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tkhour
Just finished a River Runs Through it!
Just got back from the BFB. Water was a little high but clear. Started in the FFO section and got skunked. Decided to try some new water way down river where the Flatbrook dumps into the Delaware. Managed to have one come up and take a swipe at a woolybugger. Missed it. Beautiful water and some nice deep pools right off 615. Overall, had a great day on the water. I heard the river got torched this past week form other guys out there. What are your thoughts about people killing fish on that river? Do most people practice C&R? Thanks in advance and good luck.
rford
Less Than Beeko
From June 1st to About three weeks before opening day, NJ general regulations alow for the creeling of 4 trout per day over 7 inchs.
I dont like trout , but I do like tuna fish and striped bass,to name a few, and have creeled my fair share of those species.
I try and remember that everytime I want to get preachy about people not catching and releasing, what if I could keep 4 fish I like as much as Tuna, with a lot less time $ and effort to catch them, would I do it?
With that said, I like catching them period, so for strictly selfish reasons I wish all of NJ was no kill from October 15 - Opening day.
I dont like trout , but I do like tuna fish and striped bass,to name a few, and have creeled my fair share of those species.
I try and remember that everytime I want to get preachy about people not catching and releasing, what if I could keep 4 fish I like as much as Tuna, with a lot less time $ and effort to catch them, would I do it?
With that said, I like catching them period, so for strictly selfish reasons I wish all of NJ was no kill from October 15 - Opening day.
NJpatbee
Can be found on NJ/NY/PA waters!
With the exception of the first 10 days or so of the season when most of the FFO is open to all tackle, many of the people practice C&R in this stretch of water. Below the FFO down to the Delaware it is a mixed bag, and during the stocking season most people I have seen in this area are looking to keep their limit of trout. There are exceptions and some of thim frequent this forum.
The BFB FFO does have a poaching problem due to the fact that it is out of the way. I have typically seen it first hand or found bait containers, etc during the early summer and early fall, and most of it occurs at night.
C&R is voluntary on the BFB, but I would like to see some of the upper areas regulated more tightly to allow more holdovers and to protect the native brook trout population.
The BFB FFO does have a poaching problem due to the fact that it is out of the way. I have typically seen it first hand or found bait containers, etc during the early summer and early fall, and most of it occurs at night.
C&R is voluntary on the BFB, but I would like to see some of the upper areas regulated more tightly to allow more holdovers and to protect the native brook trout population.
tkhour
Just finished a River Runs Through it!
Corndog
Ephemerella Subvaria
Yea, that's how I mark my fish.
I see you guys were fishing the petting zoo.
Thanks for the porn,
Cdog
onemorecast
New member
brough
get out and go fishing
jcstikfish
NJ Nymph Guy
No matter how many styro worm containers in the FFO section there are always some fish in "the g pit".
Right CDOG?
~James
Corndog
Ephemerella Subvaria
I've never seen that hole fishless. Never!
And never a time when I don't jump out my waders when a muzzleloader goes off.
Cdog
jcstikfish
NJ Nymph Guy
Yeah, even if I try to "get ready" for a shot, I still get a good shot of adrenaline during every shot.
That hole should be renamed "Adrenal Failure Run"
~James
tkhour
Just finished a River Runs Through it!
Well made it out today in the brutal cold. It was 13 degrees this morning. No wind chill which was a blessing. Tried a few spots with my buddy first thing and nada. Used a PT and HE and nothing doing. Tried fishing the deeper slower pools where the fish should be holding this time of year. Decided to move upstream and before you know it I hooked a decent brown while fishing a streamer. Half hour later and I hooked this brookie on the dead drift with the same streamer. Put up a great fight on my 3 weight. All in all it was a great day- a few fish and no one around. Not even the hunters. Enjoy some fish porn. All fish caught and released unharmed.
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FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
Went to Big Flat today water was about 33degrees. I started at the big rock below 206 and worked my way down to the Roy bridge. Water is normal and gin clear. I hooked about a dozen fish lost about half of them. not to many people out their today. If you go bring some ice off or vasoline for your guides. I was their untill about 12 when i dropped my reel in the water and it froze. Goodluck and tight lines.
Corndog
Ephemerella Subvaria
FB5,
Thanks for the report. I haven't been to the BFB in 2 weeks and it;s starting to call to me.
Are you refering to the secret big rock? Shhhhhh... Nobody here knows about that rock and the secret pool it's in.
Cdog
FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
Yeah its a nice spot. Also I went up north of 206 you would be surprised with what you see if you go.
FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
Has anyone been to the mud hole lately? If you know what im talking about then and you have been their since the month then you will see the very large tree that now sits at the top of the hole. It extends to the right bank about 30ft. Its goin to be interesting on how the fish hold against it for the upcoming dry fly season.
tkhour
Just finished a River Runs Through it!
Well made it out to the BFB on Sat. Weather said it was going to be nice. Didnt feel nice to me. It was cold and cloudy. Anyway we fished the FFO section and before 12noon we hooked and landed three fish. Two browns and a brookie. All between 10-12inch. After that nada. All in all it was great to be out. Saw a few other guys on the river as well. And I thought we would have it to ourselves. Who am I kidding. Anyway, I have to say that fishing in the winter has been more than gratifying. May not hook as many fish but I would rather catch 3 fish all day with no one around than catch 20 and fight the crowds . All fish caught and released unharmed. Enjoy the fish pics. GO GIANTS
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FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
Heres a nice 17 inch brookie from the BFB last week.
FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
Yes sir it was fat and full of eggs, also had all of its fins.
rford
Less Than Beeko
FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
i like to use this instead
Corndog
Ephemerella Subvaria
rford
Less Than Beeko
Nice net! I owe u apology!
No ones balls have been busted onthis site more than mine for posting measurements of fish and dis believers.
Thats why I have two of those nets, A big one and and even bigger one for the drift boat!
By the way, I never post length of fish anymore, I just tell my friends than they call me a liar!
ralph
FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
I dont mind the ball bustin at all. tight lines
FlatBrook5WT
20-20-20 club
they r are good nets i wish they were wider though. they didint work so well steelheading
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