Garden State Trout

I was out yesterday on the Musky hoping for some top water action. Went down to Hampton. The water was a little higher than I thought it would be. Lots of caddis on the water but nothing rising or splashing. Made a move to Mansfield. Nothing hatching! I did manage a half dozen or so on nymphs but it...

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)

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

I hear that's a good Shad spot in the spring. Most of my Smallie fishing is above the I-80 bridge.

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...

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...

And a Happy New Year to all!!!

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.

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!!

Nice pics. Heading up this weekend.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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"