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Skunk City
03-15-2015, 10:21 PM
Left the ice gear in the garage this morning and dusted off the rods for some open water fishing. Drifted shiners and was rewarded with 2 fish, one at 29" and another at 27". Both were thick with very nice coloration, as they usually do this time of year. Surface temps still very cold, so it'll be a bit before it turns on for good
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20150315_210131_zps5ww8s9ym.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20150315_210131_zps5ww8s9ym.jpg.html)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20150315_210214_zpstmzs790b.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/IMG_20150315_210214_zpstmzs790b.jpg.html)
Billfish715
03-15-2015, 10:34 PM
Those are two great looking fish and equally great looking pictures. You should send them to Paul Tarlowe at the NJ. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

paul.tarlowe@dep.nj.gov
lennysky
03-15-2015, 10:41 PM
Essox, I may have to hit the lower Passaic w you one day to reminisce of the good ole days. Is it better when herring are in or not?
Jigman13
03-15-2015, 11:46 PM
That ain't Esox meng. That's Rob AKA SkunkCity!

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!
Skunk City
03-15-2015, 11:51 PM
That ain't Esox meng. That's Rob AKA SkunkCity!

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!

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njflyfisher
03-15-2015, 11:55 PM
Nice fish Rob!! The bite should get better as it gets warmer. Fish On!!
ScowardNJ
03-16-2015, 12:40 AM
Hell yea man!!!! That's how the river master gets it done!
lennysky
03-16-2015, 02:24 AM
:p:p:pskunk City sorry about mixing you up w essox
FASTEDDIE29
03-16-2015, 07:43 AM
Open water fishing is on it's way! I don't know when but it'll be here before we know it. Skunks cold weather catch is a sign of the positive things that are yet to come. Way to get your line tight buddy. Beautiful PIKE!:D
Mikey topaz
03-16-2015, 10:21 AM
Yea man! Whack em up now cause were gonna have so other work cut out for us very soon;)
AndyS
03-16-2015, 10:29 AM
Great looking fish !!
kcritch
03-16-2015, 11:43 AM
Way to go Rob...Can't wait for the liquid form to take over! Nicely Done!
Sandrider611
03-16-2015, 11:43 AM
Nice fish bruhhhh!! Way to..... "Break the ice!!" :D
Cshadis92
03-16-2015, 01:40 PM
Def. submit those photos, great quality along with awesome fish. Way to catch em! :cool:
Chrisper4694
03-16-2015, 01:59 PM
nice man, i'm totally ready to slide the jon boat into there next weekend! Me and my one wet leg are tired of ice fishing!
antgogz
03-16-2015, 09:22 PM
Nice work Rob. I had a feeling you were out there today. On my way home from work I drove past a couple of deep pools in the river that looked pretty fishy lol. Gotta get my gear ready and get out there. I like the waders you have on in the pics. They look nice and warm.
Skunk City
03-18-2015, 11:06 AM
Nice work Rob. I had a feeling you were out there today. On my way home from work I drove past a couple of deep pools in the river that looked pretty fishy lol. Gotta get my gear ready and get out there. I like the waders you have on in the pics. They look nice and warm.

Thanks Anthony. Actually, the waders are not neoprene, so even with 3 layers on under them, the mid 30's water temperature was COLD on my legs lol.