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Old 05-03-2020, 02:43 PM
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Went out Saturday morning and decided to check the Raritan for some trout even though i figured it would be flowing a bit too much and it was. Tried for a bit but it wasnt happening so I Made a run to my local puddle to try for some bass because it was so nice out but no luck. Woke up Sunday and decided i wanted some quality bass so I made a run to assunpink. Decided last minute so didnt bring the boat. Got there and there were a lottt of boats on the water. Had to be a couple dozen or more just at the start of morning. Hit my first spot and landed a fiesty chunk. I swear the bass at assunpink fight better than anyone else. Caught him on the black and blue jig with a black and blue rage tail. He weighed in at 2 and a half pounds. Was about another hour and couple spot moves before i landed my second. It had probably been a couple years since i last used a jig so I was getting my flow back, casted between some pads, 1 hop and got CRUSHEDD! Right off the bat she was wrapped. Started slowly making my way threw some pads for a better angle, pulling him threw pads as i went. Took a couple mins but to my surprise I made my way and landed her. Weighed in at 3 and half pounds..i had to do it 3 times because i could swear he was just as big if not atleast longer than my 5 pounder last year but she wasnt. Spent a little longer but nothing else. Couple of quality fish I will take every time over quantity. Came home and checked my scale with a weight just to make sure and unfortunately it was spot on haha. Hope you all enjoyed the couple of beautiful days. Tight lines!!

Bonus baby geese in the pads where i caught the big girl
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Old 05-03-2020, 04:15 PM
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How much shoreline access is there to Assunpink ?
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Old 05-03-2020, 05:25 PM
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Great fishing man! Some healthy Bass in that place for sure. You live down there? Dude, do me a favor! Please? Fish Assunpink at night with topwater in late June-August. You’ll thank me later! Frogs, Whopper Ploppers, Buzzbaits......
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Old 05-03-2020, 06:55 PM
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There is okay shore access at certain spots, but i wouldnt say good. Even at the more open spots, I would recommend waders to get a little more of a clearing.

FASTEDDIE- Thanks brother. I'm in Matawan so its like 35 mins to Assunpink. I plan on making that my home bass lake. Will def report back when I make those night trips
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Old 05-04-2020, 10:32 AM
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Home bass lake.
Matawan
Lake Lefferts?
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Old 05-04-2020, 01:20 PM
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I never find the size at Lefferts. I have a few in the area where I get my quantity, but as of lately I find so much more satisfaction in 1 or 2 big bass than 6 or 7 smaller bass.
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Old 05-05-2020, 08:03 PM
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Yes I hear ya. Lefferts could be tough.I almost gave up on it and then I got a decent one (18.5”) a few years back. I get a few nice ones every year but I have to work hard for them. And the big pickerel keep it interesting.

If haven’t pulled the trigger on a boat yet give me a text and we’ll hit that other place up. I have little bass boat . I’ve been looking to get down there. You should have my number in your PMs.
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Old 05-05-2020, 10:09 PM
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Hows that canoe rental at Lefferts? I might try it with the gf later in the summer and seek out panfish.
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Old 05-06-2020, 10:06 AM
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It’s through the Matawan Recreation department.
Probably Covid closed until further notice.
I have a aluminum canoe for sale if interested.
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Old 05-06-2020, 10:28 AM
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I was at that lake today. Not sure is the rentals are open or closed, but the area where canoe rental is there was no one around. Looked closed.
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