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ratherbe · #1 10-20-2015, 11:02 AM

Needs some help fellas. I have a few hours to kill here tomorrow late morning / early afternoon. Without blowing up your spots, anyone have some tips on places to try my luck and use my free time?

Appreciated as always

briansnat · #2 10-20-2015, 11:49 AM

Assuming you mean not too far from Rutherford. Try the Passaic just above Dunde Dam. The Hackensack, Saddle River, Overpeck lake, Ramapo River, or if you dont mind a short hike, Ramapo Lake

ratherbe · #3 10-20-2015, 12:28 PM

Yes, happy to drive around a bit. Would be thrilled to pull a pike out of the pasaic, but im not real choosy. Just trying to figure out what gear to drag along and what options there are.

Thanks

Chrisper4694 · #4 10-20-2015, 01:11 PM

can't go wrong with a spinner bait setup!

devildogski · #5 10-20-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by briansnat

Assuming you mean not too far from Rutherford. Try the Passaic just above Dunde Dam. The Hackensack, Saddle River, Overpeck lake, Ramapo River, or if you dont mind a short hike, Ramapo Lake

FYI Ramapo is closed until further notice due to issue with bears

Esox Luciano · #6 10-20-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by devildogski

FYI Ramapo is closed until further notice due to issue with bears

The lake is closed, not the river. Find access elsewhere on the river itself. Fished there yesterday with some Lmb & yellow perch off worms.

devildogski · #7 10-20-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox Luciano

The lake is closed, not the river. Find access elsewhere on the river itself. Fished there yesterday with some Lmb & yellow perch off worms.

your right they just reopened yesterday was closed over the weekend

briansnat · #8 10-20-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by devildogski

FYI Ramapo is closed until further notice due to issue with bears

Only the section of the river that goes through the reservation is closed

Fred E. Goose · #9 10-21-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by briansnat

Only the section of the river that goes through the reservation is closed

All around the reservation and Ramapo Lake on Skyline Drive, Ringwood was blocked off over the weekend. Top of Skyline and Bottom of Skyline had police tape and barriers set up.

devildogski · #10 10-21-2015, 04:53 PM

Fished the river today drifting butter worms all the sunnies and chubs you want did get a few small mouths 1 Rock and Large mouth too