3rd Annual Hopatcong Hybrid Meet & Greet.....

[GetANet]

Getting to be that time of year and hopefully the Hybrids will be chewin like last year!!! Get READY cause it's coming soon!!!!! Details will be posted this weekend Just wanted to get the word out for anyone who's interested!!!!! Looking like mid Oct this Year but will confirm and post it up soon so if you want in stay tuned!!!!!!!

[Mikey topaz]

Oooooooooo snappppp yoooo!!! Cant wait!! Christmas is comin early this year boyz!!!

[Chrisper4694]

Maybe we will bring liver this time :rolleyes:

[GetANet]

Bhahahahahahaha!!!!! bringin da liva's eh?

[NickM221]

I'm really excited! This will be my first meet n greet and first time going for hybrids. Should be fun!

[Jigman13]

Yesssss!!!! Good times ahead! Can't wait for this. Easily one of my favorite meet n greets!

[NJSquatch]

Maybe we will bring liver this time :rolleyes:

Livers and go right to the spot!

[FASTEDDIE29]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!! I'll be there for sure! This is a M-N-G you don't want to miss boys and girls! Good times had by all!

One year it's a Herring bite! One year it's a liver bite! One year it's a Hybrid M-N-G with a bunch of Walleye coming to the nets! What will this year bring? Can't wait to find out..... "IN!!!!!":D

[Fred E. Goose]

Maybe we will bring liver this time :rolleyes:

Just save some to toss in the pan with some onions :p Mid-October, the hotdog chunk under a bobber bite should be real good, too! I missed last year's, really hoping to be able to make it this time.

[Cape Cod]

This sounds like a great time. I would really like to attend but I don't own a boat and never caught a hybrid or walleye. Willing to share expenses and bring a venison recipe.

[Mikey topaz]

A few from last years if you missed outhttp://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y520/Mikeytopaz/AD267713-A3B9-40A3-BB50-6E989D9C140B_zpszuzomwpa.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Mikeytopaz/media/AD267713-A3B9-40A3-BB50-6E989D9C140B_zpszuzomwpa.jpg.html)http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y520/Mikeytopaz/AFE937F6-3482-4552-B33F-10B693B2AA38_zpsxupqbz3p.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Mikeytopaz/media/AFE937F6-3482-4552-B33F-10B693B2AA38_zpsxupqbz3p.jpg.html)http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y520/Mikeytopaz/D8B87ADB-87FB-4D22-BA2E-36CED264AFE8_zpsrpk3qput.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Mikeytopaz/media/D8B87ADB-87FB-4D22-BA2E-36CED264AFE8_zpsrpk3qput.jpg.html)

[Skunk City]

Let's go let's goooooo!

[Capspath83]

I am with Cape Cod here. It sounds like an awesome time. However I do not own a boat to join in the fun. Would love to go if there is space in a boat...I'd also need to know what type of equipment to bring as I have yet to fish for Hybrids or Walleye.

[Wilson]

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y520/Mikeytopaz/1004121305_zpsde332d7d.jpg

Oops wrong species!!

But still very nice!

[ScowardNJ]

Oh damn!, here comes The Mugger....everyone act like we aren't catchin or else this guy will be right on top of us!

Sorry guys but I'm in.

[bunker dunker]

sounds like there is gonna be another good time on the big lake!!!that bait shop on nolans point will have boats,liver and herring if you need some.hope to get out with you fw maniacs but have a few tuna trips planned so we will have to see.

[americandesi]

I would like to join but I don't have a boat. I would be happy to provide bait if I could ride with someone.

[tautog]

If someone has a spot in their boat and the date works, I would love to come. I haven't caught a nice hybrid in years.

[Lard Almighty]

If anyone wants a total hybrid n00b taking up space on their boat, I'll buy the bait, gas, and scotch. :D

[NickM221]

If any of you guys who don't currently own a boat would like to rent one together and split the cost, shoot me a PM! I've got a license.

that bait shop on nolans point will have boats,liver and herring if you need some.

Also, quick question: Would I be better off in a boat, or would I be okay fishing from a kayak too?

[Jigman13]

All depends on weather

[GetANet]

Well here's the update! It's going to be Sat Oct 22nd! Meet and launch at Lee's at 6:30am. Bait and Boats are available at Dow's for those in need. Some people may have room on their boats also so post up and see what happens or split the cost and rent one for the day! Good times are coming so get ready!!! Hope you can make it!!!

