Luckily, I have had a tremendous spring trout season; I fished many spots in New Jersey, and I am proud to say that I caught 92 trout – let some go and brought some home for the skillet! Unbelievably, I didn’t see many people trout-fishing this spring. With the COVID restrictions easing, I expected to see many people trying to escape the winter month doldrums, but basically, I had the spots to myself wherever I went. The best part of the season was that I caught an 8-1/2-pound Rainbow Trout in the Pequest River, in Warren County, NJ. I also caught a beautiful Golden Trout in the South Branch. All in all, I had the most satisfying trout season in many years and hope you did, too.
In addition, I fish the Delaware River in the evenings. I take my yellow Labrador Retriever, Matilda, along with me on my river excursions and fish for channel catfish, which is an art all by itself. But it’s very rewarding when you catch a monster! I was lucky enough to catch quite a few this season, along with carp, perch, and shad. And just recently, I have been heading down to the Jersey Shore to fish on the head boats in Brielle, NJ. As always, I, like many others, can do extremely well with the Bogan family boats. Last week, I caught 52 Ling and my limit of Seabass. What a day! And then, I went out fluke fishing and the action was non-stop and unbelievable! My biggest fluke of the day was a 7-pounder (doormat!), and I caught more, all the way down to 2-pounders.
This time of year, there is a lot of fishing action down the shore and on the riverbanks, ponds, and lakes. New Jersey has it all, so get going and go fishing; summer is going fast, and before you know it, you’ll be back on the couch, wondering why you didn’t catch more fish! I promise you; fishing is time well spent; it is good for the heart and soul of any outdoorsman. And you’ll have memories for a lifetime. By the way, I have kept a fishing journal for the past 40+ years so that I can remember days gone by – the baits I used, the places I fished, the temperatures of the water, and the fish that I have caught. It also reminds me of all the friends – current and long-lost – that came along with me on my many trips. Keeping a journal allows you to relive the past – the fun you have had and the rewards of your fishing days. I would highly recommend that every fisherman does the same so that you can enjoy, again, those bygone days. Tight Lines!
Adam
