Some Advice Needed Please

[ShaggyRS6]

I thought I would post some pictures of our times in England.

[njbassman]

cool pics. welcome to the site and to new f-ing jersey. haha Part of your homework is to watch some of the old Sopranos episodes for Jersification.

that gear in your pics looks legit.

you are going to find a huge variety of fish at the offering here within a relatively short drive... gives you an opportunity to reload on all sorts of gear.

My favorite species to target are small mouth bass clinton/oakridge res... permit needed.

Northerns on the majestic passaic river... you will find lots of posts/pics/info on that here.

rainbow/brown/smallm/walleye on the Delaware... Lots of info here where and how... lots of great guides can offer unforgettable float trips.

Good luck

Fish on!

[Moz]

Well I'll let the United thing slide due to the family connection. lol. At least it's not Tottenham. I lived on that side of the pond for 4 years (North London, supported Arsenal) and made it up to Old Trafford once to see an international friendly with England and Sweden.

You have a lot of choices but I would recommend for trout a 6' to 6'6 ultralite to lite action rod with a light spinning reel and 4 LBS test mono line.

For bass a 6'6 to 7' medium to medium/heavy rod with a decent line-capacity spinning reel. I use 8 LBS test mono myself but you can go heavier test depending on how much structure there is in the waters you fish.

Those are my basic set-ups, when you get familiar with waters you can start to experiment with fluoro and braided lines for bass and even a baitcaster set-up if you will primarily be using lures. Best of luck, if you are looking at getting on the water soon the timing is very good as many of the rivers are being stocked weekly with trout.

[ShaggyRS6]

Is there an all rounder that I could use for Trout and Bass ? What would you recommend ?

[Moz]

I use my ultra-light set up for trout on river smallmouth bass too. You generally need smaller lures for smallies and the 4 LBS test helps not to spook them and it's great fun to fight them on it. You can also use this kind of set-up for panfish so it's pretty versatile on a number of species including dink largemouth bass.

I'd never use that light a set-up for bigger Largemouth bass though as bigger lures work better (at weights which will exceed an UL rod's rating) and you have to fish off structure and cover and 4 LBS test won't hold up to the abuse. I use 8 LBS test in the open, clear water I fish in because of the smaller diamater and I primarily fish with weightless plastic lures that I want to cast further. My main LMB rods though have heavier-rated fluoro and braided lines on a meatier rod.

A medium-light rod could probably do a little of both. Maybe invest in a good reel that comes with a spare spool so you can swap lines for whatever you're fishing for that day.

[Inishmore3]

First of all welcome to the USA. And welcome to New Jersey. In Warren County you have the Musconetcong River and the Pequest River. Great for trout.

For saltwater fishing I would go on the Angler out of Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Captain George is terrific and he and his folks will help you. As will the other patrons. You really want to try something fun. Go with Captain George during Blackfish season. You will be hooked for lack of a better term. Blackfishing is the best.

Need any help send me a message and I will either answer your questions or direct you to the right place and or person.

Be good and welcome aboard......

[shrimpman steve]

I live in Ringwood. Call me and I would happy to help you.

Steve. 201-788-0060

[ShaggyRS6]

Originally Posted by shrimpman steve

I live in Ringwood. Call me and I would happy to help you.

Steve. 201-788-0060

Many thanks sir