Sticky Please Andy!!!!

[Jigman13]

I reserve the day for my mid October birthday "free day" lol. Triple up on the livers this yr!

[23cardinal]

Youngdumbandfulloffish and I are mostly likely in. Depending on my engine situation I may rent or bring my boat-
Literally never been hybrid fishing-so I'll have to scan old posts I guess lol
Just have to be out fairly early- have a show at 9pm

[NJSquatch]

Well here's the update! It's going to be Sat Oct 22nd!

BOOOOOOO!!!! The one weekend I'll be out of town :mad: :mad: :mad:

Good luck guys. Hopefully you will get similar weather and fishing like last year.

[Fred E. Goose]

Nice! I'm looking for an open spot on a boat or willing to put up $ towards a rental. Never fished Hopatcong and I've never fished for 'brids. I'm really excited.

[Skunk City]

If any of you guys who don't currently own a boat would like to rent one together and split the cost, shoot me a PM! I've got a license.



Also, quick question: Would I be better off in a boat, or would I be okay fishing from a kayak too?

If it's a calm day, you will have no problem in the yak. It's memorial day-labor day that I won't throw the yak in there.

[Jigman13]

Medium set up, 12 lb test, 1/0 octopus hooks, 1/4-1/2 oz egg sinker and a fish finder. Find this fish, bait up, drop down, two cranks off the bottom and hold on!

Lol...

[23cardinal]

Medium set up, 12 lb test, 1/0 octopus hooks, 1/4-1/2 oz egg sinker and a fish finder. Find this fish, bait up, drop down, two cranks off the bottom and hold on!

Lol...

Thanks jigs. I ve got the stuff- it's the execution I'm wondering on. Hoping it's like for regular strippers. I get them. This is gonna be awesome!

[Andrushkin33]

Ok.

Date marked and hopefully I will be making it out this year. No need for fish finder I will just follow everyone around like a lost puppy.

On a side note always willing to get in a water if anyone need any help

Andre

[Chrisper4694]

can i just say if you're going to use globby goo aka chick liber aka sloppy bloody mess as bait, consider using a fairly large in-line circle hook or at least holding the rod in your hand so you can set the hook immediately (if you plan on releasing the fish) they will swallow that stuff on impact most of the time!

[Jigman13]

Love the goop! Never tried circles but I keep the rod in hand...

[yumasdad]

Yaba daba doo! I do not care what the old lady has planned for me, unless it my funeral I will be there. No raking leaves BS stories will be accepted this year Jim!

Hope the start of the day is better than last years...that was APOCALIPSE NOW heading out to the fog, which was freezing on my carpeting and making for fun footing.

I love the smell of chicken livers in the morning, it smells of victory!

[Walleyed]

Yaba daba doo! I do not care what the old lady has planned for me, unless it my funeral I will be there. No raking leaves BS stories will be accepted this year Jim!

Hope the start of the day is better than last years...that was APOCALIPSE NOW heading out to the fog, which was freezing on my carpeting and making for fun footing.

I love the smell of chicken livers in the morning, it smells of victory!

I'm there as long as I'm not tuna fishing! No excuses!

[MattK]

I think ill actually make this one.

Quick question how deep are the brids right now? Im thinking the weather forecast might keep some of the crazies at home Saturday so i might give Hopatcong a try.

[tautog]

Can't make any Saturdays, good luck.

[waynedane]

I'll be in, can take a guy on my rig.

[GetANet]

Now that"s the NJF Spirit!!!!!!!:D Seems like a few people are looking so any one who has an open seat and want some company post it up!!!!!

[Jigman13]

::seats taken::

22 more days. Let's goooo... prefish anyone?

[americandesi]

Hi Waynedane. I tried responding to your PM but your mailbox is full and tried the email option. Just wanted to let you know that I'm in and am happy to split the launch fee and take care of bait.

[waynedane]

Hi Waynedane. I tried responding to your PM but your mailbox is full and tried the email option. Just wanted to let you know that I'm in and am happy to split the launch fee and take care of bait.

