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Skunk City
03-19-2018, 12:48 PM
Got out last weekend for a bit before work to scout the river out in a few of high water spots. Had a good morning with a handful of 30"+ fish including this pretty girl. Fish are in full blown spawn mode, as one chunk sprayed eggs all over me and my gear. I know they don't successfully spawn in NJ, but as always did my best for a quick photo and safe release.

This past weekend I decided it was time to bust out the boat for its maiden voyage of 2018. Got on the water 730 sunday morning to an area I've had my eyes on and was greeted by a stiff wind, way more than the 5-10 they forcasted. Gave it hell, but came up short. Relocated around noon to seek refuge from the wind and found some active mid-day Walleyes with a bonus Muskie mixed in. Had a nice flurry of action before packing it in around 230. No boat/motor/trailer issues and managed a few fish, not bad for a shakedown run.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20180319_112246_zps7czypriz.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20180319_112246_zps7czypriz.jpg.html)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20180319_112926_zpsigttpwbi.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20180319_112926_zpsigttpwbi.jpg.html)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20180319_082900_zpscilmcxsl.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20180319_082900_zpscilmcxsl.jpg.html)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/20180318_135952_zpsai1fk9sl.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/20180318_135952_zpsai1fk9sl.jpg.html)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/20180318_135502-1_zps6my1tcab.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/20180318_135502-1_zps6my1tcab.jpg.html)
JDTuna
03-19-2018, 01:49 PM
Very nice, Rob. Off to a great start.

On a side note, Im not so certain there isnt some successful pike reproduction in NJ.
FASTEDDIE29
03-19-2018, 01:58 PM
Da Millstone giving it up lately! YEA BUDDY!!! Beautiful toothy mixed bag my friend!!! Great to hear the Hornets running in tip top shape!

JDTuna! I’ve caught baby pike in the Passaic all the way up into the Great swamp. They are spawning successfully in my opinion. :D
henro
03-19-2018, 03:02 PM
Great fish! Mid day walleyes? That's like winning the lottery! Why don't Pike successfully reproduce in NJ?
tycomps
03-19-2018, 03:48 PM
that's weird, had a dream last night that I put in the boat for the first time this year with a friend and when he asked what we were going for I answered with your post title, "pike, walleye, and muskie"!

ps- renewed my boat registration online and got the card in the mail but not the sticker, did I miss something?
Bruce Litton
03-19-2018, 04:58 PM
Nice to see some serious fish.
Riz
03-19-2018, 05:58 PM
excellent first outing , nice
NJSquatch
03-19-2018, 06:46 PM
Way to kick things off on the right foot!!!!

The wind was brutal this weekend. White caps all day long on the unprotected side of things.
thmyorke1
03-19-2018, 07:29 PM
Great fish!

I’ve caught baby pike in the Passaic all the way up into the Great swamp. They are spawning successfully in my opinion. :D

Dont they stock pike in that baby-like sizes? However they dont even stock up there so it's unlikely that a juvenile swam all the way up there.
Mikey topaz
03-19-2018, 07:41 PM
Nice fish skunkyboy! That green hornet catches fish that's all I know:D
ScowardNJ
03-20-2018, 10:14 AM
Great work buddy! Healthy eyes, fat pike, cute muskie:D
Skunk City
03-20-2018, 11:18 AM
that's weird, had a dream last night that I put in the boat for the first time this year with a friend and when he asked what we were going for I answered with your post title, "pike, walleye, and muskie"!

ps- renewed my boat registration online and got the card in the mail but not the sticker, did I miss something?

That's why they say FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! :p:p:p
Rich196
03-20-2018, 12:38 PM
You have those Pike on lock down... Good job.
Jigman13
03-20-2018, 01:33 PM
Nice job Rob. Good looking esox and chunky eye!
Chrisper4694
03-20-2018, 02:30 PM
I gotta stop trying to play with the damn ghost muskies! nice fish bro
Skunk City
03-20-2018, 03:01 PM
I gotta stop trying to play with the damn ghost muskies! nice fish bro

Or just don't target them and you will catch one. All of my muskies except for 1 have been bi-catches!
AndyS
03-20-2018, 05:37 PM
Dayum !!! you a busy man :D
antgogz
03-20-2018, 09:32 PM
Here is a question Mark B may be able to answer. Why do you think like do not spawn in the passaic river? Robs recent catches made me think. The fish have plenty of backwater areas to spawn and the females clearly lay eggs. No fertilization?
Skunk City
03-20-2018, 10:59 PM
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/20180311_103540-1_zpsqliwsekl.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/20180311_103540-1_zpsqliwsekl.jpg.html)

Oh they definitely have eggs lol.
njflyfisher
03-21-2018, 05:21 PM
Way to get them rob!! Sick colors on those pike!
Mikey topaz
03-22-2018, 10:28 AM
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/20180311_103540-1_zpsqliwsekl.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/20180311_103540-1_zpsqliwsekl.jpg.html)

Oh they definitely have eggs lol.

Don't let Andre and Yuri see that!!!! They will be busting out the Ritz crackers and cream cheese- GAG!!!!!!!!!:eek: