RV bows 7/15

[cmoran719]

Went out last night (9:30pm to 4am) at Round Valley with Zach. Anchored up in 43 feet of water (which apparently was a bit too shallow?) and the bite started immediately. First fish in the boat was a rainbow, then a bunch of rock bass and bluegills with no more bows for a while. Then I set the hook on something big. Thought it was a big bow with how much drag it was peeling, was so excited until I saw it was an eel, ugh. Oh well he'll be dinner some night this week. Then no more bites for a while until we got another rainbow in the boat, this time a keeper at least. After that we finished off the night with a few more rock bass and slob bluegills. End tally: 2 bows, 1 eel, over 8 rock bass and at least 4 bluegills (including the biggest bluegill I've ever seen). Even though we didn't get a bow frenzy I'm happy with anything. Next time will be better!

Questions for you all: I was told the bows are holding in the 50ft range now, not 40s, that right? And if you aren't getting action for a while in a spot do you usually switch spots to find the fish or stay put and wait for them to come to you? I always have a hard time deciding which to do.

[Jigman13]

pretty hardcore... I need me some nighttime RVR action! Nice 'bows for the smoker!

[Fish n Jeep]

Nice fishies, Chris!

[AndyS]

Keep a log book. Anchor over weed beds, and yes, it seems 10 feet of water can make a difference. I'll pick my spot and hold there, sometimes you get em' sometimes you don't. I still like Velveeta cheese for bait up there at night. Best eating freshwater fish in NJ, thanx for posting !!!

[Skunk City]

Doing work in the inflatable dinghy, nice! My buddy has one that we throw a 5hp outboard on and she moves pretty well.

[Fish n Jeep]

My first boat was an inflatable, gotta start somewhere.