I don't listen to NYC forecasts. I go NOAA for our area and they were calling for significant rain Friday night, through Saturday. As late as 0800 Saturday morning they were calling for T-Storms starting at 1000 and continuing through the afternoon. 1/2" or more of water. And we got...

I cannot believe how badly the meaty urologists flubbed Saturday's forecast. They were calling for serious rain, and we got nothing. I'm with you. We've got a shot at a small amount of rain tomorrow night and Wednesday, but otherwise it is clear and dry. Normally I'd say "great," but the...

I can live with spinners. I just wish they'd make treble hooks illegal. They cause so much collateral damage...

Welcome to NJ. One thing you have probably not had to worry about in Oregon is water temperature. NJ is different. There are stretches of the Musconetcong ("Muskie"), the South Branch of the Raritan ("SBR") and quite a few other rivers here that can easily get past 70 degrees in spots. You...

I've seen what I thought was an otter on the Pohat. Looked too large to be mink, but it was definitely in the weasel family. If it wasn't for the fact that they eat what I catch and release, I'd be happy to see them.

Great advice, both of you. Thanks!

It's 5:00PM. I was hoping to get out there for the evening's "rise" at around 7:00. The rise will start 8:30-ish or later. BUT... we've just gotten a rather heavy shower. A real downpour for at least 20 minutes. Question: will this ruin the fishing? Am I wasting my time if I go out there...

Musky still looks like YooHoo, down by exit 7 on 78.

Herring? I thought that herring were salt water? I'm still new at this, I guess...

Have fun, be safe, and share your stories!

This is the best thread I've read in a long time. WBranch, thanks for reminding us (or just me) that this is indeed a blood sport. At some point I've gotten so obsessed with catch and release that I'd forgotten that. And although nobody wants to mutilate these fish, it's great to see just...

You know, with all of the talk about gear and travel, I'm not sure if anyone has asked you: Where are you flying into? Have you ever been to the Yellowstone region before? If not... If you're flying into Jackson Hole, you have a simple choice to make: either shred your credit cards...

I travel a lot, and it really is agent by agent. Actually, it's more "airport by airport." They tend to be consistent in a given place, but not consistent place to place. I laughed when I was warned about line being forbidden, but the gent who told me about it claimed that they made him...

Given that checked luggage can get lost, but there are regulations as to what you can/should carry on - what advice do we have here? I've heard that some TCA employees won't let you carry-on with a reel full of line (you could use it to tie people up). Clearly they won't let flies (hooks)...

I agree that rude and/or stupid spinners outnumber rude and/or stupid fly fishermen by at least 3 to 1, but it's not a one way street. This weekend I was up at Pt. Mountain with my young daughter. I found a spot where I could nymph, but there was a pool very nearby for her to fish with the...