HYBRID MEET & GREET! Nov 2 [Archive] - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

Mikey topaz

10-24-2019, 09:15 PM

With the water temps on the drop and recent action and talking with a bunch of the guys, next Saturday November 2, there will be a bunch of us meeting up at lees state marina at 7:00am. If your looking to get in on the action and learn how to catch these things and where they live....COME ON OUT!!!! Myself eddie and the boys will give ya guys the low down if you need some help, and as always Njf will take over the big pond for the day,in the years past this week has been very productive we should be able to find some fish.... either way we always have a great time! For any guys that never been and a reminder Laurie at Dows rents boats if you need one give her a call. Usually the way it goes is everyone shows up helping each other launch and we all split up in different directions til we find the fish, then we get everyone In the same area... also for those that don’t know Lee’s has a lunch ramp fee of 20$ a day. Weather looks good so far if for some reason the wind is too much or rain we will have it the next day nov 3. Hope to see you guys there and if you have any questions let us know.

Mikey topaz

10-24-2019, 09:22 PM

Here’s some pics from the past

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Hookmanski

10-24-2019, 10:13 PM

COUNT ME IN!!! I missed this last year and won't be missing this one. I would love to hop on a boat with someone to learn the ropes! If anyone has an open spot let me know, if not I will try from the kayak. Can't wait!!

kcritch

10-25-2019, 11:07 AM

Weekend looks good for me...see you there boys. Looking forward to it. Most likely have the wife along so at least one of us will catch something!

Rich196

10-25-2019, 11:22 AM

YESSSS, I just checked my calendar (Unless I forgot about something) and look's to be open for me and the wife to join you guy's. I will be the first one to admit, me and the wife are big on Bass fishing, and we have "NO" idea how to fish, nor find these Hybrids, so we are def. going to need some guidance. I guess the first question would be, do I get some kinda bait, or do we fish lures? I will double check my calendar, but really looking forward to meeting all you fishing nutz.

NJSquatch

10-25-2019, 11:33 AM

Nice! See u guys at the ramp

Hook I have a spot for you.

Hookmanski

10-25-2019, 11:48 AM

Nice! See u guys at the ramp

Hook I have a spot for you.

Thank you sir! See you at the ramp at 7:00. Coffee and donuts on me.

Mikey topaz

10-25-2019, 12:31 PM

Mikey topaz

10-25-2019, 12:37 PM

Sounds good guys! The more the merrier!

akoop

10-25-2019, 12:53 PM

Rich I’ll pm you with the low down on how it’s done,

Mikey,
Can you send me the info too? Unfortunately I will be away that weekend traveling for work but targeting these fish has been on my list.

Alan

RWole

10-25-2019, 01:55 PM

I am not able to make it, sounds like a great experience. If someone
does might messaging some tips , it would be appreciated.
I am always interested in getting new knowledge and information.

Chrisper4694

10-25-2019, 01:56 PM

well, unfortunately, I'm not around unless the bite is still happening later in the afternoon; that's the earliest i can make it there. Gives squatch a chance to catch some fish without me stealing them all! enjoy!

ScowardNJ

10-25-2019, 02:29 PM

I just blew off plans for this. The Mugger will sail

Mikey topaz

10-25-2019, 02:53 PM

I just blew off plans for this. The Mugger will sail

Hahah scottyyyyy!!!!! The new mugger or the old mugger😎????

ScowardNJ

10-25-2019, 03:12 PM

Hahah scottyyyyy!!!!! The new mugger or the old mugger😎????

Ha...There will only ever be one Mugger....
It’s big brother, The Bacon Strip, is still under reconstructive surgery.

GetANet

10-25-2019, 08:48 PM

I'm dusting of GetANet this weekend in preparation for the Famous Hybrid Smackdown! Been quite some time since I've been out so really looking forward to seeing the CREW!!!!:D:D:D

kcritch

10-25-2019, 08:53 PM

I'm dusting of GetANet this weekend in preparation for the Famous Hybrid Smackdown! Been quite some time since I've been out so really looking forward to seeing the CREW!!!!:D:D:D

Now we’re talkin. Been too long buddy. Looking forward to it.

