Originally posted by: papa_d on 4/15/2007 3:43:34 AM

Top of the morning to you Bugwacker. Hope you all have a great day. Dennis/Papa_d <!--graemlin::D-->

Rise and shine New Jersey!

Good Moring New Jersey. Hey FNF. Isn't black powder in now?  If so Did or are you getting out?  How did you do? I went fishing Sunday and all I caught was a cold.  It was pouring rain, but I didn't care. I think even the fish thought I was crazy. I just love to be on the water. My wife said,  "go ahead out".  She must really love me !! When I was leaving I heard her on the phone with our insurance agent upping my life insurance policy.

Good Morning!!

How are You Dan??   I'm fine but very lonely.

Good Morning America!!

I feel like Will Smith in "I AM LEGEND"

Good Morning New Jersey.

The first day of 2008 is over.  It's all just cake from here on out!

Thanks for the reply FNF.  Your right, about the time of year.  This is the time for cleaning out the tackle box, cleaning and rearranging all my rods and other equipment.  It's amazing what you find that you forgot you even bought.  I'm even going to start tying flies in my spare time while the waters are freezing over.

Of course I'm going to get out when ever I can. Your right about the snow  coming.  Hopefully on Tuesday it will be better.  I'm off on Wednesdays and Thursdays. That's when it usually rains!! What part of the Garden State are you from?  I'm from Gloucester County. I see you posted something about trolling motors.  I'm in the market for a motor for a 10' boat and can use some advise. I'm going to post a topic in Life members Seeking advise on this subject.

I have noticed they have different shaft sizes.  How do you know what size shaft would be best?  Do you recommend a foot pedal or can I get by with the ones with a handle? I fish alot of waters with little or no current, but windy though.

Test one

Test Two

Test Three

Will the fish appear here?? 

Will the Trout appear here?

Sorry NJ,

Just testing my copying skills.  I'm learning!   

Good Morning New Jersey. Going fishin in about 3 hours. A little cold and Icy out but I gonna give it a try.

Hello NAFC MEMBERS  No. 100 

A late Happy Birthday to ya. Gald to hear the day wasn't a total loss. I don't go anywhere without my camera. I have pics of poeple who went with me, and caught fish SMALLER than some of the lures I use. I couldn't fish out of a kayak, I have enough problems fishing out of my boat. too many rods and equipment. I normally have 6-7 rods on the boat. spin, casting, and fly rods.

Yeah, my wife doesn't get the going out in the cold to stand on a frozen lake or sit in a tree all day, and then not get any thing to boot. I've tried to explain it's just being out there, and watching nature, maybe see something nobody normally wouldn't....still doesn't get it...OH well, her lose, and it gets me out of the house.

I can't get my wife to just go sit in the boat, none the less fish. she was born in Philly too. She puts up with a hell of a lot with my hunting and fishing. She'll even help butcher the deer, not bad for a city girl. I was born and raised here in NJ with the Delaware right in my back yard. my parents still live there.  If the ice holds and gets a little thicker, we're going ice fishing next weekend. I can't wait.

I love my drag racing, and Nascar too, but there's nothing like the smell and noise of nitro, gotta have my drag racing.

I was out on Tuesday, and it's officially winter for me now.  The lake I go to alot (Greenwich ) was totally covered with ice. I walked around the entire lake and  I was only able to fish one little spot at the entrance in the ditches as their called, were there was a break in the ice.  I was able to pull two small crappie out of the water on a yellow swirly tail jig, so it felt like it wasn't totally a wash. I may give the water one more chance on Thursday when I try Mantua Creek.  Since it's tidal, I hope there is not alot of ice to paddle through. If that doesn't pan out, I will have to settle for waiting for opening day of trout (April 5th).

Once I get my wife in the kayak, she doesn't want to get out.

I finally got some pictures developed. These were from fall 2007. I was fishing off my kayak and hook a few bass about this size that day.

When fishing by yourself, It's hard getting good pictures. You to try to hold  every fish at arms length, but my arms are not long enough to get all of a big fish in the picture.

most of the fish we catch you can't take a picture buy your self. I can't get pics to show up on here. haven't figured it out yet.

