Fly Fishing spots in Bergen County area?

[Bergen Angler]

Are there any good places to fly fish in Bergen County or Rockland county area? I can only roll cast at Oradell Reservoir (also it's closed now) and I am looking for a place where I can forward cast, spey, etc. (not worrying about trees behind me). I don't care about the species of fish. Thank you in advance.

[slider]

I'm guessing you'll be fishing from shore..So I'd suggest Whites Pond, Gets trout stocking in spring..Also Danherts lake in Garfield, gets stocked in spring..As does Saddle River, the Ramapo River. Spots in Bergen county along Passaic river may give up some real surprises to you..Not far into Passaic county spring stocked streams Like the Pompton, the Wanaque and Babrours Pond located in Paterson MTNS gets stocked..Most of these waters you'l find open water where u could back cast without a problem, and possibly make a nice catch.. GOOD LUCK

[ScowardNJ]

The Tenakill, Closter Nature Center, Mill Pond, Haworth Pond, Poach any Golf Course, Coopers Pond, Darlington Lake, Saddle River, Hackensack River, Woodale Pond, and the Hudson River. I think that's it:eek:

[Bergen Angler]

Thanks for the info. Just out of curiosity, how many of you guys fly fishing to catch bass?

[slider]

With all the new bass tackle out there these days, I would sort of guess fly rodding for bass is a lost art. Practiced by some old timers...Bass bugging was great past time in summer evenings for me at least, but that was years ago..Bass fishing has become so diversified that fly rodding doesn't leave as many options..Just watch ur TV shows and televised bass tournament..Fly rods not to be seen..Bet it would work thou..Tite lines to ya...Slider

[Capt. Lou]

Fly Fishing for bass was one of my fav Wayne to take them in spring! Haven't practiced this in many seasons, years back the backwaters on the western side of Spruce Run was a real hotl spot !
Howeve any lake that holds bass is a likely candidate , just go in spring for good shallow water bugging !
Rivers.like Delaware & others produce with the fly rod as well ! Just get the correct outfit I've always preferred the #8 weight rods for sm to medium size flies & bugs ! Use salt tapers & size up one rod on most recently rods!
Keep leaders hvy & short !

[briansnat]

The Ramapo River in Mahwah and Oakland. You can probably find plenty of spots for a full cast. Also Scarlet Oak pond in Ramapo Reservation. Much of the shore is free of trees.


As far as bass buggin with a fly rod. I did it a lot as a teenager, but haven't in years. It was a killer method in the early morning or at dusk.

[Bergen Angler]

Fly Fishing for bass was one of my fav Wayne to take them in spring! Haven't practiced this in many seasons, years back the backwaters on the western side of Spruce Run was a real hotl spot !
Howeve any lake that holds bass is a likely candidate , just go in spring for good shallow water bugging !
Rivers.like Delaware & others produce with the fly rod as well ! Just get the correct outfit I've always preferred the #8 weight rods for sm to medium size flies & bugs ! Use salt tapers & size up one rod on most recently rods!
Keep leaders hvy & short !

Yep, 8 weight 9'. I am looking for a 8 weight 7' or 7'6" fly rod but can't seem to find it. I usually use Clouser or Deceiver as well as mouse. Since I tie my own flies, I have been using 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz tube jig tied with black Marabu with tip sinker line for SM and LM.

[Bergen Angler]

With all the new bass tackle out there these days, I would sort of guess fly rodding for bass is a lost art. Practiced by some old timers...Bass bugging was great past time in summer evenings for me at least, but that was years ago..Bass fishing has become so diversified that fly rodding doesn't leave as many options..Just watch ur TV shows and televised bass tournament..Fly rods not to be seen..Bet it would work thou..Tite lines to ya...Slider

There's something about setting the hook on a lunker bass with a fly line and striping the line than than a rod to set the hook. :)

I was just getting a bit tired of catching bass with blades, senko, crank, etc.

I am just a glutton for punishment. :)

[briansnat]

There's something about setting the hook on a lunker bass with a fly line and striping the line than than a rod to set the hook. :)

I was just getting a bit tired of catching bass with blades, senko, crank, etc.