NJSquatch

10-26-2019, 09:54 PM

well, unfortunately, I'm not around unless the bite is still happening later in the afternoon

I’ll come pick you up under the condition that you fish in the tuxedo

Jigman13

10-26-2019, 10:40 PM

Wait a what? A meet n greet? Wtf is that? Lol. Been forever! I got real salty this summer/fall and have hardly touched the sweetwater. Too bad there's no tog in LH!

Might be down. Gotta check the kids soccer schedule...

FASTEDDIE29

10-27-2019, 06:19 PM

Ain’t no party like an NJFHybrid party! I look forward to these Meet-N-Greets every year. Who else is IN? Let’s get this show on the water. Me and Chase will be there and I have room for 1 guy. Pm me if you wana roll with FASTEDDIE!!! Hopefully the drag ripping freshwater speedsters cooperate next weekend.
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!:D

Chrisper4694

10-28-2019, 12:44 PM

I’ll come pick you up under the condition that you fish in the tuxedo

my wife just told me she wants to (and i quote) 'get the f* out of the city as soon as we wake up sunday morning'....so i might be able to jump in earlier than antisipated :) and if you think i won't be sporting the tuxedo and the tony stark beard, you're dead wrong!

Mikey topaz

10-29-2019, 12:55 PM

Looks like a nice day for Saturday as of now light wind, and no rain so that’s good! I have been hearing a few hybrids being caught out there so we will see what happens. I wanna give you guys a heads up I heard the smaller fish are on livers and the bigger fish been on bait so wouldn’t be a bad idea to carry both just in case....

FASTEDDIE29

10-29-2019, 01:30 PM

Oh how I love theses drag ripping sweet water Wipers! Should be a good time for sure! :Dhttps://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/fasteddie2927/1/58a4bff5-8702-457a-a7dc-ad7cb281501f-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

reason162

10-29-2019, 02:08 PM

I wanna give you guys a heads up I heard the smaller fish are on livers and the bigger fish been on bait so wouldn’t be a bad idea to carry both just in case....

Is topwater for hybrids mostly a night time thing?

NJSquatch

10-29-2019, 02:33 PM

Going to be real nice for a change! crazy winds and rains have cancelled a couple of these events...My best days were under blue birds skies!

found a post (https://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74046&highlight=hybrid+meet)by the greek listing some techniques beside soaking liver or herring.

https://i.postimg.cc/DzvtMD4J/IMG-0013.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/vZLJXMTw/IMG-0016.jpg

phil

10-29-2019, 03:14 PM

is this a boat only type thing or is anyone else interested in yakking it? tbh I have a 2018 outback with a mirage drive motor soooo im kind of in between lol

Cape Cod

10-29-2019, 03:39 PM

is this a boat only type thing or is anyone else interested in yakking it? tbh I have a 2018 outback with a mirage drive motor soooo im kind of in between lol

I also have a Hobie. Ive been out there a few times in the spring for walleye. Launched from 2 different locations. I’m waiting on weather conditions the general area being fished before I commit. If a site member could PM me the area fished so I could determine if it’s within my range. Thanks 👍
Maybe us yakers can buddy up together for this.

ScowardNJ

10-29-2019, 03:53 PM

bunker dunker

10-29-2019, 04:16 PM

sounds like a great time with a great bunch of peeps.wish i could but i'll be up in RI jigging togs fri,sat & sunday.its been good hybrid fishing this whole year and i hope it keeps up for ya.stay safe and catchem up.

phil

10-29-2019, 04:39 PM

I also have a Hobie. Ive been out there a few times in the spring for walleye. Launched from 2 different locations. I’m waiting on weather conditions the general area being fished before I commit. If a site member could PM me the area fished so I could determine if it’s within my range. Thanks ��
Maybe us yakers can buddy up together for this.

saturday is one of those rare green light days, where my calendar is empty, the wife and kids are covered and im not going to be doing anything the night before that ill regret when I wake up. so im fishing somewhere with the yak whether its fresh or salt idk yet

Goin Fishin

10-29-2019, 08:21 PM

I want to take my 7 year old grandson to this event but his soccer tournament may get in the way. If his game ends early enough, we could probably make it later in the morning or early afternoon. Could I contact someone then and see where we should go to meet up with your guys? This will be our first meet and greet.

Cape Cod

10-29-2019, 09:16 PM

saturday is one of those rare green light days, where my calendar is empty, the wife and kids are covered and im not going to be doing anything the night before that ill regret when I wake up. so im fishing somewhere with the yak whether its fresh or salt idk yet

Hybrids pull drag as hard as anything in the salt. No need to consider the salt till the tog opener on 11/16 😉.

Mikey topaz

10-30-2019, 09:36 AM

Mikey topaz

10-30-2019, 09:38 AM

NickM221

10-30-2019, 09:39 AM

Hi All,

My schedule has opened up so it looks like I'll be able to make it.

Does anyone happen to have room for one more in their boat?

I'll pick up the coffee, bait, and launch fees :D

TomKaye

10-30-2019, 10:39 AM

Very much looking forward to meeting you guys and fishing with
Fast Eddie & Chase.
Here's hoping for tight lines and a safe & fun day for all.

Pdog

10-30-2019, 03:14 PM

phil

10-30-2019, 04:15 PM

I am there!! If someone could be so kind as to send me one of those PMs about gear needed, bait, etc so I can come prepared I would appreciate it as I am a total newbie to hybrids. Also I will have the 18' Tracker there with just me so easily room for 1-2 guys to join if needed.

-Steve

I may take you up on this offer as it doesn't seem theres too many kayakers interested in doing this. great post a few years ago re: techniques and tackle:

https://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74046&highlight=hybrid+meet

NJSquatch

10-30-2019, 04:22 PM

Does anyone happen to have room for one more in their boat?

I got a spot for you Nick

Pdog

10-30-2019, 04:53 PM

I may take you up on this offer as it doesn't seem theres too many kayakers interested in doing this. great post a few years ago re: techniques and tackle:

https://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74046&highlight=hybrid+meet

Sounds good Phil and thanks for that link. That’s gold right there!

FASTEDDIE29

10-30-2019, 07:28 PM

Looks like we have a few new faces interested in the Hybrid party. This is awesome! I love fishing with new people! Can’t wait to see you guys out there. Saturday can’t come soon enough. Let’s get em’!!!

Gear needed-

Bait casting set ups with line counters are perfect but spinning gear is just as good. Line counters help you get the bait in front of the fishes face a little faster. You can always guesstimate with your spinning set up. No worries. It’s easy.

15 lb. braided line with 10-15 lb. fluorocarbon leader is a safe bet as long as you don’t get into any battles with the fish and an anchor line. Lol! Trust me it happens all the time. An egg sinker, circle hook set up is sufficient when fishing for Hybrids. Circle hooks keep the targeted species from swallowing the hook. We like to avoid harming these fish as much as possible. It’s a crazy fish to catch once you figure them out. You have to watch out though, sometimes you have to hold your rod because they can hit like Panfish at times. Once they realize they’re hooked. Be prepared! Hope this helps out guys. If anyone has any questions feel free to shoot myself of Mikey a PM. LETS DO THIS!!!
TIGHT LINEZ!!!!!:D

anthrax2244

10-31-2019, 10:42 AM

Kudos to Eddie and Mikey for organizing this and sharing their knowledge. Thanks guys.

I’d love to bring my son out and do this but I coach my daughters’s soccer team and we have a game from 10:15-11:15am Saturday. Maybe next year.

Good luck to everyone

phil

10-31-2019, 12:05 PM

Sounds good Phil and thanks for that link. That’s gold right there!

i sent you a pm!

reason162

10-31-2019, 02:51 PM

found a post (https://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74046&highlight=hybrid+meet)by the greek listing some techniques beside soaking liver or herring.

A wealth of information, thank you!

