Manasquan Reservoir recommendations?

[rmc17]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

Personally, I would dig some garden worms, or go out on a damp night and get a few dozen nightcrawlers,, Its not in vogue these days of high tech fishing, but a plain old bobber and worm is still a VERY effective method, catches lots of different species, and the kids LOVE watching the bobber go flying underwater.. I still love fishing with a plain old worm and bobber after doing it for close to 60 years, and still catch a lot of nice fish doing it... bob

Hey, Bob - Yeah, that is the plan for the boys. I was hoping I might be able to fish something else from the shore while they're watching their bobbers

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by rmc17

Hey, Bob - Yeah, that is the plan for the boys. I was hoping I might be able to fish something else from the shore while they're watching their bobbers

understood.. I don't know that lake, but if I were shore fishing a lake I didn't know, I would put a live shiner out 4 -5 feet under a bobber, and while that was soaking, work a second rod witha small jig along bottom, with some sort of Gulp tail, or a small Sluggo or FinS... bob

[rmc17]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

understood.. I don't know that lake, but if I were shore fishing a lake I didn't know, I would put a live shiner out 4 -5 feet under a bobber, and while that was soaking, work a second rod witha small jig along bottom, with some sort of Gulp tail, or a small Sluggo or FinS... bob

Thx; only one rod but I will give those a shot!

[NJSquatch]

X2 on the trout magnets

Tie them under a bobber and fish around any structure with the occasional twitch. Panfish galore

[rmc17]

Originally Posted by NJSquatch

X2 on the trout magnets

Tie them under a bobber and fish around any structure with the occasional twitch. Panfish galore

Will do; thx!

[Rich196]

You will do great with garden worms, even night crawlers at Manasquan, you can fish off either dock on the ramp, but I recommend going to the left and fishing off the pier they have, because the docks do not have any railing as the pier does, you can also buy live shiners right at the ranger station right there, they also carry a good amount of different tackle, and they dont rip you off. Enjoy... The kids will catch many many fish, sunnies etc. if you use the shiners with a bobber, trust me, you will have a chance to catch a huge fish right from that pier.

[skippy]

I prefer using mealworms for fishing for sunnies with the kids. They stick on the hook better and it's harder for the fish to get them off without getting hooked. Good Luck.

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by Rich196

You will do great with garden worms, even night crawlers at Manasquan, you can fish off either dock on the ramp, but I recommend going to the left and fishing off the pier they have, because the docks do not have any railing as the pier does, you can also buy live shiners right at the ranger station right there, they also carry a good amount of different tackle, and they dont rip you off. Enjoy... The kids will catch many many fish, sunnies etc. if you use the shiners with a bobber, trust me, you will have a chance to catch a huge fish right from that pier.

Rich clear out your PMs

[rmc17]

Originally Posted by Rich196

You will do great with garden worms, even night crawlers at Manasquan, you can fish off either dock on the ramp, but I recommend going to the left and fishing off the pier they have, because the docks do not have any railing as the pier does, you can also buy live shiners right at the ranger station right there, they also carry a good amount of different tackle, and they dont rip you off. Enjoy... The kids will catch many many fish, sunnies etc. if you use the shiners with a bobber, trust me, you will have a chance to catch a huge fish right from that pier.

Have to try the pier next time; walked to a little beach right of the ramp. Lots of hits but nothing hooked. Had nightcrawlers but they were huge and were ripped off pretty easily. Was not aware they sold bait there; good to know. Thx!

[Riz]

I agree with all above but don't forget the Berkley power wigglers. I keep a couple packs handy for my son , niece or nephew. use with size 8 hook or 10, split shot bb or unweighted and small bobber. quick action is what ya need for the kids