Raritan River Vs Canal

[soniciguana]

Hi all, I'm new around here! Been a lurker for a little while, great wealth of info here!

Anyone having any luck in either the Canal or the River? Ive been fishing a few times by the Locks in SBB and haven't caught anything but a tan. I see that one guy and his girl pulled a carp out, I actually think I ran into them the same day. Maybe im in the wrong spots all the time?! I'm kinda new to fishing that area. Any help would be appreciated!

[shucker]

The canal and the river is feast or famine 1 day stellar the next zip.Every fish that swims can be caught in either body Ive done good fishing near rough water,bridges and where small streams enter the systems.Keep changing lures and colors,jointed plugs seem to work well in the big river for eyes, pickerel,musky stripers and smallies. Jigs with 3'' or 4'' grubs works well on small stripers,smallies ,rock bass,and perch.The canal has some large channels in it try sunnies cut into chunks. Different locks on the canal seem to hold different fish.Google maps is your friend!

[AndyS]

WELCOME to the site. Both are diamonds in the rough, put in your time and you will be rewarded. Keep an eye on your PM inbox also.