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by Johnw
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Off the beach
Replies: 17
Views: 65578

Re: Off the beach

The canyons are an entirely different world. A 55 footer is the way to go, you know the right people.
by Johnw
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Who fishes the Lehigh River here ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7945

Re: Who fishes the Lehigh River here ?

I was initially introduced to the Lehigh with a group that was taken on a guided tour by someone very familiar with the river. If I am not mistaken, Twism was part of the group so perhaps he will have some insight to add. I have only caught trout in the Lenigh but I understand there a good smallmout...
by Johnw
Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Who fishes the Lehigh River here ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7945

Re: Who fishes the Lehigh River here ?

The Lehigh River Stocking Association has a considerable amount of useful info.
by Johnw
Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Who fishes the Lehigh River here ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7945

Re: Who fishes the Lehigh River here ?

I have fished it several times and I would say it is a long, large river with difficult wading, fluctuating water levels due to water release from,upstream dam, considerable annoyance from summer time tubers and an association dedicated to stocking and improving conditions on the Lehigh. Unfortunate...
by Johnw
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Has anyone here fished the Little Lehigh in Allentown ?
Replies: 10
Views: 11081

Re: Has anyone here fished the Little Lehigh in Allentown ?

Before I moved there in 2008 there was a sewer line constructed that closely followed the river and also a bottle water company was withdrawing a significant amount of water daily from the river. These were at least some of the reasons for the river's decline. Pretty sad.
by Johnw
Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Has anyone here fished the Little Lehigh in Allentown ?
Replies: 10
Views: 11081

Re: Has anyone here fished the Little Lehigh in Allentown ?

I had one epic day there following a flood that allowed numerous trout to escape the hatchery. There is another artificial only stretch several miles upstream but with a few exceptions the stretch is quite shallow and uninteresting water. Rarely would you see anyone else fishing there.
by Johnw
Tue May 30, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Has anyone here fished the Little Lehigh in Allentown ?
Replies: 10
Views: 11081

Re: Has anyone here fished the Little Lehigh in Allentown ?

Until 6 years ago I lived about a mile from the artificial only stretch thst starts at the fish hstchery and ends at a covered bridge about a mile downstream. The river has a reputation of being a fantastic fishery years ago to one that has declined to the point that it is barely worth fishing any m...
by Johnw
Mon May 01, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Spin fishing gear
Replies: 15
Views: 11974

Re: Spin fishing gear

lightenup wrote:
Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:13 pm
I sold a 308 eggzactly like that one to a member on this site or the other one...forget who.
That was me. Using it. Cought a few with it last week.
by Johnw
Mon May 01, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Thank You for 15 Years of GST!!
Replies: 20
Views: 70713

Re: Thank You for 15 Years of GST!!

Its a relief to see the board back up - you had me worried for awhile. Thanks for a great 15 years and hopefully many more.
by Johnw
Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: This is what a true trout angler looks like
Replies: 6
Views: 4647

Re: This is what a true trout angler looks like

Yes that is going to be me in the not too distant future.
by Johnw
Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Saucon Creek in PA
Replies: 16
Views: 19754

Re: Saucon Creek in PA

I can highly recommend getting a copy of Trout Streams of Pennsylvania by Dwight Landis. It is a comprehensive book covering most streams in Pa but most importantly will provide directions to and point to the better parts of the stream to fish and make your explorations much more productive
by Johnw
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Saucon Creek in PA
Replies: 16
Views: 19754

Re: Saucon Creek in PA

Bushkill Creek, perhaps the best of the four mentioned.
by Johnw
Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

Yes, the "Rip" is back by the Coast Guard station.
by Johnw
Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

Yesterday I fished at LBI but that wasnt good with a raging surf and tons of seaweed on every cast. Nothing happening at the inlet either. Havent fished locally much lately mostly because of the weather. Think the big fish have left, leaving mostly shorts which usually stick around intil we get a de...
by Johnw
Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

So true. Ive had years when I have caught practically nothing like last year and years when I have caught 100+. Find the bait and sit and wait.
by Johnw
Sat Dec 03, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

Been like that in Monmouth County for weeks but based on the last couple of days it seems that the main body of fish have finally moved South. Last couple of days here have been small fish with a keeper a rareity.
by Johnw
Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

Perfect day yesterday at Sandy Hook. Flat ocean, no wind, warm day and bunkers and stripers in the wash and no boats to put the fish down. Fish were there from daybreak until I had to leave around 9 oclock. Mostly keepers with a few shorts mixed in. It doesnt get much better than that.
by Johnw
Fri Nov 18, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

Rubber/plastic shads and surface poppers or swimmers. Thats about all you need unless sand eels are around then its metal lures with tails.
by Johnw
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

Yes, been there, done that but too old to do it anymore.☹️
by Johnw
Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Fall Stripers
Replies: 25
Views: 34157

Re: Fall Stripers

It truly is amazing. Ive been doing this for many years and have never seen anything like it. On Sunday there were probably 100 boats off Sea Bright and more ip on Raritan Bay. The point Pleasant and Belmar party boats were there and some boats as fsr away as LBI.