Pike in the Passaic and Pompton Rivers

[thomaskgrosvenor]

Hello I am hoping to obtain some advice/suggestions/recommendations for Pike fishing on the Passaic and Pompton Rivers.

Looking for information regarding line type and test, leaders and effective lure types and sizes.

I have had some experience fishing and catching other species on those rivers but I was not fishing for Pike nor was I educated about Pike at the time.

Also, what are your thoughts about wading through shallow areas with grass on rivers where Pike may be present. Potentially dangerous or if there were Pike in the grass would they more likely get spooked?