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by BiggerThomas
Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: South Branch 7/24/21:
Replies: 4
Views: 4560

Re: South Branch 7/24/21:

Last week Central Jersey Stream Team did an in river clean up on the South Branch of the Raritan river from side street Clawson Rd to Studdiford bridge, about 2 miles. 14 volunteers pulled about 57 tires from the river that day and were left in the parking lot. Unfortunately that night flooding rai...
by BiggerThomas
Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Melt-down? Storing Waders for Summer Road Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 5772

Re: 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! :?: Why not just wear them in the air-conditione...
by BiggerThomas
Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: 60 Degree Temps in July
Replies: 9
Views: 6524

Re: 60 Degree Temps in July

Anyone else take advantage of the weather today. Went to the upper BF. Would have been satisfied with one. Ended up with three rainbows and two brookies, all on top. That sounds awesome, Cappy. Speaking of summer dry-fly fishing on the Big Flat, I was out recently during one of these cool mornings ...
by BiggerThomas
Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: 60 Degree Temps in July
Replies: 9
Views: 6524

Re: 60 Degree Temps in July

Anyone else take advantage of the weather today. Went to the upper BF. Would have been satisfied with one. Ended up with three rainbows and two brookies, all on top. That sounds awesome, Cappy. Speaking of summer dry-fly fishing on the Big Flat, I was out recently during one of these cool mornings ...
by BiggerThomas
Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cicada Hype?
Replies: 7
Views: 6067

Re: Cicada Hype?

MickyFinn wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:20 pm
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"? :?:
Haven't seen one yet in N. Somerset County. Where are you?
by BiggerThomas
Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Brookies
Replies: 25
Views: 17546

Re: Brookies

lightenup wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:04 am
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Another little native brookie eating dry flies. This one was picky and only would eat a size 18 sulphur emerger...
L-up, is this a picture of a brookie on a line being reeled in, or is it just rising vertically like it's on roids?
by BiggerThomas
Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cahill and crucifixion
Replies: 3
Views: 3688

Re: Cahill and crucifixion

martalus wrote:
Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:56 pm
is that a fish hanging from the wire and if so, what kind of fish??
I'd know that fish anywhere. Its Latin name is Deathus Electrocutionus
by BiggerThomas
Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: River Runner
Replies: 2
Views: 3127

River Runner

Not sure how accurate this is, but it's cool: https://river-runner.samlearner.com/

For context, here's the Continental Divide:
by BiggerThomas
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Brookies
Replies: 25
Views: 17546

Re: Brookies

lightenup wrote:
Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:42 am
Where does the upper SBR officially start?
Can we stop with the philosophical questions? I come here to decompress. :lol:
by BiggerThomas
Tue May 25, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Lower South branch float trip 5/22/2021:
Replies: 9
Views: 8132

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

This is an under-rated way to fish the SBR imo. Nice job.
by BiggerThomas
Tue May 25, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cicadas--the 'filet mignon' for fish?
Replies: 9
Views: 8004

Re: Cicadas--the 'filet mignon' for fish?

The biggest hoax in the world put on us by fly fishing magazines is that the cicada hatch will be important. Every 7 o 10 years, there is supposed to be a super emergence as there is this year, so fly mags run stories of huge trout caught on foam cicadas. And they add the obligatory tying instructi...
by BiggerThomas
Tue May 25, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Five days on the upper Delaware coming up
Replies: 49
Views: 61361

Re: Five days on the upper Delaware coming up

Rusty Spinner wrote:
Tue May 25, 2021 8:33 am
We will be at the Dreamcatcher Lodge on the banks of the West Branch through the Holiday weekend, fishing dry flies, telling lies, and drinking fine whiskey while sharing lots of laughs.
Sorry, but I forgot: what time did you say to be there? :lol:
by BiggerThomas
Thu May 20, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Wet Wading Season Opener
Replies: 14
Views: 9467

Re: 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?! Amen to that. On...
by BiggerThomas
Thu May 13, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cicadas--the 'filet mignon' for fish?
Replies: 9
Views: 8004

Re: Cicadas--the 'filet mignon' for fish?

I think the Chernobyl Ant will suffice...
by BiggerThomas
Wed May 12, 2021 10:21 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: a few browns
Replies: 8
Views: 6083

Re: a few browns

Too funny, browskiowski.
by BiggerThomas
Sun May 09, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warmth Under Waders
Replies: 19
Views: 15445

Re: Warmth Under Waders

Fishybig wrote:
Sun May 09, 2021 11:26 am
lightenup wrote:
Sun May 09, 2021 10:06 am
I wear waders like I wear my Kilt..Free style!! :!:
Lol..does that impact the breathability in negative way or a positive way?
I'd imagine it raises the temperature in the Dutch Oven.
by BiggerThomas
Sun May 09, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Warmth Under Waders
Replies: 19
Views: 15445

Re: Warmth Under Waders

I can't see the type of clothing per se being the problem but rather protruding buttons/snaps, zippers, or an angry rivet.
by BiggerThomas
Sat May 08, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Cicadas--the 'filet mignon' for fish?
Replies: 9
Views: 8004

Cicadas--the 'filet mignon' for fish?

Technically this article is about Pennsylvania, but the cicadas are now in NJ, so....

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.goerie ... 7113309002
by BiggerThomas
Wed May 05, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Can someone name this river ?
Replies: 17
Views: 11796

Re: Can someone name this river ?

i would have kept saying "wrong answer" and just wait and collect how many new rivers you could try :mrgreen: Only issue is, there are only a handful of Trout streams in NJ of that size, and if you fish for Trout and are on this forum you already know them. Good one though. :lol: Cappy, you're givi...
by BiggerThomas
Mon May 03, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Can someone name this river ?
Replies: 17
Views: 11796

Re: Can someone name this river ?

Troutman wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 8:06 pm
Fishybig wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 7:47 pm
I only have one question???? Why?
just a question ;)
We're in a pandemic. Trying to pass the time...