2013 Skillful Angler Awards Program Winners

[UglyStick]

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced the winners of the 2013 Skillful Angler Awards Program.

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/skwinn13.htm

Congrats to all you guys on the list...

I especially like this one....

Walleye - 28 inches caught by Domenick Buonocore of Middlesex on June 21. Domenick was fishing from a boat on Oak Ridge Reservoir when he reeled in the fish at 12:45 pm. Six pound test was used with a Shimano rod and a Tica reel. A shad rap served as the lure. Girth was unknown.

[Skunk City]

I like this one best :D

"Striped Bass Hybrid - 27.5 inches caught by Rob Jasonek of Nutley on May 2. Rob was fishing from a kayak on Lake Hopatcong when he reeled in the fish at 11:45 pm. Thirty-pound braided line was used with a medium action rod and a Shimano spinning reel. A live herring served for bait. Girth was unknown."

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/IMG_20131229_053234_zpseewsga5g.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/IMG_20131229_053234_zpseewsga5g.jpg.html)

[UglyStick]

Rob, I remember that post:

http://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58474

Congrats and again, great job...

[Jigman13]

That's a whale of a hybrid dude lol... holy crap! Pig!

[saxmatt]

I'd like to see a picture of that 48" pike.

[FASTEDDIE29]

My brotha from anotha motha! Rob "SkunkCity" ladies and gentlemen is going on a date with 40+ year old blonde because if that Hybrid. WOW!!!! Good job home skillet!!!!!!!!!

[Bicey]

I'd like to see a picture of that 48" pike.

Pretty sure Zach and his buddies post here so maybe They'll Post A pic.

[buzzbaiter]

"Striped Bass Hybrid - 27.5 inches caught by Rob Jasonek of Nutley on May 2. Rob was fishing from a kayak on Lake Hopatcong when he reeled in the fish at 11:45 pm. Thirty-pound braided line was used with a medium action rod and a Shimano spinning reel. A live herring served for bait. Girth was unknown."



Did you also submit a photo of the fish next to a ruler? I think that requirement is bs since its hard to do & keep the fish safe at the same time. They are basically telling you lay it down on whatever surface u can - like sand or dirt or grass or leaves or boat floor - and measure it. This would be a C&R no-no but they don't seem to get that.

[Mikey topaz]

Wtg robbie!!

[catfishonthelake]

Nice job Skunk!!!

[Skunk City]

Did you also submit a photo of the fish next to a ruler? I think that requirement is bs since its hard to do & keep the fish safe at the same time. They are basically telling you lay it down on whatever surface u can - like sand or dirt or grass or leaves or boat floor - and measure it. This would be a C&R no-no but they don't seem to get that.

Yes, sent them 3 photos. Two tape measure shots and the above picture as well. Did my best to lay it across my lap/waders with minimal stress on the fish. I would imagine lots of fish end up 'shake n baked' though. Vertically on a boga grip works also but is a nono for bigger Pike/Muskie...

[Gerry Zagorski]

Congrats NJfers... Way to represent !!!