NJF catfish night out !!

[AndyS]

Looking at July 9, weather permitting

Raritan river/ D&R canal South Bound Brook area

From dark till whenever the bugs chase us out. :D

Need feedback, let me know if you can make it. ;)

[Wilson]

Looking at July 9, weather permitting

Raritan river/ D&R canal South Bound Brook area

From dark till whenever the bugs chase us out. :D

Need feedback, let me know if you can make it. ;)

I'll bring the beer and the night shot camera. Hope there's something to photograph:rolleyes:

[catfishonthelake]

I'll be there. No beer for me Wilson, I've been on the wagon since 2007. I'll bring the crack (just kidding).

[catfishonthelake]

Oh, and my vote is the D & R near you Andy. I know that it might be tough to line up a bunch of spots on the shore, but hoping you know somewhere that will work. I know they're are some bruisers in there, so I'll go catch some bluegills (or crappie:) )from Lake Nomahegan before I come.

[catfishonthelake]

Last thing, promise. I have to email Chris_JC today so I'll try to get him in.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Catfizzzin really??? I think Im in! Ill bring some trout for cut bait. Sounds interesting, I havnt gone for cats in a long time!

[lunkertaker]

Oh, and my vote is the D & R near you Andy. I know that it might be tough to line up a bunch of spots on the shore, but hoping you know somewhere that will work. I know they're are some bruisers in there, so I'll go catch some bluegills (or crappie:) )from Lake Nomahegan before I come.

I could be IN depending on the details and family xtras beyond my control. Suggest that the area (not sure exactly where, I live off Easton Ave ext 10 287) be Chummed the night before or the morning of to bring the query closer to the scene of the crime. Want more than one or two hook-ups. Cut bait is always :cool: chicken livers/"aged shrimp"...priceless

[AndyS]

Maddhatterrs stink bait is da BOMB !! ;)

[GoIslanders]

SUCH A GRET IDEA!! :)

I have to pass on July 9-I am organizing the annual Fluke fishing trip for work the next day on the Sea Hawk. :) :)

[shucker]

I'll be in florida or somewhere on the eastern coast,taken a road trip down south and makin stops along the way.Never leave home without it=rod and reel.

[Lard Almighty]

I'll bring the chicken livers!

[lunkertaker]

Can Ditto that. I want catfishonthelake's beer:rolleyes:

[JoeLongo]

Count me in! Let me know the details, my better half is going into labor at some point this week, so I will need a night out!

[maddhatterr]

Well I hope we do better than we did last year.....I'm in....You can count on me showin up with the smell stuff.....:D

[maddhatterr]

Would also prefer to fish the river again this year over the canal, but will go with where ever the majority decides....at least in the river you can keep what you catch...not sure eating anything out of the canal is such a good idea....just my thoughts

[acabtp]

Would also prefer to fish the river again this year over the canal, but will go with where ever the majority decides....at least in the river you can keep what you catch...not sure eating anything out of the canal is such a good idea....just my thoughts
What makes you say so? The restrictions look fairly similar to me? http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/fishadvisories/maps/somerset.htm
I haven't fished either in a very long time, so not trying to argue or anything... I just wanted to know what your thoughts were and if there was something I should keep in mind when I do fish down there later this year.

[Wilson]

We better get a bigger boat...this one will be railed:eek:

[maddhatterr]

What makes you say so? The restrictions look fairly similar to me? http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/fishadvisories/maps/somerset.htm
I haven't fished either in a very long time, so not trying to argue or anything... I just wanted to know what your thoughts were and if there was something I should keep in mind when I do fish down there later this year.
Water quality!!!! I would never eat anything that came out of that canal...just my opinion...I'm sure that the reg.s are identical. Just think that the river is a cleaner body of water.

[Lard Almighty]

We better get a bigger boat...this one will be railed:eek:http://www.unhcr.org/thumb1/46547149a.jpg

[tigertales79]

Actually, Joe is at the hospital right now....

