first day out - totally new to fishing !

[jorellana14]

hey everyone - made an account to hopefully connect a little more with the community and learn from you guys who've had lots of experience going out.

like the title says, i just started fishing for the first time since i was a kid and this week i've been out nearly every morning before work haha
i guess you could say im enjoying it :p

still havent had any luck, but im looking forward to building experience and finally getting that first catch. honestly, being outside for a few hours every day is just a great feeling and i cant believe i didnt just pick this up years ago.

So far I've tried a few spots going about a mile and a half up saddle river from where it splits into sprout brook, and the pond over at otto c pehle. maybe i need to be going more north to get solid bites.

anyway, enjoying it so far and looking forward to contributing often to the forums - hopefully with a few fish to brag about haha

thanks in advance and happy goings!

p.s. no fish but i did make a new friend
https://i.postimg.cc/5tBCb9LX/IMG-2209.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/C1wf1ysm/IMG-2210.jpg

thanks guys!

[DanH]

Welcome to the site! It's not all about always catching something, just enjoy yourself and have fun!

Dan

[Gerry Zagorski]

Welcome Jore... Lots of good info here and great people!

[thmyorke1]

welcome, you going for trout, bass, or anything thats in the saddle river? its one of the few rivers i havent hit once yet.

Nice looking deer :cool:

[Mikey topaz]

Stay with it you will be dialed in before ya know it hanging with us, a lot of good dudes for sure, see ya out there man good luck!

[Joeblowv1]

I picked it back up after a looong hiatus. I was getting skunked about every time I went out as well (and starting to get frustrated). I still get skunked somewhat often, but Hang in there and you'll start figuring it out. What lures to use at what times and where so that you can get "something" If you don't need to catch a bass and just want to boost some confidence, a spinner or tiny wake/wobble bait (Rebel Creekhopper) will definitely get you some panfish.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Welcome to the site dude! Throw some small spinners and Rapalas in there. You’ll find the fish eventually. If all else fails there’s always worms. Everything eats worms. Good luck and let us know how you do! TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[ALS Mako]

Welcome. Trout magnets will get you some stockies. Look for some easy access spots like bridges and then walk up or down stream fr9m there. There are some wild browns in the saddle river but you will have to work for them.

[jorellana14]

welcome, you going for trout, bass, or anything thats in the saddle river? its one of the few rivers i havent hit once yet.

Nice looking deer :cool:

The end goal is hopefully trout, but yeah pretty much everything! Lol
I’m loving finding out theres so many cool local areas
Water was crystal clear, but i didnt see too much action in the water, at least in the Paramus area
I’ve heard better things from further upstream, ho-ho-kus area, eventually ill give it a whirl

[jorellana14]

thanks again guys for being so welcoming - will pick up some spinners and WORMS for sure and hope to see yall in the thread i make when i catch the big one

[NJ219bands]

If you use 1/32 oz jigs on 2 lb test fluorocarbon line you will catch many fish.

[RELFLUKE]

Have you tried under RT4 by the old Mill or Dunker Hook area or Rodgewood Duck Pond area when it’s getting dark have caught trout all year their spring thru even winter also just below the Rail road crossing in Rochelle Park where the state record Rock Bass was caught have caught trout their all year

[RELFLUKE]

Used to live in SB have caught trout all year spring thru winter just below Rail road bridge RP where state record Rock Bass was caught also walk way directly under RT 4 have caught trout bass striped bass need net with extension to get fish over the railing Dunker Park various pools up to water fall Hohokus Crek behind Ridgewood High School little water fall area enjoy your adventures

[Brewlugger]

You might want to try the Saddle river above Ridgewood if you are looking for Trout. 2lb test will definitely get you more bites but I have had some heartbreaking losses on bigger fish. Good luck and keep at it.

[Pondhopper8]

Welcome!! Tight lines bud!! 👍

[CMA719]

Welcome to the site and good luck!!

[jorellana14]

i promised to update and update i shall

FINALLY POPPED THE BUBBLE THIS MORNING

i feel like im still buzzing haha

was in ridgewood with trout magnets, got a few bites before i landed this guy, and shortly after his smaller sunny friend

thanks again for the tips from everyone, TOTALLY hooked and will probably end up going out more times than not for the rest of the year =D


(tire pic included for good luck)

https://i.postimg.cc/jwRt5KGN/IMG-2390.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jwRt5KGN)

https://i.postimg.cc/zbp5H6rQ/IMG-2447.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zbp5H6rQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/G97dcWz8/IMG-2371.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G97dcWz8)

[Joeblowv1]

Awesome! I started going after trout this year too and have caught a small handful, still haven't been able to limit out on one trip, but I typically catch one every time I go.

Pro-Tip, look for powerbait honey worms, they can be fished in the exact same fashion as a trout magnet, but as they're scented I personally seem to get more bites on them.