Pilkers for sea fishing, jigging and deep water
Pilkers are heavy metal lures used for sea fishing, wreck fishing, jigging and fishing in deep or fast-flowing water. Their weight lets them sink quickly and stay in the strike zone where lighter lures lose control.
When to use pilkers
Pilkers are popular for cod, pollock, sea bass and other saltwater species. Lighter pilkers can also work for perch and zander in freshwater. Fish them vertically from a boat or cast them from shore when you need distance and depth.
Weight, colour and action
Choose heavier pilkers for deep water, strong current or rough conditions. Bright and reflective colours stand out in coloured water, while natural patterns can work better in clear conditions. Let the pilker sink, lift it with short jerks and pause to imitate a wounded baitfish.
Compare pilkers with fishing lures, spoons, braided fishing line and saltwater fishing reels.