Re: Spring Lake opening day advice
 

I have grilled there many times without anyone saying anything.. granted none of these was opening day but I no they do have food there... as far as setting up I recommend two to three rods each and try and have your back to the wind or atleast to the side of you so you can keep your bait where you want them.

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As the proud dad of a winner at Spring Lake, here is some advice:
--Prepare to relax and have fun. Billed as a kids tourney, but reality is they put big fish in the water and many in boats(ridiculous if you ask me) and waders will encroach on your space.
--Make sure wind is at your back.
--Set up next to a bush, as this will kind of keep people away from you on that side and give you more area to try (have seen people cutting the bushes down to fish)
--They do supply minimal tackle, but load up on what you want at home. Have seen people have good success on browns casting lures (big and shiny) and it gives you something to do while hanging out.
--Have a BIG net, just in case. My sons have caught 3 at just under and slightly over 9lbs at the lake.
--Take pictures of your kids. Best memories of all!!
--Make sure you take any fish caught to both tents (I think the second is VFW or American Legion and they give away some cool gifts to the kids)
--Bring a chair to sit on, flashlight to set up in the dark, rod holders for rods

I think that is a good start. I will post more if I think of it, but feel free to PM me and I can possibly share more.

Good Luck

Re: Spring Lake opening day advice
 

All Excellent Advice and just one more important thing to add:
- Bring Warm Coats for everyone... I go every year and even though it's warm and no wind at home, sometimes there's a COLD wind howling off the ocean and it goes right through you and a lot of kids wind up sitting in the cars.

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Thanks for all the info guys! Great time had. Got there at 6 an got a spot. Had my grills with no problem. Used the wind and bush advice and it worked! But most of all my kid had a blast. 1 tiger trout over 3 pounds and two rainbows over 3 pounds. Not to mention some 12 incher rainbows!

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YEAH! excellent!

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Excellent job Dad!!! Memories made. Congrats