Pike in the Passaic and Pompton Rivers

[Skunk City]

Spend some time on the couch going through the old posts in this section. I can guarantee there are dozens that cover these topics and more. I'm pretty sure guys have made posts specific to "Pike Fishing 101", so that will help you. Just make sure you are using tough enough leaders (40lb flouro leader). Do some research on handling Pike/Muskie too. Lots of Bass guys trying out Pike for the first time aren't comfortable handling a fish twice as long as any Bass they've caught with teeth.

[thomaskgrosvenor]

Just finished researching. Don't worry I won't catch all of your Pike. I will have less time for fishing in the Fall. The state stocks Pike in these rivers but you probably know that and are just yankin my chain (pickerel)?.

Anyway, since I will probably only get a chance for a small number of Fall outings I am looking to set up with 20 or 30 lb test braid, a 20 or 30 lb test 9" steel leader and intend to use 3/4 oz spoons (daredevil and Johnson Minnow) and a Booyah Pikee. I will probably try a twister tail grub trailer or split tail on the Johnson minnow.

Any feedback would be great. I'll let all of you, my new fishing pals, know how I do, soon