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Originally Posted by Zupa da Bass
Went on an exploratory Pike mission yesterday . I was looking for a few spots to cast from shore on the Passaic in Fairfield/ Wayne. After a few spots trudging my way down to the water I found a clear spot under a bridge. My 3rd cast with the spinner bait I get wacked by my first Pike. Im hooked. Can't wait to get back. I would love a little help from the regulars on if I should use braid or mono and what kind of leader I should use. I know Pike have some big teeth. I had 6lb test tied right to the lure yesterday. Thanks in advance.
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Congrats on your first PIKE.... but.... I cant believe you targeted PIKE with only 6lb mono and no leader.... that is pretty reckless and irresponsible.... If you are going to target PIKE in the Passaic then I recommend no less than 30 lb braid and 20lb steel leader... there is a lot of debris and junk in the Passaic and its easy for your line to get frayed just on casting and retreiving so you need something strong to stand up to the possible abrasions as well as the teeth and strength of the PIKE especially if you hook into a monster...