Oh ok, no problem. Guess I'll have to empty my box.👍👍👍

[GetANet]

Yea Buddy!!!! Gonna be A GOOD TIME!!!!!!!:D

[Mikey topaz]

Lets just say its probly not a good idea you miss this one guys.....🤗

[henro]

Wish I could make it... Sub'n for pics!

[FASTEDDIE29]

BUMP!!!! Looks like we might need to wear waders to help the bigger boats launch without issues. Waters low fellaz! It hasn't rained in 6 years! No worries, the show must go on! Can't wait for this to go down! Who else is in???

YEA BUDDY!!!:D

[waynedane]

BUMP!!!! Looks like we might need to wear waders to help the bigger boats launch without issues. Waters low fellaz! It hasn't rained in 6 years! No worries, the show must go on! Can't wait for this to go down! Who else is in???

YEA BUDDY!!!:D

I fished today, I have a deep V 18ft. Not a problem yet, middle ramp of course.

[NorthJerzyG]

Hope to be able to make it. Work schedule is weekly and no paid time off left, lol. Should have no prob launching or giving assistance...... as long as you tow me back in!! :D

[GetANet]

That's the way WE roll!!!!! you need help you got it!:D

[FASTEDDIE29]

I fished today, I have a deep V 18ft. Not a problem yet, middle ramp of course.

Awesome news! Thanx for the report dude! Hopefully we get some kind of rain within the next couple weeks! Rivers and reservoirs look terrible, as well as some highly fished lakes!

[Mikey topaz]

I also have no problem throwin waders on if anyone needs help launching...... hey andy sticky!!!!! Bumpppppp!!!!

[GetANet]

They are hungry and waiting for the NJF Boyz!!!!!:eek:

[waynedane]

They are hungry and waiting for the NJF Boyz!!!!!:eek:

Fished today, they chewed their heads off. Plenty of water to launch still.

[23cardinal]

Hey guys me and youngdumbandfulloffish are in. Gonna rock the skiff. Hopefully my engine holds out.(idle issues) will tank test Tuesday. What's our rain plans

[FASTEDDIE29]

Who's in, who's in, WHO'S IN??? The party on the BIG POND is this coming Saturday! Let's see what kinda catch we can come up with this year! For you fellas that don't have a boat, go to Dows and rent one for the day! Fairly cheap as long as you have a buddy to split the cost with!

Most of us will be arriving bright and early as far as I know! See you buncha maniacs out there!!!:D

[Chrisper4694]

they'll bite one day and not the next...i.e. yesterday vs today...I saw a grand total of 5 hybrids caught in 4 different spots and none of them were big. I hope you guys hit them on the right day i'm not really sure what shuts them off like that sometimes.

Heads up on the dows boat rentals, their anchors are little cylinders of concrete with not much line...if it's windy you may have trouble holding. Not sure if they'll let you bring your own anchor or at least extra line, but you might want to consider asking.

[Fred E. Goose]

We're in! NickM221 and myself plan on renting from Dows. We'll be looking to find the armada running out of Lees and try to keep up with yous.


Heads up on the dows boat rentals, their anchors are little cylinders of concrete with not much line...if it's windy you may have trouble holding. Not sure if they'll let you bring your own anchor or at least extra line, but you might want to consider asking.

Thanks for the heads up, Chris. Was wondering if it would even have an anchor or if we'd be drift fishing lol. They come with nets? Any info you guys could throw our way would be much appreciated, I'll be checking my pm's daily until Friday night if you don't want to share info publicly.

[GetANet]

Less than a week away!!!! GET READY!!!!!! Prepare your stuff now cause when your on the water and the bites on there's no time to be playing with rigs or the boat! Make sure your anchor is sufficent like Chris says and don't forget your safety equipment and to dress properly because it will be chilly in the morning and warm up as the day goes on! Bring plenty of stuff eat and drink as well as anything to keep you warm as you wait for the schools to pass by and hook up. This is a bait and wait deal so there will be plenty of time between bites to shoot the breeze and shovel out some smack!!!! Gonna be a good time. ALWAYS IS so don't make excuses here's your chance!!!!!! LET"S DO THIS!