I am just a glutton for punishment. :)

Back when I did a lot of fly fishing for bass I probably broke the bass bug off half the time because I'd try to set the hook as if it were a plastic worm and bing!, snapped leader. One of the reasons I stopped was because I was running out of bass bugs frequently and it was getting too expensive to replace them. I needed to learn a little finesse in setting the hook.

[Bergen Angler]

Back when I did a lot of fly fishing for bass I probably broke the bass bug off half the time because I'd try to set the hook as if it were a plastic worm and bing!, snapped leader. One of the reasons I stopped was because I was running out of bass bugs frequently and it was getting too expensive to replace them. I needed to learn a little finesse in setting the hook.

Or you can learn to tie flies.. pretty relaxing and fun..
takes 2-3 minutes to tie a fly..

I collect all the feathers I see on the ground whenever I walk in the woods..

I also have been tying flies on weedless hooks as well as weedless treble hooks.. for bass. i usually use 1X or 0X tippet for bass

[slider]

Talk about fly fishing for bass, made me think back to a tactic I used when fishing heavy brush cover trout streams, many of u have heard of spin fishing with clear bubbles and flies, I did better with coventional baits for early season trout so the fly fishing tactic took a back seat..Until one season up on Schroon Lake up in NY state we noticed small LL Salmon feeding in small schools rite on the surface..Next evening we went out I took my old outfit out with me just to see if it would work on salmon..Didn't work, guess i didn't match the hatch..Went back to plugging the rocky shore line for bass..I decided to give the fly a shot..I had a Gold rib hares ear nymph on and a 17 inch smallie came flying out bout 3 feet in the air..Point is if u can't fly cast try this method..I lost count of the fish I caught over the years flipping to the shore, Lots of pan fish and rock bass I have to admit..But LMB &SMB all took the offering..Just simple tactic that could turn a slow day in good day...Use lite action rod, 4 lb test line and choice of flies is endless...BTW best to use the clear plasctic bubbles..

[briansnat]

Or you can learn to tie flies.. pretty relaxing and fun..
takes 2-3 minutes to tie a fly..

I collect all the feathers I see on the ground whenever I walk in the woods..

I also have been tying flies on weedless hooks as well as weedless treble hooks.. for bass. i usually use 1X or 0X tippet for bass

I actually did tie flies, but bass bugs were a bit out of my league.

[Capt. Lou]

Yep, 8 weight 9'. I am looking for a 8 weight 7' or 7'6" fly rod but can't seem to find it. I usually use Clouser or Deceiver as well as mouse. Since I tie my own flies, I have been using 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz tube jig tied with black Marabu with tip sinker line for SM and LM.

Any particular reason u prefer a shorter rod?

[Bergen Angler]

I actually did tie flies, but bass bugs were a bit out of my league.

I just use heavy brass eyes (to make Clouser minnow) and add a lot of hair - marabu and peacock feather to make it big and fluffy for bass bugs. :) I try to make it 4"-5" long to make it "meaty" for bass.

[Bergen Angler]

Any particular reason u prefer a shorter rod?

Easier to cast in a tight space for mano-o-mano combat with lunker bass? :)
too many darn trees all over.. and these branches reach out and grab my line or catch my flies.. :)

[Capt. Lou]

Ok, could use longer rod 9' & roll cast! This cast is made for tight background areas . It's a little tougher to accomplish with shorter rods, but with longer rod its a breeze.
Only caveat this approach a short bug or salt taper floater is best choice to turn bup with ease.
If ur an accomplished caster this would be my approach ! :cool:

[Capt. Lou]

Ok, could use longer rod 9' & roll cast! This cast is made for tight background areas . It's a little tougher to accomplish with shorter rods, but with longer rod its a breeze.
Only caveat this approach a short bug or salt taper floater is best choice to turn bup with ease.
If ur an accomplished caster this would be my approach ! :cool:

[Bergen Angler]

Ok, could use longer rod 9' & roll cast! This cast is made for tight background areas . It's a little tougher to accomplish with shorter rods, but with longer rod its a breeze.
Only caveat this approach a short bug or salt taper floater is best choice to turn bup with ease.
If ur an accomplished caster this would be my approach ! :cool:

I was going for shadow casting.. :)

[Bergen Angler]

any running stream for fly fishing in Bergen, Rockland or Passaic county?