ICE Fish Banana Pilker – Silver

Product detailed description

ICE Fish Banana Pilker – Silver is a proven saltwater pilker for fishing in Norway, built around a curved banana-shaped body. Compared to straighter pilkers such as the classic ICE Fish NOR, it is not only a piece of metal designed to drop quickly to the bottom. Thanks to its curved profile, it can show more side flash during the fall, work with a livelier action and create stronger visual triggers for active saltwater predators.

The banana-shaped body is the key feature of this model. During boat pilking, short lifts from the bottom or controlled drift fishing, the lure can behave more actively than a straight metal pilker. This makes it interesting when fish react to movement, flash and a changing falling rhythm. The Banana Pilker does not replace the classic NOR model – it is a different option that makes sense to have in the lure box alongside it.

The silver finish is the most universal choice for saltwater fishing. It works through metallic flash, natural reflection and a simple imitation of a smaller baitfish. In clearer water, daylight conditions and situations where predators are feeding on herring, small mackerel or other silver baitfish, the silver version is a very readable and natural option. If you do not want to start with a strong trigger colour, the silver Banana Pilker is the safe base choice.

In Norway, the ICE Fish Banana Pilker makes the most sense for boat fishing for cod, coalfish and ling. Depending on the weight, depth and drift speed, it can be used around edges, banks, hard bottom, depth changes and places where you need to keep contact with the lure while still offering a more lively action than a straight pilker. Halibut can appear as a situational catch, but we would not position this pilker as a primary halibut lure.

Weight selection depends mainly on depth, current, wind, drift speed and the strength of your tackle. Lighter weights make sense in shallower water and weaker drift. Medium weights are a practical base for typical fjord fishing from a boat. Heavier versions help maintain contact in deeper water, stronger current or faster drift. For Norway, it is better not to rely on only one weight, but to build a small range that covers different conditions.

The standard rigging uses a rear treble hook with a protective tube. For regular pilking, this setup can be sufficient. For more demanding saltwater fishing, however, it makes sense to think about an upgrade. The body of the Banana Pilker is the part that creates the action and flash; with lures of this type, the weaker link is often the terminal rigging. That is why we recommend considering a stronger saltwater treble hook and a more reliable split ring.

A very good upgrade option can be the BKK Raptor-Z. A stronger and sharper treble hook improves hook penetration and gives you more confidence when fighting stronger fish in saltwater. This makes sense especially for larger cod, ling, stronger drift, deeper water and situations where you do not want to lose a fish because of a weak hook or ring. The point is not to say that the standard rigging is unusable – the point is that a working pilker body can be turned into a more reliable setup.

More experienced anglers can also rig the ICE Fish Banana Pilker in a more modern way. The rear treble hook can be removed and the lure can be fitted from the front eye with a single or double assist hook. This setup comes from modern jigging and can make sense for vertical fishing, heavier tackle or situations where you want to reduce leverage caused by a long metal body. It is not a mandatory modification, but it is an interesting option for anglers who like to adapt their lures to their own style.

The silver Banana Pilker is ideal for anglers who want to add a different action next to a classic straighter pilker. If you are preparing a lure box for Norway, it makes sense to combine it with the classic ICE Fish NOR, choose several weights and consider stronger terminal rigging depending on your fishing style.

You can find suitable related gear in the categories saltwater pilkers, saltwater hooks and treble hooks and BKK treble hooks. If you want to build a more reliable setup for heavier fishing, we also recommend stronger split rings, assist hooks and pliers for changing hooks and rings.

FAQ – ICE Fish Banana Pilker Silver

What is the difference between the ICE Fish Banana Pilker and the ICE Fish NOR?

The ICE Fish NOR is a straighter classic pilker with a more direct action. The Banana Pilker has a curved body, which can create a livelier fall, more side flash and a different underwater signal. One does not replace the other – both models make sense as different options for Norway fishing.

Why choose the silver version?

The silver version is a universal choice for Norway. It imitates the flash of a smaller baitfish and works especially well in clearer water, daylight and common fjord conditions. If you want a more natural and less aggressive colour than red, silver is the logical starting point.

What fish is the ICE Fish Banana Pilker suitable for?

In Norway, we recommend it mainly for cod, coalfish and ling. Depending on the weight and conditions, it can also work for other saltwater predators. Halibut should be seen more as a situational possibility, not as the main target species for this pilker.

Which weight should I choose for Norway?

Lighter weights are suitable for shallower water and weaker drift. Medium weights are a good base for regular boat pilking. Heavier versions make sense in deeper water, stronger current or faster drift. Ideally, take several weights so you can react to changing conditions.

Does it make sense to replace the original treble hook?

For regular use, the standard treble hook may be enough. If you are fishing for larger fish in Norway, fishing deeper water or simply want a more reliable setup, upgrading to a quality saltwater treble hook and stronger split ring is a very sensible move.

Is BKK Raptor-Z a good upgrade?

Yes. BKK Raptor-Z is a very good premium option for anglers who want to improve the reliability of the terminal rigging. It offers better strength, sharpness and hook-up confidence compared to basic hooks.

Can the ICE Fish Banana Pilker be rigged with assist hooks?

Yes. More experienced anglers can remove the rear treble hook and rig the pilker with a single or double assist hook from the front eye. This is a more modern jigging-inspired setup and can make sense for vertical fishing or heavier saltwater use.

When should I choose the red version instead of silver?

The red version makes sense as a stronger trigger colour for lower light, deeper water or less clear conditions. Silver is more universal and natural, while red gives a more aggressive visual signal.

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