Delaware River Flathead 7/25

[NorthJerzyG]

Sounds like a good time, Nice flatty ya got there!! How'd it taste??

[FASTEDDIE29]

Originally Posted by NorthJerzyG

Sounds like a good time, Nice flatty ya got there!! How'd it taste??

That Flathead might just be the BEST kitty I've ever had.

[Jigman13]

I threw my entire arsenal of lures and jigs for about 1/2 mile stretch or more of that section of the river. Bounced those deep holes to no end and tossed rat-l-traps, rapalas, husky jerks, jointed minnows, swim baits, etc... you name it, i threw it. Not a single tap whatsoever. What do you use that produces there that I may not have thrown? I didnt soak any bait... all artificial for me...

Any insight would be hugely appreciated! Thanks!

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

I threw my entire arsenal of lures and jigs for about 1/2 mile stretch or more of that section of the river. Bounced those deep holes to no end and tossed rat-l-traps, rapalas, husky jerks, jointed minnows, swim baits, etc... you name it, i threw it. Not a single tap whatsoever. What do you use that produces there that I may not have thrown? I didnt soak any bait... all artificial for me...

Any insight would be hugely appreciated! Thanks!

You said it...bait. This area may fish better on artificials in the spring or fall

[Jigman13]

crawlers? shiners? crawfish? what do you suggest? Found a few mudbugs as I was flipping rocks but nothing very big...

[shucker]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

crawlers? shiners? crawfish? what do you suggest? Found a few mudbugs as I was flipping rocks but nothing very big...

All of the above,mix it up.Try a sunny or shiner on 1 rod worms on another and toss those crays unweighted and let them drift.

[Jigman13]

Some of the fish I saw busting the surface were gigantic.

Thanks for the tips guys... Once I head back in that area I'll be sure to report back. Hittin' the salt this weekend out in Montauk!

[Mark B.]

Received a report from an angler, who on that same night, while fishing for channel cats @ Stockton, NJ, caught an A. eel.,........he live lined it & caught a 20 lb. flathead.

Supposed email me photos next week.

[Poncho]

This flathead was caught about a mile North of "the Rock". Caught on live trout!

[NorthJerzyG]

That reminds me, Eddie, anyone try hotdogs, lol!! Or do they only work for channels??