Hackensack river advice

[tunanut]

Signed up the family for the fishing derby Sunday at laurel park in secaucus. Never fished the river before. I think there are perch and stripers? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[AndyS]

It's a small but newly built dock. The most I have seen caught in that area is White Perch. I guess a high/low rig with some sort of bait, clams ?

[tunanut]

Thanks will give it a try

[hooks40]

Think White Perch. Bring enough weight to hold in a moving tide. worms. clams...etc

[tunanut]

I’ve got Fresh water tackle, 6, 8 and 12lb test. Should I break out heavier salt tackle, 20lb test?

[AndyS]

Light line you can go with less weight. 12 lb. test is more than enough.