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Old 09-08-2013, 05:59 PM
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Big thanks to Eddie and Jimmy for bringing me out. Two awesome guys with unmeasureable fishing knowledge and the beer drinking abilities of a college freshman. Can't wait to do it again!

I had to see what all this Raritan River noise was about and most definitely was not let down. Gorgeous river, pretty and fairly serene in the stretch we did. Many fishy spots but the low water put us at a disadvantage. I can see it being a killer Central Jersey fishery with some love from the state (Walleye and Tigers! ). It is alive and well.

Highlight of my fishing month was the unexpected Tiger Muskie. This fish absolutely slammed a 3" swimbait meant for Walleye and Smallies. It kicked my butt for a bit on 6lb test and made a crazy leap a few feet of the kayak, before making 2 dives under it. Got her in the net, got to the nearest shoreline and with some assistance from my 2 River Guides, got her unhooked, quick pictures, and an easy stress free release. 15 minutes later I landed a 8" Sunfish on the same swimbait lol!

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Old 09-08-2013, 06:57 PM
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Some long stretches of shallow water on those shale flats, they are pretty tho. Fish are spread out but I guess they really go nuts when the water comes up. Great report and photos !
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No doubt Rob had an awesome time. I got your Head lamp, I'll get it to you ASAP.
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Old 09-08-2013, 10:25 PM
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No doubt Rob had an awesome time. I got your Head lamp, I'll get it to you ASAP.
Was wondering where the hell it went! Looks like I have to make another trip down haha.
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Old 09-09-2013, 09:21 AM
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Nice job Rob! Awesome fish!
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Old 09-09-2013, 09:54 AM
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Nice rob congrats on the tiger. I'm still looking for my first musky period!
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Old 09-09-2013, 10:47 AM
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Some long stretches of shallow water on those shale flats, they are pretty tho. Fish are spread out but I guess they really go nuts when the water comes up. Great report and photos !
Andy we did come across a few 4-6ft holes, but was mostly shale flats like you said. This guy came off a laydown in maybe 2-3ft of water!
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Old 09-09-2013, 11:09 AM
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sweet fish... congrats dude... mustve been some battle on 6 lb test!
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great job boys, and congrats skunk, u took eddies fury of the tiger muskys on the raritan right out from under him! LOL..........looks like a great trip, the river looks very fishy
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