FAVORITE FISH to catch and why - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

Super · #1 02-01-2012, 09:13 AM

I’m not sure if I have a favorite, but I could make an argument for:

Hybrid Stripers. Why? Because they fight 200% harder than their saltwater cousins.

Pre/Post-spawn Smallmouth Bass. Why? Because they attack and fight like a bluefish.

Spring/Fall Striped Bass run. Why? Chance to get a #40 and I only remember good days.

Bluefish. Why? Cause sometimes I like to come home early and exhausted.

Fly Fishing for Brown Trout. Why? It’s a relaxing culmination of skill and patience in some of the most scenic and enjoyable places on the planet.

Not on my list: Fluke, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Cod, Ling, Tog, Sharks, Weakfish, Drum, Porgy and Lake Trout.

Dollar Bill · #2 02-01-2012, 09:52 AM

1. Blackfish - Just not knowing what might slam your crab keeps you at the rail all day

2. Jigging stripers - The fall run is always something to look forward to. I haven't had the opportunity to get in on any great spring live lining trips...yet.

3. Canyon tuna/mahi - It is just such an experience out there.

And I love to eat all three. Sushi, grilled, baked or broiled. YUM!

Muldune · #3 02-01-2012, 10:14 AM

TUNA by far is my favorite,I love the thrill of victory when one is boated and the Agony of defeat when you lose it at the boat.
Then stripers,Blues,and fluke

jiocg1181 · #4 02-01-2012, 11:03 AM

1. Blackfish love the challenge and fight.
2. Fluke - Jigging or Dragging it doesnt matter to me. Love getting that nice head shake to get the heart pumping.
3. Porgy - On light tackle they are a blast. Especially when you get 2) 16"-17" jumbos on the line.

seadog · #5 02-01-2012, 11:37 AM

I like to catch fish in the ocean useing a pole. Why? Because that where the fish are.

JonDevin · #6 02-01-2012, 11:41 AM

For me, it's an albie on 10# test, ultralight rod/reel in the kayak.

Ryan W · #7 02-01-2012, 11:41 AM

SaltyAngler · #8 02-01-2012, 12:55 PM

Anything that's on the line. Gotta love the surprise bites, like the random cownose ray that takes you for a run while you're fluking.

Sea Bear · #9 02-01-2012, 05:32 PM

Catching tuna on topwater lures.

Just do it and you'll see why.

Gerry Zagorski · #10 02-01-2012, 06:13 PM

Never did that before Sea Bear. I love topwater fishing and it must be a rush to see a 50 lb tuna come after your popper. Talk about pucker factor

Something I definately want to experince but with someone else on the pole... Same thing with Giants. I'll hook the fish and gladly hand it off to someone.

A man (old out of shape man) has to know his limitations