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If I do go out, it'll be in the afternoon, after the kids and googans have had their fill. One of the ponds by me is a bonus broodstock lake, I may hit that for a couple of hours.

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I'll definitely second your statements! Especially the latter part given the torrential rains we're presently having, the heavy rains forecast for Mon night into Tue, and then another round of rain for Thu! Be safe guys, no trout is worth your health or life!

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I've been fishing for 50 years (and boy are my arms tired :)) and I have yet to go out on opening day. As a kid I used to beg my dad to take me out on opening day and he will tell me "It's amateur hour, you don't want to be out there, it's crazy".

I know it's exciting and have many friends who look forward to it, but things get crowded enough in the few weeks following that I can't begin to imagine the opening day crowds. The annual pic of dozens of anglers forming a circle at the base of Saxton Falls is what I have in my head.

Good luck and tight lines to anybody who does go out!

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It's a yearly tradition for me and plenty of others in the great garden state! I can't just let it fade away after so many friends and memories have been made! You gotta pick the right place to go and enjoy the day with friends, family, a brother you haven't seen in a year, a nephew, niece, son or daughter! It's a bonding experience that I enjoy thoroughly. Kinda disappointing that tradition seems to be dying all around me! I personally can't let that happen! On that note, "I'll kindly ask one more time? LOL!!!"

Where ya headed for the NJ Trout Opener???

Good luck and as always TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

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I'd like to get out later in the day with some guys if anyone is interested. Maybe around 4 or 5

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Eddies correct in his assessment , I always loved opening day as a tradition , and yes there are many persons trying their luck on that day . Like was mentioned many never even comeback , so to put up,with others enjoying one day or part of it doesn't bother me .
Plenty of fish to go around , I never have an issue getting into decent areas I share with other anglers .
The past four months I practically fished alone , so one day with opening day anglers doesn't bother me .
Some anglers that I met earlier this winter where worse than opening day crowd, there stream etiquette was lacking in many respects but if u really know how to catch trout u have very little issue .
Many hog water or wade indiscriminately with no regard for other anglers, but it is what it is , so enjoy yourself it's always a great day when your on the water.:)

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I will be out there on the opener, with tow of my buddys. not to fish hard , just to have some fun , see some friends an watch the fishing games . stop at johnnys for some hotdogs .

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will be at the annual spot on the 'Po with my old school fishing buddies....hope it will be fishable...lots of rain in the forecast....

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Couldn't agree more. I'll be at Nomo in Cranford with a lot of coffee, breakfast, a handful a great friends. There is plenty of time to wade and fish better waters but Opening Day is just a great way to start the year and bring people together.

Has anyone ever got pizza delivered to a county park?

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LOL! Absolutely! Just pick the address closest to where your fishing! The delivery guy will call you in most cases when he's at the delivery address. Keep your eyes peeled for the fresh, hot pizza delivery vehicle...... Too that pizza with stocked rainbows trouser trout and it's party time, LOL!!!!