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JDTuna
10-31-2016, 02:47 PM
Saturday 10/29/16:

Chrisper and I headed out on Saturday with a multi-species plan: muskies and trout.

The muskies were up first. After fishing a little while, Chrisper had a follow. Not long after, he hooked up, but unfortunately the hook pulled quickly into the fight. We settled back in to the casting routine, when all of a sudden I get slammed. After a short fight, and an expert net job by Chrisper, I had the nice muskie in my hands. After a quick picture, the fish was released after thoroughly soaking both of us.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/JL1981/20161029_180741_zpsszl9atep.jpg

After a quick lunch, we headed to one of our trout spots. The action wasn't red hot, but we ended up picking a few wild browns. Had a very nice brown hooked up, but he threw the hook after a couple of headshakes.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/JL1981/20161029_162614_zps56j1at8y.jpg

Chrisper with the largest trout of the day
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/JL1981/Picture1029161719_1_zpsbsmmpkwb.jpg

Sunday 10/30/16:

Jumped on the Joey Tomatoes with my friend Aaron for some evening striper fishing. Ended up getting on the fish, and the bite was red hot for big 30+lb bass. Tons of bunker, whales and the fish finder lit up with stripers. Cut the trip short due to the approaching weather, and got back to dock 10 minutes before the storm hit. This big girl was released after a quick picture.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/JL1981/20161030_180112_zpsuws5jnrq.jpg

Skunk City
10-31-2016, 03:10 PM
Very nice specimens there Justin.

bunker dunker
10-31-2016, 03:47 PM
more chapters for that book Jd,congrats

AndyS
10-31-2016, 04:04 PM
Whoa !!!!! You young kids !!

Chrisper4694
10-31-2016, 06:08 PM
I don't even know what day it is anymore...it's either a day I have to work b4 I fish, a day I work then vegetate, or a day I fish

Anyone else notice every guided trip jdtuna's takes is awesome!...well except the one I came on...that time we all got skunked:o

HerringKing
10-31-2016, 06:26 PM
Now that's impressive!!!!

Jigman13
10-31-2016, 06:27 PM
Nice Justin what'd the ski tape out at?

Chrisper4694
10-31-2016, 06:36 PM
It was exactly 1" bigger than whatever you think it is.

FASTEDDIE29
10-31-2016, 06:39 PM
Phenom weekend mixed bag!!! Doesn't get much better than that! Those Stripers are thick all over NJ, it's NUTZ!!! Beautiful Ski as well! Should've taken the Browns and put a 6/0-9/0 hook through there backs for the Muskelunge......
LOL!!! Great catching as usual! :D

JDTuna
10-31-2016, 06:47 PM
Nice Justin what'd the ski tape out at?

Didn't measure her. Probably should have, but we snapped a few pics and the fish was still full of energy so I just wanted to get her back in. Definitely wasn't as big as the 43 or 44" from last year.

JDTuna
10-31-2016, 06:49 PM
Phenom weekend mixed bag!!! Doesn't get much better than that! Those Stripers are thick all over NJ, it's NUTZ!!! Beautiful Ski as well! Should've taken the Browns and put a 6/0-9/0 hook through there backs for the Muskelunge......
LOL!!! Great catching as usual! :D

Thanks man! Yeah, the stripers and bunker are thick. With the water temp at 63, I'd expect this to last into Dec!

antgogz
10-31-2016, 08:18 PM
very nice musky man I have yet to catch one!

Chrisper4694
10-31-2016, 08:23 PM
you should come on tin can fishing charters, we are 2/2 for fall trips on musky! we can drag you behind us in an inner tube. :cool:

icebadger
10-31-2016, 09:35 PM
well done you guys,really pretty wild brown trout.i don't know about getting dragged around in a tube while musky fishing,that could be dangerous what if that photo bombing lake monster shows up?:rolleyes:

ScowardNJ
10-31-2016, 10:04 PM
Covering all the bases!!!! Well done!!!

antgogz
11-01-2016, 10:15 AM
you should come on tin can fishing charters, we are 2/2 for fall trips on musky! we can drag you behind us in an inner tube. :cool:

Thanks chrisper I will be sure to keep that in mind!

Chrisper4694
11-01-2016, 11:42 AM
actually just dragging an inner tube might sink my boat :eek:

Esox Luciano
11-01-2016, 11:51 AM
actually just dragging an inner tube might sink my boat :eek:

LMAO!!! That's pretty funny!

Great looking bag again guys, well done!

Rich196
11-02-2016, 10:18 AM
WOW, Great job!!! What a weekend.