Smallies on the BIG D

[The Royal Coachman]

Want to go this weekend around the gap. Does anyone know the condition of the river? I can see it's ripping but is it clear?

If not I'll hit a trout stream. When is the last time you could say that the end of June ?

[Corndog]

Want to go this weekend around the gap. Does anyone know the condition of the river? I can see it's ripping but is it clear?

If not I'll hit a trout stream. When is the last time you could say that the end of June ?

River is still up, but not to high, and is still a little off color. The smallies were on the bite yesterday evening. You should do fine.

Cdog

[drumik]

What do you guys think

Should I go downstream of D Water Gap (rt 80 to rt 46) or upstream?


I'm planning to try to swing some streamers (practice for upstate)

[Corndog]

What do you guys think

Should I go downstream of D Water Gap (rt 80 to rt 46) or upstream?


I'm planning to try to swing some streamers (practice for upstate)

Well...if you go up to the Belvidere/Portland area you might bang a striper.

Cdog

[eddavidson9]

Well...if you go up to the Belvidere/Portland area you might bang a striper.

Cdog

piscaphiledog, i think we need to find you a new hobbie.


unless you meant stripper...in which case...make sure you wear a rubber dude

[Corndog]

piscaphiledog, i think we need to find you a new hobbie.


unless you meant stripper...in which case...make sure you wear a rubber dude

Ed, thanks for looking our for my well-being.

I always wear my raincoat when there's a chance I might get wet.

Cdog

[drumik]

Well...if you go up to the Belvidere/Portland area you might bang a striper.

Cdog

Sounds like a good plan.

Bass in the morning, stripers in the evening...

Did you ever used your 2 hander over there?

[drumik]

Water is high.

Fishing I guess is good (A friend of mine got 5 or 6)

I need more spey classes

[drumik]

Can someone tell me what is good flow rate for the Delaware river for safe wading

I assume it suppose to be under 5000 cfs?

Thanks

[Corndog]

Can someone tell me what is good flow rate for the Delaware river for safe wading

I assume it suppose to be under 5000 cfs?

Thanks

drumik,

Don't be concerned about the water level. The smallie action is good even in high water. But, when it turns to chocolate milk stay home. As for wading, I rarely go past my knees. What you need to do is alot of walking. Smallies tend to group together in pockets and runs with slow to medium currents. If you give it the time, you will find high water holding areas and have a field day catching fish. Also, in high water smallies tend to hug the banks.

Cdog

[drumik]

drumik,

Don't be concerned about the water level. The smallie action is good even in high water. But, when it turns to chocolate milk stay home. As for wading, I rarely go past my knees. What you need to do is alot of walking. Smallies tend to group together in pockets and runs with slow to medium currents. If you give it the time, you will find high water holding areas and have a field day catching fish. Also, in high water smallies tend to hug the banks.

Cdog

Thank you

Tell you the truth I don't really care about bass that much. (as long as I’m getting bites time to time I’m good with it)


I just want be able to wade out at least 15 feet away from the shore so I can try to swing some streamers. (Keep in mind that I'm newbie in spey casting)

My perfect water will be fast to medium runs

[Stonefly]

really good smally fishing just below New Hope...or better yet hit the South Branch just above Flemington! Great Smallmouth fishing on the SBR which is greatly overlooked!