pike are easy to catch get 7 or 8 ft rod med weight i use 10 lbs test . u can use wre leader but i pref. not to. i like frog pat top water lures, buzz baits, buck tails ect. fish shallow bays 1 + feet of water, fish the weed line. i like a little wind so the fish cant see you as well. try 11-mile, willims fork, lake villecito, navajo, taylor park