I know everyone has to start somewhere, but PLEASE heed Del's advice its the best you'll ever get.
Before even thinking about rigs and traces you need to be armed with unhooking tackle,
12 inch forceps, long nose pliers and wire cutters are a minimum requirement. Not to mention a glove if your'e not too sure about putting your fingers inside the the gill cover. Again please be careful, not for your sake but for the pike's. The gill rakers inside are very easily damaged. Also don't forget the unhooking mat. Don't let this put you of for the adrennalin rush after catching a pike isi better than with any other fish.
Good Luck.
Also check out the PAC (Pike Anglers Club) website for more information