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by the royal coachman
Tue May 02, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Thank You for 15 Years of GST!!
Replies: 20
Views: 70725

Re: Thank You for 15 Years of GST!!

Appletini night!!

I"m glad you got the site back up. Even though there are other choices out there now I still check in from time to time. That pic was a few years ago for sure. I see Ege's truck in the background!

Your fishing buddy Tim (The Royal Coachman)
by the royal coachman
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad Season 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 13419

Re: Shad Season 2023

I always fish for Shad at least a few times a year. Very fun and a Jersey rite of spring. Last year I didn't get out but once or twice and the fishing wasn't that great. Hopefully, this years run will be better.
by the royal coachman
Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: WW access
Replies: 16
Views: 12643

Re: WW access

The owner lives nearby and I've seen him there in the past month checking on the place. I'm not sure if the no-trespassing signs are down but if they are I would give it a go. What's the worst that could happen?
by the royal coachman
Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:22 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Fall stocking
Replies: 6
Views: 3224

Re: Fall stocking

It's been my experience that those 2-year fish don't bite well for a few days. That being said it's a put-and-take fisherie so who cares as long as they are following the law. To each his own.
by the royal coachman
Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad Fishing
Replies: 50
Views: 70417

Re: Shad Fishing

Even though the D was high and off-color last weekend they were catching them at the Riegelsville boat launch. So it's on! Usually by the 15th of April so it is right on track. Last year's fishing was just OK for me. Hopefully, this year's run is better.
by the royal coachman
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:56 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Hoffman's Crossing Bridge
Replies: 50
Views: 1535081

Re: Hoffman's Crossing Bridge

The scuttlebutt from town is he's been trying to sell this parcel off but hasn't been able to gain any interest. So by denying access to his property, he's hoping someone will offer to purchase it.

Just a bit of guerilla marketing? Post the property right before the opening day of trout season?
by the royal coachman
Sun Mar 21, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad season
Replies: 25
Views: 27343

Re: Shad season

Ah, Shad season. Always my most favorite time of year. It's tough to choose between Shad and Trout so when I have the time I'll often split my time fishing for both. It's still a few weeks away here in North Jersey but they'll be in soon.
by the royal coachman
Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Big D spot burning
Replies: 9
Views: 12626

Re: Big D spot burning

I hear that's a good Shad spot in the spring. Most of my Smallie fishing is above the I-80 bridge.
by the royal coachman
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:56 am
Forum: Conservation Issues, Groups and Projects
Topic: Is Facebook Killing Trout?
Replies: 11
Views: 22164

Re: Is Facebook Killing Trout?

It amazes me that with all the information available to the angler I still see regularly on social media pictures of fish I know have a very slim chance of survival. I used to try and politely comment on it but it is almost always taken the wrong way. Thankfully, most of the Trout pics we see around...
by the royal coachman
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: R.I.P. Rick Ege (stonefly)
Replies: 13
Views: 16851

Re: R.I.P. Rick Ege (stonefly)

I got to know Rick pretty well stocking with him over the years and I too first met him at Ramsey's when he was working the counter there. He missed his wife very much and it's comforting to know that they are together again. For you guys on here that fish the Musky, Rick is the reason there is a gr...
by the royal coachman
Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:03 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Happy Holidays too all!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 10271

Re: Happy Holidays too all!!!

And a Happy New Year to all!!!
by the royal coachman
Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:31 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: nj brookies... ever again?
Replies: 28
Views: 29677

Re: nj brookies... ever again?

Personally, I get bored catching only 10" rainbows. It has even affected how many trips for trout I take in a season. I'm not even sure those in charge will even care since I will still buy a fishing license.
by the royal coachman
Fri Nov 08, 2019 5:44 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Salmon River: 10/30-11/3
Replies: 6
Views: 12964

Re: Salmon River: 10/30-11/3

justin.czu wrote:
Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:55 am
the royal coachman wrote:
Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:58 am
Nice pics. Heading up this weekend.
Good luck! The steelhead seemed to want natural colors this year. I was catching them on a 10 mm orange egg bead. Tight Lines!!!
Thanks for the tip. I got plenty of beads!!
by the royal coachman
Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:58 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Salmon River: 10/30-11/3
Replies: 6
Views: 12964

Re: Salmon River: 10/30-11/3

Nice pics. Heading up this weekend.
by the royal coachman
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:48 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: George Daniel to speak at Pequest hatchery 11/21 at 7:30
Replies: 1
Views: 3501

George Daniel to speak at Pequest hatchery 11/21 at 7:30

Daniel is a member of Fly Fishing TEAMUSA, and a two time Fly Fishing U.S. National Champion.He has competed in four World Fly Fishing Championships, sponsored by Fédération Internationale de Peche Sportive Mouche (International Sport Flyfishing Federation). In 2006, competing in a field of 110 in t...
by the royal coachman
Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Shenandoah mountains of Virginia/Catoctin mountains of Maryland
Replies: 3
Views: 9327

Re: Shenandoah mountains of Virginia/Catoctin mountains of Maryland

Welcome back to the states!. I haven't fished the Shenandoah streams in decades but to be honest, there is no place I'd rather be at the beginning of May than fishing for Brookies in a SNP stream! Fall can be tough, depending on the weather and water.
by the royal coachman
Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:43 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Musky report 10/14
Replies: 1
Views: 3461

Musky report 10/14

Fished the lower Musky yesterday. It was a beautiful mid-fall day and the river wasn't too crowded. I was part of the crew that helped with the fall stocking so I had some good intel. I caught a few fish in all the places I fished but the leaf hatch built as the wind picked up and became an issue la...
by the royal coachman
Mon May 20, 2019 6:54 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Anyone Been Up to the Catskills?
Replies: 11
Views: 18970

Re: Anyone Been Up to the Catskills?

I was up last week fishing on the upper Beaverkill. Although it was high it was still fishable with some split shot. I would concentrate on the upper sections of the rivers. That's where you're likely to find some fishable water.
by the royal coachman
Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:17 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Will we get any ice fishing in this year?
Replies: 17
Views: 32885

Re: Will we get any ice fishing in this year?

Planning on going out to Little Swartswood with friends on Sunday. They have an Ice Fishing Contest if anyone else is interested here is the link https://www.facebook.com/events/369021216904227/ The little lake had 8" before the deep freeze and the big lake has 5 1/2"
by the royal coachman
Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:31 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Winter nymphing advice
Replies: 9
Views: 10444

Re: Winter nymphing advice

Keep adding split shot until you are hanging up. Sometimes the difference between a good or bad day is one split shot!