First open water fish of 2015

[Skunk City]

Left the ice gear in the garage this morning and dusted off the rods for some open water fishing. Drifted shiners and was rewarded with 2 fish, one at 29" and another at 27". Both were thick with very nice coloration, as they usually do this time of year. Surface temps still very cold, so it'll be a bit before it turns on for good

[Billfish715]

Those are two great looking fish and equally great looking pictures. You should send them to Paul Tarlowe at the NJ. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

paul.tarlowe@dep.nj.gov

[lennysky]

Essox, I may have to hit the lower Passaic w you one day to reminisce of the good ole days. Is it better when herring are in or not?

[Jigman13]

That ain't Esox meng. That's Rob AKA SkunkCity!

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

That ain't Esox meng. That's Rob AKA SkunkCity!

Nice fish homie... Let open water commence!

[njflyfisher]

Nice fish Rob!! The bite should get better as it gets warmer. Fish On!!

[ScowardNJ]

Hell yea man!!!! That's how the river master gets it done!

[lennysky]

Originally Posted by Skunk City

skunk City sorry about mixing you up w essox

[FASTEDDIE29]

Open water fishing is on it's way! I don't know when but it'll be here before we know it. Skunks cold weather catch is a sign of the positive things that are yet to come. Way to get your line tight buddy. Beautiful PIKE!

[Mikey topaz]

Yea man! Whack em up now cause were gonna have so other work cut out for us very soon