More new water - Green Turtle Report 5/25

[Hookmanski]

Had a bit of free time today and decided to hit some new water, chose Green Turtle lake in Ringwood, NJ as the place to try. After having my roof rack blasted off my civic by a rogue sheet of ice from a tractor trailer this past winter, I finally replaced it! Only one thing to do after that, go kayak fishing! Got to the launch around 12:30 and was on the water in the yak minutes later. Very pretty place to fish, especially with all the leaves being back. There were a decent amount of people there. I like the size, big enough to feel like a lake but small enough to not be overwhelmed by what spots to fish.

I paddled to the other end and started fishing the banks while the breeze pushed me back. Right away I hooked up with a nice largemouth but after a short fight he jumped and threw my ned rig. This exact scenario proceeded happen 3 more times; hook, fight, jump, throw hook. Guess thats just how it goes sometimes All the bass were pretty decent sized ones, probably between 1 and 2lbs each. At least it was action!

I kept at it and managed a small pickerel, they were aggressive today. I switched over to a chatterbait after that and got some follows from large esox, I assume big pickerel, but no takers. Ended up heading out around 4:30.

It was a great day on the water despite all the lost fish, but I didn’t get skunked and I explored a new place. Loving this mild weather. Tight lines guys!