ScowardNJ

11-01-2019, 02:36 PM

Weather lookin like a perfect crisp fall day tomorrow. Planning on launching before sunrise and heading north working my way back to the south humps. Looking forward to seeing the crew on the water tomorrow!!!

Skunk City

11-01-2019, 06:56 PM

See you gentlemen in the a.m.!

FASTEDDIE29

11-01-2019, 08:08 PM

See you guys in the morning. Chase and I will be there by 630-645ish. It’s about time this trip goes down. I’ve been waiting anxiously! Let’s GOOOOOOOOO!!!!:D

Rich196

11-01-2019, 10:10 PM

Well it’s definitely I’ll go to fine we meet all you crazy bastards LOL me and the wife will see you guys in the morning, as always we normally get there early, and maybe a couple guysOffer some info on how to catch these fish. Definitely excited

GetANet

11-01-2019, 11:25 PM

YES! The weather is finally cooperating for a change! Little change in plans for me as I'll be jumping on with Ken and Donna instead of my boat. Gears ready and so am I See You Crazy NJF'ers in the Morning!

Thanks Mikey and Eddie for organizing this You Guys are NJF!!!!!:D

nate01

11-02-2019, 04:53 PM

Couldn’t make it to the MnG today but am wondering how the fleet made out? Thinking of giving it a shot tomorrow and wondering what to expect?

GetANet

11-03-2019, 08:43 AM

Well another one in the books! It was a great time as usual! Seemed to me like there was a pretty good turn out and saw and met some new faces from the page yesterday. Fishing was okay not one of our Slamfest's but seemed like most people caught some hybrids as well as white perch and some big sunnies. Enough to keep the day entertaining Most of the fish appeared to be in the 16-18 inch range with a few bigger ones in the mix! I had the pleasure of fishing with Ken and Donna and the laughs were many as we battled one mechanical issue after another but still ended up with about four or five hybrids and about a dozen white perch! We tried hard to get Donna her first hybrid but no luck this time! We eventually got together with a pod of NJF'ers and Scott put on quite a hysterical display of how to catch hybrids on a hand line!!! The weather was decent and looking forward to next years event!

Hopefully we'll have enough ice to have one of our Monster NJF Ice Fishing Blasts too!!!! :eek:

Cape Cod

11-03-2019, 10:55 AM

Glad everyone had a good time. Got out late and left early to check trail cameras. I was on a yellow Hobie kayak. Only jigged 1 small hybrid on a binsky. Marked a lot of fish come up to the live bait and turn away while drifting and trolling. Looking forward to the next meet and greet. Congrats to the new moderators.

ScowardNJ

11-03-2019, 01:37 PM

Great day on the big pond yesterday. My plan was to head up lake first thing in morning to put a wally in the boat before switching to the liver soak. Got a nice 21” and missed 2 at the spot then the sun came up and is was time to switch gears. Met up with the crew off Elba. The Mamba had the spot fertilized with diced up Frank Purdue’s bird organ and Rocco’s rod doubles over. After a few runs a giant channel cat comes up and we were all laughing. A few hybrids were caught there but the fish were super finicky.
The crew decided move up the lake and spread out a little to see if we could find some more active fish. We found a good flurry of action off a point where we had solid hook ups for about and hour. It’s crazy how light these fish slurp those livers in but once you set the hook they go full bulldog on you. Awesome dadding skills watching Fast Eddie put his son Chase on a few of the bruisers. I had a blast also hand lining a few on my yo-yo reel.
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Mikey topaz

11-03-2019, 10:26 PM

Probably the second best hybrid meet and greet we had that I remember.... good showing of guys more then what we have had in the past, and even the fishing was pretty good.Not alot of big ones but steady action and just about everyone landed more then just a few. Always a great time with the Njf crew!
Myself rob and Rocco buzzes the mamba around from point to point starting with the walleyes, we got a late start and dropped one or two early before switching to livers. We set up where we got em two weeks ago and started building life under the mamba until the mugger showed up!! Picked up a few there then split back to the other end of the lake where we marked em good a few times the past two weeks... the fleet followed and Scotty ended setting up right on a small hump and got dialed in pretty well. It was pretty much almost drop and reel for a good hour. I hope everyone that came had a good time, and thank you to all that came out.

