First open water fish of 2015
 

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
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Re: First open water fish of 2015
 

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

Re: First open water fish of 2015
 

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?

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That ain't Esox meng. That's Rob AKA SkunkCity!

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!

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:p:p:p

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Nice fish Rob!! The bite should get better as it gets warmer. Fish On!!

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Hell yea man!!!! That's how the river master gets it done!

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skunk City sorry about mixing you up w essox

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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

Re: First open water fish of 2015
 

Yea man! Whack em up now cause were gonna have so other work cut out for us very soon;)