[23cardinal]

Less than a week away!!!! GET READY!!!!!! Prepare your stuff now cause when your on the water and the bites on there's no time to be playing with rigs or the boat! Make sure your anchor is sufficent like Chris says and don't forget your safety equipment and to dress properly because it will be chilly in the morning and warm up as the day goes on! Bring plenty of stuff eat and drink as well as anything to keep you warm as you wait for the schools to pass by and hook up. This is a bait and wait deal so there will be plenty of time between bites to shoot the breeze and shovel out some smack!!!! Gonna be a good time. ALWAYS IS so don't make excuses here's your chance!!!!!! LET"S DO THIS!

I'm new to Lh. Can u launch at lees? Or just dows?
And are we meeting pre launch- or meeting just as we're starting to launch?
Sorry to be a dunce

[waynedane]

I'm new to Lh. Can u launch at lees? Or just dows?
And are we meeting pre launch- or meeting just as we're starting to launch?
Sorry to be a dunce

Meeting at lees and launching there also, I was there a few days ago no problem launching my deep v. People show up early and bs, get out on the water. Fun time, bring rain gear.

[Mikey topaz]

I gave a laurie a heads up sat when i stopped in we would have the full cree this wknd with the meet and greet, as always shes wel stocked with hooks weights anything u need plenty bait any questions call her up shes great and will answer any of em !!! See you guys on sat

[Chrisper4694]

I'm new to Lh. Can u launch at lees? Or just dows?
And are we meeting pre launch- or meeting just as we're starting to launch?
Sorry to be a dunce

to be clear, you don't launch your boat at dows. you can rent a boat there.

[Fred E. Goose]

Couple questions:

1. Do the rentals at Dow's come with nets, or should I bring mine?
2. I have a floating minnow bucket like one of these: http://www.easternmarine.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5bfa95ea1af0d40a27aa17fa3cebce05/1/8/1826_st.jpg , not sure how well the herring would survive in it. Is it worth bringing and trying, or don't bother and just go with livers and/or artificial?
3. What size hooks do you recommend...more specific, what size circle hooks for livers, what size circle hooks for herring, and what other hook for herring (baitholder or other)?

:confused: Thanks in advance :)

[bunker dunker]

would love to be their but will be in RI togging with a few of my togaholic friends.have fun and be safe.

[Chrisper4694]

Couple questions:

1. Do the rentals at Dow's come with nets, or should I bring mine?
2. I have a floating minnow bucket like one of these: http://www.easternmarine.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5bfa95ea1af0d40a27aa17fa3cebce05/1/8/1826_st.jpg , not sure how well the herring would survive in it. Is it worth bringing and trying, or don't bother and just go with livers and/or artificial?
3. What size hooks do you recommend...more specific, what size circle hooks for livers, what size circle hooks for herring, and what other hook for herring (baitholder or other)?

:confused: Thanks in advance :)

Bring your net. Keep the herring in a bucket of cold water with a bubbler. 1/0 INLINE circle hooks for the goobers.

[NJSquatch]

Bring your net. Keep the herring in a bucket of cold water with a bubbler. 1/0 INLINE circle hooks for the goobers.

The bigger the bucket the better. Keep the water cold. Freeze some water bottles. Get a lid to keep splashing down. Those orange Home Depot buckets work well.

Inline circle hooks are hard to find none of the local shops have them.everyone has offset hooks. I found these at Walmart. Boonton is out of them.

http://www.gamakatsu.com/fishing-hooks.php?pid=1115

[Chrisper4694]

Yeah I can't believe no one carries them. They used to but I think the people in charge of stocking have no clue what they are doing. They had them, sold out, didn't order more...

[Fred E. Goose]

Thanks guys! I sorted my tackle box last night and the smallest circle hooks I have are 5/0. So I'll be in search of some inline ones when looking for the smaller hooks...if I find any, I'll let you know.

[kcritch]

OK boys it's official...I'm in. Just got initial clearance Friday night but needed to wait until today to be sure. I'll be there with Wilson in the boat...just because when you suck at fishing like I do it's always good to have a smart ass with a camera along to take advantage of it! Hoping to at least avoid the skunk this time as last year was a hard one to take.

Looking forward to it boys. Always a good time with you bunch.

By the way what time does this thing start? Stupid o'clock...O'Dark Thirty...either works for me.

See ya out there.