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NJSquatch

11-04-2019, 09:24 AM

Woke up to a balmy 28 degrees and ice on the windshield. Got to the launch and met up with Hookmanski and NickM and the rest of the NJF crew. We decided to target walleye early. At the first spot we got 3 quick crappies and then I hook into a bigger fish on a drop shot. It was puling drag and flying all over the place. Definitely was thinking a decent smallie. Nope a suprise catch! Was probably the first hybird caught Saturday. As Ken pointed out later I really don't know what I am doing!

https://i.postimg.cc/9fmCSb2J/IMG-1032.jpg

Bounced around on some points and picked up a nice slap.

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Sun was getting high so we decided to switch gears and see what was happening on at the hybrid grounds. The crew was stacked up on a main lake point and there wasn't much room left so we went a little further south. Setup shop soaking livers and Nick gets his jig snagged. Couldn't break the line with the rod so starts hand lining in some dead weight. After catching a rock earlier I was joking that it was a big log. He keeps pulling and I see the butt end of a fishing rod break the surface! A decent shimano combo wound up being the catch of the day!

https://i.postimg.cc/RF8mWzHD/IMG-1039.jpg

We were laughing and snapping photos about the rod catch and Hook's rod doubles over. Gets the fish to the boat and it makes a dive and pulls the hook on a nice 21-23" hybrid. Was hoping we had bumped into a school but it went radio silent. Made 2 moves and nothing doing. Got a call from Mikey that they were on them but we arrived after the blitz due to some stage fright. :D

https://i.postimg.cc/d1DvQ0LC/IMG-1041.jpg

All in all a beautiful crisp late fall day on the water with some new and old faces.

Thanks to Mikey for putting it together and helping us out.

Hookmanski

11-04-2019, 11:08 AM

Can't thank NJSquatch enough for having me out on his rig! It was a beautiful day and despite the slowness everyone caught fish, I caught a little perch shortly after losing my only hooked hybrid of the day. Once that hybrid got boatside he wanted nothing to do with us and shot straight down, popping the hook. My drag was set a bit too tight, lesson learned for sure!

Those 2 minutes where Nick caught the rod and then my rod was doubled over was mayhem in the best way! Lots of laughs on the boat, and like Squatch said, some stage fright :D

It was my first time out on the big pond and I will definitely be back for vengeance! Even though the fishing was slow it was one of the most fun days I've had fishing in awhile. Good company makes everything better.

phil

11-04-2019, 11:32 AM

late shoutout to Pdog who was nice enough to let me tag along for a super nice boat ride! although we didn't succeed in landing many fish (ok fine we only caught 1 small catfish really early) it was really nice to be out and put faces to names.

also, now I know a ton more about LH, going to try and organize the garage this winter and figure out how to fit a small deep v aluminum in there :eek:

FASTEDDIE29

11-04-2019, 01:27 PM

Thanks again to everyone that came out! It certainly was a perfect fall day in my opinion. Hopefully we have some more Meet-N-Greets in the near future.
TIGHT LINEZ FELLAZ!!!
Here’s a pic of TomKaye with his first Hybrid in 20 years or so.
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henro

11-04-2019, 04:51 PM

Damn I wish I could've made this but I was in my treestand... Looked like a great time!

TomKaye

11-04-2019, 06:15 PM

Once again I can't thank you enough Eddie for putting me on these battling hybrids.
Caught one by accident b4 I sold my Mirrocraft years ago.
You really know what it takes to get er done & I am glad you put me on multiple fish. I had a blast.
Some great guys at this M&G. The between boat banter of Chase with Roberto, Mikey & Rocco was funny.
Scott with the handline, outrageous, and what a clinic he put on.
Hope to do it again with you guys sometime soon.
I have several Tog trips lined up this month. Will let you know in case any interest.
Be well guys & tight lines,
Tom