Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

Mixed it up a little bit last weekend. Hit a spot for trout, and ended up with a few browns and a rainbow. Then, I went to check out some spots on the Passaic for pike. Not surprisingly, most spots were still flooded but I managed to do pretty well with a bunch of decent pike and a big pickerel.

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Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

good catchin'! What's a good # test leader to use for them? Are wire leaders worthwhile?

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

You can use wire, though they can be wire shy in certain spots. Plus, wire only usually lasts one fish. I use 40 to 60lb fluoro and it's been working great.

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

i've had them chop 50-60 fluoro like scissors too! it's rare but it's happened. #100 mono is what i've been using on musky, it's thick as hell but at least clear and it'll last many catches before their teeth start getting through it.

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

Nice mixed bag!

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

Nice work as always man! Love all the great posts on the freshwater page recently!!

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

Splendid trout and mean looking pike.

What I like about that river is that despite it flooding easily the flooded banks stay firm and not too muddy. I guess we arent too far away from low-water season.

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

good looking pike jd. were the ticks bad in that place?

Re: Pike, Rainbows and Browns (June 8-9, 2019)
 

Probably. But I wear a cheap pair of waders that covers me up to the top of my chest to keep them off me. It's hot in the summer, but better than ticks!