Pequest Trout?

[AndyS]

Worms.

[Dino]

buddy you gotta realize that those fish in the pequest near the hatchery, especially near the base of the spillway, get hammered day after day by fisherman. on a slow day they probably see 20 different flies, and 5 different spinners or plugs. they are more like aquarium fish than wild trout at this point. just keep working them

[shucker]

If you see the trout they see you just as well if not better.Somtimes ya have to be sneaky,hide behind a tree or boulder, crouch down when entering a new spot.

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by shucker

If you see the trout they see you just as well if not better.Somtimes ya have to be sneaky,hide behind a tree or boulder, crouch down when entering a new spot.

I have never caught a trout that I saw. They just laugh at you and give you a fin.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Ditto on the whole runway fishery. I don't step foot in the TCA at all. Not really worth my time when the rest of the river is basically empty. Lots of fish to be had and don't be afraid to hide behind a tree or bush as my good buddy Shucker mentioned. Fish have eyes and spook easily in low water conditions. I'm a huge fan of small plugs and worms this time of year. Try going when it's cloudy and overcast and see what you can come up with. Good luck out there man!

[Dave B.]

Based on his description of where he's been fishing I suspect he's within the TCA in which case any suggestion of bait use would be in-appropriate. Don't want to set the guy up for a ticket.
As Shucker pointed out while those fish may bw stockies they aren't blind or completely dumb. If they can see you they will get a case of 'lockjaw'. Also as 'Dino; says, those fish in the TCA get hit hard all year long. They've seen pretty much everything there is and have become pretty well educated as a result. Patience, stealth and a decent presentation will eventually lead to success. Also going on an overcast, rainy day or when the water is discolored will definitely up your odds of success.