcia Veritas MH 7'6" Bait-caster Revo STX (recently switched out for a Shimano Chronarch) - I like a higher speed 7.2:1 for burning spinners across weed tops when called for 40# braid with a 2- 3' 60 # fluoro leader (could go with a heavier leader but I have yet to be bitten off with the 60#) You could sub the brands to fit your budget. Here is a video of some pike action from this spring including a nice 38". Every one caught (and released) on the set-up above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16Lj4CRvKk