Nice Musky!  Looks to me you got a couple of things figured out, posting nice pics and catching nice fish!

GoooD Morning NEW JERSEY!!!!

GooooD MORRRNNIGG  New Jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm off for two days, and I hope it doesn't rain both Of Em.  I gonna get out no matter what.

GOOOD MORRRRNING NEW JERSEY!!!    I got out today (Wednesday), 67 degrees, cloudy,  just a little drissle in the afternoon. Did some bank fishing. Caught two small bass, and a couple of crappie on a little yeller jig. I threw some spinners in the lake for a couple hours.  Tried differnt ones, but not a bite.  The lake was completley thawed out and there was a lot of action in the water. but no luck.  It seems the Big Bass are being rather picky, But i can wait.  I hope to get out Thursday, but we'll see. My wife might have some different plans for me.  Have a good Day all!!

GOOOOD MORRRNING New JERSEY!!!

I got out Friday on the kayak.  Sunny and not much wind.  Took a stick bait to em.  It was the battle of the BASS and the CRAPPIE and the BASS won 8 to 5. Caught two nice size Bass( biggest of the new year so far) and the rest were small but still fun.  The little Bass and all the Crappie took the Rapala right of the top off the water after a little twitching.  It was fun watching them leap after it.  You'd a thought it was spring the way they were hitting the top water.  It's gonna get cold for a few days so back to chores.

WOW, sounds like u had a great day!! any size to the crappies???  love crappies, good eatin' fish. they were hitting top water this early in the year? time to get the fly rod out. Crappie and bass on the fly is a blast!

   Might have to make a trip down south next weekend, now that deer season is done this weekend.

I got one nice size one, the rest were future nice ones.  I just got a fly rod for my B Day.  I can't wait to learn how to use it.  Yeah, I was surprised they were coming to the top so much. I never ate one, but I heard the were very good.  I'm a little afraid of eating them out of the waters were I fish.  Do You think there are areas they should be avoided??  These waters are next to a few farms, a major highway and fed by the Delaware River.  I think I found a spot holding a bunch of them in a small area.  It was in a small ditch (or canal ) of the main ditch that ended at a little cove next to a farm field. Even a jon boat would have a little trouble getting into this area because of downed trees by area beavers. My kayak slipped right in there without being noticed, hence the name, "Stealthfisher" .

GOOOD MORRRNNING NEW JERSEY!!!

Going for my boaters certificate today.  Another way for the state to collect revenue.  Heck, I might learn something to boot.

yeah, that thing is a joke, kinda. I get where they're comming from. I"ve been running a boat since I was a kid, my dad too. run a boat down the shore, and offshore for over 10 years, NOW I have to go get some kinda training?? they give you and opt out test, for us old timers, but you can only take it once, and have to pass. I still haven't gotten mine.

I wouldn't be afraid to eat those fish. I mean, if the water was bad, the fish wouldn't survive, right? there are good eatin'!! the filet should be nice and white.

Good luck on your test.

I had to work that night so I just stayed up.  Had to be at the Class at 7:30 am.  I was pretty tired.  A charter boat captain gives the class. It wasn't that bad, just a long day ( 7 and 1/2 hours ).    Passed with flying colors. I don't think they fail any body.  Now I'm legal!  And they tell me since I fish Non-tidal water the state want $16 more dollars when I go to register and show the new certificate.   Oh well. It's a cost  I'll get my money's worth out of at least.

Oh yeah, Thanks,  I'll have to try a crappie fillet.

GOOOOD MORRNINNG  NEW  JERSEY!!!!!

GOOOD MORNNNINNG New JERSEY!!
Went fishing on Friday morning. Even though it was about 50 degrees and sunny, I had to paddle through the ice to get to some soft water.  Used different lures but to no availl.  SKUNKED!!  Ah,  maybe next time I'll Get Em!

Hey Steve,  How ya doin?  Yeah, I'm going to start to tie some things myself.  Your right, it will make it more satisfying catching something on one you created yourself.   Post some pics if you have a chance.  I'd like to see what a pike will bite at.

these are the first two I've made, before I got my lathe. had to shape them by hand. 12" long, about 2 ozs. Not quite what u use for trout.

