I've only used wire leaders with live bait, hasn't been a problem while fishing with lures. Most of the pike I've caught in Spinney have been closer to shore, waders couldn't hurt to have.
Guy was a hell of a ball player.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/braves-announce-death-of-former-rookie-of-the-year-all-star/ar-AA247T5H?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=6a16fe7475cb416a8e9037fb1dade00d&ei=21
Message me your unit, I can let you know when I see moose. I have my own spots, not e scouting at all, but fish and hike a lot in Central CO, always run into moose. I'm sure you're familiar with the area, but a second set of eyes can't hurt. Congratulations!!!
Not saying I would do what he did, but the only difference in the outcome would more than likely be 2 casualties instead of 1. Running at a bison yelling boogie woogie woogie probably won't do much. He has to live with his decision, not gonna make judgement on him.