NJF PIKE-A-THON!!! MAY 4th!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Ladies and gentlemen, its time. With the help of fellow member, Skunk City, we've decided to have a MEET-N-GREET on the Passaic River. Skunk knows the river. We will be launching out of Elmwood Park, Saturday, May 4th @ 8 A.M. Smallcraft, canoes and kayak enthusiasts, COME ON DOWN! Join this AWESOME NJF CREW for a day of PIKING! If you can't show up at 8 A.M., its all good. Come when you can and catch a PIKE or 2. We'll be out in full force. Throwing big baits looking for that state record. Anybody down? Post up kidz, its time to catch some fish!!!! TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[NorthJerzyG]

Sounds like plan, I'm in!! Lookin forward to a meet & greet, as well as landing some big gators!!!

[flyboy1]

count me in... now that I got my Jon Boat....:D

[flyboy1]

Would anyone like to sweeten the deal a little bit? How bout we all kick in $10 a piece for the biggest Pike, Small mouth, etc.... anyone down?

[basspilot]

I'm down for a Meet and Greet. I know there have been a bunch since I've been a member on here, but due to my work schedule I just haven't been able to make one. Should be a good time there some great fishing in that section.

[cmoran719]

ugh May 4th is the same day as the Rutgers striper fishing trip. Now i don't know which one to go to!

[Skunk City]

Would anyone like to sweeten the deal a little bit? How bout we all kick in $10 a piece for the biggest Pike, Small mouth, etc.... anyone down?

I like how you think!!!

Should be fun guys. Nice Pikey terrain with some cool coves and backwaters if you've never fished the area. Large enough that we won't be casting over each other. And of course, the peaceful harmony of Rt. 21, 46 and GSP gently buzzing around you lol. Jersey fishing to a T.

[Skunk City]

http://www.northjersey.com/community/200370821_PVSC_cleans_debris_from_Dundee_Dam_in_El mwood_Park.html?mobile=1&ic=1

They knew we were coming, so they cleaned up a bit.

[acabtp]

calendar marked! we using the launch across from EPHS?

[FASTEDDIE29]

calendar marked! we using the launch across from EPHS?
Yes sir. Tons of parking. Come on down!

[ChaosStarter]

Wow. I just bought a kayak off a buddy. First time owner........ I think I might be taking a sick day..

[flyboy1]

Are we going to be having a Pike and Bass competition...?

Im thinking everyone kicks in $5 or $10 bucks for biggest Pike and Bass... a lil somethin' for smallest Pike..:D ....................... I know me and Skunk are down;)

should be a lot of fun....

[FASTEDDIE29]

I'm all in for a friendly wager. Let's keep it based on the PIKE! Biggest Pike takes the dollars. Ill do you one better on sweetening the bet. 5 guys put 10 bucks in, ill match it with 50. 10 guys go in ill match it with 100. How's that for motivation? Ill be in that pool to win some money. If guys want to do a side bet for the bass, that's great. Let's go fellas, if you know NJF members or have people that would like to join the festivities, bring em to the PIKE PARTY! This should be a day of EPIC AWESOMENESS!!!! TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[NorthJerzyG]

Pool sounds motivating! Just wondering about the process?

Since most if any of us don't have livewells, especially big enough for the MONSTER PIKE I intend to catch, an end of day weigh in is out of the question. Plus it's easy to hold up a fish in a pic and just "say" it weighs 10 pounds, even if it doesn't look that big...........Sounds like we need a referee, lol.

I guess a pic showing the whole fish being weighed and the scale with the ability to zoom in on the image to see the weight?? Any other criteria need to be followed for your entry? Thoughts????

[FASTEDDIE29]

When you vatch a big Pike call upon the member or fisherman closest to you. Have that random person weigh the fish, measure the fish and take a pic of you with your MONSTER. NO SHENANIGANS!!!

[flyboy1]

When you vatch a big Pike call upon the member or fisherman closest to you. Have that random person weigh the fish, measure the fish and take a pic of you with your MONSTER. NO SHENANIGANS!!!

Second that...:cool: besides I think we will have to have 2 categories for pIke... Size and weight....

Also, this should be strictly artificial lure comp... NO CHEATING AKA... LIVE BAIT.... LOL

[bowzonly]

I'm in for 10$

[AndyS]

The trade and swap table was good at the last M & G. Maybe if you get time and the weather is good you should run one from say 7 to 8 am. People walked up and put stuff down and others walked up and picked things up.
It was all good. i tossed in a few NJF T shirts and lotsa bumper stickers also.

[NorthJerzyG]

I def want one of those t-shirts!! I'll drop of a couple baits for one of those, lol.

