Intro & Beginner Advice Needed!

[AndyS]

Do your homework and use Google Earth and this

http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/fishplc.htm

Daiwa reels and any half way decent rod. 6 lb Trilene XL can catch just about anything that swims in NJ waters.

Welcome to the site

[CabesaRoja]

Welcome! I'm also in northern NJ but from the looks of it you're only a small drive away from Farrington Lake, which I've heard has good fishing, although I've never been there myself. For tackle, I HIGHLY recommend buying a few inline spinners, specifically Mepps Aglias in size 2. That's been my go to lure for many years now and can catch anything from small sunfish to giant bass or pickerel. They're also very easy to fish, its just a simple cast and retrieve. If you're more into bait fishing, then instead of using Slim Jims maybe try putting a baby night crawler or any type of worm on your hook.

[Jhunter1]

For shore fishing and to keep it simple. You will always catch fish on a plain mepps or a green pumpkin senko wacky rigged. I've caught more bass and pickerel this way than all others combined. Spend sometime searching Google and you will learn a lot. I know I have over the years.

[nyrsimon]

Thanks for the comments - some nice links and advice!

Appreciate it.

Simon