Hell!  Their bigger than some of the trout I"ve caught!!

GOOOOD  MORNNNNING NEW JERSEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Hope to get out on wednesday, but it sounds like cold in the morning               and snow in the afternoon.

GOOOD MORRRNINGG New Jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOOD MORRRRNING NEWWW JERSEY!!!!!!!!!!

well we got some snow up here in central Jersey. about 4-5 ins. got to do some playing in the snow with my truck, and try my new tires out. Now it can get warmer so we can get out in our boats!!

 I think we might be the only 2 people who are on this page most every day.

Yep, Your right, only two members in NJ.  It will make for an interesting meet.  I don't think we'll get such a good discount on T-Shirts.

We got about 2 inches of snow, and then rain.  I have been busy with stuff at home, so I haven't had much time to get out.  I hope to get out soon if the weather cooperates. 

GOOOOD MORRRNINNG NEW JERSEY!!!!!

And a lovely cold morning it is too!!  I'm hoping for mild weather on wed and thurs, like monday was ( about 52 degrees ) But I don't think that's gonna happen.  

I should probably say good night, because it's time for me to go to bed.

Gotta get up at 7am. for the one daughter, then a cat nap. 8:15am for the other daughter , then a cat nap.  9:30am for the wife's doctor appointment and then hope to catch another cat nap before I'm off to work again.

come on warm weather, I'm tired of this cold weather stuff! not cold enough to get ice, might as well get warm(er). The Pike spawn is right around the corner, about 3 weeks or so. want to try out the home made lures!!

   The boat is gettin' lonely..not feeling the love! lol

Good Morning NJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah Man!,   It's going to be 60 on Monday and Tuesday. 

 Going try to get out at least Monday. I have the Doctors Monday, The wife, tuesday.  Figures though, I think rain for Wednesday.

  But I'll squeeezz it in somewhere.  Spring is a comin'!!!!

WOW...great day! might get the boat out this weekend(I hope!!) pike should be getting active. the lake we fish for pike has some big crappies too. we caught quite a few last year 2-2.5 lbs, I had one in the summer chase a big lead head with a 6 in. shad right to the boat, had it on for a couple of seconds and lost it, had to be 3-3.5 lbs.

I'm joansin' bad, get to get out soon.

GOOD MORNING NJ !!!!

Been  workin OT and a little tired,

 and a little cold to get out.

 Hopin for warmer days this week, but haven't seen the forecast. Opening day of Trout is April 5th.  I know Steve, you don't do Trout.

Good Morning New Jersey !   Got out today to clear my head.  50 degrees, partly sunny, 15 to 25 mph gusts.   Skunked!!  Couldn't keep the kayak in one spot long enough to make 2 casts in same spot.  Good work out on way back in paddling against wind. Still enjoyed the day though.

GOOOD MORNNNINNG NEW JERSEY !!!

I hope to get out today.  I'm going to bed right now and hope to rise about 11 am, and get out.  Supposed to be nice Wednesday also ( in the 60's ).

Opening day of Trout Sat. April 5th  In New Jersey!!!

GOOOD MORRNNINNG New JERSEY!!! 

I didn't get out Tuesday.   Had to stay home and take care of the little woman. I'm definitely getting out Wednesday, it should be about 60.  I just hope the rain ends early.

GOOD MORNING NEW JERSEY !!!   I am going to get out wednesday. I hope.

GOOOD MOORNNINGGG NEW JERSEY!!!!!!

Alright Dan.  You've inspired me to get my rear in gear and get out there.  The weather is too nice to be anywhere but by the water.  I just moved so I am going to be fishing unknown waters but I will post up any progress/findings.

Good job on keeping the topic going!

AC3

GOOD MORNING New JERSEY!!!

 Welcome Adolf. Your right it's much to nice to be inside. Spring has finally Sprung!!  I haven't been on the site alot lately, Or fishing as much. Seeing the inside of a lot of Dr.'s offices.  Much rather be out on the water. I did get out on Mantua Creek Sunday Morning for a little Catfish action. Caught four or five. A friend got the bigger one.  I'll try to post a pic if I can.  Get out New Jersey!! And go Fishing!! 