[Mikey topaz]

Meeting at lees at 630 ken,

[Fred E. Goose]

Only saw one pack of inline circle hooks. They were the "bleeding" red hooks and size 7/0. Oh well, picked up some egg sinkers, I'll make due with what I got or see what Dows has on Saturday. Counting down now, can't wait to get out there!

[Chrisper4694]

dows had no inline circle hooks last i checked. use a regular octopus hook if you want but i'd recommend holding the rod in hand and setting quick if they're aggressive or you'll gut hook a lot of fish.

[NJSquatch]

dows had no inline circle hooks last i checked. use a regular octopus hook if you want but i'd recommend holding the rod in hand and setting quick if they're aggressive or you'll gut hook a lot of fish.

Confirmed. Offsets Only.

And don't use treble hooks with the chicken liver like they recommend. http://www.njfishing.com/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif

[ScowardNJ]

Now that you guys have your hooks figured out, you might want to think about what kind of anchor you are bringing.

I hear a west 20-40 really turns em on! :mad::mad::mad:

104330

[Mikey topaz]

Aghhhhhh worst comes worst we head straight to pub 199 for breakfast!!!

[Jigman13]

Jesus. That's a fierce breeze... Good ol fashioned Hopatcong ass kicking lol

[waynedane]

Now that you guys have your hooks figured out, you might want to think about what kind of anchor you are bringing.

I hear a west 20-40 really turns em on! :mad::mad::mad:

104330

That forecast has been going downhill all week, ugh.

[kcritch]

Took me a month to get the free and clear...I'm goin no matter what. I'll sit in my boat in the parking lot and fish from shore if I I have to.

See you all at Pub 199...(Good idea Mikey!) HAHAHA!

[Wilson]

Took me a month to get the free and clear...I'm goin no matter what. I'll sit in my boat in the parking lot and fish from shore if I I have to.

See you all at Pub 199...(Good idea Mikey!) HAHAHA!

And you will probably catch more fish than last time!!!

Signed "the wise ass with the camera"

[NJSquatch]

Now that you guys have your hooks figured out, you might want to think about what kind of anchor you are bringing.

20-40 mph :eek: Can you say nautical.

Going to have to use a Volkswagen as an anchor to hold on a spot.

Rental boats and tin cans are going to be hazardous to your health

[Fred E. Goose]

LOL, guess that wind will have us trolling those herring whether we want to or not! Do you guys recommend leadcore when trolling livers? HAHAHA. I'll be there, even if it turns into a shore fishing day.

[Chrisper4694]

I've been out there in that crap with my tin can, not worth it. the whole weekend looks like crap and that's from multiple weather sites so i'm assuming it might be accurate unfortunately.

[FASTEDDIE29]

We had the same wind at this M-N-G 2 years ago! Lots of boats showed up but the majority did not launch. Dale and Jeremy went out. I went out with Anthony and Jimmy on the Lund! We actually caught some fish that year but most were the wrong species! Launching a skiff at LH with the kind of wind there calling for is not recommended but I'm going to wait and see what happens.

[waynedane]

If that forecast stays like that unfortunately I'm not gonna launch, I'll definitely be out there Friday all day tho.

[Jigman13]

We had the same wind at this M-N-G 2 years ago! Lots of boats showed up but the majority did not launch. Dale and Jeremy went out. I went out with Anthony and Jimmy on the Lund! We actually caught some fish that year but most were the wrong species! Launching a skiff at LH with the kind of wind there calling for is not recommended but I'm going to wait and see what happens.

I think we caught the only hybrid that day, too, of the boats that launched for the meet and greet. Chubby 22" fish in the midst of a surface blitz on herring! And that was in the 14' GetANet! Loco mo fos!

[Andrushkin33]

Hmmm,

Wind you say. Plz. Shore or no shore I should be there no matter what.

Fish on my brothers, fish on.

Andre

[Mikey topaz]

Same here dudes ill be there no matter what theres always a plan b!

[Wilson]

Same here dudes ill be there no matter what theres always a plan b!