[Wilson]

Actually, Joe is at the hospital right now....
Too many drinks:confused: :eek:

[tigertales79]

Too many drinks:confused: :eek:

Awaiting the arrival of his new little bundle. :)

[Wilson]

Awaiting the arrival of his new little bundle. :)
Yeah, I know was just having some fun:)

[JoeLongo]

I say we do it this weekend, I need a night out!

[Outofline]

If I didn't have prior engagements, I'd be there with you guys. Haven't catfished in years!

[tigertales79]

I say we do it this weekend, I need a night out!
SO DO I JOE!!

[catfishonthelake]

Is everyone still game for this. Chris_JC and I are in. Friday night right? Do we have a time or a place?

[AndyS]

July 9, I think it's a Saturday

[lunkertaker]

July 9, I think it's a Saturday

9th is Saturday...Where exactly will we meet?

[AndyS]

8 to midnight

2nd lock in South Bound Brook, there is a water company house and parking lot, we will meet there. Not the lower lock on the canal, the lock going towards Zarepath.

[catfishonthelake]

My bad. I was thinking this was going down Friday. I have to go to a wedding on Saturday. I was pretty stoked for this, think I might see if Chris still wants to hang and see if we can't catch us some kitties on Friday. I'll leave a few for you guys. Andy, gimme a ring this week.

[AndyS]

I'll be there Sat. nite, with stink bait and a headlamp, PM me if you need more details, thanx

[Wilson]

Beer and bug spray...can't wait:eek:

Got one 12 pack of Blue Moon if there are any big beer drinkers coming,,,,bring more!

[AndyS]

Thanx for showing up guys !!

The Raritan was flowing pretty good and I don't think anyone was ready to start fishing 2 and 3 oz. sinkers to hold bottom, the canal is always a good plan B.

I learned: always bring a folding chair when catfishing, after all it is bait and wait, stink bait doesn't always work, but I truly believe in the stuff.

Bugs weren't that bad at all. I had a great time, even a cameo by catfishonthelake and company.

[FASTEDDIE29]

It was a good night out, great group of guys. Lard had the magic CHICKEN LIVERS last night. Lard is the pool winner and catfizzzzzz king for last night. Hitting the BIG D this week as long as its fishable, looking for fish in the 10 lb class, enough is enough!!!:D

[Wilson]

The catching was real slow for me last night got 2 midget Yellow Bullheads.
The fishing however was real good. Great weather, good company, no bugs and beer:D
Lard and ChrisJC had the hot hand. Hey Ed where's the picture?


Go BIG or GO HOME:D

[Lard Almighty]

Great to see everyone last night. Fishing was decent but the company was better (the beer helped :p ). Glad I was able to hang into some big catties, especially since I really had no idea what I was doing.

Off to Shoprite to pick up a palette of chicken livers! :D

[catfishonthelake]

It was nice meeting you guys, wish that I coulda fished. Maybe next time. I know there will be plenty of catfishing in my future, maybe even tonight. I snapped a pic of one of Chris_JC's channels while I was there, I'll put it up when I get a minute.

[maddhatterr]

Yeah a good night out...sorry I was so late and definitly got out fished by chickens livers...lol....sometime your the bug sometimes your the windshield...

[FASTEDDIE29]

Heres Wilson with his MONSTER BULLHEAD! And of course Lard with the nights POOLWINNER!!!

[Wilson]

Heres Wilson with his MONSTER BULLHEAD! And of course Lard with the nights POOLWINNER!!!
Thanks for the great pix of me:eek::eek::eek::p

[catfishonthelake]

I got the itch. Anyone who wants to do a re-run tonight from 8ish to 10ish, PM me.

[Chris_JC]

We got a perfect night weatherwise for catfishing with temps cooling and a little moon to see. It was nice to meet up with everyone and drowning some livers in the canal. Pulling in a couple of nice cats was a bonus!

A funny thing I noticed when I got home around 2AM - If I am home watching a movie I feel dead tired by 9PM but the adrenaline of a bent rod and some bulldoggin' catfish keeps me wide awake into early hours of morning.

Thanks for putting together, Andy.

[bronzeback]

good job andy s