GOOOOOD MORNNING NEW JERSEY!!!!

No fishin on the agenda today. Just the little one's soccer game and cuddling up next to the wife before work tonight. Well, maybe a beer or two or three...

GOOOOD MORNINGGG  VIET, NO! NEW JERRSEY!!!!

Hey Steve.  Haven't seen ya on latley. I hope that means Your out there terrorizing them Pike.

I don't know if you saw the pic of the Brown Trout I caught. Even though you don't go out for daTrout, you might appreciate this one.

Look at the little 10 incher dangling below this big boy!!

GOOOOD MORRNINGG NEW JERSEY!!!  No fishin today. Got the Girl's Soccer games.  Well maybe me and the little one will stop of at a small spot along the creek for some Catties and Perch after her game.

Time For BED!

 NEW JERSEY!!!

Hey Steve, Glad to see ya back on. I've been busy with things at home so I only get on in short bursts.  I'm getting out on the water  as much as I can. I hope to go Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.  Or all of those if possible.

STEALTH SAID:Hey Steve.  Haven't seen ya on latley. I hope that means Your out there terrorizing them Pike.

I don't know if you saw the pic of the Brown Trout I caught. Even though you don't go out for daTrout, you might appreciate this one.  ( Picture in Above Post)

Time to close the eyes.

I know I had a reply on ur Brown. don't know what happened to it. I was thinking of the size Musky/Pike I  could catch with that as BAIT!!!  lol nice catch. I've heard of alot more guys getting 4 lb.+ trout this year. state must be stocking better or something.

   went out Sat. by myself, place we fished last fall for Muskies. never fished it in the spring. water might be a little cold yet. did get some Perch and a small crappie. not up in the weed beds yet. still deep.

GOOOD MORNINNNG NEW JERSEY!!!!  I hope to get out to 4 different Trout spots today!!That's the goal for my day off.  Weather is supposed to be nice.  I'd like to catch something at every spot.  Wish Me LUck!!!

GOOOD MORNNINNG NEW JERSEY!!
Hit three different Trout spots each day and Caught 5 trout between Wednesday and Thursday backpaddling with a minnow. Good exercise. Also hooked into a 4+ lber Bass.  NiCe!! And some yellow perch and Crappie.  Should have saved my strength for my Drum trip on Friday.

GOOOD MORNNINNG NEW JERSEY!!!!!  I haven't been on in a little while.  Life goes on....

I have been hitting the water as much as I can. Yankin in the Bass and Pickerel.  I plan on doing a little Carp fishing Wednesday.  Something I am new at.  I'll let you know how it goes.

GOOOD MORNNNING NEW JERSEY !!!!   This might be a tough week to get out.  Got a lot of things to do to prepare for this weekends soccer tournament on the beach.  Gathering and Cleaning up all my gear.   I may still make it out though.  Wish me luck.

GOOOOD MORNNNINNNG  NEW JERSEY!!!! I made a quick trip on the Kayak on Saturday.  Caught three Bass on topwater.  One was a nice size that exploded to the surface to swallow my U-Tail worm. I had a party to attend in the afternoon or I would have stayed for some more action.  I might be able to get out early Sunday on a private lake a friend lives on.  There are supposed to be some Big Bass  swimming around this place. Wish me luck!!

GOOOD MORNNNINGG  NEW JERSEY!!!

I've been in Fla. on vacation so I haven't been on much lately.  Took the wife and kids to see Mickey Mouse.  Relaxed on some beautiful Beaches in Clearwater.  Only got to fish one day in FLA.  Caught a bunch of Spanish Mackerel trolling the deep blue sea near the Skyview Bridge.   Tasty little buggers!!  I was hoping for something more exotic.  Very choppy, more than normal I'm told. I wanted to Bass fish, but didn't want to seem selfish.  The vacation was a family one so it didn't seem appropriate considering how many days I normally fish at home.  Next time I'm going to make it a point to hit some of those FLA lakes for a FLA strain of Bass.  It's good to be back in NJ.  I'm getting back in the swing, going fishing in a few hours.

GooooD MORNING N EW JERSEY!!!!