Passaic River 6/24

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by danyeo

Where can you launch a yak or Canoe in that area?

I hit the Passaic in Chatham yesterday and was getting NOTHING in Senko's and other lures. Threw on a Hula Poppa with a fly tied on the hook with 12 inches of 4lb mono and caught about 15 fish. A bunch of Rock bass, Crappie, various panfish and 2 Smallmouths around 12 inches. Nothing big but fun nontheless.

Makes me feel like an idiot spending money on lures when a simple fly just kills them.

There is a nice boat launch across from Elmwood Park HS. PM me and ill fill you in on an alternate launch.

Usually senkos are my #1 bass bait, so if they're not working, somethings up with the spot or the conditions. I don't really target bass on the River much anymore, so all the ones I've caught this year (a lot lol) have been on bigger lures or big live shiners...Largemouth and Smallmouth. Keep fishing hard and don't be afraid to explore different areas.