NJF Trout opening day Meet and Greet April 6:

[AndyS]

It’s that time again, the rite of passage, why even the Governor used to comes out for a photo op on opening day! For some children it means more than opening gifts on Christmas morning.
I even used to go to Saxton Falls just to WATCH the opening day antics.
To me it means spring has finally arrived!

I’m holding on to tradition this year and I’m throwing the invite out there to fish the big water of the Raritan River in Duke Island Park. Whilst not the best river for Trout fishing in the state, it does offer plenty of parking and river access and is heavily stocked.
This year things may be different in the fact that the Roberts St. dam is gone. Maybe while fishing for trout you may accidentally hook a shad, or a walleye or smallmouth or a striped bass, there aren’t too many trout waters in New Jersey that offer so much.

The last few years have been fun and we got lucky with the water flows and weather.
Should the river get blown out I will not be having the meet and greet nor will I set a rain date.
Water levels of 16,17,18,19 are good, 20 is too high.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydro...phi&gage=bdkn4

This year as usual I will pick up the donuts and kawfee. I also have some NJF bumper stickers to hand out.

Also, if you have any fishing stuff you don’t use anymore bring it with you. Maybe a few fishing magazines or some lures that you might want to give away. Not looking to do a garage sale but if you think you have something someone else can use and it’s collecting dust bring it on down.
Say from 6:30am to 7:30 for trade and swap time.

Since we are so spread throughout the state feel free to use this thread to post where you will be fishing if you want.

Hope to see you there

[GetANet]

Sounds like a good time, I'll mark it on the calendar. M&G's are always something i look forward to! On the Raritan too, even better not too far and good fishing!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Ill be there. Oh yes, ill be there. Always a good time at Dukes!!!

[flatcreek]

Would love to go , but the first day is family day. Brother, son, grandson, nephew and Friends. We will all be in High Bridge on the SB where we grew up.

[Wilson]

I will be away that weekend doing a family thing in Endicott NY, not that i'll be missed anyways.
If you go make sure to have FastEddie cross the river and retrieve your snagged up lures

[GetANet]

Why do you say that Wilson? I met some of the crew but not you yet my fellow bait fisherman!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

George, you will be missed! You are a trout catching maniac. Plus, you take the best pix!

[AndyS]

Looks like the Raritan river is a tough sell, but like I said, it's only one day out of the year.
I still think its better than standing over a 5 foot by 5 foot hole with 15 other guys.

[SaltLife1980]

My father and I have always fished opening day at Saxon Falls.. I always get some good laughs and even seen some good fights.. never a dull moment there..

[jimmythegreek]

I'd love to go but Ive pretty much given up fighting guys for a spot on the river. I'll be on the boat with a warm coffee. I hope u guys kill em and somebody nails bubba this year from NJF!