Speaking of which.... is it so hard for people to keep their pets on a leash!? I had a couple dogs with their collars hooked together run through me getting my fishing line caught around their head.... what the hell? Then, as I'm fishing, another guy throws a log in front of me for his unleashed...

In a word: Improving. So after this afternoon's rain, I took a ride to see the conditions along the SBR. See the pics below for the story. "trickle by pool" is the part of the stream entering the large pool with the single boulder in it. "big_pool" is the big pool with the boulder in it...

On the discussion of tubers & Kayaks on the KLG, the Kayak and Canoe Club of New York 2008 Master Paddling Plan lists the Ken Lockwood Gorge as follows: Raritan, S. Branch (Ken Lockwood Gorge), NJ Class III-IV. This River is listed on the American Whitewater site. Ref: KCCNY The American...

Quite the holiday weekend if I do say myself! After reading the KLG reports and the "North of" KLG reports, I knew it was my sworn civic duty to give the "South of" the KLG - although not the KLG - South Branch report... Starting Saturday (5/24) afternoon, I hit up the South Branch, south of...

:fish: wait, what?! work for TU? Spend all day on the water? Get paid?! I really need to change my work environment... or create a "bubble" that one can place in the water and work from..... hmmm.... i think I'm onto something... <begin patent idea> I want to create a large see-thru 3/4 (may...

Thanks for the info Brian! I think that answers the question :) Part of me would love to volunteer to fill the void because I think many people lack the contacts, ease of access or time to learn about fly fishing/fly tying/ trout fishing/ fishing in general... BUT!!! work, family, time...

or get a a couple large 2/0 hooks, use some heavy mono to tie them in series and make a massive deer hair hot dog pattern... any one up for a "fast food" fly swap? we'll need one of each: March Brown Hot Dog Parachute Whopper Pheasant Tail Big Mac Apple Pie Zonker French Fry Bead Head did I...

I really really want to catch a pike on the fly! where are you finding them in the South Branch? I fished most of the South branch from the KLG down to clinton and again south of clinton but not as far as I would have liked... maybe this spring I'll get out on Spuce Run and try out some of my...

Hey everyone, long time no see! Question for the TU folks here... i was at the Pequest Open House (mar 29) and picked up a copy of Riffles (monthly newsletter of the East Jersey Chapter of TU).... anyway, I had completely forgotten that I had picked it up and read it except for a chance...

Ya know, this is a great topic.... fish slow and low in the winter... I got out on Friday for a little bit and was perplexed on why I couldn't catch any fish! I thought for sure that the section of the South Branch that I was fishing wasnt stocked. Not only was I skunked, but so were a half...

There would have been nothing to be concerned about if you had a life perserver on! lol great day on the water indeed! too bad the encounter with the bear wasnt before the interview to help keep things in perspective :D

Thanks for the reply!... Just some clarification and additional thoughts... I do not condone the channelizing. The FUDR did what they had to do to stop the damage from being done... It's just a shame that there was no PR firm involved to reduce the "reactionary" impact :) From an outsider's...

Late to the party! Ya know, I had this whole thing typed out and then read some recent posts and thought that I didnt need to post it. but for the sake of argument, I will post it and get feedback.... Thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated! :)

It was nice knowing all of you... It's a shame it had to end this way... See you all in that "other" NJ trout site ;)

Believe it or not, this snapping turtle survived after falling off the arrow... for how long? no idea... I just happened to be standing there when he was being brought in.... they are freaking tough!

story of my life... I just found out I have some family up there in the area and I was almost tempted to purchase some land up there as well. Now I find out the place is sewage infested... great... just great...

Hey Jim or Dave - on the "South Branch Conditions" page, it says. It should read "Fishing Reports" instead of "Hatches" As a frequent visitor to the old hatches section, I was a little puzzled for a while... Site looks good! Keep up the fine work!

so? take some new non-copyrighted images that arent part of the project. You should be out often enough to get a shot :) ... just no shots of you in the shower... thx :D :beer:

caddis dry for me has been my goto fly... similar to a pattern that Dennis had posted here in the past..

On Saturday, June 17th, Sqerl will be hosting a birthday party for his son. The party is being held at the my house in NJ, between the hours of 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Please visit This Site to find age specific toys for him. Sqerl will also get beer for anyone that wants to swing by for some...