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by Dave B.
Fri May 10, 2019 12:10 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: NJ Stockies
Replies: 13
Views: 14323

Re: NJ Stockies

When I happen to be in the mood to swing streamers I like to toss black or grey weighted zonkers in sizes 6 and 4. Some guys think these are far too big for Jersey trout. I generally find I don't encounter much under 14 inches or so with these sizes and the strikes tend to be generally pretty vicio...
by Dave B.
Wed May 08, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: NJ Stockies
Replies: 13
Views: 14323

Re: NJ Stockies

Fish an articulated streamer like a Sex Dungeon or Drunk & Disorderly which have stinger hooks on the back and your short strike issue nearly disappears for good. I find a lot of NJ anglers fish nothing larger than a size 10 woolly bugger, but don't be afraid to toss a much larger streamer here loc...
by Dave B.
Sun May 05, 2019 3:14 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Columbia Dam removal
Replies: 42
Views: 45375

Re: Columbia Dam removal

I thought the area including the parking lot was still closed? If anyone knows please confirm, I usually park there to fish the D for smallies but i'd prefer not to make the haul out there if I can't park. The whole area from Warrington Rd to Rt. 94 is still closed. Shame too, I've been dying to fi...
by Dave B.
Wed May 01, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: Out of State Trout Fishing
Topic: Anyone Been Up to the Catskills?
Replies: 11
Views: 19039

Re: Anyone Been Up to the Catskills?

troutfishing4life wrote:
Wed May 01, 2019 3:22 pm
Rusty spinner and I floated the west branch last friday and did well but the water is HIGH!
We've had so much precip that both res's have been spilling for quite awhile now! Haven't checked the past couple of days, hopefully they've finally dropped below the dam crests.
by Dave B.
Wed May 01, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Columbia Dam removal
Replies: 42
Views: 45375

Re: Columbia Dam removal

Hows the new water fishing? Any one checking it out I thought the area including the parking lot was still closed? If anyone knows please confirm, I usually park there to fish the D for smallies but i'd prefer not to make the haul out there if I can't park. The whole area from Warrington Rd to Rt. ...
by Dave B.
Sun Apr 28, 2019 12:24 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Brookies
Replies: 5
Views: 7126

Re: Brookies

During the very few times I've been out since the new year I have to agree with you Pat. It seems the return of good water for some time now has definitely had its expected positive impact on the wild pops. BTW, I didn't know you had moved down my way. How far south have you come? I am down in Barn...
by Dave B.
Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: leaders - buy or diy
Replies: 7
Views: 8333

Re: leaders - buy or diy

Personally I'm a big fan of the fine braided tapered leaders. For me they just simply turn over much more nicely.
by Dave B.
Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:55 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Brookies
Replies: 5
Views: 7126

Re: Brookies

During the very few times I've been out since the new year I have to agree with you Pat. It seems the return of good water for some time now has definitely had its expected positive impact on the wild pops.
BTW, I didn't know you had moved down my way. How far south have you come?
by Dave B.
Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Who Wears A Vest?
Replies: 33
Views: 31853

Re: Who Wears A Vest?

I wear a vest when fly fishing but carry a creel when spin fishing. Old habits die hard. OMG... a creel... you are OLD AS DIRT Dave :mrgreen: A wicker creel brings back my oldest memories of fishing as my dad used one and would come home after opening day with his trout LOL! Yeah, I am getting up t...
by Dave B.
Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:54 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Who Wears A Vest?
Replies: 33
Views: 31853

Re: Who Wears A Vest?

I wear a vest when fly fishing but carry a creel when spin fishing. Old habits die hard.
by Dave B.
Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:21 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Anyone Hit A No Kill Stretch This Weekend?
Replies: 20
Views: 20884

Re: Anyone Hit A No Kill Stretch This Weekend?

Flatbrook C&R was stocked last Thu, some mighty nice fish in the mix too.
by Dave B.
Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:05 am
Forum: Conservation Issues, Groups and Projects
Topic: TU's Lopatcong Creek restoration project
Replies: 12
Views: 29453

Re: TU's Lopatcong Creek restoration project

Definitely looking forward to seeing the finished product! One of the finest wild brown pops in NJ is about to get better!
by Dave B.
Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Spruce Run Creek stocking:
Replies: 11
Views: 12468

Re: Spruce Run Creek stocking:

Spruce Run Creek has always been cyclical regarding the wild browns there. You are quite right that the upper areas have pretty much always held decent numbers of brookies, however until somewhat recently (within the past 10 years or so I believe) the majority of the water up there was strictly priv...
by Dave B.
Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:33 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Spruce Run Creek stocking:
Replies: 11
Views: 12468

Re: Spruce Run Creek stocking:

Spruce Run Creek should not be stocked at all, it produces wild trout. Not in sufficient numbers to support a fishery. If it did or could it would have been removed from the stocking program long ago and added to the WTS list. Mulhockaway used to support a far greater wild brown population than Spr...
by Dave B.
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: Conservation Issues, Groups and Projects
Topic: Fisheries Forum @ Batsto
Replies: 6
Views: 14743

Re: Fisheries Forum @ Batsto

Unfortunately I won't be able to make the S. J. Forum this year. I did however make it to the North Jersey Forum back in Jan. so I was able to get caught up on things. The presentations will be as always quite interesting and informative. It was good to see you as always. You had to have that day's...
by Dave B.
Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: Conservation Issues, Groups and Projects
Topic: Fisheries Forum @ Batsto
Replies: 6
Views: 14743

Re: Fisheries Forum @ Batsto

Unfortunately I won't be able to make the S. J. Forum this year. I did however make it to the North Jersey Forum back in Jan. so I was able to get caught up on things. The presentations will be as always quite interesting and informative.
by Dave B.
Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:27 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Andy B
Replies: 12
Views: 12161

Re: Andy B

lightenup wrote:
Thu Jan 10, 2019 3:46 pm
Anyone into bluegrass style music NEEDS to listen to Mandolin Orange, and The Steeldrivers...excellent music!!!
Haven't heard of Mandolin Orange but the Steeldrivers are excellent!
by Dave B.
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Pretty brook trout...
Replies: 7
Views: 8971

Re: Pretty brook trout...

Pretty little male! Still retaining some remnant spawning colors it appears.
by Dave B.
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Rhinehart Brook brown trout removal...
Replies: 23
Views: 23693

Re: Rhinehart Brook brown trout removal...

I've been fishing Tillmans over 37 years. One wild brown I remember. Turtle Corner Brook has produced fair number of wild browns for me over the years but its been in the decline for years. Its one of the few streams where stocking was discontinued but wild trout numbers dropped. I did not fish it ...
by Dave B.
Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:16 am
Forum: New Jersey Trout Fishing
Topic: Rhinehart Brook brown trout removal...
Replies: 23
Views: 23693

Re: Rhinehart Brook brown trout removal...

It is interesting to note that many of the Flat Brook tribs (Criss/Forked/Shawanni/Tillman/Stony Brooks/Bierskill) hold only brookies despite no barriers(in the lower end of these streams) to block them from moving up. They are mostly quite small which may also keep browns from establishing. Lower ...