EPIC lake trout jigging w/ video - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

OMC · #1 08-01-2018, 06:43 PM

Chris great catch ! I wish they were biting that way last week when we went. I hit a couple yesterday in a couple of hours both were 26 - 27 nice fish.

Now I have to disagree with you regarding the fight. 9 out 10 times the Brids fight a lot harder with drag ripping runs not to mention the initial strike of the rockets. IMO

AndyS · #2 08-01-2018, 07:48 PM

Great stuff !!! Keep any trout for the grill or smoker ?

DanH · #3 08-01-2018, 08:37 PM

Wow! Who would of thought a self sustaining Lake Trout fishery in NJ, awesome!

reason162 · #4 08-01-2018, 10:05 PM

Amazing! I never associated lake trout with July heat and NJ...might be time to let the porgy population in my area recover lol

Mikey topaz · #5 08-02-2018, 07:33 AM

Those are some good ones Chris, this month and next should be your best bet to whack a breeder. Lost a beast there last year this time of year trolling. Next state record is coming outta there!

gypsy · #6 08-02-2018, 01:19 PM

Can you tell me how many oz the jig head is, and how deep you were fishing. I am new to jigging Lake Trout, I set up a new rod and reel just for jigging in upstate NY, waters are the same depth basically, buying all kinds of jigging spoons, different blade baits, and rubber. Any help would be great

FASTEDDIE29 · #7 08-02-2018, 01:28 PM

This definitely makes up for all the just ok days. Probably the best action you can get around this area when it comes to jigging Lakers in the summer. Well done Chris and other weird videographer guy!!! Nice fish!!!!

Chrisper4694 · #8 08-02-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gypsy

Can you tell me how many oz the jig head is, and how deep you were fishing. I am new to jigging Lake Trout, I set up a new rod and reel just for jigging in upstate NY, waters are the same depth basically, buying all kinds of jigging spoons, different blade baits, and rubber. Any help would be great

i can usually get away with a half ounce, but i have 3/4 on hand. depending on the day (sunlight, wind ripple, etc.) they can be anywhere from 20-70' or deeper...everyday seems to be different. They shallower they are the easier it is to target them properly so i start at 20-30' spots and work my way deeper if i don't see fish or they aren't biting.

Chrisper4694 · #9 08-02-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey topaz

Those are some good ones Chris, this month and next should be your best bet to whack a breeder. Lost a beast there last year this time of year trolling. Next state record is coming outta there!

one can only hope!

JDTuna · #10 08-02-2018, 03:06 PM

Awesome red hot fishing for biiiiiiig lakers! Nice job on the stripes, too.