[Mikeps326]

That's a great idea I live in elmwood park and never caught a pike or any other big fish in the river just carp and eel plus I just bought a boat an got all the paper work and everything ready and checked if everything works today and want to go on the river and try it. I was at the elmwood park marina today just looking. Maybe ill try to make it out.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Biggest fish by weight takes the dollars!!! Who's bringin the beers? T-shirts? Ill try to get some. I do have bumper stickers for everyone provided by my buddy AndyS. One more thing with the fish being weighed, lets make sure they are weighed in on a good scale, preferably a rapala digital scale or something like that.

[NorthJerzyG]

I'll bring some coffee (Irish) for before, and some brews for after, lol. Any preference??

Got a good digital rapala too but were gonna need more than one.........

[Skunk City]

I'll bring some coffee (Irish) for before, and some brews for after, lol. Any preference??

Got a good digital rapala too but were gonna need more than one.........

I've got one as well I will bring.

[flyboy1]

Ill hit Dunkin Donuts and pick up a couple gallons of coffee and some donuts for the morning.... I would like to slap a NJF sticker on my jon boat too..:cool: Ive got a rapala digital scale as well.. so that makes 3 between me and skunk and jerzy G

[Mjh609]

Can I get in there with a 16' tracker?

[AndyS]

I had extra bumper stickers from the opening day M & G and I gave a good stack to Eddie.

[flyboy1]

Can I get in there with a 16' tracker?

Yes, there is an actual launch... shouldn't be a problem...

[acabtp]

Can I get in there with a 16' tracker?
yeah, the local emergency services drop in pretty big fire rescue boats there for maneuvers up and down the river

[Polelock]

Guys, what's the current like in this spot? Electric motor enough?

[flyboy1]

Guys, what's the current like in this spot? Electric motor enough?

Depends on the day but even on the worst day Ive managed to make my way around easy on a 30 thrust... now I have a 45 :cool:

[Jigman13]

I'm more than likely IN on this! Unfortunately I'm yak/canoe-less...

[ScowardNJ]

Morning cordials, gambling, beers, and fishing.....

I might do a few practice sessions out there to learn how to drink that stretch right...:D

IN!

[Skunk City]

Guys, what's the current like in this spot? Electric motor enough?

No problems. Very mild current. Wind is more of an issue.

[Bassload]

I'm be coming with my buddy who is also a member on this site (Earl123) . We have a tandem fishing kayak and we also have a digital scale as well. Looking forward to meeting everyone and catching some pike!

[jimmythegreek]

how deep is the river usually? never fished it but my smallest boat is prob too big im thinkin?

[Skunk City]

how deep is the river usually? never fished it but my smallest boat is prob too big im thinkin?

Going downstream from the launch, the main channel is at least 8ft deep, with some spots getting as deep as 14ft. near the bridges from what I've seen on my depth finder. We regularly bring my buddies' 14ft/16ft'ers in there. The only issue you'd have would be trying to get into the backwaters, which are usually 2-3ft deep but get as low as 6" in some spots.

[Polelock]

No problems. Very mild current. Wind is more of an issue.
Depends on the day but even on the worst day Ive managed to make my way around easy on a 30 thrust... now I have a 45

Thanks guys...

[Jigman13]

If anyone's got room on a craft, I'd be more than happy to provide large spinners, husky jerks, spinnerbaits, etc etc...

[FASTEDDIE29]

I have a boat but Im choosing to bring the Kayak instead. Im gona be creeping in those back waters right behind Skunk!!! I have a canoe, I dont know how the hell i would get it up there, its pretty big, good for 2 guys.

[FASTEDDIE29]

PIKE-A-THON!!! WOW, it just sounds like a great time. LETS GO KIDZ!!!:D

[GetANet]

Stopped at my buddy's house last night and fished for about two hours and ended up with trio of pics but mainly was stoked cause as we were getting in his johnboat I asked about a canoe he's had sitting there for a couple years and he said if I want it, I can have it!!! YEA, I WANT IT!!! Has a hole in it but since it's aluminum should be able to fix it then I can make the meet & greet for pike on the passaic !!!! Picking it up this weekend so if all goes well I'll be there on the 4th................

[shrimpman steve]

Almost makes me want to start fresh water fishing just to hang out at the meet and greet.

Have fun fellas

[FASTEDDIE29]

Come on by Steve. Im sure you'll be out on your boat getting the fish with Stripes that saturday. But if not, come on by for a coffee!

[cmoran719]

I'm coming with my friend

[FASTEDDIE29]

Don't forget, 10 bucks a man for the biggest PIKE!!! 5 guys go in this pool ill throw up 50 bucks. 10 guys go in, ill throw up 100 bucks. Im capping myself at that 100 buck mark so I don't go broke!!! 2 more weeks kids. ARTIFICIALS ONLY!!! Does everyone agree??? TIGHT LINEZ!!!

[NorthJerzyG]

Looks like its heatin up out there!! Who's gonna land that MONSTER $200 pike????? :eek:

[flyboy1]

Don't forget, 10 bucks a man for the biggest PIKE!!! 5 guys go in this pool ill throw up 50 bucks. 10 guys go in, ill throw up 100 bucks. Im capping myself at that 100 buck mark so I don't go broke!!! 2 more weeks kids. ARTIFICIALS ONLY!!! Does everyone agree??? TIGHT LINEZ!!!

Yes Sir......:D

[basspilot]

I'll be out there tomorrow testing the waters so to speak haha. If anyone wants to join feel free. Waters warmin' up a bit hit a few in the high 20's this past week on spinners. Bass action in the river is also starting to heat up (finally). What time is everyone getting on the water?

[ScowardNJ]

I could be up for an after work yak scouting trip next Monday and/or Tuesday. 5-ish launch. PM me if anyone is interested.

[FASTEDDIE29]

NJF PIKE-A-THON is coming upon us quickly. Who's been out scouting the river looking for the 40 inchers? Anyone? Sadly I have not even touched my PIKE gear yet. Work, work, work!!! This is going to be a fun event, can't wait to meet you HARDCORE RIVER ANGLERS! TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[NorthJerzyG]

I havnt tried the "spot" yet, but I did launch the other night after work. In at 6, out at at 8, did a lap around the island and got the "suchorsky skunk"............

Can't wait to see an NJF CONVOY headed upstream in search of river monsters!!!! :D

[Polelock]

The stars are aligning in my favor.. I may be able to make it up!!:)

[flyboy1]

The stars are aligning in my favor.. I may be able to make it up!!:)

Great... The more peeps that show the more money I will take home with my winning Pike...:cool:

[flyboy1]

I just checked the NJfishing.com tournament ODDS board and it shows Flyboy1 as the 2-1 favorite to win the Pike challenge..... :rolleyes:

[Polelock]

I just checked the NJfishing.com tournament ODDS board and it shows Flyboy1 as the 2-1 favorite to win the Pike challenge..... :rolleyes:

LOL..talking smack already....:D

[FASTEDDIE29]

AHHHHHHHHHH, YES!!! The trash talk begins, awesome, love it!!! Just a week away PIKE ENTHUSIASTS!!!

[Skunk City]

After discussing it with Eddie, we are planning on a cut-off/"weigh-in" time of 4pm. As much as everyone (myself included), would love to fish all day, I'm sure guys have their obligations to tend to.

[flyboy1]

After discussing it with Eddie, we are planning on a cut-off/"weigh-in" time of 4pm. As much as everyone (myself included), would love to fish all day, I'm sure guys have their obligations to tend to.

I only need until 10 AM :cool:

[Worksforjerks]

new rack, new yak, busting out the fly rods for smallies and pike. im excited about this saturday.

[Earl123]

Nice, is that a Coosa or a cuda? Me and my buddy have the Big Tuna in that color. See you Saturday

[Worksforjerks]

cuda 12.. its a awesome color. see you then

[Fish n Jeep]

Hi all, new to the forum, great site. I'm going to try and make it up for this event. Haven't tangled with a pike in about 16 years (lived in south Jersey for awhile and then out of state, moved back last year.) I have a 14' aluminum v-hull that runs pretty shallow. See you there!

[Skunk City]

Hi all, new to the forum, great site. I'm going to try and make it up for this event. Haven't tangled with a pike in about 16 years (lived in south Jersey for awhile and then out of state, moved back last year.) I have a 14' aluminum v-hull that runs pretty shallow. See you there!

Congrats on getting back into the scene. Your first Pike hook-up should make you forget those 16 long years without one :D . See you Saturday.

[Polelock]

Looks like 16 or so pike guys!!! nice....

[FASTEDDIE29]

Wow!! Come on up and catch a monster. The more the merrier. Don't forget your 10 bucks for the pool. 16 guys at 10 bucks a head, that's 160 plus the 100 I'm throwing down. Possible 260 bucks to the angler that catches the biggest PIKE. WOW, YEA BUDDY!!!

[Skunk City]

Some quick info for guys just reading this:

What- 1st Annual NJFishing Passaic River Pike-A-Thon
When- Saturday, May 4th. 8AM meet at launch-4pm finish
Where- Elmwood Park municipal boat ramp
350 River Dr., Elmwood Park, NJ (1 minute from Rt. 80, 5 minutes from Rt. 46 and GSP)

Details:
-All are welcome. Most will be fishing from kayaks, canoes or small jon boats, but there may be a few guys with bigger/gas powered boats. The more, the merrier.

-Optional $10/person pool for HEAVIEST Northern Pike. A few guys, including myself, have digital scales. I own the Rapala unit and don't think I paid more than $20 for it if you want to pick up your own. There should be enough guys around to assist in weighing/photographing your catch if need be.

-FastEddie generously offered to match the pot to a certain limit ($100). Offer the guy a handshake, man-hug or cold beer for his good deed! If he ends up winning, a vote will be taken to decide his fate. Rumor has it he doesn't swim well without his Trout-patterned Swimmies!

-If you haven't fished the area of river before, its slow moving with a very, very light current. Wind is more of an issue here since the river is fairly wider then some of the popular upstream areas. A few hundred feet before the Dundee Dam, there is a pipe that runs across the river that acts as a good "don't go any further" reminder.

-Beautiful, scenic views of Rt.'s 80, 46, 21, 20 and GSP. Urban fishing at its finest :p .

-Elmwood Park PD usually frequent the area, so I'm not sure drinking a few would be smart until we're out in the water. Flasks are another story ;) .

I think that's the basics guys. I don't fish the Elmwood Park/Dundee Lake section as often as I do other areas, but I usually pick up a few Pike with some Smallies mixed in. As expected, lots of shoreline structure, weedbeds, a few nice coves, and a few deeper areas in the main channel and near the bridges. Any more questions, post 'em up or send me a private message.

[Skunk City]

Eddie, any way you can copy and paste the above post into your first post in the thread?

[ScowardNJ]

Is a Boga Grip considered a certified scale for this outing or do you guys wanna just stick with digital displays? All good either way, but all I got is a Boga...Looking forward to this!

[flyboy1]

Is a Boga Grip considered a certified scale for this outing or do you guys wanna just stick with digital displays? All good either way, but all I got is a Boga...Looking forward to this!

I dont think the Boga grip scale would be a problem as long as we calibrate it against a few Rapala digital scales prior to launch... :rolleyes:

[FASTEDDIE29]

Well said Skunk!!! The Boga will be just fine. Thats a great scale. Oh And I can actually swim very well Skunk!!!:p






PIKE-A-THON PIKE-A-THON PIKE-A-THON PIKE-A-THON PIKE-A-THON WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!:D

[ScowardNJ]

Tetanus shot - check
Tyvek Suit - check
carefully concealed adult beverages - check
gear-check
Bananas- NO WAY!


Game on tomorrow! Looking forward to some shenanigans!

[Polelock]

Tetanus may be a good idea LOL...

Will be getting my gear together after work.. Been too long since I targeted Pike... Looks like it will be nice day tomorrow...

[FASTEDDIE29]

Does everyone have there stuff together? I hope so. Lots of Pb's this week on the site, WOW!!! Gotta love this crazy little state. Swinging for the fences tomorrow. YEA BUDDY!!! TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[Wilson]

Got this one last night.:rolleyes: Good luck boys and especially to F.E

[FASTEDDIE29]

Nice fish Wilson, you look a little different!:rolleyes: Im going to need some luck to get that money!!! Out the door in 5.TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[Skunk City]

Will be late guys, been dealing with some stomach issues since 530am.

[acabtp]

Be there about 815

[AndyS]

I'M STUCK AT WORK !!! :mad:

[Polelock]

Slowwww day for the pike today... Good turn out of guys! We need a carp a thon!:D They were hitting the prop of my electric motor!!

I boated 2 smallies with this one being the chubbiest..
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q99/Pole-Lock/002-4_zps585412a7.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/Pole-Lock/media/002-4_zps585412a7.jpg.html)

Here was my ride for the day.. Its a 15 Kaboat.. Not quite a kayak, not quite a boat...
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q99/Pole-Lock/003-2_zpsbcb0ae88.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/Pole-Lock/media/003-2_zpsbcb0ae88.jpg.html)

All in all a fun day on the water... Tomorrow I will be stocking trout at RV in the bigger boat...:)

[GetANet]

That thing is pretty sweet looking, probably goes like a rocket with a trolling motor on it. Where did you find that?

[Fish n Jeep]

Here was my ride for the day.. Its a 15 Kaboat.. Not quite a kayak, not quite a boat...
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q99/Pole-Lock/003-2_zpsbcb0ae88.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/Pole-Lock/media/003-2_zpsbcb0ae88.jpg.html)

Nice rig, I like how it matched your truck.