This^^^^^^

[GetANet]

Not throwing in the towel yet but not looking too good. Gonna watch the weather close and decide friday night so stay tuned. I don't have a problem goin out but anyone who is inexperienced in handling a boat in those conditions may wanna pass on this one. It's not worth risking a life or damage to catch a few fish. Not feeling to good about the bite either, near record warm temps then dropping drastically and wind howling will prob have their lips locked so let's see what develops and plan from there. Possibly reschedule for early november? :mad:

[Walleyed]

We had the same wind at this M-N-G 2 years ago! Lots of boats showed up but the majority did not launch. Dale and Jeremy went out. I went out with Anthony and Jimmy on the Lund! We actually caught some fish that year but most were the wrong species! Launching a skiff at LH with the kind of wind there calling for is not recommended but I'm going to wait and see what happens.

yeah...I showed up with my big boat (21' hardtop cuddy), didn't even bother to launch....the wind would have made it a nightmare to get the boat back on the trailer.

[yumasdad]

I WILL SET MY ALARM, GET UP & LET THE DOG OUT. IF THE WIND IS BLOWING HARD ENOUGH WHEREAS I DO NOT HEAR MY FART I WILL GO BACK TO BED & PLACE MY COLD FEET IN THE BACK OF MY WIVE'S KNEES JUST TO LET KNOW I MISSED HER.

LH is brutal when windy, no where to run & nowhere to hide.

[Mikey topaz]

I will be headed ro lees early and check it out, hope its not aa bad as they say really like to get in couple hours

[kcritch]

This is not a good picture! But I'm still going!!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Got the text from Dale, "GetAnet" a little while ago guys and girls! Looks like this party is being postponed. Looking to make it happen in 2 weeks! Tomorrow doesn't look skiff or rental boat friendly at all! Stay tuned for more info.....

TIGHT LINEZ!!!

[GetANet]

*****UPDATE *****Well Boyz and Girlz I think in the best interest for everyone I am postponing the Meet for two weeks till Saturday Nov 5. :( I want to have as many of you to show and fish so it's a no brainer about tomorrow. I would feel horrible if a safety related issue occurred so we will have to put it on hold for now. I know a bunch of you are headin North for salmon and steelies next weekend so we will do it a bit later. The bite should actually be better and the pesty white perch and bluegills should be gone hopefully by then as well! Be safe and prepare this weekend and we'll get em soon!:D It's gonna be a peek out the window and decide what I'm doing tomorrow either sleeping in or may try and sneak out for a few hours in the morning but most likely I'm sleepin in with my baby!

[waynedane]

*****UPDATE *****Well Boyz and Girlz I think in the best interest for everyone I am postponing the Meet for two weeks till Saturday Nov 5. :( I want to have as many of you to show and fish so it's a no brainer about tomorrow. I would feel horrible if a safety related issue occurred so we will have to put it on hold for now. I know a bunch of you are headin North for salmon and steelies next weekend so we will do it a bit later. The bite should actually be better and the pesty white perch and bluegills should be gone hopefully by then as well! Be safe and prepare this weekend and we'll get em soon!:D It's gonna be a peek out the window and decide what I'm doing tomorrow either sleeping in or may try and sneak out for a few hours in the morning but most likely I'm sleepin in with my baby!
Good call, fished yesterday had 2 hybrids shorts, couldn't keep the perch and sunnies off the hook. My buddy got a 5 lbs last night.

[Jigman13]

The cabin fever is strong with this one lol... pacing over here. Anyone got fishing plans??

[FASTEDDIE29]

The cabin fever is strong with this one lol... pacing over here. Anyone got fishing plans??

Pretty much gale force winds today and tomorrow. I'm not sure what to do! Losing my mind.

[Wilson]

Kritch and I hit the Pequest or should I say looked at it, way low...way.
Even if you hooked a fish there was no water for the fish to fight in. Left for the Musky at Stevens. Lots of weeds but a little more water. Beat it up for an hour or 2, I had one follow that's it. Zipped to the So B. notta.
Wind started to come up with sporadic rain. Time for some bourbon.

[23cardinal]

Pretty much gale force winds today and tomorrow. I'm not sure what to do! Losing my mind.

Ramapo pequaonnock and rockaway were all fishable today. Fought the weather like Wilson, but the fish are opening up a bit. Water quality was down, NE NJ had some heavier rain.

Oooorrrr go to bass pro and oogle at stuff. Always a good day

[Walleyed]

Had a tree blow down in the wind yesterday. I guess you know what today's job is.

Good call, Dale.

