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by Rusty Spinner
Tue May 02, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Hey Twism, got any news for us???
Replies: 25
Views: 50467

Re: Hey Twism, got any news for us???

“Her” first fish…. One of those green big mouth trout. :D Love it! The wife wouldnt let me have her hold it..... :lol: I have video of our daughter holding a big Pequest Education Pond rainbow in her arms with its tail slapping her in the face when she was maybe 7. I plan to show that during her we...
by Rusty Spinner
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: water levels
Replies: 17
Views: 29676

Re: water levels

Looks like the low water comments are invalid after this weekend! The rain gods have responded! Yup, and not too crazy up here in trout land so far. But round two more or less just started here in Flanders with a light, but steady rain. I just got my B week turkey permit, so I'm going to sit in the...
by Rusty Spinner
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Hey Twism, got any news for us???
Replies: 25
Views: 50467

Re: Hey Twism, got any news for us???

Twism86 wrote:
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:53 am
“Her” first fish…. One of those green big mouth trout.
:D

Love it!
by Rusty Spinner
Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Fly Tying and Entomology
Topic: Caddis "dry flly"
Replies: 11
Views: 31791

Re: Caddis "dry flly"

PortMurrayAng wrote:
Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:52 am
Thank you everyone. This spring has taught me alot and so have you! I have new appreciation for caddis on top.
Pictures or it never happened :lol:
by Rusty Spinner
Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Musky
Replies: 13
Views: 12526

Re: Musky

Okay, I have to ask the obvious question. You're seeing caddis hatching and we know trout eat 99.999% of all caddis subsurface. So you choose to use a Prince nymph or pheasant tail and a zebra midge? Yes, you caught 8 or 10 trout, but now try swinging a LaFontaine or other caddis emerger at the ends...
by Rusty Spinner
Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Fly Tying and Entomology
Topic: Caddis "dry flly"
Replies: 11
Views: 31791

Re: Caddis "dry flly"

Roy, for me the answer varies. If chasing native brookies in a small stream, the standard run of the mill tan elk hair dry is as good a fly as you can ask for. On bigger rivers when the trout are taking emerging caddis below the surface film, seldom. But I will try a spent wing caddis which is the e...
by Rusty Spinner
Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad Season 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 13418

Re: Shad Season 2023

Is anyone getting out there for shad?? Share stories/pictures! It's still just a tad too cold water temp wise for steady action. Several friends have been fishing the Lambertville area and north of I-80 area and both have picked up the odd fish, but it has yet to break open. My guess is today on wi...
by Rusty Spinner
Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Flies
Replies: 4
Views: 2770

Re: Flies

I found Hendricksons and some Quill Gordons hatching on the SBR last Tuesday and fish were looking up. Went to the Musky for Saturday and while I didn't fish (manned the grill and taught from the bank), there was a good caddis emergence and fish were taking them below the film. Swinging a LaFontaine...
by Rusty Spinner
Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: McMichael Creek 3-22-23
Replies: 15
Views: 14607

Re: McMichael Creek 3-22-23

troutfishing4life wrote:
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:47 am
I played guide this friday afternoon. My buddy got 3 fish 1 rainbow and 2 browns. One was a nice size fish close to 18inches.

To be honest the delayed harvest area was not impressive at all lots of flat shallow water and only a few good pools
My firm is available for hire! :D
by Rusty Spinner
Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Spin fishing gear
Replies: 15
Views: 11975

Re: Spin fishing gear

a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test. Still gots my 308 & the ole High-Vis gold stren line ;) . Had this MItchell 308 since I was about 12 year old. Still ticking away like a well oiled Timex ;) https://i.imgur.com/HRHlSYV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/P5hDaR9.jpg A 2,400 yard spool of 4 lb test? That's enough fo...
by Rusty Spinner
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: McMichael Creek 3-22-23
Replies: 15
Views: 14607

Re: McMichael Creek 3-22-23

troutfishing4life wrote:
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:34 am
Will be fishing it this afternoon cant wait to get out and trout fish

Good luck out there Mike!
by Rusty Spinner
Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad Season 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 13418

Re: Shad Season 2023

Shad anglers are starting to pick some fish up in the Lambertville area on the big D. Temps continue to warm with the warmer and longer days. It should be on like donkey kong in a week or so.
by Rusty Spinner
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: McMichael Creek 3-22-23
Replies: 15
Views: 14607

Re: McMichael Creek 3-22-23

I've never fished this river, but have plans to in April on some club waters where we're doing a big dam removal project. Looking forward to some new PA water that is just under an hour away from me.
by Rusty Spinner
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Wading-rain Jacket recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 12838

Re: Wading-rain Jacket recommendations

I have never, NEVER, had a DWR that couldn't be rejuvenated. My 20 year old reddington jacket still works fine (its the zipper that failed). Proper washing and rejuvenating does the trick every time. Here is what I use: https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/products/Cleaning/tech-wash/ https://www.nikwax.co...
by Rusty Spinner
Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Wading-rain Jacket recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 12838

Re: Wading-rain Jacket recommendations

The best rain coat I owned for fishing was made my Columbia and it was a "shorty version" because you are wearing chest waders and there is no need for a jacket to reach all the way down to your waist or lower. Mine finally wore out and I wasn't able to find another, so I have same brand, but regula...
by Rusty Spinner
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Wading-rain Jacket recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 12838

Re: Wading-rain Jacket recommendations

A true "rain jacket" will be rubberized to fend off any and all rain. That's not what you are talking about, you're talking about Gortex which will hold off some rain, but will eventually get soaked through. Two different animals. I use Simms Guide jacket if there is a brief, light rain, and I use a...
by Rusty Spinner
Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad Season 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 13418

Re: Shad Season 2023

Hey Rusty, Question, How far up can the shad go on the Musky? I know when I was helping to stock back a few years ago there were a lot of dams. Bloomsbury dam was pretty tall if I remember. Bill the mailman They get to the base of the 35' tall Warren Glen Mill dam in the Musky Gorge about 2/3 mile ...
by Rusty Spinner
Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Giving back to TU & the River
Replies: 11
Views: 3623

Re: Giving back to TU & the River

A treble AND a single hook? So much for easy C&R. :lol: wouldn't know. I use barbless hooks when I fish ;) . If I cant switch them. I just file the barb off :!: Use small surgical clamps to smash down your barbs in a half second. Doubles as a perfect hook removed if you get one deep or that doesn't...
by Rusty Spinner
Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Shad Season 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 13418

Re: Shad Season 2023

Hey Rusty, Question, How far up can the shad go on the Musky? I know when I was helping to stock back a few years ago there were a lot of dams. Bloomsbury dam was pretty tall if I remember. Bill the mailman They get to the base of the 35' tall Warren Glen Mill dam in the Musky Gorge about 2/3 mile ...
by Rusty Spinner
Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Giving back to TU & the River
Replies: 11
Views: 3623

Re: Giving back to TU & the River

A treble AND a single hook? So much for easy C&R. :lol: