9/12 & 9/15 vampire hours continue to produce healthy eyes

[Jigman13]

Post muskie hangover I got out twice this week on the river. Night of 9/12 I had quite a few nudges but fish were acting strange to the soft stuff. Fished various sizes and colors. Switched to a big plug and coaxed a 22" eye into chewing. Another thick, healthy fish. Measured, photo, release.

9/14 I fished from 11 to 230. I couldn't buy a bite forever. With water being so low I took a stroll. Exploring at nite is difficult lol. Saw bait and small eyes darting around in a few places but no takers. Switched to a small soft plastic on a light jig head and kept at it. Finally saw some nice glowing goggles in about 6" of water. Pitched the bait upstream and rolled it by her and whammo! Violent strike...top water like. I guess in such shallow water she had no other option but to thrash wildly. She felt really nice. Landed her and she was... 25" and change and again, chunky. They're diet has gotta be insane in the river! Same deal, measurement, pic, release. Both swam away immediately which is a welcomed reaction upon release!

Porn below...

[thmyorke1]

Damn!

The hunt continues for a 30+ inch walleye? I remember you stating that as one of your goals out there.

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

Damn!

The hunt continues for a 30+ inch walleye? I remember you stating that as one of your goals out there.

I'll take a 29" lol. Anything bigger than my personal best... a 30" would be tremendous. Not something often seen in NJ. Some day...i hope!

[AndyS]

Great lookin' thick fish !!

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

I'll take a 29" lol. Anything bigger than my personal best... a 30" would be tremendous. Not something often seen in NJ. Some day...i hope!

Dude with that muskie that looks like it came out of RV I know you can catch anything

[KenBeam]

Noice fishies Jigman! Way to go!

[cantthink0f0ne]

Man that's a nice looking fish!

I've never caught a walleye before, and by the looks of you have a keitech on a jighead? Do they primarily bite at night? Are they present in north nj lakes as well as rivers? Sorry for all the questions, I want to catch one of these and by the looks of it you know what they like.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

I'll take a 29" lol. Anything bigger than my personal best... a 30" would be tremendous. Not something often seen in NJ. Some day...i hope!

not often seen? I've NEVER seen proof of one! and anyone that claims to have seen one without proof...LIAR!! don't worry though, i'll find one

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by cantthink0f0ne

Man that's a nice looking fish!

I've never caught a walleye before, and by the looks of you have a keitech on a jighead? Do they primarily bite at night? Are they present in north nj lakes as well as rivers? Sorry for all the questions, I want to catch one of these and by the looks of it you know what they like.

Check NJ fish and wildlife page to find watersheds near you that are stocked/hold walleye. Not sure where you're from. Their feeding patterns change rather dramatically throughout the season too. Low light/nighttime predators mostly but are caught during brighter days at times. Research, time and pointers from sharpies over the years has certainly helped.

[Riz]

nice catch brother man !!!! nice eyes and real hardcore night fishing

cantthinkofone,
theyre in some north jersey lakes. personally I know monks, canisteer have some. I never caught any on other watersheds or greenwood but I hear they are in them. not too sure as the only walleye I catch are on accident as I usually target bass. I think Hopatcong has them also