[GetANet]

Yea def a smart call, rescedule in two weeks is good, water temps will drop a bit more and hopefully get rid of the pesky white perch and sunnies. Hopefully the weather will be better then and the big un's will be chewing but time will tell. Fall weather is def unpredictable but when its on it's on so let's keep our fingers crossed !!!!

[yumasdad]

Yea def a smart call, rescedule in two weeks is good, water temps will drop a bit more and hopefully get rid of the pesky white perch and sunnies. Hopefully the weather will be better then and the big un's will be chewing but time will tell. Fall weather is def unpredictable but when its on it's on so let's keep our fingers crossed !!!!

Yes but there have been some monster white perch & sunny for the catching along with crappie mixed in lately....good time to break out that BUBBA BLADE & the FRYDADDY.

[GetANet]

Nothing wrong with a good old fish fry:D They are just a pain in the neck when you are targeting Hybrids and they keep stealin your bait:mad:

[GetANet]

One week to go!!!! Hope we have a good turn out !!! Everybody still going????

[Jigman13]

Yessssss... bringing my tuna set up for the f of it lol...

[23cardinal]

One week to go!!!! Hope we have a good turn out !!! Everybody still going????

Nov 5? Still meeting at lees?

[NJSquatch]

I am in and will likely have the dynamic duo aboard.

[Jigman13]

I am in and will likely have the dynamic duo aboard.

Hall and oates? Crockett and Tubbs?

[NJSquatch]

Hall and oates? Crockett and Tubbs?

Maybe or it could be Jake and Elwood, Statler and Waldorf, Riggs and Murtaugh, Itchy and Scratchy, or Laverne and Shirley.

You will have to attend the M&G to find out!!

[Jigman13]

Hahahaha!! Well played sir...well played!

[Chrisper4694]

i really hope it's hall and oates!

[Chrisper4694]

wait...batman and robin!?

[GetANet]

Yes Sat Nov 5 is the new date I be up there about 6:30ish to launch and help anyone else who needs help. Figured have a coffee and BS for a few then start getting the boats in. Lee's is still the launch spot.:D

[FASTEDDIE29]

Yoooooooooooooo ladies and gents!!!

WHO's IN? This Saturday! See all that are attending at Lee's!!!:D

[Wilson]

If anyone has room pm me please.

[Jigman13]

Pretty f'n excited!

[Mikey topaz]

Pre fished sunday with skunk was pretty rough with lots of junk fish, see what happens....

[MattK]

Im planning on being there...not a clue what im doing but it should be fun.

[icebadger]

let's hope mother nature cooperates this time high winds and choppy water is not good for canoes:cool:sounds like we should re name it a panfish meet-n-greet

[GetANet]

Fished saturday in that gale force wind with Ken and Donna and only had a few panfish so hoping things turn around for this weekend! :D

[Jigman13]

White perch meet and greet! Lol...

Fluctuating weather patterns are likely confusing the fall pattern. Once things stabilize it should be good. Hoping that's 7 am Saturday haha

[kcritch]

Have a great time boys...I'm definitely out for this weekend. Traded in all my get outta jail free cards to get the last date off...HAHA! Catch em up good. Looking forward to the pics!

P.S. Sorry Wilson...you gotta find another ride this time buddy.

[NJSquatch]

Fished saturday in that gale force wind with Ken and Donna and only had a few panfish so hoping things turn around for this weekend! :D

Saturday was BRUTAL!

Good thing we had the rain gear on with the spray from the white caps

[Chrisper4694]

i'm bringing walleye and crappie jigging stuff too...i'd recommend everyone does as well haha

[GetANet]

We always have a good time even if they ain't bitin!! Last years set the bar so high its gonna be hard to repeat but let's see what happens!!!

[briansnat]

Thinking about going. Have a seat in my boat and if I have someone waiting for that seat it would certainly force me to go.

[Jigman13]

One more day fellas! Roll call!! I'll be perched aboard getanet 2!

[23cardinal]

I'm same as kcritch. It's my weekend off work but have a wedding in Amish country. Someone catch a good buzz for me

[RyanMac14]

Tight lines boys. Can't wait to read the posts. Unfortunately I'll be stuck at work as usual

[NJSquatch]

see you guys out on the water!!

[bunker dunker]

good luck to all and catchem up.will be up in ri togging

[ScowardNJ]

I'm on the salt tomorrow hunting for the pure strains. Lookin like some great fall conditions tomorrow all around. Hope they turn on for you guys!

