First open water fish of 2015

[Skunk City]

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

[Billfish715]

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

[lennysky]

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?

[Jigman13]

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

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

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

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!

[njflyfisher]

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

[lennysky]

Originally Posted by Skunk City

skunk City sorry about mixing you up w essox

[Chrisper4694]

nice man, i'm totally ready to slide the jon boat into there next weekend! Me and my one wet leg are tired of ice fishing!

[antgogz]

Nice work Rob. I had a feeling you were out there today. On my way home from work I drove past a couple of deep pools in the river that looked pretty fishy lol. Gotta get my gear ready and get out there. I like the waders you have on in the pics. They look nice and warm.

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by antgogz

Nice work Rob. I had a feeling you were out there today. On my way home from work I drove past a couple of deep pools in the river that looked pretty fishy lol. Gotta get my gear ready and get out there. I like the waders you have on in the pics. They look nice and warm.

Thanks Anthony. Actually, the waders are not neoprene, so even with 3 layers on under them, the mid 30's water temperature was COLD on my legs lol.