Passaic River Pike

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by nate01

Some people say wire leaders result in fewer strikes, but I say they result in less heartache also. Shorter 9-12 inch ones are more convenient for casting under tress etc. just make sure they have a quality snap that doesn’t open easily...I’ve lost fish that way too.

Nah, i think it's far fetched that it causes fewer strikes. especially with pike and in the stained waters of the passaic. I was catching bass and panfish in the raritan river with the same leaders too.

Big importance on the snaps tho like you stated, I havent lost any fish yet due to it but I always make sure they're tight with a set of pliers.