what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

hey guys, so im gonna give the passiac a shot on sun. never been there so i wanna get familiar with the river. ive never used live bait for pike, so what type and size of hook would you guys recommend? thanks!

Re: what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

The biggest and strongest ya got...... lol...

Only amateurs use live bait for PIKE....:rolleyes: j/k

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hahaha, i know, im a lure man myself, i very rarely use live bait, but i see lots of guys here use it. i am bringing my go to lures but if i have no luck id give shiners a shot.

Re: what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

Bro, just throw a bright colored stick/jerk bait or a double spinner bait with trailer and you will have no probs... trust me...:D

Re: what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

ok cool, thanks!

Re: what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

Hate to say it, but u will prob come home with a few less lures than when u started. But its worth a try.

Lately I've been using eagle claw snelled nylawire liters, size 1/0 hook.

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liter: http://content.costco.com/Images/Con...ct/330539b.jpg

leader: http://www.fishquest.com/c-images/scwl-wireleaders.jpg

:D

Re: what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

A 1/0 is prob a pretty good size hook, but I'm partial to fluorocarbon. I think in the long run it produces a few more hits. I use 20-lb fluoro for pike ice fishing and I have yet to have one bite through (even took a musky through the ice with fluoro and the leader was nestled between it's teeth). As long as you don't have your drag locked down and try to muscle the fish, even a big fish shouldn't bite through 20-lb. fluoro. If you wanna feel comfy, up it to 25, but I also believe the lighter the leader, the more natural the bait looks in the water. Just my opinion.

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Leader Presentation to PIKE and MUSKY mean nothing.... they will hit whatever is at the end of the leader if they are enticed... I play it safe.... 30lb braid w/ 5" steel leader (20lb)..... have not missed a hook set or lost a fish yet.... :rolleyes:

Re: what size hook for passiac river pike??
 

Thanx! Guess I'd make a sh!++y English teacher, lol.