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by MickyFinn
Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: Gear Swap
Topic: Free Size 11M Wading Boots
Replies: 0
Views: 15444

Free Size 11M Wading Boots

Cabela's lightweight waders, lightly used felts with traction studs. PM me here if interested.

Mickey Finn
by MickyFinn
Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: R.I.P. - Jim Holland
Replies: 16
Views: 14302

Re: R.I.P. - Jim Holland

Sad news and my condolences to his family. May it be a reminder to us all: carpe diem.
by MickyFinn
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warm Water Alternatives
Replies: 8
Views: 4917

Re: Warm Water Alternatives

Explored the hinterlands of the SBR the other day--like a jungle, hot and humid. Found two smallies--and they were: 12 and 10 inches. Caught a ridiculous number of mostly-small sunfish. Fun, anyway. But, of course it would have been great to connect with more smallmouth--and larger ones! :) I've had...
by MickyFinn
Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warm Water Alternatives
Replies: 8
Views: 4917

Re: Warm Water Alternatives

Thank you all for your suggestions!

I think I've been in a canoe on that Shit Lake--damned shallow if that's the one.

MF
by MickyFinn
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warm Water Alternatives
Replies: 8
Views: 4917

Warm Water Alternatives

Right, I get it: Leave the trout alone when it's hot and the water is warmed up. Fish for alternative species. But suppose you enjoy wading and fishing streams and rivers and aren't so fond of the pond--or lake? Sunfish and bass are fun, too. Any suggestions for places to find warm water species--in...
by MickyFinn
Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Melt-down? Storing Waders for Summer Road Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 5770

Re: Melt-down? Storing Waders for Summer Road Trip

Hey, Rusty--that is very encouraging to me. I have a new pair of Simms waders and I am hoping NOT to destroy them by driving them cross-country, through the western heat, into the northern CA fire zone for our vacation. They say northern CA is a great trout-fishing area. Anyone know anything about t...
by MickyFinn
Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Melt-down? Storing Waders for Summer Road Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 5770

Melt-down? Storing Waders for Summer Road Trip

Heading west where things are hotter. Wondering if you older-hands have any advice about traveling with your waders subjected to the high heat that may happen under a pick-up truck topper/cap? Really like the new waders and don't want to damage them! :?:
by MickyFinn
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Wild brookies, snakes, and ticks
Replies: 10
Views: 8102

Re: Wild brookies, snakes, and ticks

Nice fish--and photo!

Ya' gotta' get in that brush to fish those smaller waters...
by MickyFinn
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cicada Hype?
Replies: 7
Views: 6066

Re: Cicada Hype?

I'm in Hunterdon. Lots of cicada here, but varying with exact location. I've seen the cicada patterns being marketed and wondered if anyone had hit pay-dirt with those big flies? I myself have not seen a fish gulp down such "filet mignon".
by MickyFinn
Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cicada Hype?
Replies: 7
Views: 6066

Cicada Hype?

Neighbor says squirrels and chipmunks are eating them in her backyard. Has anyone experienced anything to support the idea of FISH eating such "filet mignon"? :?:
by MickyFinn
Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Sun Gloves?
Replies: 2
Views: 3130

Sun Gloves?

Anybody out there use them?

I'm often fishing in direct sun--use hat and long-sleeves to protect from it--but the hands get a lot of exposure--and show it.

Have a favorite brand and type?
by MickyFinn
Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Handling Trout for C&R
Replies: 8
Views: 6495

Re: Handling Trout for C&R

Yeah, those barbless hooks DO come out easily--sometimes before I get the fish to the net!! (Four out of five times today!!) :cry:
by MickyFinn
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Handling Trout for C&R
Replies: 8
Views: 6495

Handling Trout for C&R

You've probably seen some variation on this: The guy cranks in a nice fish, then proceeds to handle it (plenty) with dry hands. (Guess he intended to keep those hip waders he was wearing dry for the duration.) Guy then tosses the fish back into the current and takes out a rag to wipe the slime off h...
by MickyFinn
Tue May 25, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Lower South branch float trip 5/22/2021:
Replies: 9
Views: 8130

Re: Lower South branch float trip 5/22/2021:

Must have been plenty fun! I was about to comment that you must have had low water and been scraping or running aground on the gravel bars--and then I wondered how the water level was for you? The South Branch was actually "up" a bit on Sunday--and more turbid than it's been lately. I checked the US...
by MickyFinn
Mon May 24, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: The Bronze-back's are here!
Replies: 10
Views: 8573

Re: The Bronze-back's are here!

Yeah, South Branch of the Raritan.
by MickyFinn
Mon May 24, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: The Bronze-back's are here!
Replies: 10
Views: 8573

Re: The Bronze-back's are here!

That fish took a #12 BH nymph--not sure what else to describe it other than "plain brown". Right before that, the same fly took a 15 inch sucker--another sort of "bronze-back", but not as hard-fighting. :|
by MickyFinn
Mon May 24, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: The Bronze-back's are here!
Replies: 10
Views: 8573

The Bronze-back's are here!

Got this chunky surprise yesterday, while fishing RSB for trout. It may actually have been the same fish I'd hooked and lost about two weeks ago. Didn't do any jumping, but fought plenty before coming to the net. :)
by MickyFinn
Tue May 18, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Wet Wading Season Opener
Replies: 14
Views: 9467

Wet Wading Season Opener

Out at it today and left the waders at home. I knew I would be fishing a small stream and likely not wading deep. But the water felt good! I don't know why some people are so against wet-wading. Light going, comfortable in hot weather, and convenient pit-stops. What's not to like?!
by MickyFinn
Mon May 10, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warmth Under Waders
Replies: 19
Views: 15441

Re: Warmth Under Waders

Thank you all for your responses to this personal inquiry. I have long-john bottoms of different thicknesses--but the thought of stepping out of waders in something with a lame-looking fly--well, that's just not cool at some place like Ken Lockwood! :o
by MickyFinn
Sun May 09, 2021 7:04 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warmth Under Waders
Replies: 19
Views: 15441

Warmth Under Waders

So, at least one source says not to wear jeans under your waders--because they are abrasive to the interior of the waders, as I understand it. I've used fleece bibs (for ice-climbing) during the winter--and have been getting by with lighter fleece sweat-pants in the cool months (like lately). But I'...