Hi All, It's been a while since I've posted, but the wife and I are taking a trip up to Lake Placid from Th - Sun and I'm looking for some advice where I might be able to get a few hours in fishing. Any advice would be appreciated. Is the Ausable a choice? If so, what can I expect this time...

I need help regarding a fall UD system trip. My cousin and I would like to take a float trip somewhere on the system in Sept. Can anyone suggest: 1) When is a good time in the fall? 2) Where do we go, mainstem, east, or west branch? 3) What guide service would be a good one to call? We are...

Andy, Check your PM - re the 18th. Let me know what you want to do. I'll call you this weekend. Dave

Willowhead (Mark)? I hope he's ok. Last post was middle of May.

OK I know this is an NJ WTS, but it's in the 2004 regs book so is anyone willing to share a little info? It's near Ironia and I'd like to check it out. If you don't want to discuss on the general board, feel free to PM me. Regards, Dave

I'm looking for a pair of good wading boots. I already have boot-foot waders and like them, but a pair of good wading boots would help me a lot in the summer when I wet wade, even in the cooler trout waters. Right now I'm using an old pair of sneakers that are about to disintegrate. I do a...

Hi Andy, Sunday's up in the air right now. The baby is still in the hospital and the missus might need some moral support. It's a stressful time. If I go, I'll drop you a last minute line. Otherwise, I should be able to get out one day during the week or next weekend once he's home...

Does anyone know how the stream that follows Frog Hollow Road out of Califon fishes? I'm thinking of checking it out this Sunday. If you want to keep your messages off the main board, please PM me. Andre - you're an expert on the area. Maybe you know this one? Thanks, Dave

I finally got my new Canon A-80 the other day and can't wait to take it out on the stream. Any tips for how to protect it assuming I'm probably going to take a dunk from time to time?

OK - this may be a dumb question, but I'm curious... What does everyone wear to fish in when the weather is cool, but you know you're going to have to be reaching into or under the water during the day? I often find myself having to reach down a foot or so deep sometimes to unhook a snagged...

Recently read the first installment after checking out "Return to Traver's Corners" last year. Written by Scott Waldie - it's a great book about a "fictional" Montana flyfishing town and all it's characters. Willow - you need to read the first book, "Traver's Corners". There's a story in...

Had to stop at the accountant yesterday to take care of Mr Taxman and since it's near my favorite local hole, I thought I'd stop by and see what was happening. Should have had my rod with me. There were at least 8-10 nice browns rising regularly and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch them...

To all, I fish a lot of small streams in NJ and typically only have a need for 10-15' of line out the end of my rod when casting. Sometimes it's even less. In order to get the rod loaded better, I've been thinking about overlining it to see if it improves my accuracy. I'm currently using a...

Well I got out today to a local steam and tried out the scuds that I tied recently. Had a great day - caught 6 wild browns. Thanks to Willowhead, MP, & the others who gave me the scud tying tips. I found the best option the one that used mixed fur and antron dubbing and picked it out to...

Can anyone help me with tying instructions for a tan scud? Also, what are the best sizes?

I fished a NW Jersey stream today, known for it's potential for wild browns, bows, & brookies. Caught 5 bows nymphing on tan caddis larvae and GRHE's. Four of the bows were dark colored with a very bright red stripe down the side. Two were spilling "milk" from their underside. The fins...

I'm off tomorrow and would like to do some fishing in Sussex County. I was hoping to spend some time at Limecrest and on BFB. Most of my fishing experiences in NJ have been in other counties, so I don't know the area up there very well. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm not...

Andy, I dropped you a note from email a few days ago and haven't heard from you. When you get a chance, drop me a line so we can set up some time to fish and tie. Regards, Dave

Got out last weekend to fish a small, spring-cooled stream in Somerset County. Water was 64 degrees and a bit higher than usual. Spent most of the morning fishing a few small pools to no avail. After lunch, though, we hit into a few fat bows left over from stocking. They were hitting mostly...

Hi All, Planning on staying at the DRC the last weekend in May...my first trip to UD system. I didn't want to spring for a guide since I'm with my fiance and may not have time to fish all day long. Gotta spend some time with her right? ;-) Does anyone know if I can fish the DRC home pool...