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by BiggerThomas
Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Nj trifecta!!
Replies: 7
Views: 6272

Re: Nj trifecta!!

Congrats! This is the best time of the year for trout fishing, imo. BT
by BiggerThomas
Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Say it aint so ?
Replies: 27
Views: 22357

Re: Say it aint so ?

Troutman wrote:
Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:16 am
BiggerThomas wrote:
Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:03 pm
Sorry, I'll say it: You've aged, Troutman!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
would never catch me with a stringer & stocked trout
This is true! That guy is definitely not Troutman.
by BiggerThomas
Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Say it aint so ?
Replies: 27
Views: 22357

Re: Say it aint so ?

Sorry, I'll say it: You've aged, Troutman!
by BiggerThomas
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: KLG 10/11/2021
Replies: 9
Views: 7835

Re: KLG 10/11/2021

Nice pictures, nice report! I guess those smaller wild fish find ways to survive the summer heat-they must find the springs and little spring fed tribs while the larger stocked fish are not able to go. I've heard from a number of anglers that since we had that flash flood a few weeks back, that KLG...
by BiggerThomas
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: KLG 10/11/2021
Replies: 9
Views: 7835

KLG 10/11/2021

I had the day off, so after some chores, I headed to the KLG. I spoke to five anglers on my walk down the road, all of whom reported the big smelly black and white. I entered the stream undeterred, as I do everything else in life, but soon understood their plights! First I tried nymphing a fall favo...
by BiggerThomas
Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Fall Stocking
Replies: 3
Views: 3761

Re: Fall Stocking

From https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/flstk21.htm: A total of approximately 21,000 two-year old Rainbow Trout, averaging 14-16 inches will be stocked in 17 streams and 19 ponds and lakes. All trout are raised at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and will be stocked from Tuesday, October 12 to Wednesday, O...
by BiggerThomas
Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Streams have been completely changed..
Replies: 17
Views: 11921

Re: Streams have been completely changed..

I have to agree! Went to the upper section of KLG for the first time in about 3 years and was I shocked. The "roadway" of course is closed, which is great as far as I am concerned but did not realize the damage that the flood must have done to it. The river itself seems to be in good shape BUT the ...
by BiggerThomas
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Merrill Creek Res and a Fly Rod
Replies: 2
Views: 7431

Re: Merrill Creek Res and a Fly Rod

Well done!!! Gr8 report and follow up on the new yak!! Just remember, a six weight and some streamers and you'll be into both bass species, three trout species, LL salmon and pickerals!!! Git er done and keep us posted Thanks for those tips. I'd also anticipate buying a small trolling motor so that...
by BiggerThomas
Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Merrill Creek Res and a Fly Rod
Replies: 2
Views: 7431

Merrill Creek Res and a Fly Rod

I had the day off today, so after some errands at home, I packed my inflatable kayak into my trunk along with a 3-wt 7 ft fly rod. There was only one other guy on the reservoir, also in a kayak, but otherwise we had the place to ourselves. I combed the banks and saw tons of spotted lantern flies on ...
by BiggerThomas
Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Beautiful Fall Colors
Replies: 4
Views: 4068

Re: Beautiful Fall Colors

Razorbacker wrote:
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:13 am
Im an engineer..... pictures worth a 1000 words! :)
There's a saying in the writing world: "show, don't tell."

Great report!
by BiggerThomas
Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Streams have been completely changed..
Replies: 17
Views: 11921

Re: Streams have been completely changed..

As strange as it might sound, NJ Angler has provided a bedrock of normalcy, predictability, and structure for me over the years: no matter what the cosmos throws at us--earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods--Mark is there, catching wild browns, no matter what. :lol:
by BiggerThomas
Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Franklin pond creek
Replies: 4
Views: 4537

Re: Franklin pond creek

This report is from 2004. Not sure how relevant it still is, but the then-current data would warrant a trip imo: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bfbm/do ... i085-1.pdf
by BiggerThomas
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Moonshine Rod Co.
Replies: 3
Views: 4021

Re: Moonshine Rod Co.

No, but the combo sounds appealing :lol:
by BiggerThomas
Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Rain doing any good?
Replies: 8
Views: 6387

Re: Rain doing any good?

if my basement sump pump is any indication, I'd say the water table got a bit of a boost the past 24 hours. So I guess this is the part of the storm where we all start boasting (or confessing) how many inches we got. :lol: Here's a great map if you're interested: https://www.iweathernet.com/total-r...
by BiggerThomas
Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: Other Fishing
Topic: Merrill Creek Reservoir and an Inflatable 'Yak
Replies: 1
Views: 6385

Merrill Creek Reservoir and an Inflatable 'Yak

I picked up this inflatable kayak for $180 (last winter) https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Explorer-K2-Kayak-Yellow/dp/B00AIQ8LGG/ref=asc_df_B00AIQ8LGG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532261498782&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14613655406460235682&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9...
by BiggerThomas
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Montana or Northern New Mexico?
Replies: 17
Views: 16177

Re: Montana or Northern New Mexico?

The big horn was the mecca of the 80's and 90's , had some problems and is quickly getting back to its former glory!! Not sure about the surrounding small waters , but if ya move there , you can tell us all about it!! good luck Thanks. One guide I spoke with wrote "There is a lifetime of small stre...
by BiggerThomas
Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Montana or Northern New Mexico?
Replies: 17
Views: 16177

Re: Montana or Northern New Mexico?

After some research and talking to fly guides across the country, I am throwing Sheridan, WY into the mix. Decent small town (17,000 people) and it checks all the major boxes of where I'd like to live next. Anyone ever fished the Big Horn or the Big Horn Mountains (tons of small streams)?
by BiggerThomas
Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Variety Village on the Musconetcong--7/31/2021
Replies: 10
Views: 7943

Re: Variety Village on the Musconetcong--7/31/2021

Troutman wrote:
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:48 pm
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Rusty Spinner wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:57 pm
cappy wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:18 pm
The coordinates provided are in Hackettstown.
So 82 degree water then :lol:
Hmm, that warm, eh? Maybe I don't have a leak in my waders, after all.... :oops: :o
by BiggerThomas
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Variety Village on the Musconetcong--7/31/2021
Replies: 10
Views: 7943

Re: Variety Village on the Musconetcong--7/31/2021

40°51'11.5"N 74°48'42.1"W
by BiggerThomas
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Variety Village on the Musconetcong--7/31/2021
Replies: 10
Views: 7943

Variety Village on the Musconetcong--7/31/2021

I'm posting this in the NJ Trout Fishing forum because, well, it's been slow, plus I had intended to catch trout in NJ when I went to the Musky today; however, it didn't really turn out that way :lol: I had no luck nymphing (scud + hare's ear combo) so I switched to a dry fly (R. Wulff). I spent the...