[RWole]

Try fishing more productive waters, in reality the Passaic River in Garfield is not known to be a top spot. I have fished places this year such as the sheds, pompton, hopatcong, round valley, swartswoods and have had great success and not a skunk day all year. I fished the Delaware this past Friday and caught over 20 bass. Sometimes all it takes is to expand the locations you fish or possibly an upgrade to equipment, or more time on the water if time allows.
Best of luck to you!