[Chrisper4694]

We always have a good time even if they ain't bitin!! Last years set the bar so high its gonna be hard to repeat but let's see what happens!!!

hey how about you guys call me this time before you catch them all!!!

[GetANet]

LMAO!!!!!:D If I find em' you'll know!!!;)

[GetANet]

Planning on being up there about 7 ish I'm Ready to Roll so it's LIGHTS OUT!!!!
See ya's in the morning!!!!!

[Chrisper4694]

See ya there brother!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Good morning Hybrid hunters! See ya buncha freaks out there shortly! :D

[NJSquatch]

Where is everyone? It is really dark out here

Some scary clown just drove by me

[ScowardNJ]

Hope it went better for you guys than it did for us today!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

We came to kick some ass but instead we got our asses kicked! Haha! Couple boats here and there but not too much traffic on the pond. We had some good marks but the fish haven't chewed for about 2 weeks as far as I know. Kelly "It's A Keeper" caught 2 Brids, I got 1! Not sure if the fellas got into anything after I left but I really hope they did! Good times as usual but man oh man the fishing is off, way off compared to last year. Fluctuating temps, moons, wind, ahhhhhhh no excuses! We tried and gave it hell and will keep on pushing til the Striped ones bite again! Good to see some of the crew out there! Beautiful day as well! See you maniacs at the next party. TIGHT LINEZ TO ALL!!!:D

[Jigman13]

Dale and I got schooled by Kelly. Aside from some light taps and nips, the guys on getanet 2 had to bow down to the hybrid whisperer...

Good seeing you guys out there. I'm wind burnt and rosy cheeked. What's next? Eyes? Ice? Eyes thru the ice?! Eager for the next go 'round!

[GetANet]

Well I had a very enjoyable day yesterday with the crew on Lake Hopatcong yesterday! The weather cooperated but unfortunetly the fish didn't. Was glad a few were caught as Kelly was the high hook yesterday on the GetANet and I think overall with the Hybrids! LOL:D Really happy to see a few new guys out there sorry I didn't get a chance to say hello but hope you had a good time and will come to the next! The bite was brutal the last two times I was there so I wasn't too optimistic as it seems like the Window of Opportunity has passed for the Hot Bite But one never knows! As for me I'm finished on the Big Lake for this year and next time I plan on being there is the next Ice Fishing Meet so until then TIGHT LINES!!!! Here's a couple of snaps for ya!!!!!

[Fred E. Goose]

That was me and NickM221 in the rental. It was a lot of fun, even though I got outfished :p I had a perch and a cat, Nick had 2 perch, a cat and a 17.25 inch hybrid. Happy that we both beat the skunk, and it was awesome to get a hybrid on the boat between the two of us. Like Jigman said, there were a lot of taps from little ones that wouldn't commit to the hook and the perch we actually got a hook on were pretty nice size. It was great meeting some of you and seeing you all out there on the water. Thanks for doing this, otherwise I don't think I'd get out on the big pond at all. Sign me up for next year!

[Skunk City]

That was me and NickM221 in the rental. It was a lot of fun, even though I got outfished :p I had a perch and a cat, Nick had 2 perch, a cat and a 17.25 inch hybrid. Happy that we both beat the skunk, and it was awesome to get a hybrid on the boat between the two of us. Like Jigman said, there were a lot of taps from little ones that wouldn't commit to the hook and the perch we actually got a hook on were pretty nice size. It was great meeting some of you and seeing you all out there on the water. Thanks for doing this, otherwise I don't think I'd get out on the big pond at all. Sign me up for next year!

Way to stick it out guys, can't catch 'em from home!

[Chrisper4694]

all we could get were panfish on jigging raps, drop shots, and bladebaits including some crappie. in hind site, trolling probably would've been the best bet i guess. well at least until the magical clown showed up...:rolleyes:...

the fish in general have been picky, hopefully some consistent fall weather will get things back in line!

[NJSquatch]

Nice meeting some of the crew. The past 3 weeks have been very similar. Fish finder lit up like a Christmas tree but the fish have had lock jaw. Chrisper and I must have logged over 12 miles looking for active fish. Hopefully we get a stable weather pattern to change their mood.